one thing i keep including with cats' interactions with applestrike is that she has a WAY with people. she's loved by many. she's just nice and it gets to people. she's genuine and passionate and she doesnt leave people behind, but also gets good at setting boundaries and explicitly telling people that their problems are not her own.

^ that healthier stuff is very much when shes not in the throes of war lmao. during most of her story shes a mess. but she has her moments and they stick with people