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[paradoxlol]

[There is a medium-sized black cat making a linefacey expression that only Arthur can pull off.  His fur' wet, sticking up.]

It looks like the library has a new aide. The second she saw me, she used her wand as a spritzer to chase me out. [He gives his paw a few disdainful licks, as if he TOOOOTALLY DOESN'T CARE.] So I need somebody to pick up some things for me. Just a few of the newer books on interspecies transmogrification. They're in the restricted section, so you'll need a teacher's permission.

In return, I'll... [He sits up straighter, full of catlike... 'dignity'.] allow you to pet me. [A HIGH HONOR FROM A CAT.] And you can have my kills for the next two weeks. [Hope you like mice and birds dropped at your feet.  Another high honor from a cat.]

[SPAM]
[Arthur's favorite haunts are the courtyard, the surrounding grounds, and the kitchen.  He spends much of his time hunting tiny animals and occasionally swatting at people's legs as they pass.  Why?  BECAUSE, THAT'S WHY.  If you try to pet him, he'll protest very vocally and swat at you.

Some days, he can also be found in the library, reading books and trying to find a way to break his curse.  However, while the spritzer lady is there, you're more likely to find him just outside of it, pacing irritably.]

[OOC: Meet Arthur, a formerly human student who once ran afoul of some old cursed object and is now stuck as a cat until somebody can ~break the spell~.  He's been stuck for quite a few years now.  Everybody who was in his class has since graduated or otherwise moved on, so he's just known as "that talking cat that hangs around the school," instead of "that cursed student who hangs around the school."  Feel free to spam up in here if you'd like to encounter the cat.]

Comments

[buildindreemz]

I'll help. [Mostly because she likes poking around the restricted section (and any other places she isn't really supposed to be).]

Uh. You can keep your kills, though, I'm sure they do you more good than they would do me.

[paradoxlol]

All right, thanks. [He gives his paw another few licks as he considers what a sucker this girl is, giving up all those dead animals.] When you pet me, belly rubs are off limits.

[buildindreemz]

Aw, really? But don't cats like that kind of thing? [POUT.]

[paradoxlol]

Cats might, but I'm not a cat. [He practically huffs. Secretly, however, he does enjoy a good belly rub.]

[buildindreemz]

Then what are you doing killing rodents all the time? [Sorry, Arthur, she just likes to push your buttons.]

[paradoxlol]

[Well, you got him there. His tail swishes in annoyance.]

I'm just earning my keep here. [He may not want to admit that he just can't help it.]

[Spam]

[theboywonder]

[Dick is generally friendly to anyone who hasn't proven they're some horrible asshole, and while you're kinda standoffish and stuff, Arthur, you're not giving freshmen swirlies in the bathrooms or anything, so you're okay in his book. Which means when the senior passes by the library during a free period, he stops to say hi to the annoyed looking student-turned-cat.]

Hey Arthur. What's wrong?

[Spam]

[paradoxlol]

[Arthur stops pacing and sits back on his haunches, looking up at Dick. He's a good kid (as if Arthur's so old), one who gets Arthur's esteemed approval.]

There's a new library aide, and let's just say... [He puffs up a little in irritation.] She's overzealous with her wand.

[Spam]

[theboywonder]

[Dick raises an eyebrow, looking less than impressed.]

No one thought to give her the memo that you're allowed to be in there?

[Spam]

[paradoxlol]

[He snorts.]

I guess I've finally been swept away as another one of the school's little oversights. [Being a little sensitive there, Arthur? He was never this fussy as a human.]

[Spam]

[theboywonder]

Please, I bet she's just not paying attention. Do you want me to talk to her?

[He's half kidding, but seriously would you like a human body guard.]

[Spam]

[paradoxlol]

[Arthur licks his paw disdainfully. Although the offer of help is appreciated, he's in a Mood thanks to the water.]

You could spray her with water to show her how it feels.

[Spam]

[theboywonder]

I'll see what I can do. [Even though he'll probably just talk to her or tell a teacher or something because pffft that will put him in detention and his dad will kill him.]

[technophilic]

Have you found help yet? I am permitted in most sections of the library.

[paradoxlol]

I might have, but more help would be appreciated. Maybe you could get me a special access pass to hang around my neck...

[technophilic]

That would be dishonest.

[paradoxlol]

Think of it as a small consolation prize for my cursed self.

[technophilic]

It would make more sense to attempt to cure yourself of your affliction first. Or to negotiate for a pass of your own.

[paradoxlol]

Well, that's what the books are for. [He sniffs.] And my lack of a pass hasn't been a problem before. I don't see why they're cracking down now.

[technophilic]

Perhaps she does not like cats.

I can speak to her on your behalf.

[thestarishere]

...some deal.

[He doesn't seem all that impressed.]

You got a pretty weird idea of what's worthwhile.

[paradoxlol]

It's a good deal. I shouldn't even be offering two weeks of kills, but I'm just that generous.

What's weird about that?

[thestarishere]

Why would I want your kills? Seeing as how, ya know, I'm not a cat.

[paradoxlol]

I don't see why you couldn't eat them. The rats here are pretty fat.

[unweeping_willow]

[What giggling? There's no giggling!]

[paradoxlol]

[He puffs up, which doesn't really make him look more fearsome, since he's still, well, just a cat.]

What's so funny?

[unweeping_willow]

Nothing...

[And look, there's a black kitty on the ground. Poking you. With her paw.]

[strangehistorian]

How can you be expected to return the books? You aren't allowed in to the library.

[paradoxlol]

Somebody can return them for me. I don't see why this woman's keeping me out in the first place. Cats are very clean.

[strangehistorian]

Perhaps she is allergic.