[ ... she smiles -- noticing -- but doesn't comment. At least he does remember, sometimes... ]

Necessities, sure, but ... how about toys? [ She opens up the satchel and pulls out a few fuzzy, colorful, sparkly little fluff balls, and a long piece of cord that at one end is wrapped around a bunch of feathers. ]

Kittens have a lot of energy. They want to be played with! Or at least have a way to keep busy. So it's good to have a few toys around.