[Eleven nods and absently takes the lead back into the school itself. His sword and outermost layer comes off as he stops to take in the heat of the nearest hearth.]

There you are.

A grey and black lump of cat has curled on the rug in front of the hearth, and perks up at the sound of his voice. Eleven reaches down to pet her head, then gestures to Hendrik and Yotsuyu]

I don't think you've met Hendrik properly, but I'm sure you've seen him following me around. He's just trying to protect me. And that's Yotsuyu, a new friend of ours.

[Lightning stretches and gives him a look, then moves to inspect the two strangers]