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Post by Torami Wakui on Apr 3, 2019 8:27:21 GMT
[ooc: Thread name is a Edgar Allan Poe quote, to which I respond with 'same.'] I'M NOT IN LOVE don't have the time Call it a crime to find everything I need in me. Ahhh, finally finished! Torami looked upon her dorm room with satisfaction. She had finally, officially moved in! Despite the delay, it was now comfortable, livable, and was decorated like her room at home; dark, perfectly minimalist in style, with a desktop PC. Tora pet Wright, who rubbed up against her legs affectionately. "You hungry, mister? Here." She cracked open a can of wet food for him, putting it on a fancy porcelain dish on her desk. Leaving him to it, the dark-haired girl opened her door and was just about to leave, but was startled when the blue-grey cat slipped out the opening, looking back at her and offering a gravelly mrrow before beginning to prance down the hall. Tora's brows furrowed, closing her door quickly before taking off after him. As she got closer, however, he sped up, seemingly trying to escape her grasp. "Wrii-iiiight, pleaaase bud." She cried softly. It wasn't too odd for him to take off like this, being free-spirited and intelligent, but this was a rather new area and she didn't know how dorm-mates would respond to a cat skittering through the halls. Not to mention, she herself looked a bit frazzled. Comfortable house-clothes, no makeup, and slightly-disheveled hair was not ordinary for her. But hopefully, maybe if she was quiet and caught Wright quickly, she would spare any peers the sight of her 'casual' form. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOX 2.0
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on Apr 5, 2019 4:54:56 GMT
Isamu had staked out the room furthest from the stairs on the third floor when moving in at the beginning of the school year, secretly following the cat stereotype of having a high perch to watch their surroundings from. And even in that room he had taken it a step further, with a loft on one side of the room that split that side into two levels, with a ladder going from the bottom level to the top should he ever need it. The top of the loft was covered in soft carpeting, with a small cat bed, a dresser, and a scratching post discretely hidden next to it. Beneath it was a desk and bookshelf filled to overflowing with a mix of novels, technical references, and textbooks. The desk was neatly arranged with everything in a specific place, a framed family photograph on one corner and a picture of his younger sister on the other. On the other side of the room was a small workbench, with a computer monitor and keyboard set off to one side, with a cabinet full of tools next to it.
It had taken a lot of work to get it just so, especially to make sure the room just felt right. He rarely let in others in, as they might disturb the vibe of the room. Intellectually he knew he just had a territorial streak thanks to his quirk, but it generally didn’t matter if he indulged this particular impulse. There was only one cat here, and that was him, and that was how he liked it.
So when he caught wind that there was a second cat in the vicinity, he instantly went on alert, bolting for the door. It wasn’t outside, it was too close for that. That had to mean… He opened his door to see a cat running down the hallway in his general direction. Scowling, he pulled the door shut behind him and turned to face the intruder, standing up on two legs to make himself look bigger. “Himura! Don’t let your strays into the dorm!”
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Post by Torami Wakui on Apr 5, 2019 6:50:36 GMT
I'M NOT IN LOVE don't have the time Call it a crime to find everything I need in me. 'Round the bend and down the hall Wright skittered, Tora in tow. She quietly jogged after him, trying not to make too much of a ruckus running about. After all, they weren't on the ground floor and could potentially be bothering students on floors below. Alas, simply chasing Wright at such a speed wasn't cutting it; despite being 12 years old, he was clearly still full of energy. Just before she began sprinting, Torami found herself interrupted by the shout of a small figure at the end of the hall, to which her blue cat raced. Wright had nearly pounced on the poor upset resident before Tora snatched him last minute, embracing the squirming cat in her arms. "Ah! I'm very sorry." Muttered Torami, her pale face growing red as she bowed deeply. Subconsciously she began to attempt to arrange her unkempt hair and clothing (a t-shirt from some internet personality's merch shop and running shorts) before trying to explain herself. "He's usually very friendly, but it seems he's a bit riled up today..." Said she, finally catching her breath. As she did so, briefly did she glance the much shorter individual up and down. It appeared his quirk made him look like a cat... Or something. Honestly, she found it charming. Quickly she caught herself staring, before clearing her throat and continuing; "... I'm Torami Wakui. My room is on this floor; I'm in class 1-A." She hadn't stopped to think that perhaps this individual didn't much care for her explanations or introductions; he seemed rather frustrated. Either way, he had caught her with an appearance she would've preferred not be seen, so she could only try to amend whatever first impression he had of her. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOX 2.0
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on Apr 7, 2019 0:02:01 GMT
Isamu squared himself off against the other cat, claws bared, stance spread just a little to stabilize himself. Not the typical cat-fighting pose, but it was usually enough to confuse most normal animals and make them think twice about messing with him. He waited, timing his strike for just the right--
And then someone snatched the intruding cat right before he had to do anything at all.
