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[its_troublesome]

[Being a cloud? It is just as awesome as Shikamaru always thought it would be. For the most part, he's been able to just float along at his leisure, observing anything interesting and not having to do anything when there was nothing else around. He's sure he won't want to stay like this forever, but he wouldn't mind it for another few days.

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[goldenglasses]

[How does Shikamaru feel about black cats? He's not superstitious or anything is he? Because there is now a black cat crossing his path

...with a screaming donut in her mouth.]

NO! Bad kitty! PUT ME DOWN! I'm not for eating! STOP!

[smoke_shadows]

[Not superstitious in the slightest. He probably wouldn't have paid it any attention if it weren't for the screaming.

...the hell? Shikamaru watches for another few seconds out of curiosity before swiftly sticking a foot out to catch the cat by surprise under her belly.]

[goldenglasses]

[Kuroneko is stopped, and turns her green eyes on you with a muffled: Neryo? The donut is not so quiet.]

GET ME AWAY FROM HER!

[smoke_shadows]

Oi, oi. You wanna get bitten in half? [He can't just snatch the donut away... why the hell is he talking to a donut.

Either way, like any shinobi in his age group, he remembers the trauma of genin missions spent looking for Tora, the cat. So quickly, before she can run away, Shikamaru reaches down to grab Kuroneko by the scruff of the neck. He's careful not to hurt her, but he's hoping the surprise will make her open her mouth.]

[goldenglasses]

[Sadly, that is gentle compared to the manhandling Kuroneko has face in the past, so all she does is tilt her head slightly. Neyro?]

Stupid cat... I'M THE ONE THAT FEEDS YOU! Usually...

[smoke_shadows]

I think this'd be a new twist on 'bite the hand that feeds you'. [He narrows his eyes at the cat.] How troublesome.

[Still holding her by the neck, he reaches his other hand around to give a quick yank to her tail. And that one might hurt a little more than he intended, considering who's body he's in.]

[goldenglasses]

[That does hurt! She gives a quick yowl of pain, dropping her prize to swat at her tormentor. As Vash is reintroduced to his old friend gravity.]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[smoke_shadows]

Ow! Stupid cat. [Nevermind he's the one who pulled her tail...

AGAIN, past experience with Tora and other animals (he has such bad luck with household pets) at least means that he has some experience getting clawed and bitten.

Not feeling bad in the slightest, Shikamaru drops Kuroneko and reaches out to catch the falling donut.]

[goldenglasses]

[She lands on her feet and with a quick stretch and yawn Kuroneko calmly walks off as if nothing has happened.

Vash, however, lets out a very relieved gasp as he's caught.] Thanks, friend! I thought I was a goner for sure that time!

[smoke_shadows]

[He brushes off his arm, seemingly over that he's talking to a donut.]

If you've been like this the whole time, I'd be surprised if this was your first close call.

[goldenglasses]

No, just since yesterday.

[smoke_shadows]

Still surprising, what with all the animals around here. I'd have you pegged for squirrel food. [On that note:] Wouldn't you be better off indoors?

[goldenglasses]

I was inside... until my cat thought I needed fresh air.

[smoke_shadows]

Ah. Word of advice? Have someone close the doors so you don't have a repeat performance of that. [Or the doggy door - whichever.]

[goldenglasses]

THEY WERE! I WAS SUPPOSE TO BE IN A ROOM WHERE SHE COULDN'T GET ME! I was just trying to take a nap and next thing I knew it was cold and I was outside! We have no idea how she does that...

[smoke_shadows]

[...ninja!kitty. 8|a]

Huh. Not sure what to tell you, then. [He rubs the back of his neck.] ...So. Anywhere you want me to set you down?