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[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

[ Everything was normal this time. No magic, no spell, no time-changing events that would force a totally and completely different situation of choice that Xigbar would be in. She wasn't in that one room she claimed months ago, but this time out. The thing is: She's relaxing.

No warp tricks, no whoopsie daisy upside-down sitting arrangement in a vacant living room with sofas, chairs, coffee tables and a few neatly-decorated Persian and Chinese rugs around. The sniper looked very much content, letting that one [Bad username or site: skinbonesnfur title=Even @ livejournal.com] lie on her lap because she was scratching him behind those fox ears of his.

There's one good reason why she was out, though. ♥ Considering that good reason isn't around yet, she'll laze about. ]


[ ooc; A dual post, so there may/will be threadhopping -- ]

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[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[BTW, ear-scratches are awesome; he feels you should know. though he has other reasons for feeling reasonably content despite his usual issues.]

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

[ As long as you stay a good boy, Kitty. Scritchity scritch, she's humming now.

While thinking of how long he'll ask why she smelled so familiar, anyway. ]

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[He's not about to mention any Ienzo related scents since he's plenty pleased with just being near it, though receiving physical contact from another person probably helps with the whole not thinking on it too hard.]

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

[ Clearly his scent must come in a catnip-like item whenever these times pass by. So, she breaks the ice -- ]

You're in a good mood today, Kitty. What gives?

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[Unfortunately such items are typically Ienzo's property and Even is already prone to nicking such whenever opportunity presents.]

I don't know.

[That's actually... well, it's semi-honest. While of course he knows the obvious part of it, his knowledge of his own defective psychology is severely lacking.]

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

[ Now now, no stealing from the owner. Or is it master, whichever. Xigbar's flexible --

She quirks a brow on that. At least it isn't the typical 'Oh, I don't know' or she would have waged a finger concerning his mannerisms. Lookie, she's still scratching. That means it's okay. ] Hmm, not knowing what makes you feel joy. It really shouldn't be hard, but.

I totally approve. Stay blissful now.

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[/PURR Too bad this will most definitely not last.]

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

[ How long will it last -- The purring. That's totally a bonus, my good man. ]

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[until a)he stops getting what he wants from Ienzo, b)he realises Ienzo has stopped coming back to his room or c)Ienzo specifically tell him 'no' or to 'back off' Unfortunately it's not a cat purr (he lacks the bits for that) and really more human sounding.]

[danceoftears.livejournal.com]

[After a while, Xaldin happens to wander into the room. What's up in here?]

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

[ Just. As. Planned.

She waves with one hand towards him, the other still scratching Even with her other -- ] What do you know. You show up around here after all. [ Lies, she was waiting. ]

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[He's not sure if he should sit up but given his ears are still being scratched, he's assuming Xigbar doesn't want him to move right now. However he'll twist his neck a little to get a view of who's there.]

[danceoftears.livejournal.com]

[He can guess.]

I do like to know my surroundings.

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

Well. Ever met my cat?

[ Headtilting, still scratching with one hand but raises his face up a bit with the other to lean her cheek on top of his head (ergo, she's saying to raise up your head, Even. ]

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[Oh fine he'll lift his head up properly.
Still, he's undecided as to if being referred to as a cat is supposed to be offensive- since he only recalls being taught that being referred to as a dog was extremely offensive.]

[danceoftears.livejournal.com]

[Gives him a good look, and then:]

He looks underfed.

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

I let him feed himself, really. Want to pet him? [ What is stopping those ear scratches, but she will if Xaldin says yes. ]

Say hi, Even.

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

...Hello.

[Tail flicking a little while he tries not to say anything about the underfed comment.]

[danceoftears.livejournal.com]

I'd rather not.

[He does offer the merest hint of a nod to Even, though.]

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

He's clean. [ Just. Smiles at him. Not leaving her position yet, and then she does. She then gives him a look all 'And you're going to help me.♥' ]

Besides, I like this one. Kitty, stand up.

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[Despite any internal complaints about things like being comfortable and the deterioration of his muscles making it far more effort than it really should be, he follows the request reasonably quickly, though there's a bit of a stagger when he stands.]

[danceoftears.livejournal.com]

Is that the best you can say of him?

[shootingdown.livejournal.com]

No, but I thought you'd like to take a look at him yourself.

Unless you already have. ♥ [ Extends one arm, reaches for Even's tail to stroke. Furry fox tail is furry. ]

[skinbonesnfur.livejournal.com]

[frowns a little, so far not particularly liking the conversation content he's paid attention to. Though before he's really focused on it particularly hard he jumps at unexpected tail petting.
While he does relax, it is still dividing his attention. No, he doesn't plan to speak for himself unless directly addressed or particularly provoked.]

[danceoftears.livejournal.com]

He's no stallion.

[By which he mostly means that he doesn't care to see more than he already has. He's already of the opinion he's underfed and largely uninterested; that's all he (thinks he) needs.]