[ despite the fact that cat-faces can't exactly show amusement, graves somehow manages to convey it anyway. .. ah, yes, he should probably make certain the new employees are aware of his other shape before surprising them with it. ]

Don't be alarmed. It's simply easier for me to maintain this form these days.

[ it's one way to keep the rust from spreading too quickly. of course, it's been quite sluggish anyway, at least since arriving here, but there's no need to take unnecessary risks until he has a more permanent solution. .. if one is to be had at all, that is. ]

I'm a human, actually, and the owner of this cafe. [ technically. there's still some timeline issues that need sorting out. ] Just a moment-- [ he rises to his feet and hops down from the windowsill-- and between one moment and the next, the cat is replaced by a tall, slender man leaning on a cane. he offers a small smile, mismatched eyes warm in his face. ] --Is this better?