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For the first time in awhile a momentary frown appeared on McKinney's face; it wasn't common for people to have an immunity to the jaguar's predatory charm and yet here was this shy little cougar who seemed intent on dropping him like a hot potato. "Well I mean you did just meet me today, really." Pierce pointed out, pointing his fork in Austin's direction. "So it makes sense that we don't know each other but how else are we supposed to get to know each other aside from talking, hm? How on Earth do you make friends if you don't talk to strangers?" The jaguar pointed out, the grin returning to his face.

McKinney's gaze followed the cougar's hand as it fell on his shoulder, giving the larger cat a few good pats. That made him chuckle a bit. "You think our paths will part then?" he asks curiously, eyes set on the cougar. "Well perhaps, but the school isn't all that large... I'm sure we'll cross paths again. Perhaps more than once." Seeing the other's uncomfortable, stiff posture, McKinney shakes his head with another chuckle as he stands with his tray. "Fine- I'll play a little game of cat and mouse," he starts, moving away from the table to give the other the space he needed. For now at least. "And fyi; I'm definitely the cat."