Cat-eared Shenanigans

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WHO: Shiro and whomever wants to be there
WHAT: Wildcard prompts
WHERE: Inn, Shining Karaoke, Parks, Fields
WHEN: The month of August
WARNINGS: Long-healed amputation, scars, unadulterated fluff probably


Shiro wound up in the fallout of the animal mage work and is sporting large, sleek black housecat ears and tail. He's taken too it more calmly and naturally than some, and seems to have... caught??? Some cat-like mannerisms too.

I. Naps are great, though
Shiro hasn't slept well in a while, and the magical coma last month doesn't count. So if there is a patch of sunlight, there may just be a large man in one of many seemingly impossible positions, dead asleep. His watchful little draconic familiar is settled primly nearby, watching over him for inscrutable Familiar Reasons.

II. Fishing
Where there are fish, there's a cat. Man. Cat man. Crouched low at the edge, ears low and tail tip twitching behind him, Shiro watches the water with dilated eyes. Waiting. Waiting. Are you going to let him make an attempt, or use this prime opportunity for pranking?

III. Shining Karaoke
Shiro does still turn up for his shifts at the karaoke bar, same as usual. He's acquired a nice maroon dress shirt, worn with the sleeve rolled up while he mixes drinks. His reflexes seem faster than usual right now, and the sway and curl of his tail shows just how truly this job brings him happiness. What can he get you this evening?

IV. You've Got Cats In High Places
You know what's even better than naps? Heights! Rooftops, walls, trees, the occasional lamp post... When a six-foot-four cat gets the zoomies, he inevitably seems to wind up perched somewhere high up, leaning waaaaay out to snuff the breeze. No balcony is safe.

V. Wild Horses Cats Couldn't Drag Me Away
None of these strike your fancy? No problem! Where there's a will, there's a prompt. Just post one, or reach out to me on plurk: librariansheart.

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Felih couldn't help but grin down at his sleepy friend, ears perked forward in blatant curiosity.

"Well, I wasn't, but I won't turn down a cozy spot with you," he purred, tail wiggling behind him. "Though, my major concern at the moment is how you seem to have gone nearly Miqo'te," he chirps, looking amused and delighted all at once. He's missing the usual markings of Miqo'te, which is the only immediate hint that he isn't one, but goodness, Shiro could have fooled less attentive folk.

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Shiro stretches again, arching and shifting and rolling up onto his hip, tail flicking flirtatiously behind him. "Oh? What a compliment! Unfortunately it's just a spell gone haywire. Some animal mage accidentally had a spell backfire and it cursed half the island with fun additions."

"Personally, I think it's an improvement. I've missed having the opportunity to experience the world through sharper senses." His smile eases mischievously into a slow grin that's practically a smirk. "If you don't want a cuddle, we could always wrestle. We're even set up with a handicap already."

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Felih's eyes catch the flirtatious wiggles of Shiro's tail, and his eyes glint with mischief and intrigue. Oh? Was Shiro making a move on him? Did he even realize what his body was doing? It made Felih purr louder and grin, leaning forward to nuzzle their noses together in a Miqo'te greeting.

"How fun! I'm so very out of the loop lately when it comes to news. I keep getting wrapped up in my scientific endeavors," he chirps, laughing softly, before Shiro's offer for a wrestle (and accompanied with that smirk-!) makes Felih's cheeks go dark and his eyes go wide.

"No, no need to wrestle," Felih laughs, a bit breathless from being caught off-guard. "I'd lose, with your strength and size. But I'll happily cuddle now that I know what's going on," he chirps, before draping himself over the other man playfully, becoming dead weight against him.

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Shiro's ears come all the way forward and he leans up into the nuzzle, a low, rumbling purr starting up deep in his chest.

He chuckles and playfully falls back. "Oh no, I'm pinned!" But that does put Felih's tail within fairly easy reach and that means he can knead it. Mmm... soft. "I think you underestimate yourself," he remarks to the sky. His purr strengthens under the comfy pressure of Felih's body. "You're quicker and more lithe than I am. And definitely more mm... acrobatic."

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"Aaw, you let me win though," Felih laughs, before giving Shiro a mock pout. "And I am very lithe and flexible and acrobatic~ Still, that won't do me much good in a contest of raw strength, as I've learned the hard way."

He sighs then, before draping himself over his new playmate, still purring away despite himself. "I could only win such a contest in water."

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Shiro's hand brushes lightly up Felih's back to gently pet his hair, the deep, rumbling purr settling down into a background vibration that just doesn't stop.

"Mm... It's very rarely a test of only strength vs strength, though, isn't it? A lot of the time dexterity and quick reflexes will win the day even against a strong opponent. The hardest part is not getting lost in your own head but focusing on the fight. You're an amazing combatant, handsome. Don't sell yourself short."

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Felih's cheeks go dark and his tail quivers behind him when Shiro calls him handsome, but instead he leans down with a chirp and purrs at him. "You sound awfully sure of that. Did my other self show off to you, too?" He teases, relaxing at all the gentle touches, before he affectionately nuzzles along Shiro's neck.

With Shiro purring too, it's hard not to relax, and he ends up slowly melting atop the other man.

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Shiro's head tilts to give Felih better access, his tail curving around to brush flirtatiously along Felih's. "He did, a little," he chuckles, low and warm. "I think we both showed off a bit. We both really enjoy dancing, so he taught me a few Miqo'te dances, and I taught him a few Earth ones. It was a lot of fun. Was that a him thing, or are you just as much of a dancer?" he asks, looking down through his lashes at this sweet alternate of his friend.

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Felih's tail keeps quivering, now starting to fluff and popf up as Shiro's tail begins twining with his. He purrs louder, ears perking forward in keen interest.

"I love to dance. Have ever since I was a kit," he chirps, eyes shining. "If you don't mind teaching them again, I'd be happy to share some with you. Perhaps I can teach you some of the other myriad dances I've learned during my travels!"

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Shiro's own ears prick forward and a happy grin makes an appearance. "Really? I'd love that! Has anybody else here taught you any Earth dances, or are we starting with a fresh slate?"

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"A fresh slate," Felih replies, his own ears twitching slightly as he leans forward, unable to resist the urge to nuzzle Shiro's nose with his own. It felt so easy to trade affection with him, a strange sense of familiarity in his heart despite the fact that Shiro is relatively new to him.

"So I'd be quite happy to learn anything you have to show me," he says, beaming. "I do adore dancing, and learning those of all the realms and peoples I come across is something I treasure."

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Shiro's ears jolt straight up and beside them his sleek tail POOFS into something a squirrel would be proud of. Color flushes across his nose and cheekbones.

"Well, Earth has a lot more than I know, but..." his voice deepens a notch and his tail jitters in its fluff. "I'd be happy to give you some lessons sometime. There are three in particular, and one bonus I can think of at the moment: the waltz, foxtrot, and tango, for sure. I'll talk to some people and see if I can get music. Did you have a time or place in mind?"

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Seeing Shiro's tail fluff up makes Felih laugh and purr louder, snuggling closer against the other man and enjoying the sensation of Shiro's broader build against his own lithe one, feeling oddly secure despite being so small next to the warrior.

"Then, it's settled. We'll trade dances," he chirps, his own tail aquiver with delight. Nothing thrills him more than learning new dances, and spending time dancing with others- especially handsome folk like Shiro. "I'm plenty flexible, darling, you just tell me where to be and when to be there, and I'll be all yours."