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 Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:16 pm
Quote: backdated to October 27th
Reaching the shop on foot the mauvian sat on the ground, at the bottom of the stairs, at the door to the shop and started pawing at it and hitting the door with her front paw to gain the attention of the owner inside. The shop inside was a collection of old furniture - antiques. It was the remains of a family home, a large one, that no one wanted to keep hold of but rather scatter around to others who wanted its bits and pieces. It was something for him to sell, to give to others, so he could build a new life for himself in this city.
If only he knew that he soon would have a new home, nearly as grand as the previous one, but with more warmth in it…more love. She knew what Alexandre was planning for the other and had been keeping silent on it, the blond was so excited about it and she wasn’t about to ruin the surprise for either of them. Rene could keep selling his things…because he would soon gain more things - more precious things than anything in this shop which was for sale. Soon he would be living in her home with her general and with her…and he could join her for reading and other projects…and she would need to hide across the house at times, in order to avoid him and Alexandre.
It would all fall into place soon…just as it should. By then she would have this little task completed as well - with Rene’s help.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:17 pm
Stretching back while sitting on his stool, René yawned for a moment and looked at his phone. He’d been texting Alexandre about plans for visiting a new place to eat but then he figured they might have fallen asleep. With the weather getting colder he found the fireplace lit each time he went over and the warmth from it even made him sleepy so it wouldn’t be surprising if his little blonde was passed out on the couch.
Looking up, he could have sworn he heard something but he didn’t see anyone through the small pane of glass in the middle of the door. Then after a rather loud thump against the door which made the bell jingle, he got up to take a look. He’d be lying if he wasn’t half worried Luciana might be paying another visit to take out her anger on him again but to his relief when he opened the door and looked down, he saw Katya.
“Hello, I didn’t expect you but it’s a nice surprise.” Reaching down, he picked her up and started petting her as he let the door close and walked back over to his counter. She was always nice company and having her here made him a bit more at ease as well.
“Did you want to look over any books or has Alexandre decided to get into one of his cleaning fits and you need a place to hide out the oncoming army of dust bunnies?” Teasing slightly, he put his coat on the counter after folding it so she could sit on something more comfortable than wood. Resting his chin on the counter he looked at her for a moment before yawning again. “Its been rather slow today, I ended up dusting everything and moving orders out but there haven’t been many customers to chat with.” Nothing to really pass the time and he hadn’t felt like painting today. It was hard to get over the worry that his ex was in this city and very much prepared to make his life hell.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:17 pm
“He’s busy doing the laundry, including the delicates.” Which he did by hand, he really took care of his clothing, it was no wonder his clothing lasted for years. “I had an idea however and I thought I’d ask for your assistance, that and I’d rather keep Alexandre out of it. This’ll benefit you if it works out as it should.” She had nothing against her little blond general, far from it in fact, but this was something meant to help Rene as well as herself. So there really was no need to involve Alexandre until it was done.
Jumping onto the counter top she settled on his coat while also, from subspace, pulling out a large and slightly worse fur coat. She’d liberated it years back from a store and made a habit of keeping it in subspace at all times. She decided to use that under Rene’s coat, as padding, so she could be comfortable. Taking the time to fiddle with the fabrics and make sure everything was just right, as comfortable as it could be, before curling up. “You wouldn’t mind helping me, right? There is something I can make, with some help of course, that’ll allow me a bit of time as a human…not my other form that you’ve seen - no ears and no tail. I won’t have a signature at all.”
Of course she was certain Rene would understand why she wanted his help and just how this would help them both. She’d have more freedom to move about the city and thus she could help him more. It would benefit them both immensely, even if the time would be limited. It would be used wisely.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:18 pm
Raising an eyebrow about keeping a secret from the blonde, he was a bit surprised to hear that from her. It made sense since she’d kept his secret of going out on patrols before Alexandre had found them both cornered by a youma. Watching as she circled and adjusted his coat with another fur coat underneath it, he had wondered where she’d gotten the thing. Maybe Alexandre had gifted it to her in the past.
“I can help, if you think it’s something I can help with? I’m not as aware of all the tech things Mauvians do, it seems like magic almost at times, especially those jellyfish and the glowsticks from the club. That really was impressive.” It was one of the coolest clubs he’d ever seen and he had been to clubs all over the world. Maybe more so because it was something he knew about too, that he had a part of, even if it was small.
“As a human?” Looking confused for a moment, he vaguely remembered her other form. It wasn’t one he really saw since it caused a big signature, one that she couldn’t hide herself. If she wouldn’t have a signature though… he was starting to get the idea. “So we can walk about the city without having to power up, so I can learn where things are without Alexandre worrying.” It sounded nice actually, he hadn’t been going around walking and roaming as much since he’d been pulled into everything. That hobby of his had been soured after getting a hand in his chest and now with Luciana around he had been even less likely to roam more than he had to to get between his shop and Alexandre’s home.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:18 pm
“I’m glad to know you approve of the club, I had thought it would be a place you’d like.” More suited to his taste and style of draining magic really, as he was far from the aggressive sort, this catered to people like Rene. It didn’t make him a bad agent, as Alexandre would even say, it just meant different ways of going about things. Pulling out her tablet it took a few taps, here and there, on the screen before she pulled up what she wanted.
