[She was almost ready to give up and move on to try bothering another door when it swings open with enough force to startle her. Well that helps her feel more awake! But she is, for the most part, very visibly being kept from sleep by the creature perched on her.]

Well, it... looks like an owl, and also a cat, so... you might be onto something there!

[She says with a shrug of her shoulder, sounding tired when trying to sound more chipper.]

You want to help it quiet down, right? Don't let this little guy disturb a good night's sleep! [As if she isn't the one bringing the creature into this stranger's life-]