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[network] Evening 195 @theblue; Look what the cat dragged in [open]

[The camera seems to be pulled back somewhat so that the viewer can see more of the scene. Aymeric is holding a fluffy white cat up. He is grinning ear to pointy ear about this development.]

Good evening, fellows! I would like all of you to meet my dear cat. [the cat barely tolerates being held up like this. It slips out of his hands and onto his shoulder to glower at Estinien and his sheep.] His name is Lord Byron. I do not recommend trying to pet him, however. He doesn't much care for strangers. I suppose this is a bit of public service announcement as well...

[He holds up his hands. They have clear cat scratches all over them. Even though Aymeric isn't a stranger to his own pet cat.]

[It hisses at Estinien and his karakul]

I wonder how he got here.

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[ It would be terribly rude of the Cat to not say hello to a new animal in town.

Nevermind that he feels nothing of the sort about new two-leggers.

His words are understandable to humans and animals alike. ]

Hello, Lord Byron. It is a pleasure to meet you.

[ Most haven't seen him before, but those who have may notice a gold chain wrapped around his neck (three times before it fit comfortably) and a pendant that looks like an actively burning ember encased in clear resin. ]

Oh, how cute. Another cat... [He just automatically assumes there's someone else there acting as ventriloquist.]

What's his name?

It is quite rude to speak to someone and refer to them in the third person.

[He clasps his hands together, trying to judge if this is a joke. He doesn't see anyone else there. It's probably more polite to play along and look like he fell for a joke. It's clearly a very well crafted one. ]

Mine apologies, then! What is your name, sir?

Edited 2017-01-06 01:23 (UTC)

My true name is not one mortals can comprehend. You may call me whatever you wish.

What may I call you?

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well at least it isn't a typo.

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At least it isn't using the wrong characters name ala me

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[If there's anything that can make him feel better about what they've all just experienced, it's the appearance of a cat. He is immediately fumbling his tablet on to reply.]

Wow, he's so beautiful! Hello, Lord Byron, that's a fancy name, you must be a pretty stately cat...

[He's totally forgotten to say hello to Aymeric in his excitement.]

[He's not even remotely offended. He, too, is excited about his cat.]

He is a very stately cat! He has lived his entire life within Borel manor and fed the fattest livers...

[He finagles his cat off his shoulder to hold him again as it squirms grumpily.]

I must apologize that he isn't friendlier...

That's okay, I bet I wouldn't feel so friendly if I was a cat and suddenly surrounded by so much snow.

[That has to be the only reason for the grumpiness, right? Otherwise he'd be a big old ball of fluff and friendliness.]

Did you say that you just found him today?

Well... My home is very similar in climate. It's hardly anything new, though he's suddenly without his luxuries and a reliably warm hearth. I'll need a way to carry him during travel. Do you think they make coats for cats? Perhaps someone has an infant's swaddling blanket...

[Aymeric had the fine luck of tripping from one snowhell into another. He was sort of used to the chill, as if anyone could be used to weather this cold]

Strangely enough, I did. I heard a rustling in my things and had drawn my knife expecting some hideous abomination! Imagine my surprise with he revealed himself to be my dear cat!

Edited 2017-01-13 04:06 (UTC)

It's probably a good thing that you didn't lash out with your knife.

[This still doesn't make any sense, though, why would they be given things from home?]

I found something of mine this morning too, do you think everyone did?

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A wondrous gift from one of our keepers, I'd wot.

I received an Ishgardian collar, myself. I'd have preferred a chocobo but I can hardly frown on aught that so reminds me of home.

It may be a small blessing that you did not receive a chocobo. I encountered a fellow some time back who struggled to feed his bird without available greenery. I'm not sure what became of him or his bird.

[the cat continues to squirm and yowl as it climbs out of Aymeric's hands. He seems to have no real reaction to the new blood drawn. He turns his hands over, seemingly unaware of his cat readying itself to launch into Estinien with a butt wiggle]

Precisely what sort of collar?

Leather.

[A soft chuckle, then he reminds himself that this is a superior officer. It's a hard bit of mental programming to get past.]

An Ishgardian Historian's Choker, though how they came by such an object I know not.

Historian's... It bears the Fortemps crest, unless I am mistaken? [He pauses, his hand coming to obscure his mouth as he conjures it in his thoughts]

Not terribly useful, is it? Though if I'm honest, neither is a cat... Especially not this one. I suppose comfort through familiarity offers a considerable boost in morale...

So will you wear it, or will you want to see it rather than feel it?

I may fasten it to my pack.

My pauldrons may be gone but what remains of my armor is still too cumbersome to allow much in terms of ornamentation.

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Well that's a shame... he'd be much cuter if you could pet him without being mauled.

But then again most anything is cuter when it's not actively trying to tear your arm off. Just try not to lose him in the snow.

Ah, you're right. I hadn't considered how easily I could lose him. A leash, perhaps...? Preposterous...

[he unthinkingly just licks a bit of blood off his hand] It is what it is. I can hardly blame him; who among us placidly accepts any fellow to simply come up and handle him?

Best of luck. They don't use the idiom "like herding cats" just for fun, you know.

[ All wry humor. Nbd. ]

That depends on how attractive and/or silver-tongued that fellow may or may not be, in my experience. Charm helps to win people over more often than not.

He will be displeased with me, but better that than lost.

[ She's... Is she flirting? Here, now?]

I imagine that matters not to a cat, but yes, those are the three more important qualities when attempting to sway a woman's heart.

Clearly, you should've got a dog.

[ Flirting, no. Facetious, absolutely. ]

Men, women, terrifying giant monsters, it's all the same.

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[ Rhys is not a happy man, but.

Cat.

Cat is distracting. He sucks a deep breath before responding. When half your face is wrapped in bandages, it's hard to see how puffy/splotchy it is, but that doesn't mean he's up for video quite yet. ]

What a little shit.

I mean that in, u-uhhm, a positive way.

[he lets out a hearty laugh]

I understood the sentiment well. My father used to say something thematically similar. He is quite the holy terror.

I know your voice from somewhere. You wouldn't know Estinien? [But he knows. estinien has carved out his own stupid infamy as he always does.]

[ Well.

Ew. ]

I wouldn't want to know Estibbles, if I could help it -- but I do. It's one thing to tolerate an asshole cat, but do you honestly, seriously, 100% like that guy??

[He laughs. He has to.]

Estibbles?

But yes, I do. He has been my dearest friend for more than ten years now. Is it funnier if I tell you that he and the cat do not get along?

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The cat's reaction makes a hell of a lot more sense than yours. Just. Being honest.

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