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[cloakedinruins]

From: Xuanwu
Date: February 26

My new shinki woke up grumpy this morning. He may also be planning on sneaking in where he shouldn't be. I'm both apologizing in advance, and sharing an image of his current appearance just in case:



He likes dried fish, large pillows, and ear scratches. Be wary of touching his tail or his belly, and especially do not offend him by claiming that he is an inferior creature. I will not be held responsible for the damages he will cause.

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text; from: Cú Chulainn

[futhark]

[ w h a t ]

Your shinki is a cat?

text; from: Xuanwu

[cloakedinruins]

Yes. His name is Da Qing. Is it that strange?

[futhark]

It's the first time I hear about the possibility of naming animals. Huh.

[cloakedinruins]

It might be due to intelligence. Some that have human-like intelligence may also be considered knowledgeable enough to be a shinki?

Private | Text | From: Ginia

[unlucky7]

[She's seen that cat before. She's seen that cat in a dream she can't forget and her gut twists as she sends a private message to him.]

Your new shinki, is that Da Qing?

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[cloakedinruins]

...Yes. I forgot that some may have seen him in Zhao Yunlan's dreams. He is another to keep things from.

[unlucky7]

Of course, I understand. Can he still communicate as a cat?

How are you doing? I can't imagine this is easy for you.

[cloakedinruins]

He is from the Cat Tribe of the Yashouren people, so yes. He can also shift into a human when he needs to.

I'm fine. Da Qing was more Yunlan's cat than mine even if he doesn't remember.

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[thetopofthefoodchain]

[Waking up as a cat had been a little strange but also felt completely natural so Da Qing hadn't minded at all. After checking he could change back (thumbs are really useful alright) he had been happy to explore as a cat. It seemed there was a lot cats could do that humans couldn't. Places to go where no one notice him.

His god however seemed to have read his mind. Da Qing read the message over his gods shoulder, perched on the back of the chair, sulking.] Why'd you show everyone? I wasn't going to do anything wrong.

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[cloakedinruins]

[ He has to angle the phone so Da Qing couldn't see the screen whenever he opens up the conversation between him and Ginia, but otherwise is enjoying things. The trick with texting and browsing on his phone had finally gotten through his technology-problem head and it was interesting. If only now he doesn't burn it out by accident. ]

There are larger and hungrier creatures out there. I just want to make sure you don't end up being chased by a three-headed Hell hound or a dragon.

[ Not that he was scared that Da Qing would be helpless, not. He just knew that the cat would not enjoy the added exercise of being chased around. ]

Have you found anything interesting in the temple while exploring this morning?

[ He was sure that this place had shifted to give the cat-shaped newcomer something to explore. It never stayed the same outside a few places and Shen Wei believed that it had to do with the nature of Xuanwu - a dark wizard indeed. ]

[thetopofthefoodchain]

A dragon couldn't best a cat. I'd like to meet the creature that thinks they could eat me.

[He's a little suspicious about the screen tilting but he's assuming Shen Wei is texting his boyfriend. So he doesn't try too hard to peek.]

Some passageways. One led to the kitchen. That Yeye thought I was a stray. He tried to kick me out.

[Da Qing had shown him]

[dredefulchilde]

Does he always look like that, or is that his vessel form?

[cloakedinruins]

It's not his vessel form. He can also take on the form of a human but I think that a cat would be less noticed by people than a human.

[text] - Ishtar

[trustheart]

Woah. Is your shinki like a cat youkai or something? I've only met shinki that are people. Err. Humans, that is.

text | Xuanwu

[cloakedinruins]

A cat spirit..? No, not exactly as far as I can tell. I do know that he does take the form of a human as well.

Are you so sure about that? Some people may not come out and say that they are not human straight after meeting a person, after all..

[trustheart]

Some youkai could take human form. I guess it depends on what he started out as. And that's a good point. I suppose in the end it's their business.

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[reloves]

[ Most people might be more confused about the whole "a cat as a shinki?!" thing, but not Minako. No, she's totally distracted the moment she sees the image, and then she's already quickly slamming her fingers onto the keyboard. ]

He's so CUTE!!!!!!

[ Totally missing the point of this post.. ]

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[cloakedinruins]

[ Shen Wei chuckles at that and glances over at Da Qing before he types in a response. ]

He prefers the term majestic, but yes, he is certainly cute.

[reloves]

Make sure to tell him he can always come sneak into Metis' temple, okay? I'll give him tons of ear scratches! And snacks!

[ Yes, she's just assuming this cat will actually be smart enough to be able to listen to Shen Wei's human speech commands. Even aside from the fact that they're god and shinki. ]

text: from Sha Gojyo

[erogappa]

Where did you buy him?

text | Xuanwu

[cloakedinruins]

Buy him? I didn't. He showed up after getting directions from one of the white-robes. Why?

[erogappa]

You're talking like you own him so I figured you had to have bought him somewhere.

text | from: Obi

[yasei]

[ tbh he sounds a lot similar to obi ]

How cute and fluffy looking! What does he think about trees?

text | Xuanwu

[cloakedinruins]

I haven't asked, but I assume that he deals with them like most cats.

[yasei]

So should I keep an eye out in them then you think? I'd like to say hello and trees are great spots for introductions.