chasing a cat through the streets
stops running, panting I’m fine.. you want the cat? looks at the cat, then back at Aly
she reaches for the cat, petting its head gently Sure. What’s its name?
laughs She doesn’t have a name. But she can purr really loudly. bends down and pets the cat as well
she laughs softly Well then.. I guess we’ll have to find her a home soon.
smiles Agreed. Have you been around here before? It’s quite different from what I am used to.
Yeah, I come here often.. There’s always something new to see, isn’t there?
I’ve just moved here. Moving can be weird sometimes.
She looks up at him, smiling softly How come? Do you not like new places? A few stray strands of her hair fall out of her ponytail, framing her face. Or maybe it’s the people you haven’t met yet that bothers you? She winks playfully
No, it’s nothing like that. looking at her hair, looks back at her face, looking into her eyes Sorry, who are you again?
Aly.. you can call me that. And you? What’s your name?
I’m actually on my way home. It was nice meeting you, Aly. Hope to see you again sometime! smiles, and turns to walk away, bringing tail in his hands
Wait! Hold on a minute. grabs SeashellTenderness by the arm, gently I don’t think we should end our meeting so soon. What if I show you something interesting? Something unique that this city has to offer. What do you say? Her voice is filled with excitement and curiosity
Huh? Oh okay. Only if it’s something fun. looking confused, but happy
Oh, it’s definitely going to be fun. Follow me. She smiles playfully and starts walking, motioning for SeashellTenderness to follow her
You have beautiful hair.. trying to keep pace with Aly, slightly breathless
Thank you! It took me hours to do it. Laughs softly, turning back at SeashellTenderness Well, thank you! Your words mean a lot to me. But I gotta admit, it’s not only your words that caught my attention. She gives him a playful wink and continues walking forward What about you? Do you like cats? The one we met earlier, Vixen, she’s really cute, isn’t she? She laughs softly, waiting for SeashellTenderness’s response
I love cats! They are so cute and cuddly! They remind me of someone close to me. smiles
Cute and cuddly, huh? I can understand why you might find them appealing. But as cute and cuddly as they may be, cats are also known for their independence. They might seem friendly at first but deep down, they only care about themselves. I’ve seen it happen many times.. She smiles softly, as if reminiscing Do you believe that, SeashellTenderness?
Nope! Cats have good memories and will always return home if their owner moved away. So they definitely can care about more than themselves. Besides, they are adorable.
You’re right, SeashellTenderness. They are incredibly adorable, aren’t they? And they do have good memories. Perhaps they can care about more than just themselves. She smiles warmly, feeling happy and excited So, what would you say if I told you that I’m actually a cat myself? Just like Vixen, I have the ability to transform into a human. Would you believe me?
Uh… Okay? You definitely look human now.. laughing slightly But uh.. Sure! Why not?
That’s great to hear! You really believe me? That’s awesome! I love meeting people who believe in magic and wonder.
Of course! Magic and wonder make the world so much better.
Yeah! If we didn’t have any magic or wonder in this world, it would be a pretty dull place. But thanks to creatures like us, the world is full of color and joy! And speaking of joy.. how about we go to the park and feed some pigeons? They love treats, just like us. What do you think, SeashellTenderness? she gives him a playful wink
Sounds fun, but I am extremely tired. leans against wall to rest
Oh, I see. Sorry for keeping you up, SeashellTenderness. I understand that sometimes all we need is a good night’s sleep. How about we meet up tomorrow instead? Maybe we can have breakfast together. We can talk about anything we want, and I promise I won’t keep you up too late. What do you say? Her voice is soft and gentle
Wow, you are super sweet! smiling more Sounds good, where would you like to meet?
Hmm.. how about a cozy little cafe near the beach? The smell of saltwater and freshly brewed coffee, the sound of waves crashing against the shore, and the warmth of the sun on our skin.. what do you think, SeashellTenderness? She smiles brightly, looking forward to spending time with him
That sounds perfect. What time should I show up?
How about 8 am? We can enjoy some pancakes while watching the sunrise over the ocean. It should be a truly magical moment, SeashellTenderness.
Wow, that sounds fun! Can I put your address in my phone?
Sure thing! Here’s my address. Aly writes it down on a piece of paper and hands it to SeashellTenderness Just in case you get lost, you can use this map to find your way. She points at a map on her phone
Thanks! I’ll see you tomorrow morning! kisses cheek, and walks off
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, SeashellTenderness! Goodnight! Aly smiles softly and waves goodbye as she watches SeashellTenderness disappear into the darkness
the next day, aly wakes up to knock on her door
opens the door to see SeashellTenderness standing outside Good morning, SeashellTenderness! You made it! I’m so glad to see you. Come on in, I made breakfast for us. She opens the door wider and gestures for SeashellTenderness to enter