[carpe] Closed to friends/family- It's that time again

[misborncat]

This time Asato was ready for it. The feelings of restlessness, of warmth, and of a desire to be around people was enough of a warning to send him out into the woods again. He was armed with his sword, blankets, a tent and enough supplies to last him a week just in case.

When he'd made camp, far away from everyone, it was already much too hot and he curled up on his blankets, shutting his eyes and curling up on himself.


It's spring and that means it's time for Asato and his heat. He'll be away from the Mansion for a little over a week and will not be friendly to strangers or people he doesn't totally trust.

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[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

After a suitable amount of time has passed for Merlin to start worrying about Asato, the wizard sets out, looking for his friend into the woods.

It's spring, and he remembers - so he does have a fairly good idea of what's going on. He'll be quietly padding about, listening for signs of a rutting Ribika.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

There's really not much in the way of rutting going on. Mostly just a rather pathetic sight of a black-furred cat curled up on himself, alternating between softly whimpering and panting from the fever.

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

As always when she's thinking and brooding, Anita slipped into her leopard skin. There's a large white cat stalking the woods, hunting for game, seeking to feed her hunger.

However, she may be found after a kill, sated and a touch sleepy, lounging under a tree, on a bed of humid moss.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Even in this state, Asato needs to eat and he's probably coming back from a hunt of his own to his little camp when he comes across Anita. It takes him a moment to recognize her through his own distraction, his fur bristling a bit in confusion.

When he does realize who it is, he relaxes slightly.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

When he finally finds his friend, Merlin crouches, so as to be on his level. "Asato," he calls, quietly.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Ears flicking at the voice, Asato uncurls and looks up at Merlin. His cheeks are flushed from fever and embarrassment.

"Sorry..."

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

The big cat looks up at Asato, recognizing the scent. Her tail flicks, inviting him to come closer.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

"Don't apologize," Merlin replies gently. "May I come closer?"

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato nods, shifting to give Merlin room to sit on his bedroll if he wants.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

When she's in this form, Asato can't help but be hesitant and respectful at the same time. He bows his head and moves a bit closer, crouching far enough back to not intrude in her personal space.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

Merlin wanders over and sits next to Asato, arms open to offer him a hug. "Come," he says gently.

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

Cat!Anita purrs, flicks her ears in recognition, and stretches. He's welcome to come and join kitty pile.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

He doesn't need much encouragement. Asato trusts Merlin totally and he'll move to crawl into that offered hug, tucking his face against Merlin's shoulder.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Kitty pile sounds good and Asato inches closer until he can actually touch her fur. He'll echo her purr with his own.

[silvereyedphage.livejournal.com]

The spring isn't being kind to Muraki, either, since the phage is in season, wanting to pass itself on to its host's heir. And thus he's wandering the woods, scrupulously avoiding female company. It's been a while since he last saw Asato, but he hasn't forgotten the young cat.

[myrddin-wyllt.livejournal.com]

Merlin reaches to put a hand on Asato's head, to stroke his fur soothingly. "There, there, it's alright," the wizard murmurs.

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

Car!Nita shifts her head to nuzzle into his hand, still purring like a small motor, and stretches, inviting him to join her in laziness.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato purrs softly at the stroking, taking the offered comfort gratefully.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato smiles, still a bit shyly, and moves to lie down near her. Lazy is good and maybe a nap will take his mind off of the heat.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

It has been a while and Asato isn't sure what to make of Muraki really.

So, when he comes too close to the area he's staked as his own, he rumbles a bit of a growl. He's not showing teeth or claws, it's more for show.

[silvereyedphage.livejournal.com]

He pauses, hearing that growl and asks, in as non-confrontational a voice as he can manage, "Is someone there?"

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

No violence is being offered on either side, and Asato doesn't want to give up his spot so...

The Ribika steps out of the brush enough to be seen. His ears are back, hidden in his hair, and his tail is flicking agitatedly behind him. "I am. What are you doing out here?"

[silvereyedphage.livejournal.com]

"I was going for a walk: the warm weather has left me restless, and I thought the walk would help settle my nerves," he says. "Did I disturb you? It wasn't my intention." There's a note of dismay in his tone and he shifts as if he might move on.

[misborncat.livejournal.com]

Asato shakes his head. "No," he says. "I... I'm not feeling well. I came out here to be alone."

Indeed, he does look flushed and a bit unsteady on his feet, as though he's in pain.

[tomboy-22.livejournal.com]

The Nita!cat shifts to snuggle closer, she might put her head on his shoulder, purring warmth radiating through her white fur.