Caught In the Act

Sophie has been making a big fuss about Howl. She runs by cautiously, then hisses at him over her shoulder. At this point, Howl chooses to leap after her. This has been going on for a few days. Last night after dinner, I happened to notice Sophie walking up to Howl. She was slow and...curious. She sat down in front of him. Cocked her head to the side, opened her mouth and touched noses with him.

She refused Howl's attempt immediately after this nose-kiss for some more tenderness by slapping him in the face with her little furry paw, hissed and walked away. What a tease!