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[oceantrauma]

[A black fluffy, young, kittenish cat with blue eyes shows on the screen. He licks one paw, then speaks after. In a not particularly happy tone, but Ken's sounded more annoyed in the past.]

As this is the second day of it already, if anyone else has been cursed as an animal, particularly a furred one, could you tell me if hairballs are a problem after switching back?

I'm hoping they're not, but making sure. This coat is very thick. And I have a compulsion to constantly clean it. [He doesn't sound amused by that, either. A touch of his paw after, slightly showing on the screen, then device turns off.]

[It is possible to run into Ken while he's exploring alleyways and cat hangouts in the City, searching for small rodents.]

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[misterblackbird]

Not a terrible cough, but something of that.

I've...actually lost count of how many times I've been transformed into a cat. Likely it's more than ten now.

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[oceantrauma]

[There's an uncomfortable pause, as Ken's not overly fond of this, however....]

Then you probably know. I'm not sure I really want to engage in this, but do you know where I can find some mice to stalk?

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[misterblackbird]

I can certainly recommend the attics of the Opera Abandoned, but that's likely because I live there.

Besides that, I know there are quite a few fields in Xanadu which have fieldmice in great number. There's the Cathedral near Misery Square which has its share of churchmice. And the Palace farther out which should have a few mice in its kitchens and so on.

And, of course, there are always the alleys and sidestreets and whatever basements and areas that might be open in general in the City.

Happy hunting to you, of course.

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[oceantrauma]

Well, I wouldn't want to intrude on your territory.

But thank you. I will try this out. And if it's not to my liking, I hope the mice will forgive me.

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[misterblackbird]

Thank you. I will admit, I've found that, in this shape, I do rather appreciate being able to keep my own territory.

Happy hunting to you, as I said. If nothing else, I think you'll find it extremely diverting.

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[oceantrauma]

Then I'll start with the fields.

I could use something different to do with my time than all of this running around aimlessly and cleaning.

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[misterblackbird]

There's always sleeping in the sun. I've found that to be rather enjoyable too.

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[oceantrauma]

That I think I will do from the indoors. Still kind of wet and cold everywhere.

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[misterblackbird]

Yes, I quite agree. So that's probably a wise decision.

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[oceantrauma]

I will take the suggestion, though. It sounds rather inviting at the moment.

Happy hunting. And hopefully we won't cross paths.

[video;] || I keep looking at the cat in your icon like, "How are you even *real*?" |D

[misterblackbird]

Thank you--and the same to you.

[video;] || That's one reason I picked it.

[oceantrauma]

You're welcome.