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[June 5th: Action - Genessia City - Bay/City Wandering]

[Maybe you're outside enjoying the nice weather in June, or on your way to work, or in the middle of running an errand. If you happen to be near the Bay at just the right time, a little black cat can be seen emerging, vigorously shaking a wet front paw, then the other, then the back paws one at a time. Held in the cat's mouth by a handy loop of ribbon is the white box all residents get when they arrive. This is set down as the cat meticulously licks the extra water off of its paws, stretches, then picks up the box again to set off at a light and unconcerned trot.]

[The occasional superstitious person freezes up when the cat comes their way, but this kitty doesn't seem to care all that much.]

[Throughout the town the cat wanders, putting down the box to sit for a moment, ear flicking, tail thoughtfully swaying back and forth. Probably trying to decide which alleyway it wants to haunt, since it doesn't seem all that concerned with signs or trying to get into buildings. It just behaves like a normal cat.]

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[June 6th: Action - Nova City]

[Cats aren't often seen in this bright and gleaming city. And why would they be? There are no rats, the public receptacles immediately compact and dispose of trash, so a stray cat isn't going to have much luck scrounging around for something to eat...not to mention that people tend to microchip their pets in this high tech city of wonder and convenience.]

[But there's a cat just the same, wandering wherever it pleases. At least with all the hovercars it doesn't have to worry about getting run over, and though its pace occasionally hastens to avoid any uncommon instances of ground traffic, the cat seems relatively healthy and lording it up over all it sees like all cats do.]

[There's a lot of ground to cover in this city, and the cat keeps away from places of heavy foot traffic in favor of traveling lightly on top of railings, poles, and scaling the occasional tree to jump over any 'security' fences that might electrocute anyone who lands on top of it. Sometimes it just sits in the branch and watches the people down below for several minutes. Then it moves on.]

[OOC: Some notes about Yoruichi! Anyone sensitive to spiritual power...won't feel anything unusual! Despite having a great deal of spiritual energy, Yoruichi can compress and hide it. If you do manage to coax the cat into speaking, it sounds like a gruff old man. If you have a very special means of detecting someone in an unnatural shape, let me know! Regular scans from machines will just indicate a normal black housecat.]

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[Oh my god it's a kitty.

Ace likes animals in general, and this one is especially cute. It's really impossible to get cuter than a black cat, and this one is carrying around a box! Ace doesn't even equate this to the box that the arriving residents get, all he can think about is cat.

You'd think with a brother that turns into a phoenix, he'd be a little more aware of what this situation might be, but alas. Kitty. And Ace crouches, trying to get Yourichi's attention.] Hey kitty, where ya headed to?

[The cat stops, one paw raised in mid-step as it takes in the sight of the young man squatting on his heels to be closer to the cat's level. Slowly it sets its paw down, studying Ace quietly, searching to see if he's one of those people who wears a pendant visibly on his person.]

[Unbeknownst to Ace, the cat is also getting a reading on his levels of spiritual power. He gives off a strange reiatsu. There's power there, but it isn't the kind Yoruichi is accustomed to sensing. He's mortal. There's nothing spiritual about that energy. How interesting.]

[The cat sets down the box, then settles on its haunches to regard him...and gives one single approving purr.]

Pbbbbbt.

[It purred, what a cute noise! Ace has no idea that there's anything special about the cat, and he doesn't know that he's being read beyond just a cat's regard. But he does know that the cat isn't running, and that's a good sign.

Hard rejection from animals is the worst.] You hungry? You don't look like you're in bad shape...

[Hunger... No, Yoruichi isn't feeling particularly famished, as there's been no reason to expend any vast quantities of spiritual power that might otherwise lead to replenishment with a voracious appetite. And some people try to feed the cat with...you know...cat food.]

[But some provide fish, or rice, or other human-worthy bites, so there's interest at least depending on what's being offered. Yoruichi would never turn down a bowl of milk or cream, certainly.]

[So while the cat doesn't respond, it continues to purr, sides expanding with each exhaled rumble as it lifts its head and sniffs a little at the air all while watching Ace's face.]

