using "Hint of Excitement", good component
As Markus finishes his touches on the pendant, his attention is pulled by the sound of a cat and movement around the room. Glancing up, he would see the large creature looking at him. Mac had told Markus about familiars and explained the concept. However, Markus wanted to avoid assuming that this was the case. Instead, so long as it didn't cause him trouble, he decided to ignore it, giving the cat a warm smile before returning his attention to Emily.
Markus thought carefully after she asked what he wanted to use for components. He didn't have much of his own, so a few ideas came to mind: the coin he had found after the charity gala was a possibility he dismissed. He knew he would have to use what he found in this room for most of the components. With a quick glance, he found himself drawn to a piece of tanned leather or hide. He would grab it, thinking it would make a good component, as he spoke up.
“I have been thinking about that; I don't have much collected on me,” Markus said, contemplating. Reaching into his bag, he pulled out a couple of items, among them a carefully folded napkin. It was slightly stained with alcohol and held a residue of the magic he had captured at Barbarous. Placing it on the table, he would smile at Emily. “Momento from my night with an angry spirit. We could have used some protection then.”