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[smith_badger]

I have a cat. I thought everyone should know. Well, actually, no, I didn't think that at all, but it's the most noteworthy thing that has happened to me since Thursday, so thus, I mention it. I haven't named her yet (I can't think of anything), but there. She's been mentioned.

Having received a rather...interesting recording yesterday, I would

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[princessofcups]

Yes, Aurelia deserves to be called names not used in polite society.

However, you should tell more about the kitten. Compared to the kitten, Aurelia is positively boring.

[smith_badger]

I don't know. Maybe the conversation isn't quite what I think it is? Maybe it's been taken out of context. Surely she wouldn't say that.

Oh, the kitten -- well, you know what she looks like. She's silly as a sheep, a right fluff-ball and currently considers the window sill to be the best thing ever. That, and dust motes.

[princessofcups]

I am unsure how you could possibly think that was out of context, after she said what she did. There is no other context.

Of course I know what she looks like. I meant you should tell everyone else. Fluffy balls of adorable silliness actually deserve to be discussed.

[smith_badger]

Maybe I didn't hear it all, maybe there was a bit that I missed which would explain it. It just doesn't make sense.

But you just posted a picture, why would I need to describe her? And thanks for the name suggestion, I might actually use it. Just, one question. How on earth do I pronounce it?

[princessofcups]

I've heard it. There wasn't. Although I will agree that it doesn't make sense.

ahn-KAAH, I believe. Ankaa. And you should talk about her because you should. I want to hear about what sort of trouble she's made and whether Gareth is smitten yet or not.

[smith_badger]

There has to be. There just has to be. She wouldn’t have thought that. She wouldn’t have said that. There has to be something that we didn’t hear, something that was muffled or that Adalia couldn’t get on her computer or something, because that’s just not right. It’s not.

We probably should find someone who speaks Arabic, first. I’d feel like a right tool mispronouncing her name. Gareth claims that he is not smitten and that she is a silly little thing. I’d believe it if I didn’t catch glimpses of a grin when she decided that she would much rather attempt to shred a sock than do anything else. It’s rather unfortunate, as it means that I only have one sock. I think she’s actually a bit overwhelmed at the moment, as she hasn’t done anything too silly just yet. Just attempted to chase after sunlight and dust motes and inform me in no uncertain terms that I’m her property. Possessive little thing, she is.

[princessofcups]

For your sake, I hope there is.

This is true.

So Gareth is entirely smitten. And you really don't need another sock, given that you are under a blanket where your feet should be perfectly warm. For balance, you should sacrifice the other to the greater cause of kitten amusement.

Apparently, possessiveness is in the breed. She should grow up to look a rather lot like Leto, but with bigger ears and longer fur. It seems she may act something like him as well.

[smith_badger]

We’ll see.

So, who speaks Arabic? I can’t say that I do. Yet. I might learn though. It’s not like I have anything else to do in my spare time.

It would appear so. He’s just trying to hide it. I fully think that when he leaves, he’ll be trying to take her with him. She seems to find him fascinating as well. I think it’s the fact that he keeps charming the sock to come up and move around. I wish I had mine back. And hey! He’s just taken my sock. I might have needed that!

Ah, Susan? Leto is a haughty bugger who doesn’t really like me. I’d actually prefer it if my pet did like me? Well, I suppose she will, given that she’s claimed me (I feel ever so wanted) but…something. This sentence really did have a point, I just lost it somewhere.

[princessofcups]

Indeed.

I don't know. Perhaps you can ask Alison.

If Gareth tries to make off with Ankaa, I will be most put out, once I stop laughing hysterically. And really, you didn't need the other sock at all.

Leto is a haughty bugger to you. He loves me to pieces. Siamese and Angoras are like that. And he is more haughty because by the time he got to Hogwarts, he was no longer a kitten, so he didn't have the chance to be socialised properly. Once she's claimed you, she'll never let you alone again.

[smith_badger]

I should, really. It wasn't her fault that the whole field assignment thing went utterly pear shaped.

I fully reckon that he will. I suspect that I will have to tackle him to the ground and make him hand her over, because he will be quite intent on stealing her. He is a sad, sad man. Really. And I did need that sock, and I want it back! It's mine!

Well, that's reassuring for me, albeit rather unfortunate for anyone else who's in my life. But it's nice to know that she's going to be a right attention-seeker. There are not enough attention-seekers in Hufflepuff -- and yes, I know, the similarities between myself and her are rather interesting.

[princessofcups]

And she will probably be thrilled that you asked an easy question. And then offer to find you an Arabic tutor, and tell you about the last time she was working on a project that involved Arabic, and in short ramble on for hours.

I would love to witness his escape attempt.
If you are so adamant about the socks, I shall send up another pair with your next letter.

Yes, yes they are. I particularly considered them when choosing her.

[smith_badger]

This is entirely true, and would result in a conversation which would go on for hours, if not days. However, there would come a time that I would have to eat and/or sleep so that I do not pass out, which will probably offend her and that will be the end of it, I suspect.

If such a thing happens, I will endeavour to get hold of a pensieve, so that you can do so.

Thank you. I know, it doesn’t make sense, but I’d just prefer to have socks on rather than off.

Oh, thank you ever so much. I’d stick my tongue out (actually, I am), but you can’t see it.

[princessofcups]

This is true. And nothing would ever be accomplished besides your learning of Arabic, or her entire life history.

I will praise your thoughtfulness forevermore.

There. I hope you are pleased with your new socks.

Somehow, I knew anyway.

[smith_badger]

Ah, but then I would know how to speak Arabic, so it would not be entirely wasted.

And so you should.

I am. Now my toes are not staring at me, life is better.

Years of exposure, one would imagine.

[princessofcups]

This is true. And you would be full of knowledge about the life of Alison, Cursebreaker Extrodinaire, Occasional Paperpusher, and Frequent Food-Moocher.

I can honestly say that my toes have never stared at me. Generally, we get along just fine.

That must be it.

[smith_badger]

All of which are important skills to know, thus I should speak to her about learning them.

I'd swap, but I might need mine for the time being so I don't fall over.