Someone sneezes and a shadow crosses over her. "Stupid kitten go get yourself eaten by a dog," Alec grumbles, punctuated by another sneeze. "Isn't it amazing how cats know exactly who don't want to be around them and then stick to them like Velcro?"

"And you are bleeding, I don't recommend that." He kneels down next to her to inspect the wound. "Would you mind if I took a look at it?"