Recon... [OTA]

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Amanda had found that traveling in the compound was much easier when she was in feline form. Not that she minded walking around as a human, but she found that she got less attention when she was small and could hide in corners and cracks

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[time_schizo]

Martini was just about to head into the rec room when he spied the cat. His face broke out into a grin that could almost not be contained. He loved animals, but strangely enough they didn't always seem to like him back. And it had been so long since he'd seen anything he could pet. "Oooo! A kitteeee!" He squealed out.

He moved just slightly faster than the normal speed of time to get the jump on the cat, not wanting the feline to run away. Poor Amanda was suddenly enveloped in a bone-crushing hug as Martini picked the cat up, petting it rather roughly. "Where did you come from? Better not let Razi find you, unless you like being chased around. Do you have a name?" He checked the cat, but there was no collar. "Well, no matter. I will think of one for you, and you shall be my new kitty friend..." Martini opened the rec door with the crook of his arm, and went on in, happily prattling away to the yowling cat being held rather tight.

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Amanda's eyes opened wide and her fur immediately stuck out as soon as she heard the squeal. Her claws scrabbled on the carpet in a quick almost humorous Scooby Doo fashion as she tried to get away.

But, he was fast. Faster than she was. All of a sudden, she was pulled into a rough hug. She growled in warning, squirming in the man's arms, rather wishing she wasn't a cat right now. Mewling pitifully, she twisted in his grip. Dammit. She couldn't bring herself to bite him, but where the hell was he stealing her off to?

[time_schizo]

Martini plopped down on the couch, turning on the TV with one hand as he continued to pet Amanda with the other. It was like watching a little kid who didn't know how to do right. He'd start at the head, petting back until the cat's eyes were bugging out and its ears were folding back. Then he'd stroke down the back, flattening all the fur down and cauusing her legs to buckle. Then it was down to the tail, which flicked out of his way, and back to the head again.

"Now, for a name, then. Y'know, the ancient Greek goddess Selene was a dark Titan, a goddess of the moon." He flipped Amanda around so he could look her in the eye. "Seems like an appropriate name for a dark, mysterious little kitty. Do you like it?"

[szardosmagik]

Okay. She felt sorry for cats. She felt squished as he petted her and she made a soft 'mrr' sound under her breath. It wasn't entirely awful, but it was still unpleasant in a way. She tried to wiggle out from under his hand and she made a displeased sound as he picked her up and turned her around.

She really needed to do her little walk abouts as something not cute. Huffing softly, she stared him right in the eyes. As much as she appreciated the name, she already had one. Alright, two.

[time_schizo]

"Aw, you don't? How does Rumpleteazer sound instead?" He loosened his grip slightly as he settled down to get more comfortable. He tried watching the television, but kept getting distracted by his Things. He stared around, puzzled. Women. Pretty women, a brunette and a blonde. He didn't understand.

He looked at the cat, a note of confusion in his voice. "Do you see Them?" Amanda just blinked her yellowy-green orbs at him. He flopped his head back on a pillow. "Of course you don't. Hey, don't cats usually purr? Where's the on switch?" He tickled her behind a ear, as though searching for the button.

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Amanda's ears flattened at that name. If her alter ego were to have a name, Selene fit just fine. She curled up her tail around herself, the tip of it still twitching--seriously, how did she keep it from doing that all of the time!--and she relaxed a little as his hand did. She looked up at him as he spoke and she tilted her head.

Them? She didn't understand. However, she was only distracted for a moment before she started purring. The tickling behind her ear felt nice and she rubbed her head against his hand.

[time_schizo]

"Yay! I hit the on button!" Martini was pleasantly surprised as Amanda rubbed her head into his hand, noting the flattened ears a moment before. "Alrighty then. Selene it is."

He relaxed his grip a little more, now that he was confident that his kitty friend wasn't going to run away. His tone sounded a little sad and wistful as he spoke. "Y'know, I never had a pet. They weren't allowed where I was." Martini continued stroking the soft, fine fur behind the feline's ears.

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There! She'd gotten the first bit of feline communication figured out. Huzzah! She purred a little louder, the sound almost like cricket song, and she allowed her own body to relax as he stroked her ears.

She was a bit sad for him. At the circus, they'd had pets everywhere. She slunk into his lap--what, it was warm--and then she curled up there, her head on her paws.

[time_schizo]

He was glad the kitty had decided to stay. He never understood why most tended to hiss and scratch at him before running away. All he did was love them lots and lots. The purring was very soothing, and Martini closed his eyes, his Things dancing behind his lids. He had a kitty sitting on his lap and two beautiful women They were showing him. Yup, he was a lucky guy. His grip loosened a little more.

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Amanda purred away, more than happy to stay here and warm. Feline instincts kicking in, she gently kneaded his leg with her paws. She sighed as she felt herself drifting off to sleep. Now she understood why the cats back at the circus could sleep anywhere and everywhere.

[time_schizo]

Martini opened back up an eye, saying, "I'm feeling a bit peckish. Would you like some tuna, or maybe..." He trailed off, seeing Selene's green-yellow eyes had closed. The purring continued regardless. He tickled an ear, but the tail just twitched a little faster. "Guess snacktime will have to wait. Nighty night, Selene." Martini eased the remote closer, so as not to disturb his new animal companion. He adjusted his watche' times by milliseconds as he channel surfed.