[Ace doesn't know what to do here. Dogs are a lot easier to read, but cats are cuter. So he huffs, and stands up reluctantly.] Be right back, kitty. If you're still here, I'll have somethin' good for you. [Ace hauls it off to a nearby eatery. Cats like fish, right? They don't have anything that seems like it's particularly appealing to cats on the menu, so he settles on some fried fish and heads back out. And what else? Milk? Cats like milk, he thinks. It's an old saying if nothing else, so he pops over to a place with some groceries to get a small carton too.

He really hopes the cat is still nearby when he gets back. He knows that cats can't understand him, but he really wants to make friends with the animal.]

[When he returns, the CAT IS GONE OH NO! ...Oh wait, it just moved off of the sidewalk to sit in the grass, white box beside it. It doesn't seem to be watching anything in particular (because Yoruichi is scanning reiatsus and detecting far-off pinpoints of spiritual energy), and for all intents and purposes is staring off into space as cats are wont to do.]

[Feeling Ace's unique reiatsu draw closer, the cat's head turns before it gets to all fours again, weaving around the box. It doesn't trot up to him the way a stupid dog would, but the tail is straight up to indicate interest as opposed to wariness.]

[Ace was a bit disappointed for a moment at seeing the cat gone from the spot, but it makes sense for it to be somewhere out of the way and more comfortable. So he comes over, and sits down. The to go box is opened, and he rips the lid off. The lid is filled with the milk, and he grabs one of the fish fillets for himself before setting the rest down for the pretty cat.] See? Lunch! Told ya I'd get you something good.

[Yoruichi decides to like this person. As old as Yoruichi is, reading people isn't all that hard. Perfectly capable of sensing every little thing? No, not by a long shot. But it's easy to see that Ace is sincere, and he seems genuinely happy just to be around a cat. He's kind, and there's certainly a benefit to partnering with someone like him while investigating this city more thoroughly.]

[Plus the fish is actually fried, not just a raw dead thing, so bonus points for that.]

Pbbbbt pbbbbt pbbbbt.

[The black cat stretches itself out beside him, legs coiled beneath its body as it delicatley laps up the milk. Ahhhhh now that his the spot on a nice sunny day!]

[Ace is absolutely blissful right now. He's got the company of a pretty cat that makes the best noises, and a really delicious fish fillet that's covered with crunchy batter. There really isn't much better than this as far as he sees it.] This is the life.

[The meal is excellent, Yoruichi heartily agrees. The two dine contentedly side by side, making quick work of the fried fish and milk between the two. A nap in the sunlight afterwards is all it would take to make the experience completely perfect, but perhaps later. He seemed like he was going somewhere when he was interrupted by the new resident of Genessia.]

[There's a couple of rough, sandpaper licks on the side of his arm before the cat looks up at him, purring quietly, as if to ask 'what now'? Of course, Yoruichi has already decided that he would be a useful contact if he likes having a cat around this much. Bases of operation are needed, and the more that can be secured, the better, so long as there's a way to come and go at leisure.]

[Ace makes a soft sound when his arm is licked, this is the best day he's had in forever. A cat's attention is way better than a person, or a dogs. You have to earn a cat's interest, and he's a happy temporary slave to the kitty.] You got somewhere to go? [He reaches his hand out cautiously. He wants to pet the cat a little, but he also knows that cats do what they want. And don't always appreciate touch.]

[The cat backs away two small steps from his outstretched hand, maintaining eye contact. Oh no!]

[But then it leaps onto his shoulder and settles itself comfortably there, purring loudly next to his ear, for this is now its home. Oh yay!]

[There's a moment of disappointment, but Ace respects boundaries when it comes to adorable animals. If kitty doesn't want to be petted? Kitty doesn't want to be petted. And it's just as simple as that.

But the cat leaps onto his shoulder and the purring makes this an especially magical moment. Yoruichi now officially owns Ace and can get food and shelter from him whenever, without question.]

[Hell-lo~ What a fascinating world and a great opportunity! The zombie girl had no idea about any of this herself, but that did not bother her in the least. And the cat itself was almost like divine providence. Not only did Rotty have an appreciation for anything related to bad luck, but it looked pretty tasty too!]

