Astoria kept the smile firmly in place, determined not to be intimidated. "This is Obsidian, he belonged to Ms. Clearwater. Her family collected her things this morning but couldn't take him because he's a bit magical, and they suggested bringing him to you." She hoped that didn't sound completely rude or presumptuous, since she had just appeared at his door, but her boss hadn't seemed interested in sending word ahead that she would be doing this, he'd just wanted the cat out of the office, because he was very allergic.
Astoria was still standing in the middle of the hallway, and now the few people who passed were giving her strange looks. She wondered if she would be invited in, or if the cat would be pulled out of her arms and the door slammed in her face. As if to push the matter further, Obsidian wiggled in her arms a little and looked up at Percy, letting out a rather loud meow.