fur-st impressions!
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you brought home a...stray kitten?
various characters x gn!reader
ft: arlecchino, citlali, kokomi, ei, mualani, fischl, herta, acheron, rappa, feixiao, black swan, asta
warnings: none
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arlecchino -`✮´-
• though arle will appear unbothered at first, you'll catch the faintest tightening of her jaw as she debates whether to object
• initially instructs you to turn it over to a shelter, but the moment you clutch the trembling little creature closer to your chest and look up at her with wide, pleading eyes, her resolve crumbles
• "you will be responsible for it," "do not expect me to clean after it." despite these words, you'll find toys that "she found in lyney's old magic storage" (they're brand new), water bowls strategically placed near the kitten's favorite spots, and you'll even hear from lynette that arle asked her for advice on caring for the new kitty
• you may even catch her waving one of the toys around in the air, enraptured by how the little kitten flings itself around
• inwardly, she'll admire your compassion- even if she thinks its impractical
• though arle will never be effusive, the cat will become, in its own way, under her protection- just like you!
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citlali -`✮´-
• "do you plan to track dirt and fleas through this place? honestly, can you think before you act for once?” citlali will look ready to toss the cat straight out the door
• until the kitten gives a tiny mewl. her eyes will flick down with visible reluctance. you will see the faintest twitch in her stoic expression, like she's trying very hard not to care
• "...fine" she will grumble, though she will refuse to meet your gaze. "i guess it can stay...but if it destroys anything, you will clean up the mess. okay?"
• even as she scolds you, she'll order you to get it some food and a blanket
• when the kitten wobbles over to her and bumps its head against her boot, she will visibly stiffen, then, very carefully, crouch to pick it up, holding it like it might explode
• a couple days later, you'll find citlali curled up taking a nap with the kitten. if you bring it up, she'll deny that it ever happened. huh? you said you have a photo? dang, ai is getting too real these days...
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kokomi -`✮´-
• she will only hesitate for a second when you appear in the doorway, cradling a tiny, damp ball of fur
• within seconds, she'll be listing everything it will need: a soft towel, clean water, appropriate food, a place for it to sleep, and medical attention if necessary
• once the kitten's condition is stable, she'll insist on preparing an entire checklist for the cat’s care- feeding schedule, grooming, veterinary appointments, and enrichment activities. even goes as far as making a second plan in case the first one fails
• if you tease her gently- "you're going to spoil it, koko"- she will fluster and look away. "i'm simply just ensuring its wellbeing" kokomi insists, reorganizing her notes to hide her embarrassment
• every time she settles down to read reports, the kitten finds her without fail. it will crawl determinedly into her lap, curl into a warm little ball, and start to purr so loudly it will drown out her thoughts
• but inevitably, duty will call. when she gently slides her hands under the kitten to lift it away, her heart will shatter at the confused mewl. she promises herself that she will finish her work just a little faster, just so she can hold it again
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ei -`✮´-
• when you step inside tenshukaku holding the kitten, ei will straighten at once, her expression grave as if you've brought home some great omen
• "if...if it will make you happy...then it may stay"
• surprisingly gentle with the kitten, picking it up with utmost care to conduct a "formal inspection"
• ei will quickly grow attached to the kitten. but admittedly, she is not experienced with caring for domestic animals. her inevitable consultation with yae will equip her with the necessary skills to care for the furry creature, but also come along with instructions for a... "bonding ritual"
• "she said...tug its tail...thrice?" on the third tug, the kitten will emit a tiny offended squeak and nip her finger with surprising force (why would she ever trust yae????)
• the first time it falls asleep on her lap, ei will freeze completely. you will assure her it’s just a nap, but she'll remain perfectly still until it wakes up, determined not to disturb it. she'll even try to meditate through the kitten's loud purrs, but you catch her opening an eye to check on it one too many times
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mualani -`✮´-
• the instant she will see you step through the doorway with a little bundle of fur, her eyes will go wide and sparkle with joy
• before you can explain, she will already be kneeling down to greet the kitten, speaking in the gentlest voice you’ve ever heard
• begs you to let her keep it (you were already gonna)
• good luck trying to help. every time you attempt to assist her, she'll either beat you to it or accidentally step in front of you. eventually, you'll learn to just stand there and watch her spin around the room in a blur of cheerful determination
• mualani will also celebrate every victory. "look! it's eating!" "look, it's exploring!"
