The Companions: if handed a cat

Deacon: has an allergy to cats but absolutely loves them, He holds it to his face and cries all over its soft belly as his face swells up. It's a very well-fed black and brown cat with short fur. The Sole Survivor insists on taking away the cat but every time s/he gets closer to him he scampers a few feet away. He physically regrets it for the next few days, but he decides he has lived lie to the fullest- even if he can't stop sneezing.

Strong: would be very confused at first and would investigate it for several minutes before petting it. I'm thinking one of those poufy white cats with the bitchy resting face and he just thinks it's the softest most innocent creature to ever grace the Commonwealth. When the SS tries to take the cat from him he simply responds, "Not now, Strong found milk of human kindness," and will not be parted with the cat. He keeps it and calls it 'Small Strong'.

Preston: is more of a dog person, but thinks cats are okay. When the Sole Survivor hands him a cat, he holds it out in front of him, just under its arms so its legs hang freely. It's a long-haired grey cat with a short tail and it just stares at him, blinking slowly and meowing loudly, almost annoyed. He sets it down next to him and pats it on the head. However when the cat plops down and rolls onto its back, he loses it and pets the tummy. Unfortunately it was a trap and Preston walks away, grumpily muttering, with a few good-sized scratches in his arm.

Piper: surprisingly enough cannot stand cats. There's something about them that makes her angry. When handed one she puts it down and nudges its butt with her foot, "shoo." When it doesn't shoo, she storms off in the opposite direction.

Nick: thinks cats are alright, doesn't mind having them around but he's not too excited about them. On the other hand, cats LOVE him and end up hanging around the agency (much to Ellie's dismay because she too is allergic). When handed a cat he sits down and puts it in his lap, petting it until it lay down. Maybe it's because he's got warmth radiating from different heat sources in his body, but cats just fall asleep quickly on him- this short-haired grey cat is no exception. Even after he puts it on the ground so he can go about his business, it follows him around until he sits down again so it can reclaim its spot.

Danse: doesn't care about cats one way or the other. However, when handed a calico, he puts it inside his jacket and zips it up so it can poke its little head out. "I'm calling it Recruit," he says and walks away quickly to avoid any kind of retort from the Sole Survivor. Apparently he loves cats but is under the impression that pets are designed to be for civilians only. Obviously this is not the case

Hancock: loves cats but they don't care for him at all. When the Sole Survivor attempts to hand him a black and white cat, it writes in their hands and puts up quite the fuss when handed to Hancock. It gives of several low growls before turning into hisses. He is distraught. This happens every time, but this time he puts up a fight and grasps it firmly to his chest. The cat, though, is not having it, and claws its way up his chest, onto his shoulder, and jumps on the ground before running away at full speed. Hancock pretends not to care but on the inside he is inconsolable.

Cait: likes cats but doesn't really want one around. She thinks "they are too much work and when they tire of you they just run off." When handed a pretty hefty orange cat she can't help but smile at it and make cooing noises. When it meows, she meows back. Suddenly she gets very emotional and gives the cat back. Assuming she has allergies, SS doesn't ask any questions, but in reality Cait just doesn't want to get attached to a pet that might end up leaving her.

MacCready: has never really had the chance to build an opinion about cats. When handed a small, fluffy, brown cat he smiles like an idiot. "This is nice, it's so soft." After a minute or two of holding it and grinning at its very small face he looks at the Sole Survivor with big eyes and says "can we keep it? His name is walnut and I've already made up a back story for him!" At that point, SS can't deny the request.

Currie: has had cats around her for as long as she can remember and thinks they are interesting creatures. She doesn't want to take the cat at first because she has never actually held one, but once she is holding the small yellow cat she takes it all in. It's soft, but a little too bony, smells strange, but is pretty cute. It meows and she giggles. She is holding it like a baby, cradling it in her arms, and she looks like such a mom. SS can't bring themselves to take the cat away from her since they get along so well.

X6-88: has never experienced cats. Once handed a very fussy kitten he struggles to keep it in his hands. He looks for the SS so he can give the kitten back but s/he is nowhere in sight. He sets it down and watches it like a hawk, making sure it doesn't bump into anything or tumble over. He's very protective of it and can't help but make sure it's safe. Not sure if he'd describe it as cute or cuddly, but definitely defenseless and that's enough to make him want to look over it.