He stared out from the 6th floor window as the shadows of the night before burned away, and sat down in his chair. The air was fresher than it had been for days, and it made him feel hopeful. "Maybe the ash clouds are gonna leave us alone for a bit," He said thoughtfully, sipping at the bitter but physically satisfying coffee as his other two feline companions emerged from their place in the corner to greet their human.
He spoke a few soft, sweet words to each of them, and smiled as they vocalized their presence. He reached into his pack for a bit of the dried fish he kept, mixing and mashing it with a some of the water, and setting it before them as they all circled, eager for their morning feast.
"You guys eat up, Papa's got work to do," he said, slipping his boots on and making his way to the roof access ladder, "No fighting while I'm gone," he joked, smiling as he ascended. He reached the hatch and threw loose the lever, pushing up on...