“This, it should help me get around the city as a human. It doesn’t last long but I won’t give off a signature either.” Like she would if she took on her other form, which gave off a much bigger signature than she did as just a simple looking cat.
“Yes, that is the idea, to help you get a better lay of the land as they say. It’ll allow me with you, to point things out, and I’ll be able to talk freely.” And if something were to happen she could call for help, and change forms and help even further if need be…if a laser beam to the face was needed anyway. Otherwise having hands and feet would be very useful in most fights, it might even save herself and Rene. She would, of course, need to do some clothing shopping as well if this worked. She was not about to wear drab and boring clothing, it didn’t suit her one bit, so she’d need to get someone to take her shopping…..
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:19 pm
Looking down at the tablet as Katya pulled up some sort of blueprint, he felt very confused. He couldn’t really make sense of it but he’d do what he could to help her. Maybe she needed him to get things she could use to make it or maybe just hold things because he figured it might be hard sometimes to do things with paws.
“I know you want to make this to help but…. Does that mean you can come shopping with me and we can look for things for Alexandre together?” Perking up a bit, he already had some ideas of bringing them along if it was possible. It would be fun he figured but the main point was to get around without getting into trouble.
“I like the sound of this, so how can I help?”
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:20 pm
“Yes, that would mean that. I’ll also need clothing myself for that form. I don’t need any in the other form I take.” She spoke softly, staring up at Rene. He would, without a doubt, enjoy going shopping with her as she was rather certain they’d have similar taste to herself.
And once he asked for how he could help she went into detail on how she’d like Rene to help her, so she could get this task done. This would, she figured, benefit them both and the sooner it was done the better for them both. He was human and had certain skills which she did not, he could get certain things done easier than she could as well.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:21 pm
He liked this more and more as she spoke, he already had some ideas on where to go and what to get. “Don’t threaten me with a good time Katya, I’m going to love this.” It also meant spending more time with the mauvian which he was looking forward to, she always had good ideas and a lot of insight into the things he worried about relating to Alexandre.
Listening to the things she needed and what steps needed to be taken, he shuffled through the many drawers beneath the counter to get the toolkit he used for fixing furniture out before heading to the back to look for any old electronics or parts that were left over in the storage closet from when this place had just been some sort of thrift store. “You don’t need parts from my phone right?” Half joking, half serious, because he had been looking for an excuse to justify a new one. The only issue was that he needed to move everything over first but if it worked out he would just have one delivered by the end of the day through Amazon.
Plopping the box of wires and old tech, he coughed from the dust and waved the cloud away from Katya so she wouldn’t breath too much of it in. Pulling things out one at a time he sorted them as he used the blueprint for reference and kept her directions in mind.
“Not sure if these will work but there’s certainly a lot of things in here from the store before. I never ended up tossing it since I wasn’t sure if they went in the trash or needed to be recycled somewhere specific.” Every country had a different way of managing things and he’d rather not get fined like he had back when he’d backpacked in Germany.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:23 pm
“Oh, I know you are. I know you enjoy shopping and it is a good time for you, you and Alexandre are the same in that way. At least with you I know you won’t wander off the moment you see a candle shop.” She said with a hint of laughter in her voice. “Although I think he’s stopped going for the usual candles and buys them online now.” Meaning he was also buying better quality ones and spending more on them. The scents were also a lot better.
“I don’t but I can break apart your phone if you want. You should just ask Alexandre to get onto his account with him - you two have been together long enough.” Came the suggestion while she sat there waiting, the other in the backroom, her paws kneading the fabrics she had been laying on a moment ago. She was now ready to get started on things - she was excited to get things done.
Coughing and even sneezing, a paw raised to rub at her small little nose, the mauvian went to poke around the box of wires and electronics. “It’s good you kept these things around. One of these days I should just borrow his credit card and buy myself a bunch of parts and start working on things when I’m free.” When her nose wasn’t in a book she meant, because her nose was either in a book, a fashion magazine, or she was shopping. Now though she also fit in her time with Kafka as he was her senshi. She also would take more under her wing.
“Thank you for this box of goods though, this certainly helps with things.”
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:23 pm
“True true but the shops I wander off you you won’t want to go into~” Even Alexandre had been shy to go in until the one time a few months back. It’d surprised him but it had helped more conversations about things start. Looking over as she poked through some things, he felt a bit bad about the dust but it was cute hearing her sneeze.
“I would but for now I have to have my own plan and line for the business for paperwork, maybe one day though. It might be cheaper than using and international plan, not that I really care about the cost.” It wasn’t the worst considering, but it would probably bankrupt the average person here that was attending the university.
“So let’s get started then? And let me know where I need to help out.”
