IC: Shortly after the Mistletoad debacle

[thekingsgambit]

[The silence between the cornfield and Boys 4 has just been interrupted by a loud, pathetic puppy cry. Those interested in going after the poor creature might discover the tiny black kitten that is presently clenching said puppy's paw in its mouth and puffed up to twice its normal size.]

-- I told you to put me down!




((This is actually open to whoever wishes to jump it and save the poor puppy. ;;))

Comments

[ascendthethorns]

[... sigh.]

Are you having difficulty adapting again?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Lashes tail once or twice.]

This animal is too young for much movement.

[ascendthethorns]

And too small to be caught underfoot— what of your speed and agility?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I have not had much opportunity to test its agility, but its speed will surely be impacted by its awkward stage of youth. The legs are greatly unsteady.

[ascendthethorns]

That doesn't sound entirely uncommon for you. When did you last eat?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[I think I am being judged. :\]

... Before the transformation.

[ascendthethorns]

[You should know better than to just think that, lil bro.]

Obviously. How long before? I should like a better idea of what to expect.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

It was dinner. That would make it about an hour, fifteen minutes and about thirty-four seconds prior.

[ascendthethorns]

Can you be as specific about the meal itself?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Tail flick.]

A sandwich, rye bread, two slices of ham and one of mozzarella, with a vinaigrette spread and a glass of iced lemongrass tea.

[ascendthethorns]

Then it seems camp has managed to one-up itself again in regard to your transformations. Should we expect you to take the form of a newborn next time?

[grump, grump, grump.]

Do you sense anything different at this age than from your previous experiences?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

How droll.

The major changes aside from physical are a heightened anxiety and need to be around other creatures, most likely for warmth.

[ascendthethorns]

Leaving little that you can do to turn the experiment to your advantage. Hmn. Is the anxiety constant?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah, the likely intention. It is a reoccurring bother.

[ascendthethorns]

Have you identified any of its sources?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Loud noises, people, strange smells... Just about any change may induce it.

[ascendthethorns]

And what calms it?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Self-control and constant reassurance.

[ascendthethorns]

[... as if you weren't neurotic enough already.]

Nothing by way of distraction?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[I can always be MORE neurotic.]

Distraction?

[ascendthethorns]

[Lord help us all. Shakes her head.]

You'd have a better idea than I.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I know what excites the older cats. I cannot think of much one this age would be interested in aside from food.

[ascendthethorns]

How unfortunate. Perhaps someone else will have more insight— Nunnally?

[I am invoking a cave-swooshing breeze. Because I can.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

What about --

[Ooooh! That might have my attention.]

[ascendthethorns]

She was about as small as you are now, was she not? Physical differences aside, she might have some insight into adopting a better and more productive mentality.

[I'll bet there are loose strings with fluffies on the end, too.]