It might be just a kitten, but they had sharp teeth and claws! Tiny ones, but butterflies didn't exactly have defense mechanisms other than escape, so Viktor couldn't exactly blame the ones that got agitated and flew from his shoulders when he took the kitten.

He, however, was more than happy for the trade. The kitten was tiny and adorable, and he'd really missed holding and caring for cats since Yuri had left.

"I'm glad she has a place to go."

He did wish she could stay with them, but he could never take someone's pet from them. The very idea made him sad.