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[bringbackgold]

[ It takes a few moments of video before it settles and he decides to start speaking. His tone is a little unsure, and a little quiet and shy. ]

I finally get my own place, and only a couple days in --

[ Video diverts to a calico cat curled up in blankets and sheets. ]

She follows me home. She is very friendly, so I have a hard time believing she doesn't belong to someone, but she has no collar.

[ His voice gets quiet. ]

I will come up with a good name.

[ It's quiet, and the video just seems to rest on the cat for a few moments, before he settles on himself again. He still looks awkward as ever. He's trying to get a feel for the place, clearly - so this seems like a good question to ask. He speaks with more confidence, when he finally does. ]

I am putting together new remixes for next month at Element. What is your favorite song to dance to?

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[bespredel]

I didn't get you a cat carrier- but you should probably pick one up, and bring her by the vet to make sure she's, y'know, healthy and stuff. Did you check for an inner ear tag?

[ Even as he's speaking, Yuri is smiling and starting to unload some of the bags he bought, helping himself into the other's kitchen to get a spoon, so that he can open a can of food and scooping it into a bowl he had also bought for her. ]

You have water down for her? [ He assumed that Otabek did, but also knew that it couldn't hurt to ask. ] I'm really excited to meet her.

[ Beaming, Yuri gently set the food down on the floor in the kitchen, before shifting to follow after the other to meet her, gasping softly as he saw her curled up on the blankets on Otabek's bed. ] Oh man, she's so gorgeous Otabek! [ He cooed softly, approaching her with gentle body language, sitting on the bed just out of reach as she lifted her head, not wanting her to feel threatened or have to worry about his presence. ]

Hey pretty lady. [ He cooed softly, offering out his hand for her to smell, for her to approach, if she wanted to. ] Nice to meet you.

[bringbackgold]

I looked to see if there was anything that meant she'd be someone elses'.

[ He also noted that she'd have to go to the vet soon. Make sure that she was up to date on her shots, and that she was healthy. He wanted to make sure that Tazaghul was well taken care of. She really was a beautiful cat. ]

I do.

[ He nods towards a plastic bowl that was settled on the floor. The water was fresh, although she had definitely had some of it off and on through the day. To be honest, he was looking forward to seeing Yuri interact with her.

Something was telling him that Yuri would be good with her, and immediately knew he was right. Yuri's body language shifted from what he was used to (no longer the soldier or the Russian Punk or whatever anyone wanted to call him), to something gentle and sweet. He melted a little, able to keep that internalized, at least.]

She is, isn't she?

[ He felt rather lucky to have her, and that she followed him of all people. She seems to perk at Yuri's presence, and seems still comfortable. After a few moments of checking him out, she stretches out, and starts to slowly make her way towards Yuri. ]

Good, Tazaghul. Yuri's very nice.

[ Otabek's voice is a coo, low and easy. She glances in the direction of the sound, a soft mew, and then closes the distance between herself and Yuri, settling on sniffing his hand, checking him out. ]

[bespredel]

[ Yuri was still, inviting Tazaghul to make the choice of how their interaction would go. She could shy away, if she wanted to- Yuri wouldn't have faulted her for it. But she approached, and he smiled wider still. ]

That's a good girl. [ He murmured softly, opening his palm and offering it to her, letting her sniff. Waiting for her to make the first move of bumping her head against his hand, or moving away. If she moved away, Yuri would be disappointed, but he wouldn't let it deter him from befriending her eventually. ] You probably smell my kitty on me, don't you? Petya. She's a sweet girl like you. Spoiled though. [ He chuckled softly, his features soft, all of his attention locked on the small cat before him. ]

[bringbackgold]

[ She lets out a small mew in response to Yuri's talking to her. She seems to appreciate the way he's talking to her and acting, because she's pretty comfortable with him. After several moments of taking in his scent, and the scent of his cat, she bops her head against his palm. Then she walks, rubbing her face and cheeks against his hand.

Otabek looks pleased. He watches the scene unfold, and he's not surprised she takes a quick liking to Yuri. ]

She seems to like you.

[ He sounds happy. ]

She knows I do.

[bespredel]

Hey sweet girl, it's nice to meet you too. [ Yuri's smile is soft when Tazaghul finally bumps her head against his hand, rubbing her face against his fingers, and he slides his hand along her fur, pleased that he's been given permission to pet. He's gentle with her, introducing his other hand where she can see it- so that he can scritch between her ears while his other hand bends at the knuckles, rubbing softly underneath her chin, trying to encourage her to purr. ]

She's got a bit of flea dirt, under here. [ He didn't seem bothered by this, though. If she had been living outside for god only knew how long, it made sense that she would have picked up the pests along the way. Poor thing. ] I brought some treatment with me, so you can get it cleared up in a week or so. I bet that will feel so much better, won't it Tazaghul? [ He cooed to the small cat, stroking down her back and tenderly rubbing above her tail, trying to find the places where she liked best. ]

[bringbackgold]

[ Otabek watches, and nods a little. It makes sense, and he appreciates the care that Yuri is taking with her. She seems to like it, too. She lets out a small chirping sounding noise at Yuri. She's talking to him, that's for sure. Otabek thinks it is endearing. He leans forward onto the bed, mostly to talk to the cat, but he doesn't reach to pet her. He doesn't want to overstimulate her. ]

We'll get you all cleared up, Taza.

[ He seems motivated by the idea. She seems to be a fan of head scratches and pets, and encourages Yuri to proceed whenever she's touched there. ]

[bespredel]

You like to talk, don't you little lady? [ Yuri was utterly endeared by her sweet little noises, and he leaned forward, offering her his forehead to bump, hoping she'd take the opportunity, though understanding if she was a little shy to the idea, seeing as she seemed to like having her head and cheeks rubbed the most. ]

You picked a good home, little Taza. Otabek will take good care of you. [ He cooed, his voice soft- like he was talking to just her, even though he knew, obviously, that there was no way Otabek couldn't hear him. But nothing he said was untrue, of course. ] You're a very lucky girl. I promise.

[bringbackgold]

[ She hesitates a moment. She doesn't so much bump against Yuri's forehead as brush her cheeks against it, offering him another chirp-like sound. She turns her attention towards Otabek, who is relaxing against the bed, but quiet. He has a feeling she can sense how relaxed he is in Yuri's presence, because she seems to settle herself there, close to Yuri. ]

I think she likes you a bit.

[ Otabek had to chime in a little. It doesn't surprise him. ]

[bespredel]

I hope she'll come to like me a lot, with time. [ But still, even with just this small compliment Yuri preened. Happy that the cat would like him, stroking her fur gently as she settled close to him, beginning to purr. Music to Yuri's ears. ]

I got you something- um. I mean, you know. I got a lot of somethings. But this- this is special.

[ Fishing into the pocket of his hoodie, Yuri drew out the small box that he'd put Taza's collar, and nameplate in. Offering it out to the other for him to take. ] Just in case she ever gets lost. So maybe someone can help her find her way home. [ He explained. ]

[bringbackgold]

[ He takes the box and opens it off. Otabek loves it, and it's easy to tell. His entire expression softens, and he seems to be so pleased with it all. Trying to remain stoic as his typical self is difficult when he watches Yuri interact with his cat. He's just glad they got along. And then there's the gift. Yuri works fast. ]

Thank you.

[ He pulls the collar from the box, and he leans a little onto the bed, gently working to place the collar on Taza - his cat. He scritches under her chin after he does, letting Yuri continue to get to know her. ]

If...she likes you even half as much as I do, I'd say you'd be doing well with her.

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