Drake waited at the bottom of the steps for his friends. He didn't want to make very much movement, afraid of waking the baby guardian snow cat.
"What's that?" Mike asked, pointing at the ball of fluffy white fur.
"Neve!" Jewel chirped before Drake could say anything. She quickly flew back to the sleeping cat and lay down, nuzzling into its soft fur.
"It's called a Snow Cat, and it's a magical guardian beast. According to the system, it's not part of the beast leveling system," Drake explained quietly. "I named her Neve. I didn't want to take her inside the tavern because I was afraid the noise would wake her up. She had been injured pretty badly, so she needs her rest."
Chad bent forward and carefully stroked the kitten's head, making the sleeping snow cat purr louder. Chad smiled widely. "I want one!" he whispered excitedly.
