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[bespredel]

What is it about the power going out that turns everyone into snivelling babies? It's a little dark, not the end of the god damn world. There are more than a few people here who come from times before electricity was even a thing, so stop being a baby just because you suddenly have to deal with some shitty candlelight for awhile. [ This, all spoken as though Yuri wasn't the poster child for a technological addiction. He's had to go without snapchat for what feels like a century now, and he misses instagram terribly. What the fuck is wrong with this place that it doesn't have some version of instagram?

But that's not really why he's decided to post to the network, anyway. ]

For all of the monsters and the shitty weather and the other bullshit, I have exactly one nice thing to say about this place:

They gave me back my cat. [ For a split second Yuri's expression softens, but it's gone too quickly to really make note of, as he spins his cellphone down towards the floor, where a small, fluffy white and black cat is winding around his ankles, meowing softly. ] If you're allergic to cats, don't come up to the third floor. I'll try to keep her contained to my apartment, but she's an escape artist. If you see her around, bring her back to me. And if anyone ever hurts her, I will fucking destroy you.

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@necromantica/video

[burntbridges]

Honestly, even coming from a world without electric lights.. I do miss being able to see at night without candles.

[For personal reasons, having candles lit near her when she's sleepy makes her very, very nervous.]

I haven't seen many cats in person, would you mind if I came to meet her?

[bespredel]

It's not like it's been permanent. Inconvenient, yeah, but so long as it keeps coming back people need to shut up and quit bitching about it. Or do something to help out with fixing it instead of just whining.

[ Yuri pauses a moment at the question, frowning a little. Does he invite a stranger to come meet his cat? She is the best cat, so he can't really fault anyone for wanting to give her a pet... ]

Yeah, all right. Bring her a can of tuna and she might let you pet her.

[burntbridges]

Well... some people don't know how to help, so perhaps they can't help... 'bitching'.

[She has no idea what that word means. She's doing her best to follow the conversation anyway.]

Do you think she'd like a mouse to hunt? [She figures it polite to ask first, since it's one of those 'Letha is weird and is learning to clear her weirdness with other people' things.]

[bespredel]

Seems like they could still keep it to themselves instead of whining about it for the sake of whining.

[ He pauses, letting the camera linger to where his cat is still winding around his legs, before reaching down to pick her up, the camera spinning to focus on the two of them as she starts to purr. ]

She probably would, but I'm not sure my roommate would particularly enjoy that if the mouse happened to get away, or Korolevna here decided to play with it for a little too long. [ It's a weird question, sure, but it isn't the weirdest thing he's been asked since getting here. ]

[burntbridges]

Well, I've been testing something that might prevent that, but... the risk is creating a mouse intent on destroying anything in its path, and I don't think your cat would appreciate that very much.

[She says this as if it's a completely normal train of thought... the only part she decides isn't for a first-time conversation is that her method involves raising mice from the dead.

But she wears a crow skull in her hair, so it might not be that surprising.]

un: jb.barnes, video

[anotheroldsoldier]

She's cute. [He likes cats well enough. Or he thinks he does. Never exactly had time for a pet of any sort back home.] Is your information on her tag? Might help with the escape artist thing.

[bespredel]

She has an inner ear tattoo, but I'd say it's more than a little out of date given we're on a different planet. I'll get her an updated tag as soon as I can, though she's not going to be happy about wearing a collar. [ But whatever kept her safe was what was most important to Yuri. If it meant getting her used to a collar, then he would. ] And damn right she's cute. She's the cutest cat ever. [ Yuri reaches down to where she's winding around his legs, just so he can gently mash his face against hers, smiling as he does. ]

[anotheroldsoldier]

There's a pet supply store on one of my running routes, I can drop in tomorrow and check if they do tag engraving. [It's nice to see the kid looking happy. He's never seen him smile like that - his cat must be pretty important to him.] What's her name?

[bespredel]

You don't have to do that for me, I could stop myself you know. Maybe I'll join you for that run. Pick out a tag myself, if they do. [ His cat has started to purr, just happy to be in Yuri's presence it seems. Her paws start kneading empty air, and god damn if Yuri doesn't think that that isn't the cutest thing. ]

Korolevna. [ Because damn straight, she's a princess born. Yuri's expression softens again, and he keeps his forehead and nose brushing against the softness of her fur. ]

My grandpa gave her to me, when I left to train in Saint Petersburg. So that I wouldn't be lonely there. [ Yuri's throat tightens despite himself, to speak of his grandpa. He wonders how he is.

He wonders if he'll ever see him again...

Yuri hopes that Bucky doesn't notice the way he swallows, heavily. Over a painful lump that has formed in his throat. It has only been a few weeks, and he's been away from his grandfather for far longer- but god, this was different, wasn't it? A new world, a new timeline- ]

I hope my old man is okay.

text; @eddie

[causational]

So she's going to be living with us?

[bespredel]

Duh. If you have a problem with that you can find another flat.

You don't have to worry about her litterbox or food or anything, I'll take care of it.

[causational]

No problem here. I love cats. I'm excited to meet her! :)

[Yuri, your roommate unironically uses text smileys.]

And if you need help, let me know.

[bespredel]

[ Oh my god, you're so gross and embarrassing Eddie. He's ashamed of you. Emojis or death. ]

...Good. Cats are the best.

Just bring her home the occasional treat as an offering. Nothing chicken flavoured though, she doesn't like it.

@willnotben, video

[barksnark]

That's totally ageist, dude.

[bespredel]

[ Yuri cannot believe this guy is actually leading with this. ]

Go back to tumblr.

[barksnark]

[ nobody believes anything this guy does ]

I've tried, he won't take me back. He said no to Nutella, man. Nutella.

[ a tragic love story follows! ]

[bespredel]

...Do you even know what tumblr is.

[ Because that's possible, and tumblr is absolutely obsessed with nutella. So the other's assessments seem farfetched. Downright wrong. ]

@bennotwill

[snarkbark]

I like your attitude towards cats. She's pretty.

[bespredel]

Damn straight she's pretty. I like cats more than most people.

[snarkbark]

I like dogs more than most people.

[bespredel]

Dogs are too damn needy for my tastes. Destroy your stuff if you're gone too long, shit on your rug because they can't even go to the bathroom on their own. Not that I hate dogs or anything, I'm just more partial to cats.

Video @the.boneless

[ragnarsson]

Oh good. If worst comes to worst with everything going on, I know where I can find an emergency source of meat. That little beast must be good for at least one meal.

[Ignore that smirk, Yuri. He's totally serious. No way he's just saying something to get a rise out of him.]

[bespredel]

Come near my cat with anything sharp and I promise to filet the skin from your bones and feed it to you before you ever even so much as get a whiff of her shit.

[ Yuri says this positively deadpan, eyes sharp with warning. Maybe Ivar is joking, but then again- maybe not. It's enough for Yuri to issue the threat, at least. ]

[ragnarsson]

[That was a better reaction than Ivar could have hoped for. He laughs at Yuri's reaction. Seriously, all that over a cat.]

That's precious. You're adorable. [Yeah, he'll have to better than that to threaten a Viking who's blood-eagled someone before. Then he sobers up just enough to ask.] Tell me, have you actually ever killed a man before?

[bespredel]

Yeah it'll be real adorable when I kick your head in too. [ Yuri huffed, scowling further, gripping his phone tight- glad that Ivar couldn't see it as his jaw locked, chewing the inside of his cheek in irritation. ]

Would you like to find out? [ He snarls, bristling. ] I can give you a hands on demonstration if you threaten my cat again.

[ He's all bark, though. Whoops. ]