What's a Witch... without a cat?

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Who:  Adell, Fatima, ...and anyone else!
What:  Light-hearted pet-related shenanigans.
When:  Nov. 18th, afternoon
Where:  Village Shops and around the square.
Summary:  Fatima recently has acquired a new companion in a cat Adell found.  Unsurprisingly, Fatima's dragging him around to help get things for her new little friend.  Inevitably, they're bound to run into others during this whole thing.
Rating:  No higher than PG-13, I'd hope. 

[Adell was on his way to the battle dome to meet up with Fatima for their usual training sessions on Fridays.  The snow was driving pretty hard outside, and Adell silently cursed at having to be outside in it.   But on his way out that way, something catches his eye.  Movement, in the snow nearby.  He quickly turns to see what it is, curious as to what would be out in conditions like this. 

He looks into the orange eyes of a smoky gray cat, the creature having fixated its own gaze on him as well, as though it had been caught in some kind of trap.  But as they stared at each other for a brief moment, Adell could tell something about the poor creature.  It was shivering, no doubt a stray trapped out in the cold with nowhere to go... and it was probably hungry too.  Even though it meant being out in the cold longer, he reached into his backpack and produced some beef jerky.  He offered it to the cat as he kneeled down to it.  The creature was hesitant for a moment, and looked like it was ready to flee from him, but after a few moments, decided to go for it.  After it had eaten the piece of food, it looked at Adell expectantly, and he reached over to gently pet it on its head.

The cat seemed to enjoy this, but the food did nothing to curtail the shivers the poor animal was suffering from the snow and ice.  He remembered something he had told Valvatorez just yesterday:  It wouldn't be my style to leave someone out in the cold...]

I guess I can't really leave you out here, can I?  I'll take you someplace warm for now.

[Adell unzipped the front of his coat, then gently lifted the cat into his arms.  He allowed it to take refuge inside the coat where it was much warmer.  Surprisingly, the stray was oddly receptive to the treatment.  Maybe it sensed Adell meant no harm.  Or maybe it was simply that desperate.  Either way, with the cat under his coat, he made his way to the Battle Dome.  He just hoped Fatima wouldn't be upset that he was late...]

(OoC: The first thread in this log will be between Adell and Fatima upon their meeting, and is chronologically first.  After that, they can be caught in the village square or in one of the shops.  Three person thread order for those will probably be You > Adell > Fatima.  Threads one-on-one with either Adell or Fatima are allowed too, just state that's what you want.)

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[Battle Dome, Meeting]

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[Adell pushed open the front door to the dome, shivering once as he felt the warm air inside hit him. He was holding the cat under his coat, who was content to hide completely in there from the outside world.

Meanwhile, his eyes searched the lobby for any sign of Fatima. He was about fifteen minutes late, having taken some extra time getting here with his passenger in tow...]

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ Fatima isn't far really, and just slipped went to get a drink during the time he was gone. Needless to say, her eyebrow takes a hike upward into the air upon seeing him. ]

Oh, so you've decided to come after all hm? [ There's just a slightly annoyed hint to her tone. ]

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[He laughs lightly, and a bit sheepishly.]

Sorry, I got a little delayed by something. I didn't mean to keep you waiting.

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ She can't help wondering what could have distracted him for so long. Usually he's never late. Whatever it was had to be important. ]

Delayed? By what?

1/2

[vulcanblazer.livejournal.com]

Well, you see...

[He turns toward her, and the way his arms are in front of him suggests he's holding something, but whatever it is, it's under his coat...]

2/2

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I was late because...

[When something inside his coat moves, and struggles, moving upward toward the collar.]

Wait!...

[Adell tries to keep it from going rampant, but in a flash, the head of the gray cat pops out from the collar of his partially unzipped jacket. It looks up at Adell for a moment before rubbing its head against his chin.]

H-hey! Come on now...

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ Fatima can only stare at him before her eyes travel down to the cat. Her eyes stay wide as she takes in the image of the animal, though there's a smile starting to tug at the corners of her mouth. ]

That's...a beautiful cat.

[vulcanblazer.livejournal.com]

[The cat turns its head when it hears Fatima's voice, looking at the Witch with those orange eyes before lightly meowing at her.]

She's why I'm running behind. I found her alone out in the snow.

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ Fatima's having a bit of trouble trying to form proper words at the moment. It's been a while since she's seen a cat at all! And this one is so pretty . . . ]

Well, I suppose I can forgive you just this once. [ She sounds distracted, and it's no wonder why since she's edging closer, one hand out as if debating whether or not to pet the gray creature. ]

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[Adell smiles a bit when she forgives him, even though she sounds distracted.]

Thanks, Fatima.

[Meanwhile, as the Witch edges closer, the cat in Adell's arms merely watches her cautiously and curiously, not making any move to escape or flee. Just watching her...]

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ She stays quiet before laying her head down on the cat's head, being careful, of course. She knows well that a cat who doesn't want to be petted won't stomach anyone's hand. ]

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[The cat doesn't move at first, seeming to not mind the contact. It then presses its own head back against the contact, rubbing against Fatima gently.]

Heh, I think she likes you, Fatima.

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ Were she the type to squeal and bounce about, she would very well be doing just that. Of course, she makes due with rubbing the cat's head before giving beginning to scratch between the ears. ]

Y-Yeah... [ Oh lawd, look at that itty bitty smile. ]

[godbent]

[Wow Adell what is it with you and buxom women. Haruhi just sort of :|s here to staaaaare from her corner of this here item shop. Just standing there, watching. With something plastic in her hands]

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[...Just lucky? He hasn't quite noticed Haruhi staring at them yet. Instead, he's still got the cat in one arm. The cat had its front paws up on Adell's shoulder and was looking around curiously.]

Did you find it yet, Fatima?

[The cat, however, does notice Haruhi's presence, and turns to look at her with nearly pumpkin orange eyes.]

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

Yes yes, I found it.

[ She pulls away from the shelf with a small feather toy and a bag of cat food in her arm. She gestures to the toy. ] Odd that this is the only one they had.

[godbent]

[Jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii At the cat]

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[And the cat stares right back at you, Haruhi. Two can play that game. Though it's not long before the cat makes a quiet noise, like a somewhat irritated meow. Adell then looks down at the cat, noticing this sound.]

Huh?

[He looks over to what the cat is staring at... and sees Haruhi, who is presumably still trying to stare it down.]

Haruhi?

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[ It takes Fatima a moment to realize they have company, though the cat's irritated meow helps. ]

Friend of yours?

[godbent]

[Still working on intense look at the cat. Intensely. However, she does answer Adell:] Hello.

[vulcanblazer.livejournal.com]

Yeah, kind of. ...Uh, is something the matter, Haruhi?

[...Nope. This cat just stares right back. You know how cats are, they don't back down in staring contests.]

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ The Witch can't help smirking a little. ]

A staring contest with a cat is never a good idea. Less so than one with a snake, but still.

[godbent]

Shut up, I can beat a cat or a snake or a marsupial. I've got this.

[ :| ]

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...We're gonna be here awhile, aren't we? Do we actually have time for this?

[They are burning daylight at this point and it's still snowing like mad out there.

And, no, this cat has not given up. It must have some kind of iron will.]

[blackmagicelady.livejournal.com]

[ There's no way she's missing this spectacle. ]

I don't...really have anything planned, so I suppose it's alright?