[The Cat puts in a good attempt at maintaining an air of indifference, but there's a spark of interest in their eyes as they glance towards Ariane. They will absolutely not admit they like being touched.]

If you like, I suppose I can allow it.

[They uncurl, and with a stretch, sit up beside her, wrapping their tail around their paws.]

Hmm. It seems everyone here speaks the same language, regardless where they are from.