[It's a peaceful location and building. Old Japanese architecture seemed to be designed that way, and he takes his time picking his way towards it, looking around with interest. A person is just what he's looking for, not a kitten .. but it's the kitten that's more obvious about its displeasure.

As the tiny thing fluffs up in its best effort to look frightening, Xehanort glances at it .. and very deliberately turns his attention elsewhere. Cats, like dogs, didn't seem to enjoy being stared at, maybe the little puffball will relax a bit if it's being 'ignored'.

The person's reaction isn't much better, honestly, and he raises both hands, palms-out. No weapons except for short claws.]

Good day. I am looking for the shinki and god of this temple, to ask a small number of questions on a matter of no serious importance. I do not come to do harm, to you or anyone else here, including your little friend.

[Well.. at least he sounds peaceable enough, tone moderated to politeness quite purposefully.]