Hello there, little kitty~♥

Did you come all this way just to visit?

[Well now.]

[Yoruichi has already encountered a couple of people with strange spiritual signatures, and some with none at all which shouldn't be possible. But this girl... Just what is she? Yoruichi doesn't yet approach, but does sit and put down the box to look up at Rottytops, tail curled elegantly around its front paws.]

[This is one who definitely gets Yoruichi's attention, as the cat quietly tries to get a read on what kind of spiritual power the zombie has, what it feels like...]

[And for now there's no reason to be alarmed, as Yoruichi has no idea that cats would wind up as any person's dietary preference.]

[And boy what a strange sensation Rotty must give. Her body is dead, and seems to be animated by dark magic, but only enough to keep her body moving. There are obvious signs of wear, which would only improve when she would eat some kind of physical matter. Her soul is also really weird, as it almost seems like a part of it is lying dormant in a land far, far away.]

[Rottytops's smile broadens and she looks up at the kitty for a moment. Yuup, that's a cat alright. Having had her fair experiences with them, she's long since learned that the best way to get their attention would be to ignore them completely and have them decide for themselves if they want to visit.]

[So she decides to sit, legs splayed out on the ground.]

Boyy this place is something else. Lots of trees and rocks and oh~ a human city. Doesn't look like Abner and Poe are here, and I don't think that meddling genie would be here as well.

[She turns her voice back to the cat.] Or maybe you've seen them, Mr. Kitty?

[Definitely a unique reading. It's nothing good or bad as far as Yoruichi can tell, at least for now, but worth monitoring and keeping an eye on her to see how that power manifests.]

[The cat continues to watch Rottytops as she settles herself down, making herself more approachable. Hmmmm... Yoruichi doesn't yet approach, though for a moment the branch above Rottytops's head is considered as a nice vantage point to listen and still watch the people coming and going. But...the cat refrains, continuing to sit on the warm sidewalk, ear occasionally flicking towards an interesting sound.]

[A meddling genie...interesting. Now what's all that about?]

[Rather than answer the question, the cat lifts its left paw and licks the back of it before settling it back down to stare at Rottytops with that steady gold-eyed gaze. It sounds like she's new to this city as well. Not the best source of information then, but curious enough that Yoruichi sees value in learning more.]

[That cat is not running away. Well, that was neither good nor bad as far as Rotty is concerned. She'll just have to continue what she's doing. Her trap was set, so all she could do is wait.]

Hmm... [She checked the pockets of her frayed shorts.] Feeling a little hungry, what do I got...

ABC gum... nah... some of those red thingies that shiny lady was talking about... mm... some coffee beans... [crunch crunch] ...huh, where does that key go to... and we're at bread crumbs and pocket lint.

Blech. [She returns to look at the kitty.] Don't suppose you have anything to share.

[Wads of those big red bills, of course, but Yoruichi isn't giving away any resources that Rottytop likely has as well. No box... And whether she has a pendant or not is inconsequential, since only 'real' people around here seem to give off reiatsu.]

[So no, nothing to share. The cat picks up its box and trots through the grass, just out of arm's reach, heading for the tree. Perhaps that branch can serve another purpose, if Rottytops is content to wait and let the cat climb up.]

[But if she makes a grab for Yoruichi instead, that will certainly complicate matters.]

[Nah. Not close enough. She won't make a play unless the chance is really juicy. Instead, she looks up and sees what the kitty is up to.]

No apples up there, Mr. Kitty. [She reaches to stretch.] Well, no sense in staying out here. I don't run on sunlight like you do.

[She stands, patting the dust from her butt and legs.] Guess I gotta risk going into town. Dunno what they'll think to see a zombie girl, but, hey, weirder things have happened.

[And smirks up at the kitty.] Hold the fort, hey? Might need to head back here in a hurry.

[Interesting. Rottytops guessed correctly; while Yoruichi didn't expect apples to be ripe this time of year, the approach of summer did often yield other fruits like peaches and cherries. But there's nothing here. Whatever kind of tree this is, it either doesn't bear fruit or it's just the wrong season.]

