carpe [Open, though mostly for familiar faces]

[misborncat]

Asato's been a bit quiet as of late and has been roaming rather restlessly around. He can't quite help the longing for other cats, even the ones that Konoe told him were bad. Just something familiar would be nice. At this point, Asato would even welcome Rai with a butt of his head and flick of his tail.

He knew it wasn't to be though, so he'd been keeping to himself so that he wouldn't worry any of his friends or family. The feelings would pass and he would get back to normal.

Then there was the question of Miles... What to do about those feelings? Were they felings at all? He wasn't Ribika and there was Konoe but still... Who could he ask about such a thing?



Just a little scene of sorts. Asato's feeling a bit down and lonely again. Not in the main comm as it can happen at any time and is mostly for familiar faces and friends/family. Feel free to run into him anywhere: library, kitchen, main room, forest, outside The Merlin's hut, etc

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[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

She colors a little too, nudges him. "Make me blush, why don't you," she mutters, a touch bashful. "So, who's the lucky human?"

&hearts Also, randomly, I adore you. JSYK.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

That's why he likes Anita. He can usually understand her, strange slang terms notwithstanding. Asato's ears flick again forward.

"Miles. I don't think he'd return it, but ... I like how I feel around him. It's like what I felt with Konoe at home."

Thanks. You're rather spiff-tastic yourself ^^

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

She nods, thinks a little, because she feels a touch helpless. "-- so, if you think it's not requited, why would you want him to know?"

*bluuuuush*

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"Where I'm from, one would state their intentions right away and if it's not returned then everyone is allowed to continue on as they have. I've been watching the humans here and that doesn't seem the case." He blushes a bit and his ears twitch.

"And, I've never really tried to compliment someone besides Konoe before, but he's Ribika and I know that body language. Without ears or tails or even fangs, humans are harder to understand."

♥

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

Perhaps in their walking, they'll chance upon a large tree, struck down by lightning. "Hold on, hold on, hon," she says, and shifts to go perch on the improvised bench.

"What have you been watching?"

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

He'll watch her sit down and move to sit beside her, his tail absently swishing back and forth slowly behind him. "I've been watching people interact. Everyone is very different than what I know and I don't want to accidentally insult or upset someone."

Although, even among other cats, Asato's behavior is still a bit strange. Despite his manners, he's only a few steps from being a wild cat and had to have even simple things like 'personal space' and 'personal property' explained to him a number of times before he'd understood.

"Bardo said that I had to observe others if I wanted to learn proper behavior." He looks down. "Should I not do that here?"

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

"Hey, hey," she says, and nudges him companionably. "You haven't done anything wrong. I just wanted to make sure I understood you properly. What do you mean, when you think that no isn't enough, with -- people?"

Because that worries her. It sounds very concerning, in fact.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"With the humans, I see them hedge around each other, very nervously at first and don't seem like they want to mess up a balance they've gained. Or, sometimes, someone comes on much too strong and then there's hurt feelings and negative emotions on both sides. That can be dangerous." He frowns, not liking those implications.

"We have small villages for the most part. If something like that were to happen, it would effect everyone. There are no secrets. That can cause a lot of pain..." He remembers the stories of his mother having a secret mate and all of the trouble that had caused, finally ending with his birth and her death.

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

Anita listens, then nods, looking away. "Guess that's what love is - can't love without pain, you know."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato leans over and bumps his shoulder against Anita's gently. "I know." And he does. It's very clear that he understands the idea on a personal level.

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

She nods, and leans her head on his shoulder, companionably. "--- I'm glad you're here."

I've now tried to post this like six times....

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

He tilts his head over hers and purrs softly. "Really?" There's a low rumble to his voice as an echo if the purring. "I'm pard, right? I'll always be here."

How cute they are. ^^ Anita can comfort Asato when he's shot down by Edgeworth. ; ;

*snugs* bad connection?

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

"We're pard," she tells him, firmly, and she might snuggle a little closer. "And I'm not going anywhere either."

They really are! ^^ and aaaaw, well, if it's any consolation, Anita killed a very mild flirtation that Miles attempted on her, straight in the egg.

Apparently. Whew.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

His tail flicks up and over her in a friendly, comforting way. "Good. Everyone needs stability."

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," she replies, and might go a little bit limp in the hug - she's been... well. Tired, herself. And lonely, and not in a good or healthy way.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

He nuzzles her hair and purrs, wanting to offer companionship and support.

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

After a bit --- "Better?" She's purring slightly too. She adores her friend - really she does.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"I still don't know what I should do," he admits, "but yes. I feel better. Do you?"

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

She finally smiles, truly. "Yeah -- yeah, I do." Her troubles aren't gone, but she feels less lonely.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

"Good." He nuzzles her hair and smiles. "I may not know much about ... anything, but I'm going to be around for you if you need me. And even if you don't."

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

She smiles a little, closes her eyes. "You know," she says, "the same goes for you, right? I'm hard to shake."

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

He chuckles softly, the sound rumbling in his chest. "Of course. Family is always hard to shake. Even if you want to."

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

"Wouldn't dream of it," she murmurs, muffled in his fur.

And this seems to me like an adorable image on which to fade them to black?

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Sounds good to me. ^^