It had been a hard few weeks at the shop, and it showed on the Puca’s face as she worked. It hadn’t been anyone’s fault, but circumstances were trying and so three kitties she had adopted out were now back at the center.
Copper was taking it the best, if she were honest, his owner had been sad to send him back but it had been a series of circumstances that forced their hand. The Honey Fold was sad, there was no denying that, but he settled in with Clove and some of the other older felines in the center. Fennel was still keeping an eye on him, returned bitties can fall down very easy, even if they put on a brave face, perhaps especially if they do. Both the lamia and the puca were sure he’d find the perfect home for him, the large feline was such a good kitty.
The Papysynnian and Redimese that were returned were a different story. Papysynnians are typically outgoing and friendly, the returned feline was withdrawn, even from other Papysynnians and Russian Blues. He’d taken to lounging with the Boss Coons, saying they helped him feel better. That was fine with the shapeshifting shopkeeper, though she often checked in and the Boss Coons gave her regular updates to make sure he wouldn’t fall down.
The Redimese... Oh, she was so distraught over the Redimese. They were very difficult felines anyways, and when they bond with a person it’s very hard on them. The fickle feline wouldn’t respond to anyone if he could help it, he’d taken over a cat condo in the back corner of the shop and only with a fight could she get him out to make sure he was eating. She was worried about him, once he was out he would cling to her and she was often seen holding him to her chest with one arm as she did her work. Setting him down would send him into a rage that would either have him or another cat hurt, and she worried he might be shifting to a Cherry type if he didn’t get over this anxiety and stress he was exhibiting.
The puca sighed, vulpine ears twitching sadly, and she steeled herself, getting back to work. She would help her sad kitties, she would find them perfect homes. She wouldn’t let them down!
