"That's a play," Rat said, thoughtful "It's not quite the same as reading aloud a story." But Marius knew that, Rat had to remind himself. Marius had the memories of a grown man and he needed to stop talking to him like a child but...god.

He sighed a bit and then went to sit on the couch, beckoning Marius to join him while the cat sprawled out on top of his feet. Rat gave Polyphemus a look before nudging him over to make room for Marius.

"Go play with the damn mouse," he said, nudging the cat again.