Beneath the Strawberry Moon

As Isuma was brought forward to him, Sam leaned in and slowly, nervously reached up a finger to pet the top of her head. "Well, hello, Isuma. You are very fortunate to have such a father." He knew he'd certainly prefer Jigano to his own biological one. At Jigano's question he turned around to look and saw Mia just stepping down off the stairs, coming boldly to investigate the newcomer in the shop. "Ah, here she is." Meowing she twirled around Sam's legs then looked up at Isuma. "I do believe she's rather curious about her." With a little smile he reached down to pick Mia up and hold her closer to Isuma, the cat sniffing and tilting her head at Jigano's 'daughter'. "Do you have time to stay for a drink?" Sam asked. "There's something I need to speak with you about." Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child