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[accidentalrebellion]

[The network contains no shortage of complaints about problems in this place. Who the Initiative chooses to pull in, uncertainties and angry demands for purpose, even complaints about the weather. But there's one problem that has, as a whole, received very little attention.

Until now.

When the feed turns on, it's clear that the video function has been activated, but the camera isn't aimed at anything particularly interesting (just a wall). All that's really noteworthy is a constant sound in the background, something between a growl and a low-pitched meow. Clearly identifiable as being of feline origin.

Yes, from the sound of it, someone is now a victim of Exsilium's stray cat problem. Or, at the very least, of one particularly persistent stray cat.

This persists for a few long moments until a female voice, carrying a distinct hint of exasperation, adds to the soundtrack.]

Does this [A yowl of protest later, a cat, a skinny, orange, mangy little thing, comes into focus] belong to anyone?

[Going once.... going twice....

No, seriously, someone claim this cat or she's probably going to cook it B'|]

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[reconnaissance]

Might make a nice pair of slippers.

( why are these two allowed to even talk )

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[accidentalrebellion]

[mysteries of the universe!

and hey, because it's Ellie, she'll leave the video on]

If there's even enough to skin.

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[motioned]

Oh, it's so cute! If you can't find the owner, you should keep it!

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[accidentalrebellion]

['Cute' is stretching it. 'Cute' is stretching it a lot.

But there's something about this little girl that now appears on her video feed, her enthusiasm and general demeanor, that reminds her of Prim. Prim pleading with her not to drown stupid Buttercup. It's a memory that sends a pang straight through her, distracts her from switching the function on the tablet, and makes it impossible to speak with quite the degree of harshness that she did before.]

I can't keep it.

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[blossomgale]

Well, it's not mine.

...It sounds really angry.

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Another younger girl she doesn't have the heart to sound totally irritated for. The response that comes back is more... matter-of-fact than anything.]

Then it shouldn't have followed me.

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[5055034455]

Are you sure that thing's not rabid?

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Okay, she'll try it. It's on a little bit of a delay that she types back:]

no

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[drowns]

Ah, it's cute...is it a stray?

[she loves cats 8(] Has it gotten attached to you?

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Her younger sister, all you cat-lovers that are now apparently starting to come out of the woodwork... she will never understand you people as long as she lives. There is nothing about this animal, in her opinion, that is anything close to "cute."]

I guess. [A mildly irritated, succinct response that can serve as an answer to both of those questions!]

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[velveteened]

I think it might like you!

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[accidentalrebellion]

[oh my god oz

THIS IS NOT FUNNY

As if on cue, there's a hiss, and a blur of orange obscures the camera.]

Obviously. [Her tone is drier than the Atacama Desert (which receives an average of about one inch of rain per year).]

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[quickquotes]

You know, you didn't strike me as the type!

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Well

fuck

Yep, she is definitely going to take the time to switch this over to voice before she says anything]

For what?

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[pabulously]

Awwwwwwww, lookit the kitty!

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Oh, great. Another one. She had no idea this place was full of googly-eyed cat lovers.]

What about it?

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[courageous_wit]

[ah, of course. Katniss doesn't really like cats; she remembers this. A smile touches her lips in spite of herself]

I'm not sure if there's an animal shelter here, but that would be the best place to take it.

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Sob... this is the furthest thing from amusing, Hermione B|

Anyway, not that animal shelters are a thing where she comes from, but she's open to suggestions. (After all, there's really not that much meat on it)]

And if there isn't one?

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[needsteaplz]

Aww, the poor thing looks famished. No wonder it sounds angry. Sadly it's not mine but if no one claims it, maybe I can take care of it.

[Yes she's a god who's mostly got an affinity for foxes but cats still hold a soft spot for Saori.]

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[accidentalrebellion]

[In a way, despite how vile and despicable (and very Buttercup-esque) this little creature is, she can't help but feel for it. After all, she has more than intimate knowledge of what it's like to be hungry. Perhaps in all of her annoyance, that's part of what drove her to the network in the first place.]

I'll let you know.

Action? :D

[unholy_rebirth]

[Thereth generally tries to let Katniss have her space, considering it to be good roommate manners, but the yowling is very interesting for curious moocows. Have a large head sticking out from one of the rooms.]

Do we have a new roommate?

works for me! o/

[accidentalrebellion]

[Admittedly, Katniss still isn't entirely sure what to think of her roommate, despite the time that has passed. A walking cow that can talk... if that's something that doesn't make her cry "mutt." Even now, when the voice lets her know she's no longer alone, when she spots evidence out of the corner of her eye, she tenses somewhat, though her own voice stays even.]

Not for long.

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[whomheloved]

Oh, the poor thing! It's in such a state, it needs looking after. I'll take it, I'm good with cats! Please? [She was brought up by one, after all.]

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Well, it's not like you have to twist her arm that hard.]

If you want it.

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[treehopping]

Poor cat, it looks hungry.

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[accidentalrebellion]

[If there's anyone here who can make Katniss soften up about something like this, it's Rue. She'll drop a lot of the exasperation factor, and instead take on a quieter, more gentle tone.

Even if this yowling cat is still about to get on her last nerve.]

It does, doesn't it?

[video]

[onlyasong]

[Ooo a stray cat! An unhappy stray cat. Lacie chuckles. Inexperienced people handling animals tends to be fairly amusing and this is no different.]

Holding a cat like that may result in it giving you fond, if painful mementos all over your body.

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Wow, why is everyone laughing at her!!!1!

There's a definite scowl visible on-camera now.]

I know.

[video; anonymous]

[pixieboots]

Where'd you find him? You know there's stray cats all over, right? [ thank you captain obvious. ]

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[accidentalrebellion]

[Yes, Captain Obvious, that was enlightening insight!

Drily:]

I hadn't noticed.

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[alphonse]

[Sounding oddly guilty.]

One got into the housing building?

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[accidentalrebellion]

[(ghfdj oh no alphonse

what did you do)]

Probably more than one. [She just happened to be lucky enough to be followed by this particular ray of sunshine]