Something I found in a pumpkin patch. I think you woke it up.
[He sighs, then reaches over to lift the hood a bit. A dark appendage reaches out, thrashing about until it latches onto his shoulder with its tiny claws. Then it crawls out into view. And starts mewing.]
[He lifts it up by the scruff and sets it down on the counter. It mews at him a few more times, then looks over at Kuranosuke with wide-eyed curiosity.]
No...
We found both of them in the same place. Mallow, and this one too.
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...
seemingly in response to the loud noise, his hood starts moving, as if something is wriggling inside it.]
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stares]
Whaaaat is that?
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[He sighs, then reaches over to lift the hood a bit. A dark appendage reaches out, thrashing about until it latches onto his shoulder with its tiny claws. Then it crawls out into view. And starts mewing.]
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[AWWWWWW. just cooing.]
Is this the little guy Hunter was talking about? Mallow?
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No...
We found both of them in the same place. Mallow, and this one too.
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Yeah? What'd you name it?
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... Doesn't have one yet.
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Were you considering any names?
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Then it starts rubbing its face into Kuranosuke's hand. Yes, it does like it.]
Not really...
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Well, you should consider it! You can't just call it "the cat" forever!
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[He leans on the counter, watching the kitty absolutely loving the attention it's getting.]
Never had to think about stuff like this before...
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Really? You've never had a pet before?
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He shakes his head.]
Never. I've lived most of my life on the road.
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[pet pet]
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He studies the kitten while it purrs affectionately.]
It's too dangerous. Crossing deserts, fighting monsters...
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[he says, as he gives the cute little kitten skritches between the ears.]
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...and even if you didn't, you're plenty skilled - you'd definitely manage to protect it.