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[psychofailed]

[So, some people might be familiar with Kogami, otherwise known as Mr. Tall, Dark, and Broody, who tends not to talk much and smokes more often than not. He's kind of got a tough guy air, basically.

...Which is effectively going to be shattered by this post, considering there's a gray tabby cat curled up and purring on his lap, and he's been gently stroking at its ears despite himself.]

So, um. Has anyone been missing a cat? She's been coming by my house every day for the last couple weeks, so I figured I should ask around, since there's no tags or anything.

...Otherwise, if you could point me toward resources on how to take care of a cat, that'd...be helpful, thanks.

[Because he's secretly a huge softie and feels too guilty to just send it back outside or drop it off at a shelter when the rain stops 8|;;;;]

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Oh, geez, she's pretty.

Taking in a cat is a dark and dangerous road there, buddy. Once you take one in, they OWN your soul.

[He turns the video around to show an orange cat resting on the arm of the sofa. She has his other arm trapped and is grooming his hand with her tongue.]

[psychofailed]

[As if on cue, the cat in Kogami's lap lifts its head and meows, as if in acknowledgment of its brethren on the screen there. Or perhaps in acknowledgment of Newt's compliment.

Kogami half-reluctantly gives it another scratch behind its ears, at that. Tbh she already owns his soul, he just doesn't know it yet.]

Right. So what does that translate to in practical terms? Is there anything in particular I should be aware of?

[driftsintobuffetline]

[Newt waves at the cat and smiles at her like one might to a baby. Hermann's turned him into an embarrassingly awful cat-parent.]

Well, there's the essentials: litter box, food, water... You have to provide for her, so, you know. Get her fixed, get her her shots. Have money on hand in the event of vet things.

You can buy her toys, but Liebling likes boxes and discarded paper, like receipts...or pens, or really anything that gets dropped on the floor. Make sure she's got something to entertain herself, though.

She's in charge. She'll tell you when petting session is over--and then she'll be offended you've stopped. If she says 'get up at 5am and feed me,' argue all you like--you won't sleep until she gets her way. You can buy her stuff--bedding or whatever--but she'll still commandeer your stuff instead. She's part baby and part teenager and it's all the worst parts. But she's your baby. Be prepared to lose at least half your gallery space in your phone to pictures of her--and it's the stupidest shit, too. I have, like, a billion pictures of Liebling doing absolutely nothing, but it's a really CUTE nothing, so. [SHRUG] And don't be surprised if you have completely irrational, pointless, one-sided conversations with her. And if she sits on you, it doesn't matter if your legs fall asleep or you need that arm or you have to pee, if she's sitting there, you'll feel like a bad person just wanting her to move.

Welcome to cat parenthood?

[psychofailed]

[That is a lot of words. So many words to dig through for the important information. He's not really sure why he would be taking pictures of the cat but?? Okay???]

I tend to sleep pretty irregular hours, anyway, so that should be fine about the feeding. I don't have a lot of things to get commandeered, either.

How often do you typically shop for your cat? Monthly? Weekly?

[He's also going to be researching the heck out of cats later, but he also recognizes the value of experience here.]

[23wishes]

Oh! That's so cute! She loves you already!

[This isn't helpful at all.]

[psychofailed]

Heh...it's probably more that she loves having something warm to lay against while she dries off from the rain out there.

[23wishes]

Maybe, but she'd need to trust you a lot to do that.

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[thefatherssins]

I thought she must belong to someone in your house.

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[psychofailed]

[He shrugs.]

Not that I know of. Unless Tsunemori has something she needs to tell me, anyway.

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[wassamatterwithue]

Well, I have been feeding her when I see her around, but she's not mine.

[leonized]

I could ask them.

[Yeah remember this guy...]

[psychofailed]

[...]

Them as in....the cat?

[But really, after all this, why not someone who talks to animals. why not.]

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[leonized]

Yeah, the cat.

[It comes off a little defensive, maybe— he can't help it, he's not used to being forthright about his abilities.]

agito is giant tsun about cats -- mostly his own fluffer baby monster kitty

[akito]

Food, water, and a litter box. Get it spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated. Brush it once a week. Make sure to have a scratching post. If you don't let it outdoors get a shitload of toys to keep it occupied and in shape.

awww agito

[psychofailed]

[Ah, good. Useful, practical advice. Kogami is a man who can appreciate that kind of answer.]

Right. Do you have any recommendations for food or toys?

[akito]

Fuck, I'll just upload the info to you.

[ have a file sent your way, filled with point form succinct notes on types of food - benefits of one brand over another, percentage of filler, which is best for which age and body type - varying litter brands and their pros/cons. best feline vets in each of the cities and their price range plus overall rating. best toys for active cats and best for inactive cats. list of DANGER: AVOID things. like plants and food items and yarn etc.

he did a ton of research after dragging his scraggily half feral bb home. ]

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[smoking_analyst]

You certainly have a way with females huh Shinya-kun?

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[psychofailed]

I think this particular lady might be using me for my body, though.

[You know. Body heat.]

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[smoking_analyst]

Can you blame her? Maybe all she wants is a good rub. Though it might make a few other girls a bit jealous. They might want you to pet theirs too.

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[protagerrant]

[Yuri leans in a little closer to get a better look at the cat,]

Cute. What are you going to name her?

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[psychofailed]

I hadn't really thought about it yet.

[Mostly because he wanted to be reasonably sure it didn't belong to anyone first. And convince himself he wouldn't be disappointed if it was tbh.]

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[protagerrant]

You probably should. She looks comfortable right where she is.

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[hitsujikai]

[ The sight of Kogami petting the cat has the corners of Gino's mouth curling in amusement. There's probably something to be said about the hilarity of the situation, some remark to be made about dogs and cats getting along, but Gino doesn't bother. ]

There's a sight I never thought I'd see. Be careful.

[ Is he talking to Kogami or the cat, we just don't know!! ]

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[psychofailed]

[Likewise, no jokes are made about knowing his way around a pussy. At least--not to Gino.]

Aw, Gino. You almost sound like you're worried.

[But we all know Inspector Ginoza Nobuchika never worries about anything, right? Right.]

Pets are supposed to lower stress, you know.

[hitsujikai]

[ GROSS, KOGAMI :C ]

I know. [ Dude, he knows, you don't have to remind him. He kinda misses Dime. ]

But cats can be much harder to gain obedience from than dogs. [ He pauses then, eyes Kogami's hand ruffling through the cats short fur, and huffs a soft laugh. ] Though I don't think you'll have much of a problem.

[ When has Kogami ever had a problem with anyone, really. Everyone likes him, apparently even cats, where Gino has seen only sharp claws an hissing from his very limited attempts before he focused on his license. ]

Are you definitely intending on keeping her?