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[The wish was born of frustration. It happens every now and again...in any given day. Catra is a temperamental sort, so her mood swings are many.
And this one caught her on deck. She made the wish in her mind, but it seems those still worked if they were clear enough. And no sooner had she thought it, bam she was gone. In her place, is a large cardboard box, with an equally cardboard sign leaning against it. In black marker is written: Free to a good home. Inside the box, is a very small black kitten. It's just this side of too small to effectively climb out of the box, that doesn't stop it from trying. It also mews plaintively, over and over. Which is actually Catra calling for some help, but it's only actual words inside her head. Verbally, she can only mew like the tiny kitten she currently is.]
[The wish was born of frustration. It happens every now and again...in any given day. Catra is a temperamental sort, so her mood swings are many.
And this one caught her on deck. She made the wish in her mind, but it seems those still worked if they were clear enough. And no sooner had she thought it, bam she was gone. In her place, is a large cardboard box, with an equally cardboard sign leaning against it. In black marker is written: Free to a good home. Inside the box, is a very small black kitten. It's just this side of too small to effectively climb out of the box, that doesn't stop it from trying. It also mews plaintively, over and over. Which is actually Catra calling for some help, but it's only actual words inside her head. Verbally, she can only mew like the tiny kitten she currently is.]
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Date: 2014-05-29 03:54 pm (UTC)From:I would be curious to know how you intended to feed yourself without assistance.
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:01 pm (UTC)From:She trots along the counter top, and stands next to the stack of cereal bowls. She bats the top one lightly.
I need this.]
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:03 pm (UTC)From:Does this satisfy your needs?
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:09 pm (UTC)From:Yes. I'm ready.]
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:12 pm (UTC)From:This arrangement will not be permanent. Either we will find you someone to care for you, or you will revert to your true form. I do not make it a habit of keeping animals; my way of life is far too dangerous.
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:16 pm (UTC)From:I'm a little surprised you aren't more curious about who I am.]
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:18 pm (UTC)From:He sits down, and feeds the kitten before himself. Sharp claws are used not to tear, but to carefully open the container and poor the milk into the bowl]
At your leisure.
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:29 pm (UTC)From:She shakes the now wet paw, because wet fur is no fun. Then she leans in and starts lapping.
Milk! Num num num num.
Yes, she's making a sound very like this. Apparently she's that kind of cat. ]
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:32 pm (UTC)From:Once the syrup is dolled out, he settles in.
With a New York Times crossword puzzle borrowed from Francis.
It's one way to learn human customs, but it will still be endlessly confusing to anyone who's never stepped foot on Earth]
Quieter, please. I am trying to read.
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:45 pm (UTC)From:After only a few minutes her little belly is full. She could keep going, but she'd make herself sick if she did. So instead, she wanders over to see what he's doing. She puts her paws on his arm and leans over so she can look.]
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Date: 2014-05-29 04:50 pm (UTC)From:[he returns to his crossword, puzzling over unfamiliar words and symbols to him. Human culture is a bizarre thing, but for some reason the Admiral feels them important.
He allows the kitten to intrude, leaning back away from his table so she can squeeze in between]
I am searching for a four-letter word having to do with someone who is called "Obi-Wan Kenobi."
I don't suppose you've heard of him.
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Date: 2014-05-29 05:14 pm (UTC)From:No.]
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Date: 2014-05-29 05:16 pm (UTC)From:Do you have a name?
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Date: 2014-05-29 05:26 pm (UTC)From:Now he just can't help himself. He's not all that far away, but he closes the distance to get a better look. That sure as hell is a kitten.]
I didn't take you for the type to keep a pet Scorpius.
[Who gave him a cat?!]
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Date: 2014-05-29 05:29 pm (UTC)From:You would assume correctly. She is a borrowed commodity, until the flood ends.
What species is she, John?
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Date: 2014-05-29 05:33 pm (UTC)From:[He looks a little amused. The irony of a conversation they'd had a good while ago isn't lost on him now.]
Scorpius, she's a cat.
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Date: 2014-05-29 05:35 pm (UTC)From:[He glances down to the kitten, gently petting her head with his thumb once more]
Take her. I haven't use for her and it's clear you have far more experience with this sort of animal.
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Date: 2014-05-29 05:46 pm (UTC)From:Spam
Date: 2014-05-29 05:59 pm (UTC)From:[She is pretty cute. And...it's even cute how Scorpius is scratching her head that way. So why is it making him so uncomfortable to watch?]
What am I supposed to do with a kitten?
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Date: 2014-05-29 06:18 pm (UTC)From:[He continues to pet the kitten, watching John the entire time]
What does your kind normally do with them? I believe you're more well-suited to this than I am: you can at least identify the species.
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Date: 2014-05-29 06:22 pm (UTC)From:Spam
Date: 2014-05-29 06:36 pm (UTC)From:[Yep. This sure is awkward. If that's an crew member...this might be weird for them later.]
What do we do with them? Pretty much what you're doing now. Feed them, protect them and give them attention. You might want to invest in a litter box too.
[Isn't he nice? He didn't have to tell you that Scorpius. Just...don't push a potentially pissed-off-later crew member on him please. This is your problem now.]
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Date: 2014-05-29 06:40 pm (UTC)From:[Scorpius falls silent at the purring, tilting his head to the side. It's obvious he doesn't know what the kitten's doing, but he'd rather not ask]
And in exchange for my providing for them, what do they offer in return? She's far too small to serve as an effective guard, and her claws are not fully formed.
Does she spit poison?
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Date: 2014-05-29 06:49 pm (UTC)From:No! Why would you...?
She's just a kitten. What you see is what you get. They're here for companionship. At best she might occasionally catch pets in your room if she feels like it, and give them to you as gifts. But that's about it for practical uses.
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Date: 2014-05-29 06:56 pm (UTC)From:Still, he gently turns the kitten over so that she's lying on her back, glancing at her eyes again. His thumb brushes against her cheek, scrutinizing her for any glean of worthiness]
Companionship.
[Disappointing, really. But she has his coloring, and he...likes her. He's heard that purring before...and something clicks]
Given the hostility of our environment, I doubt she would survive long.
John, show me your communicator.
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