That worked too.
He relaxed his stance just a little, standing up straighter and crossing his arms over his chest as he looked up to the taller student, seemingly uncowed by either the strugging cat or facing someone much taller than himself. Isamu was dressed rather plainly in a dark green t-shirt and black shorts, just enough to leave him ‘decent’ but not hamper his movement. Unlike his fellow classmate, he appeared neatly kept (as he did most of the time), with all of his fur groomed neatly and into placemat, and looking collected at least in appearance.
“So that’s your cat then? I guess I owe Himura-san an apology later.” He shook his head a little dismissively at the girl’s explanation of her cat’s behavior, although his tail was still lashing a little bit too quickly. “Don’t… worry about it. He’s probably just worked up because there’s a bunch of new scents and a new area and all of that.” General speculation or speaking from personal experience? Hard to say. He cleared his throat consiously as she continued to look without talking, returning her bow with a much shorter one after she introduced herself. “Suzuki Isamu. I’m also in 1-A.”
“What’s his name?” he asked, nodding to the strugging cat in Torami’s arms. “And before you ask, no, I can’t speak to cats.” Not with a regular language or anything, anyway. Claws and body language worked just fine, though.
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Post by Torami Wakui on Apr 7, 2019 4:59:55 GMT
I'M NOT IN LOVE don't have the time Call it a crime to find everything I need in me. Tora nodded, listening to the feline student. He seemed nice, put together. She could probably hold a comfortable conversation with him if not for her own current insecurity. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Suzuki. Thank you for understanding." Responded Torami, as politely and coolly as possible. As much as it was nice meeting a classmate, she still maintained the discomfort of having her 'second face' seen. Patting Wright's back, she adjusted her arms to hold him more comfortably. "Ahah, I wasn't going to ask." She chuckled at the thought. Nevertheless, she soon continued to answer him. "His name is Wright." Tora smiled maternally at the cat in her arms, before returning her gaze to Isamu. Wonder, did she, how she could continue the conversation so it wouldn't be awkward. However, as much as she wanted to contribute, she was drawing a blank, instead staring out the window. "Hmm, I should ask, though... Do you know any good veterinarians in the area?" She said blankly while staring out the window. It would take her a moment before realizing this may have come off as rude, although when saying it in her head it was genuine. Swiftly did she throw her head into a bow, short hair trailing behind her. Internally she felt like both laughing and crying, but she held a poker face. Oh lord, why'd it have to be such an off day. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOX 2.0
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on Apr 10, 2019 5:29:24 GMT
“It’s a pleasure to meet you as well,” he said a bit dryly. “I take it you just finished moving in, then?” He didn’t bother asking what room her dorm was in. That would be easy enough to figure out, at least. Not that he anticipated having a need for that information. “And don’t worry about it. I’m used to dealing with animals.” Perhaps not as much as Torami herself was, but he’d definitely had more than his fair share of interactions compared to most people.
Isamu snorted lightly in response Tora’s reassurance that she wouldn’t ask him to speak to her cat. “Good,” was all he said on that topic. At least that was one of the least offensive things people had assumed about his quirk at times. His eyes flicked down to the cat as Torami introduced him, and he nodded to the cat in turn, even though he probably wouldn’t understand the gesture. “It’s a pleasure to meet you too, Wright,” he said, still without much enthusiasm.
