obscure idea dump - recognizes cats more by scent than by face; scent driven basically - loves the chase more than the outcome, adrenaline - repeats the last few words of others other when nervous, like an echo - drawn to things she fears, the thrill of the unknown, finds comfort in fear - selfishly curious about other's fear - plot idea: they do something blah blah blah and they start to think that they're dangerous so becomes much more reserved