Pseudocognition wrote...
I think Anders might get Merrill confused with Ser Pounce-a-Lot and try to stick her in his backpack.
I know I would. 

Hawke: Has anyone seen Merril?
Party: Nope
::Hawke looks suspiciously at Anders, who is staggering under the weight of his pack::
Hawke: Anders, you okay there?
Anders: Yes, my bag is just a bit heavier than usual. Not much, but Ser Pounce-a-Lot must have been going hard on the kibble lately.
::Hawke peeks over Anders's shoulder to see Merril entirely in his pack, with her head sticking out the top::
Hawke: Anders! That's Merril in there!
Anders: Oh. So she is.
Hawke: How could you possibly confuse her with a cat?
Anders: Look at her! Anyone could've made that mistake!
Merril: ::chirpy noises that are 50% kitten, 50% squirrel, and 100% adorable::
Hawke: She didn't... um... complain when you stuffed her in your bag?
Anders: No, I gave her some treats and she's just been chewing away making those kitten "om nom nom" sounds
For reference:
Merril's kitten noises