[She gives a frustrated sigh.]

Does that ever work? Keeping someone away from "the life".

Hm, so you suddenly found out you had an older brother? That must've been- interesting. Glad you've worked things out and settled into a family dynamic now.

I know it's your right, as the younger sibling and the cat, to do whatever you want to annoy the older sibling, but could you not overindulge until after his birthday is over? [She winks.]