[The cat prowls lightly over the arching branch to settle at the end, looking down at Rottytops as she announces her plans. So she is a zombie. Perhaps it's best after all that the cat didn't get within munching range too quickly, she's seen some of those gruesome comics Urahara's kids like to read. That doesn't necessarily mean she's the same (Rottytops is a lot more eloquent for one thing), but it never hurts to be cautious.]

[Leaving the box safely secured in the upper branches of the tree where it can't be viewed in plain sight, the cat leaps down to land lightly on its paws. Looks back at Rottytops. Trots forward several feet before stopping to sit and look back at her again.]

Heh. Almost like you understand me.

[There's a knowing glint in her eye as she gives the cat one more look. A magical cat, maybe? Stranger things has happened, but if anything that only made her desire to eat the thing even more desirable.]

[Seeing that no opportunities would be available soon, she turns to saunter down the road to go to town.]

[Smart girl. Yoruichi can see now that she's not quite as sunny and innocent as she first appeared, and that just makes her all the more interesting. A light implied threat toward eating people begs a response, and while Yoruichi is pretty sure there's not much to be gained from eating one of the soulless, this isn't known.]

[Its paw has been forced. That deserves at least a little respect.]

[The cat's lids lower slightly.]

Almost.

[Rotty only made two steps when she pauses. Ohh--?]

[She doesn't turn back.]

You know, its not nice to trick people.

I did nothing of the sort. You assumed incorrectly. Nothing more.

[The level gaze remains on the girl's back, monitoring those levels of magic far more carefully at this sensitive moment. Her abilities aren't yet known, and this could escalate into a confrontation. That's something Yoruichi would rather avoid until there's been proper time to investigate this place.]

Shall I assume you were hoping for a cat-sized snack?

Now, why would you assume that? Have you had a run in with another zombie? Its even ruder to assume we're all the same.

[She didn't say no.]

I'm not interested in that game.

[The cat stretches itself, standing on all fours with the tail low and seemingly relaxed.]

If you're not hungry, then there's no point showing you the way to Everglade. What's your name, girl?

[This is a perfect reason why cats shouldn't talk. Or maybe most other cats are smart enough to realize that.]

Who wants to know?

[She's not opposed to offering her name, but she doesn't want to be ordered into it either.]

[As 'Yoruichi' is listed in the public directory, there's no harm sharing it. There weren't any other names there that would have provided a reason to be cagey about it.]

Yoruichi. Unless you prefer 'Mr. Kitty.'

Your turn.

I do like Mr. Kitty.

[Her irritation seemingly washes away and she's quickly back to her normal self.]

I go by Rottytops, or Rotty from my friends.

[And a LOT of other names from her enemas.]

[The cat considers this, and there's even a slight bob of its head. A new acquaintance has been gained.]

And your injuries? Are those in need of repair, or is that simply your natural state?

[The girl does seem energetic and healthy, but Yoruichi isn't sure what the norm is, having met no other zombies as a basis for comparison.]

Injuries?

[She raises her arms to see if she has any injuries. Nope, nothing there. Then her legs. Still nothing. Maybe there's something she isn't seeing. Without missing a beat, she puts both hands on the side of her face, pops her head off and lowers it to check her backside. Still nothing.]

[With a small toss and spin, the head lifts up into the air before popping back onto the base of the girl's neck.]

I don't see any injuries, so its probably just you.

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[Well that's not normal.]

[Yoruichi's stare turns flat, and it takes all of the cat's effort not to sigh outright.]

Well if they're not bothering you, I don't see any point in worrying.

[Raising its haunches, the cat stretches, then begins an easy saunter toward Everglade.]

This way. The map mentioned a shop that dealt in more questionable sources of meat. You should find something that suits you there.

[Aizawa was done with teaching and on his way back to Nova City. It was yet another long day, teach self defense, teach how to control one's quirk or magic, and on top of it all, helping his adoptive daughter with her campaign. At this point, he looked wore out, still holding his ground.

After arriving in Nova City, first thought in his mind was the grocery store, or market, somewhere small secluded, to pick up small things. Then, his movement came to a halt. Okay, for an instant he felt as if he was being watched. One of the perks of working as an underground hero, or curse. He looked over his shoulder, slowly.

