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 Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:33 pm
If it was one thing Zach hated, it was a whiny Guardian cat. Itsuki was being exceptionally annoying tonight, complaining that Zach wasn't working hard enough or should be doing pushups or something. Zach, for what it was worth, was having none of that, and gave the cat a few choice words before shooing him from the room. The boy wanted his sleep.
In a huff, Itsuki decided to do some running around outside to burn off some energy before curling up on the boy's face to sleep (despite his protests).
The little cat wound his way outside the house through a cracked window and padded down the street, veering into the grass to chase a bug or jump onto a fence. Regardless of the fact that he was a Mauvian, Itsuki still found joy in being a cat. Begging for food from passersby that had emerged from restaurants netted the feline some delicious sushi, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Towards the end of his journey, Itsuki found himself at the park, prancing through the thick grasses like a tiny predator. It was then that he spotted a very familiar Siberian cat some distance away. With sheer excitement, Itsuki dug his paws into the dirt and was off like a rocket.
"Uwaaa~! Benedict-samaaaa~!!!"
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:55 pm
Benedict had not expected to run into anyone at the park. Well, that wasn't entirely true. He bumped into Caia here quite frequently - and Ayane tended to use it as a good start and stop point. But the Siberian was alone that day, and the sudden sound of the other cat peeling toward him had him suddenly up from his lazy spot on the grass, fur up, back arched, and tail up. When the cat revealed itself to be Itsuki, Benedict allowed himself to calm, and started the long process of grooming and defluffing his fur. After all - he had to look his best at all times, it was expected. "Ah, Hello tovarisch Itsuki, how are you this fine evening?" The Siberian asked as he flatted his hair with a paw, tail flicking in the grass. "I see you did not bring your charge with you tonight?"
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:19 pm
"Hai~ Benedict-sama. Zee-chan kicked me out of the house. He said he wanted sleep without being chased by a fuzzball. I don't know what he's talking about. It's not my fault that he's warm and comfortable. I told him he should be exercising to keep in tip-top Negaverse-destroying shape, but he was being lazy and eating Doritos. Ehhhh." Itsuki sighed, wondering if there was something he wasn't doing to properly motivate his charge. All that being said, a fellow Guardian was always a welcome sight. Itsuki sat back on his haunches and clapped with tiny bean toes. "What are you doing here tonight, Benedict-sama? Are you training Ayane-chan somewhere? You two look like you have a good relationship and maybe she's more motivated than Zee-chan. Do you have any tips for me, Benedict-sama~?" Flopping onto his belly, the smaller cat made to bow, Japanese-style, to his superior. "Surely you have knowledge you can share, Benedict-sama~!"
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Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:18 pm
Benedict was... flummoxed? No, not flummoxed, that wasn't the right emotion, no he was non-plussed. He paused in his ritual grooming to stare blankly at Itsuki for a long pause. "What a layabout!" Benedict yowled, sounding physically pained at the prospect. "Has he EARNED a night in bed, all snug as a bug?" Benedict was a stern taskmaster, and he would run a senshi through their training paces until they were both exhausted. Well until he was. Ayane was a monster and seemed to have a boundless stamina when it came to such things. The answer to Itsuki's next question though, was a carefully worded half-truth. "Ayane had a function, so I am patrolling on my own tonight - we sometimes do that when we aren't able to go together." Ayane DID have a function - that was - she was taking a de-stress night and was having pizza and was catching up on her shows. She had run Benedict ragged all week the cat had actually been shocked when she'd not jumped to join him on patrol that night but he wasn't about to argue with her. She'd take away his caviar again - and he'd JUST gotten it back. "Oh, yes - we have a GREAT relationship she always listens to my advice and guidence," Benedict said sagely - again half-lying through his teeth to save face. Oh she listened alright, and often did the exact opposite of what he suggested. I could be VERY vexing. But, they were a team - and he was willing to put up with it... for the caviar... Oh that sweet, sweet caviar... "But, you have to show them you're the boss. If they wont't out of bed, you have teeth and claws - MAKE them!" Benedict added with a sterner nod.
