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Name: Felicia Lockridge (You can name her whatever you want, when you find her in her cat form)
Age: 19 1/2
Bio: Felicia was a happy girl most her life. At the age of 17 she lost her parents in a fire that completely destroyed their house. She's been homeless ever since. living in the back of an alley behind a restaurant in her cat form at night, eating the scraps one of the cooks would so kindly leave out for her sometimes.

((Oh yes, I love the picture you used for her! <3 She's so hot! Also, sorry if my post isn't so great - writing has never really been my strong suit.))





It was a Friday evening in the springtime. The weather was typical for the Seattle area at this time of year... The sky was overcast with dark grey clouds, and a heavy rain fell from the sky. Gusts of wind blew, driving rain against the windows. Jay spent today like he spent most Friday nights - he got off work, then headed home and played some video games - he was a socially awkward loner. He didn't really have much of a life outside of work, or any friends to speak of.

As Jay was playing his game, he swore that he could hear a 'meow'. He immediately paused his game, listening for a little while... When he didn't hear it again, he started the game once more, thinking he might have just been hearing things.

A few minutes later, Jay heard another faint meow. It was louder this time, and sounded as if it had come right from his front doorstep. He knew he hadn't imagined it this time. Was there a cat here? He paused the game once more and rose from the couch, walking over to the front door. Pulling open his door, he gasped when he saw a calico cat laying motionless on his doorstep. She was bleeding from a large gash on her side, and it appeared that she had been attacked by a dog or some other animal.

Jehyun picked the cat up, cradling her in his arms. He was relieved to see that she was still alive and breathing - just unconscious. She had no collar, her fur was unkempt, and it appeared as if she had been a stray. "Ohh, you poor kitty!" he said softly "Don't worry, you're safe now - we'll get you all patched up."

Jay carried Felicia to the bathroom. Once there, he did his best to clean the wound on her side with peroxide and a soft cloth. However, he was no veterinarian. He knew that this cat would probably need medical attention from a professional. She'd likely need stitches - and if she'd been the victim of a dog bite she'd no doubt need antibiotics as well.

Jay pulled out his phone... It was Friday night, so naturally most of the veterinarians' offices would be closed until Monday. This wounded cat might not make it that long without treatment, though... Finally, