The Corinthian didn't say a word to the man's complaints, only rubbing the cat's offered belly while a small smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth despite himself. He quickly pulled the small critter into his lap, expression softening just the slightest bit as she contentedly curled up on his arm and purred away.

"Stop being such a menace." It was murmured quietly, and he absently ran his fingers down her back. It wasn't until Crowley spoke again that he turned back to the other man.

"You'd be surprised. Humans have a habit of seeing only what they want to see, after all." He looked the man up and down, mouth a thin line. "What did you do to piss this guy off so bad, anyway?"