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[superbeast]

[ The first thing that flashed across the video feed? A tiny, pink paw, which pressed against the screen for half a second, followed by tiny little claws, scratching over it. ]

Aah, careful, don't break that. [Akira's sitting cross-legged behind the kitten and reaches over to give his tail a light tug.]

[ That tail fluffs up automatically, a hiss coming from the kitten’s mouth before he’s turning his attention back to Akira, and-- swatting at his face. The swatting earns a laugh, but he pretty much allows it. It was much too cute. After a moment, however, Akira reaches past the kitten to pull the device a bit closer. ]

I think there are kidnappers on the loose. They take people in their sleep and leave a kitten in their place. [Don’t mind him, little kitten-- just going to try and scratch behind his ears.]

[ Hiss, hissss-- though the scratching is distracting, so soon-- Agito just starts purring. ]

... it's pretty crafty, distracting me from the fact that Agito is missing.

Comments

[prettycrazy]

Careful.

Not all who purr are tame.

[superbeast]

Speaking from experience?

[prettycrazy]

My advice seldom stems from anything but.

1/2

[superbeast]

Aaah, how wise.

2/3 i lied.

[superbeast]

But, ah, it's not like they left a tiger in his place.

[superbeast]

... Unless the kitten turns into a tiger when it gets wet or something. I wouldn't really put it past this place.

[prettycrazy]

In that case, best keep it away from water.

Knowing this City, you may be saddled with a fire-breathing dragon in its place.

[superbeast]

I could try and train it. Go into the business of giving people dragon rides.

[prettycrazy]

A creative venture.

...

But what if it should eat them?

[superbeast]

It could be part of the ride-- the thrill of not knowing if you'll land again or not, a call to all daredevils.

[prettycrazy]

I like your thinking, good sir.

[Because, genderswapped or not, Karl will always be evil.]

If, perchance, your kitten turns into a dragon, I'd go for it.

[superbeast]

Yeah? You don't see many adventurous ladies like that. Now I almost wish he would turn, just to see it.

[prettycrazy]

I wish so, too.

[She covers her mouth--politely--to stifle a giggle.]

Although I feel it's my duty to correct you. I'm adventurous. But I'm no lady.

[superbeast]

Eeh-- really? Sorry! Hopefully that wasn't too offensive...

[prettycrazy]

No offense taken.

Do keep an eye on your kitten, young Mr...?

[Didn't quite catch your name.]

[superbeast]

Akira Udou. And you?

[prettycrazy]

A pleasure.

I'm Karl Fei-Ong.

[superbeast]

Likewise.

And yeah-- I'll watch him. You'll be the first I call and everything if he turns into anything weird.

[prettycrazy]

Just as long as it's not a cockroach. Mighty survivors, those creatures. But not exactly endearing.

[superbeast]

I hadn't thought of something like that... I hope he doesn't, I might crush him.