Well, that at least explains what she's doing in the bushes to begin with; your kitty is a remarkably comforting security blanket.

Unfortunately, the security blanket doesn't like getting sopping wet tears all over, and has squirmed out to flee toward Conan instead.

"Mrrrrrrw..!"

"Mn-!" There's a short sound, but Nepeta (who else would hide in the bush with your cat) doesn't chase after. ...That's new.