Such a deadly ambush! Which would have worked if Nepeta's target was not someone with as good a sense of hearing and scent as the little oliveblood. Not that she was not going to step out of the way, or anything. In fact, she turns and catches her daughter mid pounce, letting her momentum carry her around in a circle as she brings her closer for the enormous hug.

"Very good, Kit! You almost had me." Remarks as she is firmly pressing her would-be daughter close.