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From Joe's writing

Something hissed, and she jumped up from her seat. A skinny tomcat ran out from among the crates and swatted at Gavin’s foot, then scurried past the bathroom before turning to glare at them. From head to toe, it was entirely black.

— Leap Year, chapter 32