[ he bids farewell to his adoring public, keeping the grubby kitten with him as he stands and makes his way to the van.
He might be pretty when he gets cleaned up. His temperament is sweet, judging by the only reaction to being held out for inspection being a mindless purr. ]
[ Steve's gaze slides to the road as he starts the car. Looks like a day of vet bills and kitty baths are ahead, with no idea if they can even keep it in the hotel. Lots of lying is in the cards to the poor Diadem staff. ]
He's a tiny little guy. [ Glancing over because now he cares about a dumb cat, darn it. ] Is he looking a little emaciated to you? I heard somewhere you have to feed sick animals in small amounts, we should try that after the vet's checked him out.
Scrawny but not deaths door scrawny. [ he's got a finger through the bars, petting his snoot. ] Probably full of worms and shit. Can't imagine the water around here is clean.
[ he's pretty sure this cat is going to be his familiar. ]
Eugh. [ Speeding a little faster: he doesn't want a cat with worms inside it, gotta fix that. ] Does this mean Hargrove gets to be the fun uncle? His every goal in life will be checked off his list.
Hargrove is the uncle we adore who is absolutely not allowed to babysit unsupervised. Leave them alone for five minutes and they'll be on the run from the law.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:10 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-08-03 12:12 am (UTC)Alright, both of you back in the car.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:14 am (UTC)He might be pretty when he gets cleaned up. His temperament is sweet, judging by the only reaction to being held out for inspection being a mindless purr. ]
Say hi to your new kid, Stevie.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:17 am (UTC)[ He nods to the carrier pointedly. ]
In there, please, while in the car. We'll go find a vet, that's gonna be a good idea if it's been living on the streets.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:22 am (UTC)[ Eddie obliges and the kitten immediately makes his displeasure known. At least until he drops the carrier on his lap. ]
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:25 am (UTC)What's little Hellfire's name gonna be?
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:27 am (UTC)[ he sticks his fingers through the cage. ]
Might soften the whole 'by the way we're dating' blow.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:29 am (UTC)He won't care beyond finding any excuse to have us in the same room and playing DND.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:30 am (UTC)[ buuuut ]
You will be obligated to join Hellfire.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:32 am (UTC)[ Steve eyes him in the mirror as he drives. ]
Listen, there's not a lot I wouldn't do for you but sitting down at a table for hours and rolling dice for fun does not appeal.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:46 am (UTC)[ He rolls down his window and ruffles his hair, enjoying the fresh breeze. ]
Look, I love you but no. [ Whoa, hold on, ] Y'know? Like, yeah, I ... I just don't wanna play.
[ Jesus sweet Christ. ]
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:47 am (UTC)Eddies suddenly going Red, worrying his teeth between his lips to try to suppress the smile. ]
I'm just saying, Stevie. It's all the shit you clearly love about fighting monsters with none of the actual mortal peril.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:49 am (UTC)[ HAHA. Ha. ]
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:52 am (UTC)[ his smile spreads slowly
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Protecting the people you love is.
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:53 am (UTC)[ He gives the carrier a look. ]
Is he asleep?
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Date: 2022-08-03 12:56 am (UTC)[ hee hee ]
Yeah. He came a long way to find a home.
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Date: 2022-08-03 01:12 am (UTC)Let's get him checked out, find some food, and hole up for the night. What do you say?
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Date: 2022-08-03 01:23 am (UTC)[ he glanced down at the sleeping cat. ]
Pretty sure you just cost me a bunch of nerd shit, buddy.
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Date: 2022-08-03 09:15 am (UTC)[ he's pretty sure this cat is going to be his familiar. ]
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Date: 2022-08-03 09:23 am (UTC)I've only been on the run from Russians, my experience is limited.
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Date: 2022-08-03 09:26 am (UTC)[ he links for good measure. ]
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