He watched as Torami stared out the window wordlessly, gaze flicking over to see if there was something interesting out there, quickly deciding there wasn’t, and deciding to try and make his exit out of this encounter. He cleared his throat a little, before opening his mouth to speak, only to be cut off by another question. If he had eyebrows, he would have raised one of them at that question. “I’m a human. With a quirk. I have a family physician back home, but here I usually see the school’s staff if I need anything.” Okay, he did occasionally see a veterinarian back home in Osaka for more particular health issues, but a three hour train trip didn’t seem like a very good definition of ‘local.’
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Post by Torami Wakui on Apr 17, 2019 3:33:25 GMT
I'M NOT IN LOVE don't have the time Call it a crime to find everything I need in me. Simply put, she rather liked Isamu so far. He seemed similar to herself, at least. So after asking such a likely offensive question, she did her best to contain herself while truly hoping he didn't get too upset. He was correct; she had just moved in, it was true. She nodded to affirm his assumption, remaining rather quiet now. Following his gestures to greet Wright, even, she patted the cat, who had finally settled into her arms in a comfortable and lethargic squish. His ears gave a little flick at the mention of his name, likely the only utterance he really recognized. Upon the discovery that Isamu reacted to her question well (compared to her worries), Tora smiled. Of course, she knew that some animals were born with quirks granting them the sentience of a human, so clarifying which Isamu was proved itself inadvertently enlightening. In truth, such trivialities of quirks fascinated her. As she (at last!) settled into the conversation, the Amazonian woman seemed to relax, while still maintaining good posture. Along with such amelioration came a confidence in her words. "Hmm, Suzuki." She smiled in a friendly manner. "I thought you said you didn't talk to cats?" Said she, in response to him greeting Wright. Perhaps he had overheard Torami speaking to Wright earlier; no matter that fact, such comfortable banter was to be expected. "Ah, and I suppose I should ask elsewhere for a vet." Drifted Tora's afterthought, making clear that she hadn't glanced over his answer. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOX 2.0
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on Apr 24, 2019 18:30:22 GMT
Isamu hated conversations like these, but if he was being honest he had had far, far worse over the years. At least here, aside from some small misidentifications, he hadn’t been outright questioned on the legitimacy of being here. Still, carrying on a conversation while another cat was just sitting there right in front of him was a little unnerving. Particularly with it so close to his territory.
Okay. Be civil. He doesn’t know any better, and you have to share this space with the other students and their pets.
Every once in a while he envied other humans certain things they could do. Like the skeptical one-eyebrow raise. That would have been handy so many times. He could sort of do it, but it didn’t express well on his face. Mostly due to the lack of eyebrows. Instead he settled for rolling his eyes. “I was just being polite. Some people get upset if you don’t acknowledge their pets. Look, just… put him down for a second so he can get to know me. If you don’t do it now he’ll just try to find me later and do it then.” He’d have to remember to keep his door locked so that cat couldn’t get into his room and mess the place up. Plus he could smack him down now and establish his dominance early if need be, which would just be easier to get out of the way now. Though that wasn’t the kind of thing he’d say out loud.
“Oh, there’s a bunch of strays that keep running around campus because people keep feeding them. You should keep that in mind if you let Wright go outside.”
