( "this being" is pretty constantly malfunctioning kitty, ya got it in one. usually running too hot, with all gear whirling at all times inside her skull cavity. small parts constantly breaking down only to find, like an airplane with it's fail-safes, some semblance of workability remains and she's still upright. it doesn't make sense to a lot of people, the cat will not be alone in that assessment.
part of the malfunction is a blatant disregard for baseline needs and wants. which in this instance manifests in a steadfast refusal to pet regardless of how fluffy and soft that belly looks. resolve flickers, but then the moment passes when the cat rolls onto it's side and stares at her with eyes so intelligent it just reinforces clarke's flawed assumption. the bap at the canvas of her boat shoes startles more than it should, but it's also what it takes for clarke to break eye contact, regroup, and squat down to reestablish the stare on a more even level.
her own eyes are red rimmed and sunken with a lack of sleep. but still bright and blue as the sky, traces of a dormant but perpetual rage deep in the irises. a... long moment of silence stretches...
then — )
Fine. Have it your way. Good luck getting into your room without opposable thumbs.
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part of the malfunction is a blatant disregard for baseline needs and wants. which in this instance manifests in a steadfast refusal to pet regardless of how fluffy and soft that belly looks. resolve flickers, but then the moment passes when the cat rolls onto it's side and stares at her with eyes so intelligent it just reinforces clarke's flawed assumption. the bap at the canvas of her boat shoes startles more than it should, but it's also what it takes for clarke to break eye contact, regroup, and squat down to reestablish the stare on a more even level.
her own eyes are red rimmed and sunken with a lack of sleep. but still bright and blue as the sky, traces of a dormant but perpetual rage deep in the irises. a... long moment of silence stretches...
then — )
Fine. Have it your way. Good luck getting into your room without opposable thumbs.