[She could have done without the chin tickle and nose tap. She's not a cat any more, nor does she like being advised not to fight someone because they know about seastone. If she is driven to fight Chun-Li she will do so regardless. Though she knows that is not what Marco meant it annoys her regardless and she stands and moves away from him, moving to look at the books again.]

I refuse. I can resolve my own conflicts, thank you.

[But since she knows he is trying to help and he did offer. She sighs and turns to look at him]

But I will say I have to give it some thought. [Her tail bristles as she speaks] I appreciate you trusting her but--

[She shakes her head]

I won't go against her unless she goes against you. She is your nakama and not my enemy. But I can't--

[She shakes her head again and looks away. She can't trust her. She can't like her. Not yet. Anyone else but-- and even if it isn't the marines--]

And I'm not a cat any more so don't treat me like one.

[Even if she still can't say what she means]