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 Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:14 pm
With the night air warming up just slightly, patrolling was just a little bit easier. With the coming spring, Chaos and Order interactions would soon become more frequent.
"Themi-chan, did you bring some snacks?"
The eternal senshi chuckled, the pair of them resting on top of an apartment building in downtown destiny city. Themisto had leaned up against an air conditioning vent, back straight and legs splayed out, one knee raised while Itsuki trotted around before him. The Mauvian always seemed to be hungry, and Themisto now got into the habit of carrying tuna pouches. It ended up benefiting them both, as Themisto no longer needed to stop mid-patrol to pick something up. His metabolism was high enough that it was necessary.
Pulling out one of the pouches of tuna, he tore it open to place it on a paper plate. Subspace was a godsend.
"Arigato, Themi-chan~"
Thankfully, peace was restored, as the Mau couldn't speak while eating. Themisto could relax for once.
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Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:32 pm
Ember was out for a night on the town. She'd just eaten. Some nice young woman had given her a piece of cooked white fish that she'd eaten delicately. She'd meowed a thanks and gone about her way, working her way deeper into town. That was when she felt a familiar, and welcome, power signature. The cat grinned and took off running like a streak, so happy to have felt it that she failed to register the other signature in close proximity.
"Themisto!"
She skidded up short when she saw the other cat. What sort of ******** was this? Themisto was -her- senshi. He was her warm body to curl up on and cuddle with. Who was this unwelcome interloper. She skidded to a stop not too far from the two of them, her fur rising without her really wanting it to. A growl rumbled low in her throat, soft and unhappy. She cast her eyes toward the other cat, happily eating what smelled like fish.
"Who is that?"
She looked up at him, waiting for a good answer. Maybe this was nothing. Maybe he just happened upon this cat and there was nothing else beyond it but that: two strangers saying hello. She had a sinking feeling that wasn't the case but was willing to wait for an explanation.
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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:55 pm
The appearance of a cat he'd seen long ago, who helped to motivate him back into this whole 'senshi' thing, was the last thing Themisto expected to see. Now an eternal (she would be proud), the senshi turned to be pleasantly surprised by a little orange cat. "Ember? Issat you? Holy crap, it's been forever! How've you been? Eatin' okay?" Itsuki tilted his head as Ember puffed herself up and growled. "Konnichiwa! Watashi wa Itsuki desu~ Why are you all puffy, Nya-san?" Itsuki licked his paws clean and stretched out to give Ember a bow, as he would to any other Mauvian. Manners were important! "Her name is Ember, Itsuki. She's one'a the ones who helped me get back on my feet. Ember, you okay?" It'd been so long since he last saw her, Themisto was relieved she was okay. Maybe she found a nice house to stay in, being a lap cat, well-fed with her own rocking chair by the fireplace. "Don't worry, he's a lil annoying, but he's okay. How've you been? Fixed up any other senshi like me?" "It's nice to meet you, Ember!" chirped the lilac point. Hopefully that would help ease some tension. "Thank you for helping Themi-chan! Without your help, I probably wouldn't have been able to find him!"
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:17 pm
Ember was not amused. Holy day in hell, what was all of this nonsense? She knew she'd been gone a while, but life had been busy. She got caught up in it all. He gave her away for this walking japanese fluffball? It was horrible, unthinkable! She hadn't wanted to but another growl emanated in her throat. It was clear she was hostile toward the smaller cat for coming in and stealing Themisto from her.
Her eyes turned to him when he talked to her, shining eyes seeing nothing but him. She hadn't spent a lot of her time in houses, no one's house cat. She'd been happy there with him, had been comfortable on his lap.
"I've been alright. You look so different. It seems like you've thrived. I'm happy for you. Look at you!"
She thought he looked very heroic as an eternal senshi, butt wings and all. he seemed to have come a long way from the confused senshi he'd been when they met. As long as his gaze was on her she could almost ignore the small, annoying elephant in the room. That was, before the thing spoke again and broke her focus from the only thing keeping her calm.
Find him? Find him? He wasn't supposed to find him! Themisto was hers.
She let out a loud growl and swiped her paw at the small grey cat. Who did he think he was?
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:03 pm
"Whoa whoa whoa there, Ember!" Before a major catfight (both figurative and literal) could break out, Themisto made to scoop Ember up into his arms. While the eternal hadn't seen the graceful Mauvian in a very long time, his money would be on her when it came to a fistfight. Holding her firmly (but not roughly) in his arms, Themisto tried to keep the situation under control. "Look, I know he's annoying and everything--" "HEY!" "--but you don't need to go knockin' his block off. What gives, Ember?" Itsuki managed to dodge most of the swipe by flopping backwards, but now his fur was askew and dirty. Fluffing himself up, the lilac point was incredibly surprised by Ember's reaction. He wasn't even being super annoying yet! "Ember-san, shouldn't we all work together? Themi-chan says you helped him back on his feet! You don't need to swipe at me!" cat_crying
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:14 pm
Ember was ready to attack before she was scooped out with a loud surprised cry. She growled as she was carried away from the object of her wrath, the small grey thing getting smaller the higher up she was carried. Once in his arms, though, her temper quieted a little and she settled into his arms. She half purred, half growled, unsure on whether she was happy to have his attention or still upset about the other Mauvian that took him from her.
"I thought I was your kitty," she explained plaintively.
Nevermind that she hadn't seen him in a long time; she didn't sleep on just anyone's chest. She buried her face against his chest, rubbing her head against him while trying to block out what Itsuki was saying to her. As long as he was holding her, though, she didn't have the means or the will to attack him again.
