Claws... like a cat prowling in the dark, waiting to pounce on prey. Nepeta could prove to be a very good fighter indeed.

"That in itself is already very impressive. I've never excelled in physical combat myself, and sometimes the reliability of your own body is worth far more than the diversity of magic." For one! Restoring health is easy, but once mana is gone, unless you have the Blood Wine racial skill in her world, you're basically fucked if you're a magic user.

"Shadowstep... I haven't heard of that term before. But in any fight, there should always be those who can sneak past the eyes of others," she says. Amane is still wary, since Nepeta isn't... well, human, but also grateful someone has such useful skills. "If anything, I'd think you'd be a ferocious hunter if we need food."