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:25 pm
“You really should think about tangling yourself up more with Alexandre. I would say things the two of you are headed for a rather domestic relationship, more than you already have.” Speaking in an off handed manner while rummaging about she pulled a few things from the box. She was trying to be vague, because she knew what her little blond had planned, she wasn’t about to let Rene know what was coming his way.” Sharing a cell phone bill might not be a bad idea, you can give out your new information to everyone and the bill would be better cost wise I’m certain. I think you’d need to be married to share health coverage though….and I don’t believe you’ve mentioned having health insurance…” Though to be fair Katya wasn’t sure how that worked for people like Rene once they’d moved here, and were in his position. She did know that Alexandre wouldn’t mind sharing things with him, being on plans with him and sharing coverage either, the blond would enjoy the idea of that Katya was certain.
“Alright, so I think I’ve got what I need. We can use these items, now help me with this.” She said pointing out something she would need his help with - seeing as he had hands and she did not.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:26 pm
Now he always knew Katya had been keen on him keeping Alexandre out of trouble, she’d been very happy about how things had turned out time and time again but this… it matched what Alexandre had brought up not too long ago. It was a hard topic to thing about, when he was used to the idea of not quite settling down or getting caged in.
He did enjoy going to Alexandre’s home but he wasn’t sure how he might feel if there were no other option, if he didn’t have a separate place to be sometimes. They said they would help but with what Katya was saying, he wasn’t sure if it would be exactly with finding a new apartment. It left him eyeing her for a moment as she went on about other things related to marriage and being entangled more.
He was about to say something but then she switched right back to work mode, blindsiding him and leaving him pausing for a moment before he looked over things and figured out what she meant.
Pulling some of the circuit boards and wires out of the things she had pulled from the box, he set them aside and worked on taking apart all the things to get what matched the little blueprint. He didn’t really understand it, it was way too technical for him, but the images were clean and he could tell what parts matched up with them.
“I have to think about it, after we figure out my apartment. I have to be careful because of my paperwork.” Speaking a bit hesitantly, he looked over toward the small panting he had on the counter, one of the ones he’d painted when they’d left for that month. It was hard and maybe he was still a bit stressed from all the magic and the things that had happened recently.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:26 pm
She knew Rene wasn’t the sort to be tied down, or that’s what he still claimed, and yet he was tied down with the petite blond. He just wasn’t saying it, and she knew it, but really he should just accept it. He was happy, they both were, and it seemed that things were easy going enough that Rene wasn’t upset with it. She wasn’t sure if it was because he could come and go as he pleased, while still having his own place, or if it was because Alexandre didn’t lock him down with rules and things he could and couldn’t do.
“That whole thing, the paperwork and not being from here, is confusing to me. It seems like it’s too much of a hassle really.” She also knew that if Rene wanted Alexandre could deal with it all, remove all the red tape and hassle, but he wasn’t asking and the blond wasn’t doing…yet. It was, in her opinion, just a matter of time. Alexandre already had a new home for them both, something big and with things just for Rene, the blond had been thinking about the other when he’d planned things out.
“Thank you for the help with this Rene, I appreciate it.” A smile, as much as a cat could manage, as she got to work on things with his help here and there as needed. He’d find out soon enough that her little blond was looking to bring him more into the fold which not changing him down more than he already was.
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:27 pm
“True, it is a hassle but it’s really the way things are.” He didn’t really like it but while he did have money there was only so far that alone could take one past all the bureaucratic red tape. While things might be easier with hsi blond’s help, he still preferred to handle it on his own as best as he could. Shuffling some of the pieces around as she directed him, thoughts about this whole move and lease issue had his brow furrowing.
“I don’t mind helping Katya, I always wonder how you manage things with paws. Reading you can at least sort of lay on the book or sort of prop it up. But tech, I didn’t know paws worked with touch screens.” It was something he’d seen once or twice to know that it worked but it was still odd to him. Maybe it was an alien thing more than a cat thing but he didn’t really know.
“So what is the first thing you want to do once we have this gadget set up?”
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:28 pm
“I do enjoy a good book, many of the books we have at home were bought for me.” Though a fair amount did belong to Alexandre it was just that even more belonged to her, having been bought by the blond for her. “That hassle will be handled, far easier than I manage to read.” Because while she could lay on a book, or prop it on something, it still took her more work to read than a normal person. This was why she also disliked paperback books, they were so difficult to work with her paws and keep them open. “Paws do but it takes a lot to make them work with touch screens.” She really did prefer a proper keyboard because it was easier, she had small enough paws it worked for her.
“I want to go shopping for some clothing, I’ll need something proper to wear.” She spoke primly, nose almost as in the air as Alexandre’s could go when he felt like talking down to people. She wasn’t talking down to Rene but was showing just what she meant when she said proper clothing. Using her paw, once more, to direct the other Katya was smiling up at the other.
“”Tell me, if Alexandre asked you to move in with him, if he asked you to stay by his side, what would you do?”
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