and in nonsense fluffland...

[theboywhodied]

When Howard left the flat he shared with Cedric that morning, there were two resident cats. Sushi and Emergency Rations, prowling their castle and living a comfortable cat life.

When he returns that afternoon, he'll find three. Sushi is still curled around his base at the new cat post, content to tug on a mouse ear. Emergency Rations paces around the room, attention turned to the third cat. What is this third cat?

A tiny little thing with golden-brown fur, looking rather terrified. Its tail flicks back and forth, back arched. It's as if this cat is guilty and knows it.

The tipped over bag of (thankfully clean) litter might have something to do with that.

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[theboywhodied]

Cedric lets out a little hum of contentment. He enjoys these quiet moments with Howard so close. He can be almost as cuddly as a kitten if he tries.

"You're cute as you are, though," Cedric protests. "Though I have to admit it is fun to carry you sometimes."

[iselldrugstothecommunity]

"I'm better for you than weight-lifting." Howard kisses Ced's neck and nuzzles there. Cedric's still here. Things are, for all intents and purposes, as they were last night, before transformations into kittens happened. "Want to carry me to bed, oh strong man?"

[theboywhodied]

Cedric laughs. "What, do you want to be a kitten next? Not that I would, of course---too risky, and I like being able to talk to you."

As requested, he bends and sweeps Howard into his arms, like he's going to carry him over the threshold. "Yeah, you're right. I could use some more weight training."

He kisses Howard's temple, and off they go. It's strangely peaceful for once in their lives.