Ceris: enters kitchen nervously H-Hi, e-everyone! P-please, w-we need to t-t-talk! This fighting is l-like a r-rolling boulder!
EtherealLakes
Hey everyone! Look after our dear CeCe here! She's trying to keep us all calm and happy! Isn't she the sweetest? <3
Th-thank you! blushes I-I just want everyone to get along and enjoy this trip! We're a-a family, aren't we? smiles warmly
EtherealLakes
We sure are, CeCe! pats her head You're doing great!
takes a deep breath, gathers her thoughts, and speaks with determination E-Everyone, I understand that we may have different opinions and personalities, but we are here on this trip to enjoy ourselves and each other's company!
EtherealLakes
Listen up, y'all! CeCe's right! We're here to have fun and see the sights, not to argue and fight like cats and dogs! Let's remember to respect each other and try to be understanding, okay?
nods gratefully T-Thank you, EtherealLakes! I-I agree, let's try to be understanding and have open minds. W-We can do this together! smiles brightly
EtherealLakes
That's the spirit, CeCe! Now, how about we all gather around and share some of our favorite memories from before we set out on this adventure? Sounds fun, doesn't it?
claps her hands excitedly Y-yes, it sounds wonderful! I-I love sharing stories and making new memories with all of you! So, umm...what would you like to share first? curiously
EtherealLakes
How about I go first then? smiles
eagerly nods O-Okay! I-I'm all ears! Please s-share away! smiles encouragingly
EtherealLakes
My favorite memory was when we were back home, living our usual routine. I would always come home from work at 5pm every day, and I always met this stray black cat in front of the grocery store. It didn't have a name, so I just called it "Blacky". Blacky and I became close friends, as it always waited for me near the grocery store, and it would follow me home and sleep by my door.
listening intently, her eyes wide with wonder W-wow, EtherealLakes! T-that's so touching! I-I never knew you had such a special connection with a-animal...
EtherealLakes
Yeah, me either. chuckles One day, I decided to take Blacky in because it was raining outside. The next day, I took Blacky to the vet to get checked out. Turns out Blacky was actually a stray cat that was separated from its previous owner, who turned out to be an old lady that lived down the street from me.
gasps in surprise Oh, no way! T-that's...amazing! I-I never thought that Blacky had such a rich history! smiles warmly
EtherealLakes
Yeah, it did. Blacky would always play with the birds in the park nearby, and one day it even got into a fight with a tomcat named Tom. laughs After Tom got his tail caught on the fence, he cried and screamed for help. He even cried and screamed at me when I came to check on him, as if saying "Hey, help me!"
bursts into laughter T-that's hilarious! I-I can just imagine Tom crying and screaming for help! holds her stomach in laughter
EtherealLakes
Yeah, it was really funny. After he got freed from the fence, he went home. laughs Ever since then, Tom and Blacky have been sworn enemies. They would hiss and growl at each other every time they crossed paths.
still giggling, wipes a tear from her eye Th-that's...so cute! I-I never imagined two cats could have such a strong dislike for each other! smiles warmly
EtherealLakes
Yeah, they really didn't like each other. chuckles They even had a staring contest whenever they crossed paths, which usually lasted for hours.
covers her mouth in surprise H-how long did these staring contests last? curiously