Yes, you are right. That was rude and unkind of me. [ he sighs actually feeling a little guilty (maybe more because he's having nostalgia for Vyrn and Lyria and Gran right now), and he very gently shifts his hold on the not!cat to hold it in a more comfortable position for it than being limp midair.] I will make it up to you somehow when we get back to the city, all right?

[ a pause now before he asks:]

My 'deal?' What do you mean?