She looked down at him; he really did seem small and kind of helpless.
"I'll try not to hurt him," she promised, which was the best promise she could make.
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:50 pm
Heaping on the guilt, Themisto's shoulders (and spirit) sank. While Ember had kickstarted his senshi career and helped prop him up when he was down. But then, she disappeared - off to help other senshi, he assumed. Themisto had complete faith in her abilities as a cat and as a Mauvian. He didn't think anything would happen to her, and was thankful she returned. "...sorry, Ember." Itsuki, meanwhile, was busy cleaning himself and trying not to jump into Themisto's arms in protest. He thought Mauvians needed to work together! Not squabble over whose senshi was whose! Surely Ember could help the cause more she stopped snuggling into Themisto... hey, that was his spot!!"Stuff just kinda... happened. I dunno, Itsuki showed up one day, made me a Super, and we've been partners ever since. I'm glad you're okay, really. Can't cats... you know... share? Maybe?"
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 3:39 pm
If she knew, Ember might have been gratified to know Itsuki was jealous on his own and maybe rubbed it in a bit more than she was now. As it was she was doing a pretty good job of that, purring like a fine tuned engine. So long as she was getting snuggled, all was right with the world. She relented a little, knowing she'd dropped the ball here and maybe some things were just out of her control.
"I know. I went away."
She put both paws on his chest and looked up at him, feeling very sad. Even the word share failed to evoke it's usual heinous response. She didn't like sharing, at least not without a strong knowledge that what she was sharing was hers which, in this case, he wasn't. Still, not wanting to upset him because she cared she nodded.
"I can try."
She pushed up and licked his cheek before jumping down. It was difficult, she didn't like it, but she approached Itsuki slowly and gave him a gentle head butt of greeting. She ran her long body against his before turning around to sit.
"Take good care of him. Promise?"
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 7:39 pm
Settling into some serious snuggles, Themisto scratched between Ember's ears and under her chin while he settled into a sitting position. "...you were busy, you know? It happens." Truth be told, Themisto kept the cat in the back of his mind, wondering if she was okay, if she was warm and fed and safe. "'M just glad you're okay." Jumping down, Themisto was surprised that Ember had approached Itsuki without first punching him in the face. Her initial reaction was pretty out there, aggressive and hissing. The head butt surprised Itsuki as well, who seemed to immediately forgive Ember and trot around her happily. "Hai, Ember-san~ Would you like some dinner with us~? Tell me about what you've been up to, Ember-san! I want to know about all your adventures! Have you been to Headquarters? Or space? Has Liryn-san given you a Kitty Communication device? Then you can text Themi-chan whenever you want~ If you haven't seen Liryn-san, I can contact him for you~ All the Mauvians should have the Communication devices! It's important that we all be outfitted for maximum efficiency!" Blathering on, as if Ember had never swiped at him in the first place, Itsuki simply trotted behind the flame-colored cat. Themisto, meanwhile, chuckled and shook his head.
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:25 pm
She had promised she'd try and her promises were as good as gold. Ember was committed to trying to accept things as they were, but there was no guarantee that the jealousy wouldn't flare up again in the future. She'd try, but she was not always a very good cat.
"I haven't gotten a communication device. I've just been wandering, I suppose."
Sometimes she got lucky and got near a senshi with potential, awakening a few in her time away from Themisto. They were few and far between but she felt she had a purpose in awakening them. Ember trotted back over to the sitting senshi and flopped over in front of him, showing her belly. What Itsuki was rambling on about was background noise, something she kept only one ear on.
"Dinner sounds good."
Though, hadn't he just been eating fish? He almost reminded her of Hadaya, another cat she'd met once. Perhaps the two should meet and be best, adorkable friends.
She heaved a little sigh and stood up, looking back and forth between senshi and cat and shook her head. Sharing...
"Where did you two have in mind?"
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Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 7:32 pm
Themisto gently lifted the flame-colored cat and settled her into Itsuki's favorite spot - the folds of his fuku, curled against his chest, her furry feet resting on the obi around his waist. Itsuki's ears flattened for a moment at this utter betrayal but he'd exact revenge on Themisto later - perhaps with Divebomb Cuddles to the Face or Mauvian Scarf Action. The senshi wasn't getting out of this without some serious snuggle time to make reparations. "Liryn-san is sometimes at Headquarters, but I think Ash-denka can give them out too. I'll find out for you, Ember-san! Then you can text whoever you like, whenever you like! Very convenient." Don't get too snuggly in there, Ember-san. That's my spot! Maybe this was just for old time's sake. After all, Ember and Themisto met long before Itsuki had his epiphany and awoke to become a full-fledged Guardian. In some ways, Ember was his senior. Still, she didn't have to look so happy being in his spot!But, perhaps, with time, they could become friends. Tomodachi! While Themisto was most definitely his, definitely his senshi, yes indeed,, that didn't mean the two cats couldn't learn to work something out in a way that would mutually benefit the two of them. In the meantime, more food was definitely a good thing. Itsuki burned so many calories by simply existing that food was an important, and constant, need in his life. "Do you like sushi, Ember-san?" Sitting on his hind legs, Itsuki gestured just as a human would. "There's a great sushi place not too far from here. They make the best fish rolls! All kinds of fish, like mackerel and flounder and salmon and tuna! It's oishi!!" Themisto chuckled, gently caressing Ember's head. He made to stand, cradling her lower limbs with the other hand. "Sounds good to me. Don't worry, I'm buyin'."
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