He nods in thanks. (A verbal acknowledge will have to come later, as Arj is already outside.) Orcelito steps into the shelter of the doorway to watch. The magic startles him but – ah, of course! He’s heard of using mirrors and light to frighten animals. Perhaps that will work here too.

Once he’s caught onto the plan, Orcelito adds his own touches; he makes a point of not looking in the direction of the camouflaged cat (he desperately wants to – magic is fascinating to watch when it’s not directed at him). He remains nonchalant and busies himself with retrieving the leaf in the hall. A few animals are put at ease to sneak closer to the altar.