2-21-17: Edited.
Challenge: Tseng, Rufus, Kitten
When Tseng saw Rufus kneeling in the hallways near Hojo's lab he knew something was up. First Rufus was dressed in white, he never let any part of his clothing touch the floor. Second, Rufus didn't kneel, especially in places where you didn't know what could be on the floor.
"Sir what are you doing?" He asks, using the same tone as when Reno was either doing something incredibly dangerous, stupid, or both. Rufus jumps, hiding whatever he was holding.
Tseng raises an eyebrow, stepping closer to get a better look at what appears to be a squirming mass of blue-black fur. Rufus pulls the creature closer to his body, a defiant look on his face.
"It's a kitten." The blonde states as the creature mews and butts it's head against his face. Tseng studies it warily, eyes lingering on the tentacles coming out of it's head. He glances suspiciously at Hojo's open door. It obviously must've escaped.
"Rufus sir, I don't think that's a kitten," Tseng says, sweatdropping as the thing starts to purr as Rufus strokes it. He prayed that it wasn't one of Hojo's more…dangerous experiments. Rufus lifts his head to stare at him rebelliously.
"It's a kitten," He pauses watching Tseng's carefully. "I'm keeping it," He says with a tone of finality in his voice. Tseng sighs, knowing nothing he says can change the boy's mind.
"I can't guarantee it's safety if it bites Reno…or Sephiroth." He adds as an afterthought, scratching his chin thoughtfully. Rufus grins, carefully cradling the creature in his arms as he stands up.
"I'll teach him not to bite people." Rufus says, walking in the general direction of the stairs. Tseng trailing behind him just in case the 'kitten' attacks. "Let's show Dark Nation his new home…"
"Dark Nation?" Tseng repeats, shaking his head. Only Rufus would name his cat after a legend.
Dark Nation is not a cat, Dark Nation is an abomination of nature. So therefore Dark Nation can be whatever the hell he wants.
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