Some of the cats stay aloof, but at least one or two are more than happy to sidle up to Papyrus and take their share of the petting. Lambert snorts at the comment, managing to keep from rolling his eyes -- but only just.

"Wasn't my idea. The boss has a weird sense of humor."

One of the cats purring under Papyrus's hand has a collar -- all the cats that aren't up for adoption do -- and if he knows what runes for a simple protection and tracking spell looks like, he'll notice the patter embroidered on it.