Three days ago, Watchcat Collette assured me that everything was fine. She told me she felt like an experienced hand at guard duty who could handle anything:
Shortly after that, however, Collette's confidence gave way to an existential crisis. "What if," she posited, "something truly unexpected or overwhelming happens? Since the beginning of the pandemic, we've been reminded frequently that life is unpredictable." That's a fair point, so it's no wonder her eyes darkened at the thought:
Then, it was my turn to reassure her--before having that same crisis. Being uneasy about the future makes sense in these times--for watchcats and watchhumans.