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[badlydressed]

In the sense that there's a story being told, I get it; the... satisfying sting. Sure. But -- God, stop.

I just want to worry about getting the cat, right now, alright?

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[nautia]

Satisfying...sting? [ That sounds a little too cruel for Marin to be comfortable with. ] I hope that whatever they are doing to you is stopped.

[badlydressed]

Heh, um -- I was referring to that feeling when you're reading a book, or a poem, and some kind of tragedy comes along, and it's sad, you know, but in the scheme of the story, it sort of makes it feel complete, or right. So it's depressing, for the subject, but... satisfying, for the reader.

Unfortunately, I'm the subject this time. So. I'm not exactly enjoying it.

[anonyme]

What cat?

[badlydressed]

The cat that'll be living at the house. R and I are splitting on the adoption price.

[anonyme]

I was told, rather pointedly, that there would be no cat.

[badlydressed]

By him? He must have changed his mind. We were talking about the benefits cats can have on mental health. And of course, cats are great.

slkfjs why did i impulsively font change that was dumb hahaha sorry

[anonyme]

Cats are animals. They know less about mental health than doctors do. How can it help him?

sldjfs WHO'S DRIVING THIS THING? ilu

[badlydressed]

You can Google it! I mean, besides providing companionship, cats are known to reduce stress and anxiety, and the routine of feeding them and caring for them can alleviate depression, too. They're also very affectionate. It's like having a small, furry positivity radiator.

<3 <3 <3

[anonyme]

There won't be any sort of regular routine unless Grantaire is planning on moving back into the house to be there to take actual responsibility for the thing he so desperately wants and thinks will fix all his troubles.

[badlydressed]

Still, it'll be something to get out of the apartment and among friends for. And -- I don't think anyone said - or is presuming - that it'll fix everything. It's a step. Since he's been miserable lately.

[anonyme]

He presumed. He said it was the only thing that could be done for him. And then said he didn't want it.

[badlydressed]

I don't... think he meant literally the only thing. Maybe the only immediate thing.

[anonyme]

I suppose I don't know what he means.

[badlydressed]

I guess that's just R. It seems like he's looking forward to it, now, at least. And you won't have to worry about it, since it'll be staying with me. I'll just have to make sure Marius doesn't try to give it milk, or something.

[anonyme]

Looking forward to something. Cats are miracles, I guess.

[vagueambition]

It's not even a worry. The cat is locked in.

[badlydressed]

I'm glad you're looking forward to this as much as I am.

[vagueambition]

It's about the only thing I'm looking forward to.

[badlydressed]

It's something, at least. A prolonged something.

[vagueambition]

It's up there in the top five somethings that have ever happened to me, which isn't saying much for my life.

[badlydressed]

Of course it's in your top five. It's a cat. We're practically bringing a low-maintenance baby home with us.

[vagueambition]

You mean we can ruin its life, and it won't bitch about us or demand any compensation?

[badlydressed]

More or less. We'll still get attitude, but at least it can't steal the car keys.

[vagueambition]

Are you sure? It can't steal the car, but the keys seem like fair game.

[badlydressed]

Good point. The keys, maybe, but the chances of the car ending up wrapped around a tree are reduced. For the trees alone, I think we made a good call.