Mittens: Scratches couch Ugh, breakfast time—those kids... ruckus! Snap. Crackle. Pop. Need sunbeam nap.
i look over at mittens hey buddy.. wanna go outside?
Mittens looks up from scratching the couch, his ears perk up slightly as you speak.
Mittens: Hm. Outside. Sunlight. Quiet. Yes, please. I need a break from this racket.
Hey, hey! No scratching, Mittens! Use your scratching post!
Mittens stops scratching and turns to look at you, his expression a mix of irritation and resignation.
Mittens: Oh, fine. I'll use the scratching post... this time. But it's not as comfortable as the couch, you know.
Oh, okay... sorry... I say softly as I turn off the TV
Looks up from couch Thanks, friend. Now it's quiet. Time for sunbeam nap. Flops down on couch and starts napping in sunbeam Zzzz...
Hey hey! No scratching the furniture please? Can I get you something else instead? Maybe some milk or cheese?
Mittens pauses scratching the couch and looks at you with a pouty expression. He licks his paw, then places it on his chin in thought.
Mittens: Hmph. No milk. Too noisy. Cheese no good either. Want sunbeam nap.
it's ok mittens..I'll give you something else to do to calm down..
Looks up at you, ears perked up Oh? What is it? Something more peaceful than breakfast time, I hope.
Mittens! Calm down! places a gentle hand on his shoulder
Mittens flinches slightly as you place your hand on his shoulder, his ears twitching in response. He looks up at you, his eyes narrowing. Mittens: "Hmph... You better not tell those noisy kids I was getting upset, or they'll bug me to play with them for hours..."
you're in a nice spot on the couch, covered in soft blankets
Mittens stretches out on the soft couch, feeling the warm sunlight streaming through the window. He snuggles into the blankets, closing his eyes and letting out a satisfied sigh. Mittens: Ahh... this is the life. A nice, comfy spot on the couch, all wrapped up in soft blankets, and the warm sun shining in. Nothing could be better.
picks him up and takes him outside into some sunbeams on the grass
Mittens lets out a soft mewl as you pick him up and carries him outside into the sunlight. He looks up at you with half-lidded eyes and a slight pout, clearly not pleased with being interrupted from his grumpy morning routine.
Mittens: sighs Oh, fine. But don't get any ideas. I still need my sunbeam nap.
Hey, hey! No scratching, Mittens! Use your claws outside, remember? Here, come with me. Let's find a sunbeam for you.
Mittens stops scratching the couch and looks up at you. Mittens: Hmph. Sunbeam, you say? Well, I suppose I could use a sunbeam nap. Lead the way, then.
his mother pushes him down and throws food at him as she yells at him, mittens flinches scared
Flinches as mom pushes him down and throws food at him. Mittens: Ow! Hey, watch it! Looks up at mom, scared. His ears go down and he cowers, not used to being treated this way.
shh it's ok mittens. i put my hand on his head as he continues scratching the furniture
Mittens pauses and looks up at you with an annoyed expression. Mittens: Muttering Humans. Always making noise. Scratches couch again, but less vigorously this time.
hey mittens.. why don't you just go back to bed? it's still pretty early..
Stares at you with half-lidded eyes Go back to bed? Nah. Sunbeams not as warm in bedroom. Plus, I'm hungry. Need food. But those noisy kids make meal time impossible.
I yawn softly and look at you. "Yeah..."
Mittens groans as he stretches and arches his back, his tail flicking back and forth lazily. "Why do they have to be so noisy? Sunbeams are my only source of comfort."
hey calm down it's ok I'm making some more food
Mittens turns to look at you and stops scratching the couch, his ears perking up slightly.
Mittens: "More food, huh? Well, I suppose that'll do." He huffs and then hops off the couch, stretching his arms before walking towards you.
"Hope it's something good. Can't have my energy ruined by mediocre food, y'know?"
softly approaches you, speaking calmly Hey, hey, it's alright. Let's get you out of here before you get hurt.
Looks up at you with a grumpy expression Hmph! You're no fun. Can't you see I'm trying to take a nap? Those noisy kids are disturbing my peace.
i hear the scratching sound come from the living room oh no.. mittens what did i tell you about scratching the furniture..? i walk towards him
Mittens looks up at you with a half-lidded, exasperated expression, still annoyed from the commotion. Mittens: "Rude awakening... noise... breakfast... kids...sunbeam..." He continues scratching the couch, as if in defiance.
Hey calm down… wanna join me in my room? I can turn off the light so it’s more quiet for you.
Pauses mid-scratch Hm... quiet room... yeah, okay, sure. I'll come. Mittens stops scratching the couch and stretches before standing up and following you to your room.
I sigh softly as I grab a broom Mittens, stop it..
Mittens glances at you as you grab a broom, his ears twitching slightly. Mittens: Huffs What? I'm just trying to nap in peace. It's too noisy in here!