• she'll love to play with the kitten, dangling ribbons, rolling little toys across the floor, laughing every time it does a flip or somersault
• by the end of the day, she will have claimed it as part of the family without question. when you watch her smile so earnestly spending time with the little one, you’ll feel like bringing the kitten home was the best decision you ever made
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fischl -`✮´-
• "verily...thou hast returned with a creature most curious!" fischl will declare in her melodic, formal voice
• she'll approach slowly, almost reverently, as if the kitten is a sacred emissary sent by the stars themselves, and drop gracefully to one knee and incline her head toward the kitten
• "be not afraid, small one. for thou standest before fischl, prinzessin der verurteilung, and her noble companion," she will intone solemnly, gesturing toward oz
• within minutes, will probably have spun some elaborate tale about the kitten's origins
• she'll prepare a special place for the kitten to rest, arranging a blanket like a miniature royal bed, naming it something like "sanctum of the celestial familiar"
• if you later catch her dozing with the kitten tucked under her chin and comment on how cute she looks, she will flush scarlet
• "s-such indelicate observations are...are..." she will sputter, hiding her face behind her hand
• oz will chuckle, "the prinzessin wishes you to know she is...most gratified by your approval"
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herta -`✮´-
• herta will only briefly look up from whatever experiment she's conducting or report she's reading
• if you start explaining where you found it, she will wave a hand dismissively, but she'll look up from whatever she's working on to study the new arrival like a data set "hm. it is sort of cute, i suppose," she'll admit
• has her puppets gather and set up everything necessary for the kitten without even asking you if you're going to keep it (its because she wants to keep it)
• to your dismay the kitten will prefer herta. "well, obviously it'll prefer me," she will say offhandedly, tapping her chin. "most living creatures do"
• but on the off chance it prefers you, she'll claim the kitten is "defective" or that its "merely reacting to pity pheromones" because "you do give off a bit of a helpless aura sometimes." won't admit that she's just a teeny tiny bit jealous, but the next time the kitten meows at her, she visibly struggles to fight off the smile threatening to pull at her lips
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acheron -`✮´-
• acheron will be surprisingly accepting of the shivering little kitten! she'll slowly extend a gloved hand, going very still when the kitten starts to sniff her fingers
• part of the reason was that she saw herself in the kitten. she, too, had once been a wanderer, adrift and uncertain. she had lost pieces of herself along the way, forgotten where she came from, and who she was meant to be. and then, just when she thought she would stay lost forever, you found her
• the other part is because she finds it adorable (what is she, heartless???)
• acheron will definitely talk to the kitten in plain english, explaining the expectations she places
• "that means you will refrain from climbing onto the dinner table and counter...and you will also not attempt to eat anything larger than yourself" she lectures, the kitten obliviously swatting at her outstretched hand, "...but exceptions can be negotiated"
• she'll also often forget to feed the kitten, her thoughts drifting elsewhere. lucky for her, the kitten was always ready to remind her, mewling insistently until she finally remembered to set out its food
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rappa -`✮´-
• rappa immediately treats the situation like a top-secret ninjutsu rescue mission, dubbing it "operation fluffy justice" and declaring herself and you the cat's sworn protectors
• somehow already has a kitten ninja costume on hand
• other than providing the "fuzzy disciple" with all the essential care and things, rappa also attempts to train it in the ways of the ninja. she'll build tiny obstacle courses with pillows, boxes, and other objects she finds around the "dojo" (your house)
• the kitten ignores all of them and instead naps on her "scrolls" (her manga), which she takes as a sign of "hidden potential"
• she insists that the kitten "needs to learn independent survival," but somehow the cat always ends up curled against her at night
• to her, taking in the kitten is a small but powerful act of justice. she'll be proud of you, but probably won't ever tell it to you straight because she always gets too flustered
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feixiao -`✮´-
• feixiao's reaction is immediate. she just crouches down, grinning widely, and greets the cat like it’s an old friend with no hesitation
• regarding all the essentials to take care of the new recruit, don't worry! everything she procures will be top of the line so the kitten can be as strong as possible!
• similar to rappa, feixiao will give the kitten a ridiculous nickname on the spot- something like "tiny tiger" or "whisker warrior"
• she'll embrace the destruction the kitten brings. if the cat knocks over a glass, claws at the couch, or nips her fingers, she'll just laugh. she'll treat the mischief like it's part of a noble warrior training arc
• will definitely show the kitten off to her comrades, especially moze and jiaoqiu. even names it their squad's new mascot
• she'll absolutely carry the cat in his jacket or in a custom pouch when she goes out so it can "experience the wind like a real warrior". she'll be careful not to move too quickly, lest the kitten be injured
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black swan -`✮´-
• at first, black swan won't say anything. just her signature small, unreadable smile as she glances at the scruffy creature in your arms. you brace yourself for judgment- but it never comes
• "so this is our newest guest?"
• she'll spoil the shit outta the lucky little kitty. premium food, silk-lined bedding, maybe even a tiny charm necklace that "matches her aesthetic"
• despite the kitten being your idea, it'll end up following black swan around the house instead of you. curled near her feet while she reads, pawing at her dress, and sleeping on her side of the bed!
• it even leaps into her lap on command. "it listens better than you," she'll always tease
• she'll also "pretend" the kitten can speak to her(maybe it can??). for example, if you comment on how affectionate it was toward her, she'll respond instantly with: "it told me i am its moon". whatever that means
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asta -`✮´-
• you won't even be able to react before asta swoops the kitten out of your arms like it's some kind of priceless artifact in one swift, practiced motion
• she'll immediately name it after a star. no room for debate. and within 48 hours, your apartment has a custom cat tree shaped like a telescope tower, complete with moon-shaped cushions and a rotating star projector at the top
• her bank account knows no end, so she'll also buy premium food, a jeweled nametag+collar, custom heated floors, and an ai-powered self-cleaning litter box
• the kitten will also travel with asta to work in a carrier with little sun and moon stickers because "it just...helps me think better when she's nearby"
• she also somehow gets it certified as a researcher, so kitty has its own id card hanging from its collar
• and when she can't bring the kitty, she can always take a peek at what its doing through one of the many hidden cameras she's installed for this very purpose
thanks for reading!!!