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:52 am
"Earned the night in bed? Hmm..." Itsuki hadn't thought about it that way. Themisto had a penchant for being lazy when he felt like it. He felt somewhat of an obligation to keep Destiny City safe, but at times he neglected that duty in favor of a lazy day at home. Sometimes he was depressed, sometimes he just didn't feel like it. No amount of whining from the cat seemed to dislodge Zach from his favorite chair. The cat seemed inspired by Benedict's answer and nodded with enthusiasm. "Do you think we're making progress, Benedict-sama~? I know I upgraded Themi-chan to Super, which is a great start! I'm just afraid I'm too new to know how things have been going so far..." With a sigh, the cat's ears drooped and he sat on his haunches to twiddle his toe-beans in shame. "I just know Themi-chan is my senshi, but I love lots of the other senshi too. Sometimes I wonder if Themi-chan hasn't found his motivation yet! Ayane-san seems like she has a great head on her shoulders. You must be very proud, Benedict-sama!"
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Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:37 pm
"I think you're doing just fine, tovarisch, it is okay to feel a little out of your element, being new." Benedict said in a warm, paternal tone. Though he was one to talk. "While Themisto is your chosen senshi, it is still our sworn duty to ensure that other senshi grow powerful and awaken. Why I awakened and upgraded Caia - a wonderful lad - and it is always good to see him when I can. But, Sharatan is my central focus - and thus, I strive to ensure she is motivated and doing the best she can." He thought for a long moment. "I am very proud of her - though I am shamed to admit, that she is mostly self-motivated. Once I informed her of the plight of the city - she became more than ready to engage."
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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:03 pm
"Uwaaa~ Really, Benedict-sama? Do you think I'm doing a good job? Maybe some of your knowledge and expertise will rub off on me!" True to his word, Itsuki practically attached himself to the larger cat, rubbing on the fluffy lord this way and that, just as any other cat would. "One day, I'm going to upgrade lots of senshi, and awaken lots more senshi, and pretty soon, there won't be any room left for Chaos in the city! YOSH!" Stopping just below Benedict's jaw, Itsuki reared up onto his hind legs and was eye-to-eye with the larger cat. Beaming enthusiasm, Itsuki smiled brightly. "Shara-san should be an inspiration to Themi-chan, just like you're an inspiration to me! Benedict-sama, do you have your person-form?? Ash-denka showed me how she can turn into a person, and someday, I'm going to do that too! Can you do that, Benedict-sama? We get feet and thumbs!! Can you believe it?!?"
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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:07 pm
Benedict was not... prepared... for the sudden invasion of his personal space. He fluffed up instantly, back going into a full arch, tail upright, as his ears flattened and it was all he could do not to hiss and smack the poor smaller cat into oblivion. It wasn't that Benedict wasn't a cuddler - Because he WAS. But only when he was the one forcing himself on other people, not the other way around. Still, he managed to calm himself and even started to groom the other cat, since he'd had the sense to drag himself up against him, and he was in sore need of style advice. Really... "I do not as of yet - have access to any other shape but that of a cat. But, I look forward to a day when I may use digits." He said. "And enjoy eating without having to dirty my face overmuch, it will be quite delightful." The rest he ignored, letting the younger cat prattle on as he seemed to feel the need to.
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 7:36 pm
Torvil I think we can wrap this. I'm sure Itsuki has annoyed the hell out of Benedict enough for one night. XD With stars in his eyes, Itsuki made to jam himself up into Benedict's armpit, purring and kneading his paws into the soft earth. "Benedict-sama, I'm going to work very hard to secure those thumbs! Can you imagine it? Being able to open doors and cans with ease. Imagine going to the deli yourself, and buying all that delicious fish! No needing to wait for those pesky senshi to take you or bring it home and pretend to forget!" Apparently, that happened often in Itsuki's household. "I know I won't be as pretty as Ash-denka if I ever get access to a human form, but I sure will try! Benedict-sama, I'll go home right now and wake Zee-chan up and see if he'll go patrolling. He has to earn his sleep, just like Shara-san! Uwaa~ You're so inspirational, Benedict-sama~!!" Off like a rocket, the smaller cat just as quickly detached himself from Benedict (probably taking a little fur with him) and disappeared into the night, rambling about new training schedules and other nonsense the larger cat had unknowingly inspired.
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:01 pm
Benedict snorted, as the smaller cat ran off, wincing a bit as the fur was torn away. It would eventually fill in of course, but he did his best to... comb over the patch as best he could. He was glad he could inspire the younger cat. If only there were more like him out there. If nothing else, he'd eventually get his senshi into shape. Well, he could probably head home himself - if only to actually get a good nights rest for once. Lucifer Force Yeah we can call this done!
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