『 𝘾𝘼𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙔𝙎𝙏 - 触媒 』

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❖【 There was a sadness behind her eyes that even the sight of Phae couldn't help. 】

If just ── it feels like no matter how hard I push myself, I'm always falling short . . . or treated as a second option . . .
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❖【 Cat just crouched back into a perch her mind rushing with thoughts as she peered over the branch to see her dangling eldritch darling. 】

. . .

Am I good enough ?
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❖【 She shudders a little as the words rattle around her mind, soon popping her earphones out so they could converse as normal. 】

I'm fine, thanks . . .
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❖【 She unfortunately didn't hear the approach of her partner, as headphones drowned it out.

Eventually spotting her out of the corner of her eye and jolting backwards in a startled manner. 】

PH - PH - . . . Phae . . .
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❖【 The cali vulpis was listening to music alone in the trees, attempting to take her mind off the current state of her faction and her home . . . 】
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T- tú. . . eres mi. . . pez . . .
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❖【 Jumping on her with a smooch smooch smooch - 】
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. . .

I love you so fucking much . . .
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. . . so what do you do when I fall asleep ?
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Is that why you're always awake before me . . ?
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. . .

❖【 A moment of utter astonishment as she watches the woman defy the natural world, her face soon turning a deep red as she shuffled closer to the machine. 】

S - So do I just press ── every flavour . . ?
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❖【 Hey eyes widen as she turns to face her fishy associate. 】

Umm ── like ── mixed together ?
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That's ── That's a lot of gold . . .
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We ── will go get a slushie then . . .

❖【 This was beginning to frustrate her. Spending her whole life being completely honest with people had made handling delicate feelings almost impossible.

Soon leading the witch to the back entrance of a mini mart, and towards the slushie machine. 】
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❖【 Taking the hand, the fox girl soon leads the witch away from the apartments and towards the central canal, taking the steps down to the boardwalk and glancing over at some of the food vendors. 】

You want anything to eat ?
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Real ominous. Come on then ~

❖【 She held a hand out for the witch to take, a faint smile escaping her tough exterior. 】
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❖【 Peering into the darkness, she soon spotted the witch gazing at her from the shadows.

Adorned in her magenta tie-dyed dress and taking a step into the living room, she cocked an eyebrow and began looking around. 】

You ── You ready for our walk . . ?
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❖【 Landing with a skilled roll on the buildings roof, she began to recall just what apartment number she would be visiting.

June soon climbed down into the hallways of the complex, quickly fixing up her appearance before knocking on the door of . . .

@gloomnautilus.bsky.social 】
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❖【 The clouds began to darken over the neon lit city as night encroached over its lands, a single streak of magenta lightning making its way through the shadows.

Eventually halting itself at the apartment complex, the energy gave way to the form of the fox girl. 】
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❖【 She shrugs and continues to dine, eventually getting to the bottom of her bowl and using her sleeve to wipe her mouth clean.

The energy flowing through the jacket fortunately vaporizes the broth almost immediately, as Cata let out a tiny burp. 】

Good food ~
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❖【 Tilting her head back up to Phae, her cheeks stuffed with food and her mouth covered in broth. 】

Huh ?
You say something ?
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❖【 She digs in, choosing the fork over the more commonly used chopsticks and proving herself to be quite a sloppy eater. 】
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❖【 . . .

Blink ─── Blink ───

She couldn't help but fall silent as the witch utilized her power in order to bring free food to their table, soon looking back over at her with eyes of admiration. 】

Yeah.

Nevermind.

Your powers are better.
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❖【 She joined her in watching the Waiter flee in terror, sending out another spark to push him off of the street and into the canal. 】

Yeah, we probably should've waited for him to hand our order in first . . .💧
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O - Okay, I'll admit it . . . your magic stuff is kinda cool ~
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❖【 The Fox girl soon covered her mouth as muffled snickering began to emanate from her presence, turning back to face the witch as her eyes lit up with a spark of malicious joy.

She took a moment to calm herself, though still found herself giggling along with every word. 】
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❖【 She looked over at an uncleared table, spotting a half finished plate and soon snapping her fingers. The food soon rifted from the crockery and inside the man's shirt.

At this point, it was safe to say he was having a bad day . . . 】
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❖【 She was somewhat confused for a moment as she tilted her head back towards the waiter, soon struggling to contain her laughter as the stream of ketchup began to pour onto his head, sending him into a state of explosive distress. 】

Okay okay !!
My turn again ~
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❖【 A proud and accomplished smile appeared on her face, enjoying what little praise she had received . . . that pride soon faded as she heard the last of the witches comments. 】

Oh really ?

Well please, Miss Melancholy, show us how it's done.
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❖【 She looked around for an unsuspecting target, her eyes moving over towards the same poor waiter from earlier.

Soon forming a small ball of energy in her hand and using it to shoot a small bolt into his behind, watching him jolt upwards and sporadically look around afterwards. 】
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