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[othersdie]

[The video shows... an unimpressed cat. It is most definitely not Justin's cat, but it's in his room.]

Does this cat belong to anyone?

[An orange tabby--that's Justin's cat--jumps up to sniff the intruder.]

He's been here for almost three days. I'm sure his owner is worried.

[That's actually a lie. The video doesn't convey it, of course, but the black cat is quite capable of answering any questions Justin might have. This isn't a real inquiry so much as an indirect way of asking him to leave.

There's little else that needs to be said. The feed ends.]


[ooc: Justin and Mao were handcuffed together and someone has decided to stick around. Possible action for Neil&Todd (who can't know that this is a talking cat) and Mao.]

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[maoser]

[Mao hisses and swats at the orange tabby. He doesn't miss the oblique hint in Justin's post, but he's not about to acknowledge it. For one thing, it would blow his cover as a normal cat.

For another...well, it beats dealing with Hei.]

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[othersdie]

[Electra is just confused by Mao's aggression. Justin picks her up before she's forced to make a bad decision (she's not a very smart cat).]

I don't know what you have against her.

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[maoser]

[What does he have against her? She is particularly stupid -- even for a mere cat -- and Mao is tired of having his ass harassed by feline curiosity. Besides, it helps maintain his feline cover. He curls up by Justin's window and lets sunlight warm his fur.]

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[othersdie]

[At least she's sweet? He keeps her in his arms and frowns at Mao, keeping his voice low just in case Neil or Todd might be in the general vicinity of the door. Unlikely, since they respect Justin's privacy, but it could happen.]

If you're going to stay, you might as well talk.

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[maoser]

[Mao doesn't react except to tilt his ears back. Listening, but not caring, his posture says.

Sorry, Justin. He's a bit of an asshole. And while he won't admit it, Yin being gone has put him in a weird mood. (Also it's safer to troll Justin than to troll Hei at this point.)]

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[othersdie]

[Justin's starting to wonder if he has the wrong cat. Hell, maybe he's just going crazy; all things considered, it's a small miracle that it has taken this long to go insane.

Resigned, he sits at his desk to read, keeping Electra with him.]

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[maoser]

[Eventually, even sleeping gets boring. Mao yawns, stretches, leaps off the ledge, and trots over to see what Justin's reading.

Books. He misses books. His kingdom for opposable thumbs!]

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[moonlitrequiem]

[Video, so Mao can see/at least hear her. Meanwhile, her observation spirit is surveying Justin's place.]

Are you certain he has an owner? [Some are strays, after all.]

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[othersdie]

No.

[He could ask the cat (he doesn't forget talking cats), but he does live with two other people. It's best if Neil and Todd continue to think Mao's a stray.]

Does he look familiar?

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[moonlitrequiem]

There are many black cats here. [Or, you know, not answering your question. Just like in the interrogation room.]

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[othersdie]

[...

Talking to other people who don't like to talk is awkward.]

There are, but he's-- [capable of talking?] --his eyes. They're different.

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[moonlitrequiem]

How?

[And Yin doesn't find it awkward in the slightest.]

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[othersdie]

They're violet.

[Justin will feel awkward enough for everyone.]

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[moonlitrequiem]

[A nod.]

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[mortemscintilla]

[ ...But thank goodness Yin is back. ]

[ Let her deal with the kitty-problems. ]

[had_not_lived]

We have two now?

[othersdie]

Not permanently.

[Just give him a while to talk this cat into leaving...]

[had_not_lived]

I mean, if you want more pets I'm all right with it, I guess.

[othersdie]

One is enough. This cat--

[What can he say? "This cat was handcuffed to me when I woke up the other day"? "I'm relatively sure I've met this cat and that he can talk, but he's not cooperating today"?]

...This cat isn't staying.

[had_not_lived]

All right, all right! I'm not really much of a cat person, anyway. Maybe you can find someone to adopt it?

[othersdie]

Maybe. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner... I thought he'd leave.

[monochrome_mirror]

You are Justin Pendleton, yes? With the police force?

[othersdie]

Yes. How can I help you?

[monochrome_mirror]

I spoke with the police chief here, as well as Bei Fong-san, and I thought it wise to meet the other leader of the local forces.

Your chief seems to keep information close to his chest, and despite my best efforts to assist, I am still unsure of where I could be of use to the City. I wish to help the City's legal infrastructure in whatever way I can.

[othersdie]

[He wouldn't call himself a leader, he has just... been there forever. But okay.]

Legal infrastructure? There isn't much of one. What can you do?