I was 16 when I met Kael. He was a tiny kitten, barely one month old. The last of his litter, rejected by the mother, and starting to go feral. For my part, the connection was natural. For Kael, it took time for that bond to form.

When I had no one else, I had Kael.

He passed away in December, 2023. I never had the opportunity to thank him.

Kael is sorely missed.