[And Kitty instantly becomes a limp noodle pressing his face into Eddie's lap and lying there like a big oversized stuffed toy. Hawke grins and reaches out to scratch at Kitty's haunches.]

He's just a giant teddy bear that sometimes drools all over you.

[Hawke looks over at Eddie.]

Well, you're not sneezing or breaking out in hives or dying. Maybe not so allergic after all?