Owen:: -leaning over into the fountain but is trying desperately not to fall in.- Bloody water! Why do you have to be so god damn difficult! -sticks his tongue out towards the liquid cause it's kind of low in the fountain and he just wants a drink-

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Novi: -wanders along the sidewalk, scuffing his sneakers as he goes, a stuffed cat hanging by one paw, gripped in his hand, swinging it. Looks up to hear a few bad words, ears tilted forwards curiously as he watches the gray cat try to get water from the fountain-

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Owen:: Grrr, just a little bit more... -he stretched but when he heard the scuffing of shoes he instantly became alert and shimmed his way back up from leaning over the wall and glanced down at a young looking tom.- Huh.... 'Ello, kid.

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Novi: -pauses, looking wide-eyed at the other tom for a moment before pulling his ears back, crouching down, hands on the pavement- Hi... -meek- What're you doing?

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Owen:: -tilts his head at the reaction he got from the boy. He was a skittish one, huh?- Well, I'm just trying to get a drink of water, but I can't reach. I'm about to give up and just say screw it. - he shrugged and inspected the kid a little more, growing curious of what was in his hand.- What's that you've got there? -gestures to the stuffed cat.-

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Novi: -smiles shyly up at him, plopping cross-legged down on the ground and pulling his stuffed cat into his lap- Oh... I'm sorry... -holds the cat up, almost looking proud- This is Muffin! My sister gave him to me...

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Owen:: -tilts his head curiously and chuckles at how cute this kid is. Usually he hated children but this one was pretty entertaining it seemed.- Muffin, huh? -leaps down and takes a closer look, towering over Novi.- Huh, cute toy.

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Novi: -pulls ears tight against his head once again as Owen drew closer, thick tail puffing up in the slightest. The older cat was a tiiiiiiny bit intimidating- Sit down, please... -offers a tight-lipped smile, hoping the tom would get down on his level, holding Muffin tightly to his chest- I'm Novik.

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Owen:: Sit? -looks around before plopping down on his rear, not wanting to scare the boy away because it seemed like he was uncomfortable with Owen being so much larger than he was. - Novik? That's a strange name. Cool, I mean. Heh, I'm Owen.

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Novi: -breath comes out in a woosh of relief as Owen sits and introduces himself and Novi jumps to his feet, swinging Muffin around by the paw- Momma named me! -proud grin- You can call me Novi, though. So you don't get us confused. -a little cryptic-

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Owen:: -is a bit lost- Get you confused? What? Um... okay Novi it is then. -isn't really clear on the whole cryptic vibe that the young kitten gave off.- Who is your Momma anyways? Maybe I know her.

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Novi: -nods brightly- Yeah... -pauses, nibbling on his lip- I've got a boy in my head... His name is Vik. -smiles, as if this is natural and he's used to it- He doesn't like mixbreed cats at all. Just like Iukkie and Bary... My momma's name is Alice! We all live in the University. Ever been there?

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Owen:: -feels as though the kid is a bit to creative for thinking he has a boy in his head. That's just silly!- Huh, Vik is his name, eh? -doesn't like the sound of judgmental Vik- Hm, Alice? I don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting your momma. I have never seen the University either.

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Novi: -beams- Yep! Vik doesn't like me, either... He's kinda a jerk... -giggles and squeezes Muffin to his chest- You should come to the Uni sometime! It's awesome! We have people who teach us how to dance and draw and paint and act! I'm not very good at art, though...but Emmie is! She's my sister!

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Owen:: Hm, maybe I will... or maybe if I do your momma will kick my a**. Heh, but perhaps with you as my escort she'll reconsider. -is aware of territories and boundries.- Huh, I'm sure you're good at something she isn't good at. Life seems to work like that.

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Novi: -giggles, not understanding why Alice would hurt his friend!- She wouldn't. She'd give you a huuuuug. -spins around, swinging Muffin with him- Hmmm... Well I can't dance. I've got two left feet. I wonder if I can act... -ponders- What can you do, Owen?

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Owen:: -laughs at his actions and ideas- Hm, maybe... I do enjoy a good hug, especially from a female. -chuckles and doubts the boy would get his humor- Hm, what can I do? Well... I'm really really REALLY good.... at.... being lazy. -he laughed and gave a proud nod.-

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Novi: -the joke went over his head and he grinned- I'm sure she'd love you! Though she's kinda sick right now... but she says she'll be better soon! -claps his hands together and giggles at Owen's 'lazy' comment- Lazy's no good!

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Owen:: -laughs at his opinion.- Oh yeah? Says who? -pokes the kid in his chest lightly and leans away from him, rolling onto his back.- I believe that every trait had it's charm.

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Novi: -giggles and shrugs- I dunno? But if everyone was lazy, nothing would get done? -stretches out next to him, comfortable with the older tom- But sometimes lazy's nice...yanno?

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Owen:: Ah, you see... that's why we have OCD cats and bossy cats. See, everything has it's place in the world to counter act something else. -glances over at the boy and folds his arms behind his head, looking up at the sky.-

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Novi: -mimics him, staring up at the blue sky and white clouds. He doesn't know what OCD is, but Iukkie is bossy, so he nods- What time's it?

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Owen:: Um... the time? Uh... I'm not so good at telling time. It's about mid day... noon I guess. -looks over at the boy curiously- How come? You've got somewhere to be?

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Novi: -pauses and chews on his lip, ears pulling back- I don't wanna be late getting home. Momma will worry about me...

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Owen:: -chuckles at this- Well, then maybe we'll see each other again soon. Tell your momma I say hi. -sits up and suddenly remembers he's thirsty.- Heh, catch you later little man. -hops back up on the fountain and continues his reach for the water.-

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Novi: -hugs Muffin to his chest and nods, dark hair bobbing as his ears p***k forwards once again- Sometime soon -he agrees before trotting off, shoes still scuffing the earth, Muffin bobbing along at his side-

{Fin}