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[Dictated] Equius: Remember your gift

To the person that gave me the piece of literature on Human etiquette, you have my gratitude for at least trying. I will strive to memorize the book.

And, now that the castle has returned to its normal [He says "normal" with a hint of sarcasm.] state, I believe it is time ot move on as always.

[Locked to Nepeta]

Nepeta, I would wish to speak with you at your earliest convenience. There is something I must do that I had previously forgotten.

[Also, he kind of wants to apologize.]

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Okay! Do you want to talk here or do you want to come over?

[She hasn't done anything to warrant a scolding, or so she hopes!]

Since you're among a bunch of humans, might as well learn about them, eh?

Indeed.

I suppose you're the one who bequeathed it to me?

I suppose it would be polite if I came over.

[It's not a scolding! For once.]

Okay! I'll leave the door open fur you. Be careful not to kick over the bowls of kitty food and water on your way in.

Alright. I shall be there shortly.

[And the journal is shut and Equius sets out. The castle, in all its strangeness, was not getting easier for him to navigate. Luckily though, he finally arrives at what he believes to be the right room and he looks in, immediately noting the bowls of food and water scattered around the floor.

No scolding right now. He reminded himself and cleared his throat.]

Nepeta?

[She perks up from a pile of furs on the other side of the room, a toy mouse dangling from her mouth by the tail. As soon as she sees Equius she spits it out. Yeah, she might have been getting a little too involved in play time.]

Come in! Excuse the mess. I knew I wasn't gonna have time to clean up before you got here so I didn't bother.

...Right. Of course.

[Nope. Scolding will have to come later.

Equius makes his way in, one hand suspiciously behind his back.]

I see you are well, Nepeta. Despite the... circumstances the castle put us in earlier.

[She waves a hand dismissively]

We've handled worse. And with you around, even the really weird things aren't so bad. So what did you wanna talk about?

Well...

[He trails off, rather confusedly. How ids he supposed to say this?]

It has come to my understanding that we just passed the human holiday that centers around gift-giving and camaraderie.

[With that said, he produces a small box, stained slightly with oil and wrapped in a slightly torn bow.]

As such, I thought it might have been appropriate...

Right in one.

Should I be embarrassed that I would even have to warrant a gift such as this?

[As soon as she sees the gift, her eyes widen.]

You got me a purrsent? [And then her expression changes to worry.] But I didn't even get to finish yours yet!

Is that correct? I am not accustomed to the traditions around here like you appear to be.

I was also... pressed to finish it sooner as a way to... apologize.

Nah. You seem like a pretty polite guy yourself, so, hey, might as well learn something new, right?

[At that, she can't help but frown in confusion. She makes sure to close the gap between them by approaching closer.]

Apologize? Why would you do a thing like that?

[He tenses up slightly as she approaches, but it's not noticeable.]

Because of our temporary moment of... flushed affection a few weeks earlier.

I believe I am to blame for it.

[Oh.

Ohhhhh.

Her cheeks turn a shade of green that she tries to ignore and play off as nothing. The contagious kissing is always pretty embarrassing, but it's something she's used to by now. But even then, it's still pretty awkward to kiss your best friend.]

No no! You're not to blame! That was the castle! It does that every year and it's really pawkward to deal with. You didn't do anything wrong!

Still, you heeded my call and I am to blame for the entire situation.

[He held out the box to her, the shade of indigo on his face betraying his serious demeanor.]

Accept this human-holiday package as my apology. I order you.

[Well. She's certainly not going to turn away a present.]

I guess I can't disobey a meowrail order, can I? Thanks, Equius.

[She gives him her most genuine smile before she glances down at it curiously. She slowly starts to open it]

[He smiles, or tries to anyways, in return with equal honesty.

It wont be that hard to open the present. Equius is assuredly still not the most delicate of Trolls. He tried though, so he gets a star for that.

Oddly, the box seems to be kind of heavy, though in no way impossible for Nepeta to lift. It's likely with one pull of the ribbon that the whole thing opens.

Inside the box, curled up like it's asleep, is a cat.]

[If the intense look of happiness on her face doesn't tell Equius what she thinks of her present, then maybe the quiet, high-pitched shrill will. Either way, as soon as Nepeta's eyes fall upon the robo-kitty, she's in love.]

You made this for me?

[She hugs the box tight against her chest. She wants to pick it up, but it does appear to be sleeping and she doesn't want to wake it.]

[The smile of a moirail is infectious. Equius's smile is much more genuine when he replies.]

Indeed. Admittedly, I started on it long before the holiday problems came upon us. It was good incentive to finish though.

I... presume you like it?

[She's having a REALLY hard time not erupting into loud proclamations of love and affection and admiration but it's still sleeping she can't wake the robo-kitty!

She looks at him and nods enthusiastically, all while trying to gingerly place the box on the floor. Her voice is lowered softly.]

I love it!

Heh, I am glad.

[Well, honestly he didn't need for her to tell him that she liked it, her expressions were enough. He just wanted to be sure, he supposed.]

It performs excellently in every capacity that a beast like it should. All that is missing... is a name.

[She's tiptoeing around the box so that she can give Equius a thank you hug. Her arms wrap tightly around his neck and she clings to him, cheek nuzzling his shoulder, sweat be damned!

When he mentions a name, though, she pulls back and looks as if in thought.]

Wait. Is it a boy kitty or a girl kitty?

[hey, he actually dried himself off before coming here. He's not that bad.

He returns the hug as much as he can, which is to say barely, and he thinks on her question.]

I believe I used a female voice chip.

[She was hoping he'd say that.]

How about... Pouncess? It's like an homage to Pounce, but also a princess! But not one of those prissy ones. The really fierce kind, like a jungle princess or something.

[He chuckles lightly.]

It is your decision.

Pouncess it is! [She says that a little louder than intended, quickly covering her mouth and hunching her shoulders while casting a glance toward the cat.]

Can it do anything special?

Well, it possesses all the abilities of an average beast of its kind. Of course, far be it for me to leave out one or two things of interest for my gift.

Its claws are quite sharp, easily slicing through any foe. They are retractable of course, so you will not be harmed. It is also able to see in the dark without difficulty.

[The smiling face on his moirail made Equius feel quite a bit better than he had felt in a while.]

I am glad you like it.

[He essentially built her the best pet and hunting partner, and for that she doesn't even know where to begin to thank him. Another hug is a start, though.]

You're the best moirail! And not just beclaws you built me the bestest best most purrfect purrsent, either.

[Huh, okay. Hugs are nice he supposed.]

You are very welcome, Nepeta. A morailligence as strong as ours requires no less a present of course.

I am glad you enjoy it.

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