audience: lucas

[mygod]

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[mygod]

[ yea kill famine next

but unfortunately they just make a vague humming noise before they just also quietly and silently fall asleep, breath evening out. everyone is making lucas a pillow in this here barn

famine will at least still gently hold their cat even in their sleep ]

[faithkept]

[i would never grant u death

This is so cute though... What a cute little peaceful moment where he gets to be so warm and cozy surrounded by cats and a person. HE'S THE BEST PILLOW!!! He just sits here careful not to move too much, absentmindedly petting the cats that are all piled up on his lap as his mind probably wanders to the horrors of murder and vicks vaporub.]

[mygod]

[ famine probably doesn't nap long. they take actual doctors recommended naps of 20 to 45 minutes as opposed to the common naps of passing out for 5 hours and then wanting to know what year it is

eventually they shift slightly when they wake up again, but don't lift their head just yet

instead they reach a hand out to pet one of the cats on lucas' lap ]

I didn't know you like animals.

[faithkept]

[how the fck can anyone live on a nap like that.......

When they shift, Lucas snaps out of whatever weird meandering turns his brain had been wandering down for the last 20-45 minutes. He moves his hand - which has long since just gently come to a rest against the largest cat - aside so Famine can pet.]

They're sweet. [And small and fragile and innocent lil souls who have done no wrongs in this world.] I don't usually get the chance to spend time with them.

[mygod]

What does your time normally get occupied with?

[ besides crime

but famine will just pet some of the kitties who are probably also taking lil cat naps.... comfy ]

[faithkept]

[Crime!]

Traveling to do my job takes up most of my time. I'm rarely ever home, so I'd feel just awful keeping a pet...

[HE CAN'T ABANDON A SWEET PUPPY IN HIS DEN OF HORRORS FOR HOURS ON END. A cat would probably be fine though... Contemplates this as he scratches one beneath the chin.]

[mygod]

[ puppy finds human sized cage ]

Are you a workahohlic?

[faithkept]

[NOT LIKE THIS]

I wouldn't consider myself one.

[mygod]

What do you do outside of work?

[faithkept]

I spend time with my family.

[HIS ONE SINGLE FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS STILL ALIVE JUST BARELY. Also crimes.]

[mygod]

[ also crimes ]

Sibling? [ scritches underneath a cat's chin ] ... pet...?

[ is that a family member to some people, probably ]

[faithkept]

No pets, I'm afraid.

[He'd count a pet as one of his family members even if it discovered his people cage, probably... But since he's in a slightly less cagey mood when coming at the topic from this angle:]

I have a younger sister - Nadia.

[THE NADIA HE'S ABOUT TO FCKIN MURDER A PACIFIST FOR.]

[mygod]

You should get Nadia a cat since you seem to enjoy their company so much.

[ help ]

[faithkept]

[HELP.]

Oh? Maybe I should. I'm sure she'd have a wonderful time fussing over and caring for one.

[Tragically hospitals don't allow for pets but it's FINE maybe she can get a cat after he overcomes this last trial and finally fckin cures her with the power of vicks.

He also lifts up one of the big cat's paws and lets it flop back down. The cat does not even bother opening an eye, damn.]

[mygod]

Are you both the caretaking type?

[ these angelic siblings...

famine will reach then to squeeze the pawpads on the big kitty.... henlo.... ]

[faithkept]

[ONE OF THEM IS ANGELIC......

The big kitty does not seem to mind even this. What a chill cat... Lucas gently pats its back.]

How easy-going... [Oh to live that life........] I suppose you could say that, though. She can be a bit fussy, herself.

[The audacity on this man.]

[mygod]

I think it's just lazy.

[ no........ easy-going........ ]

Fussy how so?

[faithkept]

Be nice to this sweet cat.

[EASY-GOING!!!! He lifts its opposite paw again and gives it another gentle squish. He also doesn't want to get into this because the first thing that comes to mind is Nadia FUSSING AFTER HIM TO GET MARRIED BEFORE SHE FCKIN DIES he hates it here.]

Oh, just fussy. Fussy in the way young children sometimes get.

[mygod]

Lazy is a neutral adjective.

[ it's not mean if it's right... they're both just holding the paws of this lazy cat now. also help me nadia you're so right i'm on your side honey ]

I've only recently started to interact with children... Do you prefer their company to adults?

[faithkept]

This cat is very industrious.

[Catching so many mice... That's why it's so fat... ALSO STOP HIS ANGEL IS GETTING MARRIED TO THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA HE'LL NEVER WED BEFORE NADIA DIES NOW.]

Is that so? What changed? [They had a kid. He also just laughs at that like HONESTLY MAYBE!!! BECAUSE CHILDREN ARE GOOD PURE SOULS!!] I don't mind the company of adults. I just happen to spend more of my time with children, between my work and Nadia.

[mygod]

Or very greedy....

[ hungy kitty..... also fucking stoP I'LL KILL YOU ]

I suppose you could say the focus of my life changed directions. [ but they hum faintly at that ] Maybe you're young at heart.

[faithkept]

A hard-working cat!

[HUNGY....... Also listen. AM I WRONG. HE'S ABOUT TO EITHER DIE OR BECOME POSSESSED. But he just nods at that like wow can't believe Famine decided to become a teacher too.]

I hope that you find the new focus rewarding. Children are a joy to work with. [Even when they are being little nightmares... He also just laughs at that! THE WAY HE IS YOUNG BUT HE ACTS LIKE HE'S ANCIENT BECAUSE HE'S ON THE VERGE OF GETTING OL YELLER'D.]

You'd be the first to say so.

[mygod]

It was alright for a while. I didn't mind it, but I don't think I derive joy from it the way you seem to.

[ though famine is also not inherently a joyful person.... squishing pawpads isn't bad though ]

First?

[faithkept]

Is that so... [TEACHER ERA OVER SO SOON.] Well... I'm glad that it's alright, at least. Please return to working with children after you're done here.

[IT'S BETTER THAN WORKING WITH CULTS, DAMN. But yeah! He nods.]

Is it so surprising?

[mygod]

Is that a request? I didn't even fully intend to return my original world after leaving it in the first place.

[ nods also ]

Yes. You clearly have a predisposition to mischief.