Nothing out of the ordinary just... a cat on a tree. Huh, a cat. There weren't many strays in Nova City, or really the cats were pretty good at keeping themselves hidden. He turned his head, to get a better glance at the feline. Black cat, beautiful eyes. Female possibly judging by it's weight, looked healthy. He stared for a moment before he entered a nearby store.

Moments later, her merged out, looked to see if the cat was still there.]

[It's still there.]

[Currently it seems interested in the ships that zip past in the skies above, head jerking sharply from left to right. Look at those things go! Even with a flash step they'd give Yoruichi a good race, were the cat inclined to compete. Such a fascinating and lively city, despite how many others within it are also devoid of any traces of energy.]

[Ah, but the scraggly man that does have an interesting tug of power in his soul has emerged once more, and seems to be looking in the cat's direction once more. A sharp observationist, this one.]

[The cat's head tips down to regard him again, studying him with a steady yellow-eyed gaze.]

[It purrs.]

Pbbbbbbbt.

[Oh good, because he reaches one hand in his grocery bag and removes a can. He opens it and places it somewhere high where she can come down whenever. He doesn't feed stray cats often. They grow attachments, follow you home, and oh look, another cat. He has only one and that's enough.

So he waits to see if she will come down. She purred, she's already showing affection, which is irregular. Cats don't usually trust strangers.]

[A can? A can of what. Because tuna or salmon is favorable, but byproduct pate? Not so much.]

[The cat gets up, arching its back into a luxurious stretch before prowling further down the branch to get a good look at the can's label. It's funny how quick people are to show kindness to a mere cat, but part of the perk that comes with traveling in this form.]

[Can of salmon. Surprisingly it was cheaper than the byproducts or the poor cat would be stuck with it.

Huh. This cat is taking her time.]

It's salmon, girl.

[Salmon will do. That's one fish she doesn't mind eating raw or cooked, and it flakes nicely in a can. Interesting that he can tell a cat's gender just by paying attention, most aren't able to tell the difference. Maybe he owns or worked with quite a few.]

[She meanders to the open can, smelling nothing odd, seeing no evidence of tampering. The offer seems genuine and kindly meant.]

[So she eats, long white teeth snaring morsels of fish that she chews and swallows before licking the flecks off of her muzzle and going back for more.]

Pbbbbbbbbt pbbbbbbbt.

[No tag, no owner. This cat seems conformable with people, or just him. Perhaps a stray, a healthy stray, who knows who to ask for food. Maybe he was overthinking this. He didn't see a pendant.

He watched as the cat helped herself to a feast. There were no other cats in the area. His finger itch to draw closer to the feline. Eventually, his fingers brushed on the tip of it's fur coat. He wasn't sure if she was that friendly so, baby steps.]

[The tentative touch would make her smile, if cats were capable of doing so. Men were so funny sometimes, and not many prefer to indulge feline companions. There's no tension in the fingertips that would indicate a pending strike, so Yoruichi allows it.]

[She even turns her head to lightly lick the tips of his fingers, as he seems in wont of a little affection, and the salmon he paid for out of his own pocket isn't bad.]

[Then she bends her head down, allowing him to continue petting her as she wolfs down the contents of the can. She might as well, she's still got a lot of ground to cover in this city.]

[When she finishes, if he chooses to stick around that long, she's made up her mind to take a minor detour and investigate him further.
His reiatsu is interesting, as is the haggard look on his tired face.
So she hops down, landing on his shoulder with a light thump.]

Pbbbbbbbt.

[He continued to scratch her, down from the cheek and along the back. He got her behind the ears too. When she was finished feasting, Aizawa withdrew his hand.

When it seemed his visit was done, and he was ready to go, he startled a little when the cat suddenly hopped to his shoulder. Aizawa turned his attention to the feline.]

You're that conformable already?

[He paused for a moment, as if he was expecting an answer. Then he shrugged. There were scents of another cat, which he has at home, and a faint of some people.]

