[ Getting a break from Leon won't be a bad thing. Especially if cats and Christmas trees are as big of a disaster as the internet claims they are. He might wreck the furniture, but Felix has the sneaking suspicion that Leon's bad behave is partially a bid for attention. ]

Sorry buddy. [ He drops his hand and pats the cat's head as he moves past. ] I'll come get you once we're done, okay?

[ Knowing Leon's probably more broken up about reduced Locus time than not getting to see the guy who maybe rescued him or stole him from his previous owner, Felix gives him a stern look. ]

Don't destroy the house while I'm gone.

[ Responsible pet ownership duty done, he brushes off his hand, buttons up his coat, and heads outside. To Locus, he asks, ]

Tree first and dinner on the way back?