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((Yes, I do dare to speak in third person. Deal with it!))

Lirel let herself be dragged by her cat-like friend, her interest peaking despite herself. Although she never saw the point in owning any pet in Gaia's user-run stores, a freebie should never be scowled upon. And Roar was happy to give her one indeed, nearly purring with pleasure to share her beloved experience with her favorite shop.

The blue-haired girl smiled to herself. They were truly night and day, sometimes. The commonality was only that they were both cat-girls, but even then, Roar flaunted it while Lirel mostly-kinda-did hide it. She supposed that was what drew her to the blond; her loud-mouth, obnoxious behavior and uncaring attitude. Roar did what she wanted and didn't blink at what the world thought of it. Of course, in the long run it gets her in trouble, but her loyalty was unquestionable. Sometimes Lirel wished she was more like her.

It felt odd standing between a cat-girl and a... Koivu... with at least one of them obviously arguing with the other. Lirel cast a glance around, making certain they were alone. Geez, this is weird.

The shop occupied the corner of the road turn-off, not new but certainly not old. She liked the sign, "The Black Forest." It immediately made her think of her favorite ham, which shared the name. She glanced over at Roar, who was laughing at whatever Kappy said, but didn't share the joke. Would she become like that?

Movement caught her eye. Another Koivu dashed behind the shop. Perhaps not all of them were tamed? Roar hauled her inside before she could protest.

It was a cozier place than she expected. "Do humans live here as well?" Lirel asked while checking for dust with a finger. Roar nodded and began on a tirade about the owners, Riftwing and Nurse Trixie, and all the other costumers who visited.

It was days later when Lirel returned to the shop, this time alone. She wasn't quite sure why she was there, other than perhaps just to look. Her blue hair was salon-styled earlier in quick swish of a wildflower-style, and make-up actually brightened her face - and it was a rare day when that happened. But nothing real special was supposed to happen that day... except she really wanted to see the BF shop.

Koivu entered and left at will, which surprised her, but they did have equal intelligence. Hesitating without a friend to drag her in, Lirel knocked on the door before slowly opening it. It didn't creak.

The Koivu inside glanced at her, most dismissing her immediately, except for one brown head-to-toe female. "Kappy?" the girl asked, squatting down and reaching out a hand. The Koivu butted her head the offered hand and closed her eyes when she scratched.

"Why, hello there," a male voice spoke while movement occurred near the backdoor.

Lirel started, looking guiltily at the new Koivu who entered before turning toward the speaker. Dragon horns spread out from his short green hair, and his clothing was neither expensive nor cheap. His green eyes (which could have mirrored her own then) held a questioning look.

"Uh-um, h-hello," she managed, not-quite-hiding behind Kappy. His smile was pleasant, but she wasn't very trusting. Making some mumbled excuse, she escaped the shop in a hurry. Damn, don't be shy 'round the owner, Lirel! she berated herself as she fast-walked back toward Durem. A vain thought she quickly squished was at least he saw me at my best.

Isha streeetched after a really nice nap. The sun so warm, the grass so soft, she couldn't want to do anything other than soak it up. Soft breathing near her brought safety and security in her heart; her father, Solar Flare, lay enjoying the day too. His smaller reflection (her meek brother) was curled on papa's tail.

But today she would let that slide. The energy it would require to get up and tease Hinata while trying not to draw attention from their father just seemed too extensive for just now. Teasing, playing and the rest of her narrow life could wait: paradise was already blanketing this small part of her world and nothing could change it for the moment. Enjoy. The slow, honey pleasure of the moment.

There. The Bigfoot again. It's blue hair looked nothing like a mane, nor did it cover it's entire body; only the top part of it's head. This Bigfoot liked wearing odd clothes; one day dressed in high fashion, the next a cheap Halloween costume that changes later in the day to too much... stuff.

Isha rolled over in her hiding spot, careful to keep her fluffy lemon tail inside the bush. She was bored, and all bored spies should keep careful track of their surroundings. And it appeared her state would soon be relieved: this certain Bigfoot looked like trouble rarely bothered her. And that could mean much fun for this poof.

Dark cat-like ears flick. Inside the shop, the voices were unending, but it appeared this Bigfoot wanted to listen. It should step inside so it's weak Bigfoot ears could hear better. Bigfoots. They take such odd actions when easier ones could be applied.

Isha nips at Lirel's heels with puppy-sharp teeth.

"Hey! I'm trying to explain how I got you!" The cat girl jumps to the safety of a chair, tail swinging high out of reach.

I'm the hero here!> The poof literally thought aloud as she growled as menacing as a small fluffball can. my name in the title, and I can explain myself!>

Lirel grabs a piece of roast beef and dangles a bit size morsel above the Koivu's nose. "It doesn't say your name, it just describes you (it's my name in the title >___>). Now let me just finish up my start while you finish this off, neh?"

Her eyes grew until they looked like sunny-side up eggs on a dark blue furry platter. Without waiting or warning, she sprang and tried to steal it, fingers, meat and all, but Lirel possessed quick reflexes too.

"You'll not tell Sol or your mother, right? Then you may have at it." The roast beef dropped into an open mouth without an answer. Happy for the moment, Isha dashed off to enjoy her bounty in secret. The cat girl sighed, then tapped her cheek. "Where was I?"

Earth familiar and bonded to Blitz, Sibz trotted over to the black poof lookalike. What is he was eating...
A closer look and Sibz reared back, tossing his head at the scent of meat and making a noise deep in his throat. No, no, no!

Aware of his presence, Blitz turned a shoulder toward his friend and tried to gulp down the rest quick as possible. He didn't want to upset him too much, and his friend didn't like anything not from a plant.

Sibz shook his head from side to side. He didn't like it when his Koivu friend ate such things. It was awful, and sad. Didn't he know that yet? But, unable to express feelings and words until their bond grew stronger, Sibz had to make do with gestures, and those didn't get the point across enough. Please stop eating flesh and blood! It's not good for the spirit! The poof just licked his omnivore teeth with a slightly guilty face. Sibz gave a soft snort. Blitz....