I'm not taking you home. [He clarified as he began to walk with her. He was still walking home. Maybe he could drop her off at a different area or something, who knows. The small paper bag held his contents he purchased earlier, beer, some yogurts, and maybe a magazine about cats.]

[The cat just looks at him, then lifts a paw...and presses it down, shifting her weight to knead at his shoulder, purring resumed. Bribery, apparently, to allow her to stay there a while longer as he continues his journey. She can see far better from up here for one thing.]

[Ah, but she can definitely pick up the scent of at least another feline lingering about him. That could be troublesome. But perhaps easier too; she can simply make the area around his home a small base of operations rather than staying inside. If he doesn't have a cat door that allows her to come and go freely... Well. Funny as it would be for him to discover a naked woman in his house just so she can open a door, she'd rather travel about in this form a while longer. Information is much more readily obtained from the oblivious.]

[He's taking her home, she's decided. She'd be just as comfortable hanging out on his roof than the foot of his bed, if not moreso.]

[The day he discovers a naked woman in his house is the day he will have to explain to his boyfriend how this happened.

Oh. This is too cute, and his expression doesn't show it. His hand reaches to brush his fingers under her chin. Damn cat affections. Better than Ches. Don't ask about that cat. His house cat though, Lord Destruction, gets along with some cats, probably thanks to Ches.

He sighs lightly in defeat.]

I suppose you can ride a little longer.

[And it's not everyday a cat rides one's shoulder.]

The place is crowded enough as it is anyway. [Excuses, excuses.]

[One thing that this world has that might remind Yoruichi of home: another orange-haired Japanese teenage boy with unusual abilities.

Not that Shirou is making use of his magecraft at the moment. He's actually just walking home from the grocery store, carrying two bags full of various foodstuffs. Most of that is going to go toward cooking for the next week. When he sees a stray black cat, however, he pauses. Stray cats aren't something he sees very often.]

Huh. That's the first time I've seen a cat here before.

[Shirou looks around. There doesn't seem to be anybody else nearby, and as far as he can tell, the cat isn't wearing a collar.]

I guess you're a stray, eh? That's too bad.

[As much as Shirou would be willing to take a stray cat home (and as overjoyed as it would make Rin), he doesn't move to do so here. Adopting a pet is serious business, and he wouldn't dare bring in a cat that isn't housebroken first. That's not his specialty, so he'd leave that to people running an animal shelter. Still, there is a bit he can do.]

Are you hungry?

[Finding anyone with a scrap of spiritual presence is enough to draw Yoruichi's curiosity. There are so many people here that possess nothing at all, not even the normal level of an average human soul. This boy, though, has quite a bit more to him. While Yoruichi has already been fed, thanks to Ace's kindness, there is no end to what the cat can put away, and this will serve as an opportunity to study him a little longer.]

Pbbbbbbbt.

[The purr seems to be an affirmation, followed shortly by an approach of three steps before pausing to see how he reacts next. If he lives here as well, it can't hurt to pick up one more place that serves as a place of rest while considering the information gathered. He's certainly interesting, and thus, worth keeping an eye on for a while.]

Seems like it. Hang on a minute.

[Shirou goes into his bag and shuffles the contents around until he finds what he is looking for. He pulls out a small can of chicken and tears the lid off. He then puts it on the ground for the cat to eat.]

There you go. This should be good.

[A hearty day of delicious protein all around! Yoruichi has no objections to canned chicken, and saunters forward to settle down and eat, gulping down chunks of white meat with dainty little bites. The cat licks its mouth to catch any stray bits before resuming its feast, all the while keeping an eye on Shirou to make sure he sticks around. If he's going to leave, then Yoruichi fully intends to follow, as he's far more interesting and important than a second free meal.]

[Shirou hangs around until the cat finishes eating the chicken, then picks up the empty can. A boy like him isn't going to litter if he can help it, after all. How can he save anyone if he doesn't care at all about the environment? He keeps it in one hand so he can put it in a proper recycling container.]

I hope you enjoyed that. Anyway, I need to head home. Stay safe, OK?

[With that, Shirou turns to leave. His destination is a fancy Japanese-style house in a residential area of Fayren.]

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