[Stripes is quick to attempt to stand taller than Empress, drawing himself up and wagging his tail. He is clearly the older one here and has to set a good example for the newbie, you see.

Carolina stands up from inspecting Stripes's paws before she sits down on the bed.]

Considering I don't usually have to sculpt my hair upward, I can see why there's a difference.

...wait.

[There's something familiar about how York spoke. She knows that voice.]

What did you do?