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[asterism_angel]

[It's been a few days since Sophie was returned by the Malnosso and there's hardly any change in her condition. It's left Cheria feeling even more restless than she'd been during Sophie's kidnapping and she'd once again taken to wandering the village. Today, however, she ran into an unexpected little surprise and decided to take it home with her,

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[voice]

[lists_to_port]

A small grey cat? [This is pinging a little anxiety of Jack Sparrow's.] Lost and alone?

[voice]

[asterism_angel]

Ah, yes. ... I think it's a female. Do you know whose cat it is?

[voice]

[lists_to_port]

Nah, lass---but I've had kitten troubles of me own, lately.

[Hector was still recovering from his kidnapping ordeal.]

Are you looking after her? Feeding her plenty of kitten vittles?

[voice]

[asterism_angel]

[Kitten trouble of his own? She's about to question that when the topic of kitten food comes up.]

I'm afraid I don't have anything that's suitable for kittens in particular... Only a bit of leftover meat. Can kitten food be found in the store?

[seleniahymn]

[Oh, that poor thing, it was so small and seemed so malnourished. Lucky that Cheria found him, who knew how long he would be able to survive on his own.]

When did you find it?

[asterism_angel]

About half an hour ago. I took it home immediately, because it just seemed so hungry...

[The poor little kittyyyy... Cheria will scratch it behind the ears while it eats.]

[seleniahymn]

What are you feeding it? It's important to give the kitten food that won't be hard to digest on a young stomach. [Ion's mallynap effect had her experimenting with food to feed him for a while.]

[asterism_angel]

O-oh! Is meat good? I found a bit of ham in the freezer. [She means the fridge, ffff. Kitchen appliances still confuse her sometimes.] It's very thinly sliced.

[voice]

[sketchingideals]

[That's a voice that Jeb somewhat recognizes, but not entirely. That's likely due to the fact that Cheria was younger when they met. However, much more of his focus was on that kitten.]

That poor little kitten! I'm happy you found it and gave it something to eat. Unfortunately, I don't know if it has an owner... but if it does, I'll be happy to help you look for them!

[voice]

[asterism_angel]

[Cheria can't entirely remember what happened while she was young, either. It's a bit like trying to remember something that happened seven years ago, even though it was only a few months ago. Jeb seems familiar, but she can't quite put her finger on it.]

Really? I would appreciate that, thank you! ... My name is Cheria Barnes. And you are?

[voice]

[sketchingideals]

Cheria...

[But it can't be, right? Then again, Luceti is a strange place despite seeming perfectly normal...]

I'm Jeb, and you're welcome! I'm more than happy to help!

[voice]

[asterism_angel]

[Jeb... Hm... Somewhere in the back of her head it seems to ring a bell.]

That's good. Do you want to come by and visit the kitten? I'm sure it would like more people to play with.

[raizanshou]

[Asbel comes into the kitchen around the time Cheria began playing with the cat. And now he's confused. When did they get a cat...?]

...A cat?

[asterism_angel]

[Cheria pauses the wiggling of the piece of string, giving the kitten ample time to jump it, as she glances up at Asbel.]

... Yes. I found it outside. [And then she turns her attention back to the kitten, looking a bit scornful. She still has not gotten over the wedding thing, no.] ... The poor thing was starving.

[raizanshou]

[Asbel walks over next to Cheria, crouching down to get a better look at it.

...Poor thing.]

Mmm... ...Any idea who it might belong to?

[asterism_angel]

[She's still keeping her eyes on the kitten, twirling and wiggling the string around.]

Not yet. I've asked on the journal system. If it belongs to someone, they may reply soon enough.

[Voice]

[asterism_angel]

[Oh! Now Cheria feels a bit guilty as well. She didn't think of the possibility that the kitten's owner may have been sent home, and now her query suddenly seems very tactless.]

Is that so? When did she leave? Was there no one else to take care of the kitten in her stead?

[Voice]

[asterism_angel]

[It takes a few seconds for Cheria to realize that "Foot" is the name of a cat- this kitten's parent?]

Oh, but I won't mind taking a trip to the store to get some food for the kitten. That way, Cake won't have to miss out on any food either.

But ah... You seem to know a lot about this kitten. Do you happen to know what her name is?