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Yay, the yard! Full of lush green grass, lots of dirt for digging, plenty of trees for climbing and *ahem* bird-watching. And of course, garbage cans for knocking over! There are so cat-sized pieces of playground equipment in one corner. Not much, just a slide, monkey bars and a teeter-totter. There's a sandbox in the other corner, but that's not really for playing in if you get my drift. The yard tends to be nice, with sunbeams and an occasional breeze to ruffle the windchimes. On really hot days, ask Bergh to take out the kitty pool or the slip-and-slide!

- Cats and Allies only!

Nikki followed the cat out the doorway, looking for a new place to explore. Within a few leaps, the fox had made it to a nearby tree. She attempted to climb it a few times before being successful, but finally made it into the branches. Blending in with the leaves, Nikki decided to observe the cat, since she had only met one before.

Nikki casually watched the cat through the leaves, wondering why he was napping when there was so much other stuff to do. She tried to make her way to a branch closer to the cat when she spotted his face for the first time.

"Is that.. A raccoon?" She asked herself. Once again attempting to get a closer look, the fox lost her balance and slipped off the branch. Her paws were flailing as she attempted to catch a branch with her claws, but only succeeded in shaking the branches near the mysterious cat-raccoon before falling into the grass below.

Nikki blinked a few times and took a step back. "Uh, yea. Sorry 'bout that. So.. Are you a raccoon or a cat?" She asked suspiciously.

"Yes, nice day.."Nikki said as she thought over his answer. She had only heard rumors about raccoons living in the shop anyways, never met one. The fox wandered for a little bit before settling in the grass to watch some clouds pass by.

Fayt walked out into the yard, the bright sun blinding her for a few seconds. Once her eyes adjusted she walked to a tree and scaned it for anyone. as soon as she was sure it was clear, she spread her wings and flew to one of the branches and from there proceded up the tree. leeping from one branch to another she reached the top and sat on the sturdest branch she could find, and watched everyone. Her scarf swaying in the breeze, her eyes showed sadness and pain, but it was barely noticeable from up there.

"Don't I know it..." Nook muttered, "First cat I met was weird. She did nothing but pounce on me. Surely the best way to greet someone is a friendly 'hello', not a pounce that knocks them off a high place." He then gave the fox a pat on the shoulder. "But I'm sure you'll get used to it all. Oh, and by the way, my name's Nook."

Fayt still sat at the top of the tree, she was clearly visable, but she didn't care. She faced the wind her ears back and her scarf blowing arround in the wind. She sighed heavily and looked down. Her wings folded at her sides. for if she opened them she could have been taken by the wind.