extermination 003/eighth dance // video

[taijiya]

[The video feed clicks on followed by a clatter and a happy meow; unfortunately the only view is of the Hold’s ceiling, but familiar voices of Sango and Kagura follow.]

Kirara, there you are! How long has it been?

Sango. [Kagura does not sound amused at all, a tone of distaste in her voice. She picks up the tablet, handing it over to Sango. Kagura’s not in normal attire; in fact, her hair is all done up with ornaments and she seems to be wearing a wedding dress, her face covered by a partly ripped up veil. ] It’s yours.

Oh? She must have turned it on accidentally. [Sango takes the tablet and looks into it; sporting a similar updo and dress, with Kirara perched on her shoulder, she gives Exsilium a faint, somewhat weary smile.] Well, hello, then. We just returned from a mission, actually. Are all of them really so frustrating?

Like you can talk. [Kagura gives Sango a glance. She’s been through hell and back, and Sango had it easy.] I want my clothing and my fan. I could kill someone right now. Kicking him in the groin wasn’t enough for me. [She addresses Sango.] Why couldn’t I kill him, again?

Because there are things he still needs to do that will ultimately lead to the defeat of the United Earth, supposedly. [She sounds dubious at best, but turns to the tablet.] Anyway, what did we miss?

((ooc: replies from both Kagura and Sango!))

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[taijiya]

[Sango doesn't know this man, but she is always happy to give kitty tips!]

I might be able to help with that.

[On closer inspection Saul might notice that the cat featured in this video is not exactly normal--it's got two tails, and strange red eyes.]

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[5055034455]

Great. Give Kagura my regards. It's nice to see she's still homicidal.

[He shifts the kitten around so that she's a little more well-balanced in his hands; she doesn't seem bothered by it, since the tablet is SO FASCINATING. She's gonna try to hit it.

...too bad she can't reach.

And as for Sango's cat, yeah, he notices. He figures it's some weird kind of demon cat. Exsilium. Of course.]

So, where do I start?

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[taijiya]

You've met her before, I see. [Said wryly. But this guy was honestly so terrible that Sango would not have minded his untimely death.

As for Kirara, Sango is mildly surprised that she isn't getting any questions about her, but not having to do the info dump is nice.]

Well, food would be a good place. That kitten of yours looks old enough to be eating instead of suckling but you're still going to have to cut meat up for it.

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[5055034455]

[Frankly, Saul doesn't want to know.

...wait. Collette had mentioned something about Sango and a fire-demon cat not long ago. Saul squints at his screen a little suspiciously, then dismisses his own curiosity; now's not the time.]

Yeah, we've got the food thing covered. Cats are independent, right? Can I leave her alone in the apartment?

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[taijiya]

[wow y'all were talking shit about Sango, how rude]

Well, yes, but you may come home to some unpleasant surprises. They can be trained to 'go' in a certain place, and they'll be happy if you give them something to sharpen their claws with, but getting cats to do those things usually takes time.

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[5055034455]

[wow okay there was no shit involved at all thanks very much

Saul considers Mike for a moment, then tries to lift one of her paws to check out the claw situation and gets smacked right in the face.]

...how much time?

[taijiya]

[Sango really can't help but grin.]

If you can imitate dirt or sand in a box somewhere, it'll be pretty quick. Instinct and such. [Trying to give advice without knowing about the modern invention of kitty litter!]

[5055034455]

[See, but that's the thing: Saul's not sure this place has kitty litter. Maybe it's some weird futuristic stuff. He doesn't know!]

Are there vets around here? Er — veterinarians.

[taijiya]

Are there what?

[feudal Japan doesn't have veterinarians ok]

[5055034455]

[He thought specifying would help, but noooooo. Of course not.]

Uh. Animal doctors.

[taijiya]

I don't really know. You'll have to ask around.

[5055034455]

Will do.

[So maybe now is a good time for curiosity.]

Heard it through the grapevine that your cat's a little special.

[taijiya]

She gets talked about, huh?

[She glances to Kirara on her shoulder, who tilts her head curiously.]

Yes, Kirara is not a typical cat.

[5055034455]

It came up in conversation with Collette. Something about a fire demon?

[taijiya]

Well, less fire and more demon, the fire is kind of just... coincidental. She's a cat demon.

[5055034455]

How is fire coincidental?

[taijiya]

It mostly just happens when she transforms, and she's pretty fire-proof, but she doesn't spit fireballs or anything.

[5055034455]

So... what does she do?

[He sets his own kitten down on the floor, then leans forward to get a better look at his screen.]

I'm guessing she transforms into something much bigger.

[taijiya]

Yes. She gets much larger, at which point she can fly and... well, she's got claws and teeth for a reason, and she's tougher than most creatures.

[5055034455]

Collette mentioned the flying thing. But — sorry, I'm just trying to wrap my head around this. How does a cat fly?

[taijiya]

It's just the way she works. She doesn't have wings or anything, she just... flies.

[5055034455]

...like, levitates?

[taijiya]

Er... I guess you could call it that?

[5055034455]

Care to offer a demonstration?

[Someone should hit him.

Seriously.]

[taijiya]

[...did you just--

oh my god.

Sango buries her face in her hands, shoulders shaking with laughter.]

Okay, that was good.