my energy and attitude don't really coincide \\ joining

A low growl left his throat as Dante neared him, but thankfully Sweeney pushed his maw away. Nevertheless, the following words caused him to flare up. His fur raised and the kitten stepped forward, challenging the older feline. Before he could dart forward in retaliation, Piers stepped between them. Atticus would subconsciously thank him, but he kept a smug expression as yellow eyes stared down the Pittian. Mama's sensitive boy was disgruntled. He didn't need another animal raining on his depressing parade.

As Sweeney placed her head atop his, weary eyes closed and a sigh left him. "Yeah," he muttered, "Let's go." 'Please.'