[IC: continuation post for vi Britannia siblings]

[thekingsgambit]

[cont. from here. This d'awww moment is being interrupted by a very loud and possibly jealous yowl.]

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[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[oooh, loli has found kitty. Tentatively offers fingertips so she can get acquainted with auntie's scent]

[loli speaks in catspeak]

Pleased to meet you! I'm Nunnally. May I ask your name?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Hmm you do smell familiar. And like daddy too. But I am still suspicious of this attention-giving. Daddy never gives anyone attention like this anymore. Mrrrrr.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[orz you are talking to animals again.]

... I see you found Luca.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[suspicious kitty is socute]

I'm his little sister. Did Suzaku-san bring you here too?

"She is a bit like you, big brother."

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[If you're not going to pick me up and pet me, I'm ignoring you. Daddddddy!]

Meow meow meow.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Sighing and picking up the stupid cat. -_-]

I am nothing like a cat, especially this one.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[chuckling and gently stroking cat's nice fur]

Oh, you're big brother's, then? You must be really special!

"You are wary of strangers too."

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Mmm, pettings. I guess I can share for now.

Purrs a little.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

This is not being wary, just stubborn and focused on her objective. Cats truly are selfish creatures.

[Notices the petting.]

You can hold her if you would like. You were always better with animals than I.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[shakes head at silly big brother.]

She is adorable!

[extends hands happily]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Gently places her in Nunnally's arms.]

She was a gift, albeit an unexpected one. For that reason, she thinks herself superior to the rest of the animals.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[holds her very, very gently. Also, lots of petting.]

Oh, a gift? I was wondering why she called you "daddy".

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[... Please do not talk to me about talking to the cats. It frightens me. :(]

Aa...

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[rubbing behind Luca's ears with her fingertips]

I'm glad big brother had somebody to keep him company all this time.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Kitty is purring very loudly now.]

She is the one who desires the company. But I have made some other, more conversational acquaintances here.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[chuckling softly as thumb rubs behind warm neck]

But I bet not a single one of them calls you "daddy". Such a special relationship, big brother!

See, Luca. I will never steal your place.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I am not certain I understand how that cat manages it either...

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Of course not! Daddy loves me.

Also leaning into this and kneading some at dress.]

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[giggling like a little girl at the tickling feeling and stroking Luca's cute paws]

Kittens can have daddies too. I bet you have taken care of her really nicely.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Checking to make sure Luca isn't kneading too roughly.]

I treat her the same as the others, although she is the only one who insists on sleeping on the bed.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[It's okay, big brother. I'm bringing her up to my shoulder, see?]

That's because there is where daddy stays most of the morning, isn't it?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[I'm just going to hope you don't say that around other people...]

It more likely a matter of comfort. The hardwood floors have a tendency to get cold.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[I'm just going to giggle cutely at your flimsy excuse as I stroke Luca's back]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[My excuse is so not flimsy. :|]

Perhaps with you here she will get the attention she seeks.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[It is totally flimsy. :D Also, pressing nose to kitten's fur]

I will do my best!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Mildly relieved that possessive kitty has captured your attention from other things.]

Most of them enjoy the company of others, with the exception of Seiryu.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[still spoiling brother's kitty]

Seiryu?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Smiling at that.]

Ah, she is quite vicious, even to Cornelia. The other cats tend to avoid her as well.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

She must be very lonely!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Perhaps, but I would keep my hands away from her.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

W-why?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

She is known for biting without any provocation, much like Arthur is with Suzaku... She only curbed her habits around him.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

Oh, poor thing. She must really miss Suzaku-san!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... Cats probably do not dwell on such things. She will have to learn to act appropriately without him or she will not be allowed to be around people.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

I could try to be friends with her!

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

You would try to be friends with anything, Nunnally. Still, you must be careful around her. If she were to act up, I would have to correct her.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

B-big brother, there is no need to be strict to a kitty that is already hurt.

[smiles gently]

Besides, I'm not that unacquainted with scratches and bites.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Winces.]

... You will have to take your time with her.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[instinctively holds your sleeve]

I will do my best! Has Suzaku-san left anything behind? Maybe she can stay in his bedroom, or I could use some piece of clothing so she would feel more comfortable.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Why must you hurt me? ;;]

I will have to ask. Suzaku was quite thorough in his departure, although he has never been that fond of possessions.

[hopeisblind.livejournal.com]

[I don't mean to. ;; Also, tugging at your sleeve.]

Big brother, is there anything wrong?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

It is nothing, just the regret that he cannot be here with us at well.

[Walking behind to take hold of handle bars for her chair.]

Come, it is nearing the time to feed this one and her companions. Perhaps you will get the chance to meet Seiryu herself.