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Post by Torami Wakui on May 7, 2019 3:11:29 GMT
I'M NOT IN LOVE don't have the time Call it a crime to find everything I need in me. With a muted chuckle, Torami gently put Wright down. The cat trotted up to Isamu, doing naught more than innocently sniffing the 'fellow' cat. He seemed purely curious. "Oh good, you may not have to battle it out." She tittered, smiling down at Wright. Tora hoped her humor was getting somewhere with Isamu. He seemed like a painfully literal sort, but not a tad unpleasant. Maybe just as uncomfortable as she was with sudden small talk. Upon his mention of stray cats in the area, her brow furrowed only slightly. Such a thing could easily become a problem, although she didn't mind healthy, controlled stray populations. "Hmm... Perhaps a rescue should be called in. To make sure they're all fixed, and everything." Noted the girl, as if speaking aloud. Of course, she wouldn't disagree to going out and checking on the strays she could find, herself. She would dismiss his mention of Wright going out. It would likely be a while before she let him outside, if at all. Maybe she was paranoid, maybe not. The cat was her cornerstone, after all. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOX 2.0
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on May 19, 2019 19:39:18 GMT
Isamu resisted the urge to roll his eyes as the other cat padded near, holding out a paw for the other cat to sniff. “Yes, hi, meow, and all that,” he muttered quietly, keeping a wary eye out for any adverse reaction to his presence. Otherwise… it was a fairly straightforward process. One cat smells the other, the other smells back, they try to get a read on each other, and then they either get along or don’t, and if not, then Isamu would put the other cat in its place and that would, hopefully, be that.
He just got tired of doing it for every new animal he met that he was expecting to see more than the first time. Cohabitating a dorm definitely fell into that category.
Could have been worse. Could have been a dog.
He glanced up at Torami as she mentioned them not having to battle it out. Huh. So she was thinking the same thing he was. “Wouldn’t be much of a battle,” he said quietly.
“If you want to do that, I suggest talking to Himura-san. She can show you where they are. Although I’m pretty sure Sato-sensei has also been feeding them, too. She’s got cat food in her office. I don’t know if either of them have done anything more than feed them, though.”
After long enough for Wright to get his scent and get a sense of him, he gently pushed the other feline away. “Alright, alright. That’s enough of that, now.”
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Post by Torami Wakui on May 24, 2019 4:02:53 GMT
I'M NOT IN LOVE don't have the time Call it a crime to find everything I need in me. Torami smiled warmly as the two greeted eachother. Things seemed to be going well, so any stress she may have had was cleared. "Yes, I doubt it would be." Noted she, regarding his comment on the hypothetical battle. In no way was the aging Wright a fighter, especially after so many years of pampering. Listening carefully to her classmate, the goth took note of the names he mentioned. It would be important to organize such a checkup as soon as she could, for the good of the cats. Though, no one would be surprised if she adopted one for herself if there were any that she imprinted with. She was such a sucker for the darn things. "I'll keep that in mind, thank you Suzuki." Then, upon the boy's apparent behest, Torami scooped Wright up in her arms, squishing him gently in her arms. It seemed their interaction was coming to a close; they had a rather productive interaction, and frankly Tora was ready to go change into proper clothing. Later, perhaps, she would also have to go out to find some strays and log them in some notes, which would make things easier in the long run. "Well then, Suzuki, I'll leave you alone now." She announced with a shallow bow. "See you in class." And, with that, if he had nothing else to say, the pajama-clad lass would wave goodbye and make her way back to her room. MADE BY VEL OF GS + ADOX 2.0
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Post by Isamu Suzuki on May 29, 2019 4:56:17 GMT
Isamu hadn’t been considering Wright’s age in the calculus of any potential battle, merely the fact that he had more willpower to stare down a potential rival… and the ability to stand on two legs, which naturally made him appear bigger.
“Don’t mention it. Just do me a favor and don’t adopt any of them. We don’t need any more animals running around the dorm.” One was bad enough, even if he had decided to get along with him. He’d have to make sure he kept his door closed when he wasn’t in his dorm… though he did that anyway since he valued his own privacy.
He watched as the other student picked up her pet and then left, just nodding in response to her parting words. “See you then.”
He retreated to his bedroom, making a mental checklist of all the things he would need to be more careful about now that there was another cat in the dorm. Keep his door closed, make sure he kept an eye on his grooming supplies, and keep extra tabs on his food.
Crud. The food. U.A. kept a well-stocked cafeteria, and they knew how to make accommodations for students with… unusual diets, but he kept a supply of snacks and foods tucked away for the times when the cafeteria wasn’t open or it was too far out of the way. It was a little pricey, but most of all it was inconvenient to get to the dorm.
He opened his door again and shouted after the retreating student, “And make sure he stays out of my food!”
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