Disclaimer: I don't own The Cat Returns, though it would be great!


It was a hot summer night and Baron was troubled, for he had not seen Haru for a long time, almost two months, in fact. Usually he sees her about two times a week.

Just then, he heard a loud knock on the door that was getting softer and softer every second, until it was very faint and almost not there. Baron suddenly opened the door for fear his client was about to die, but smiled as he opened the door, for Haru was changed (by the bureau's magic) into a cat which was a little shorter then Baron so they could talk comfortably.

Baron welcomed her in, and watched as Haru's cheeks flushed pink. she sat sown on the sofa and baron sat on the couch next to her.

"I haven't seen you in a while, Haru. is everything alright?" Baron asked, concerned for his best human friend.

"I'm fine, thank you. I just haven't been able to talk with you, 'cause, uh…. School! That's it!" She yelled, exited to have found a lie that might make him feel that she hasn't visited because of that.

"Oh, I mean, school." she quietly said, embarrassed that he heard her thinking up lies.

"Haru…" he scolded gently. " Now please tell me the truth. why have you not come over as much as you used to?"

"I….I can't." Haru whispered.

"Haru, you can tell me anything in the world. What is on your mind?" Baron said quietly, as if trying to coax a mouse from its hiding place.

"No…I can't." She said, slightly louder this time.

Baron noticed this was hard for her, whatever it was, and asked her if she would like some tea. she said she would and had the new blend he was making, which was strawberry mint.

"Thank you for the tea, but I really must be going. Until next time Baron." she calmly said and walked out the door.

When she closed the door and thought she was out of earshot she said:

"Goodnight, Baron my love." And walked home in the moonlight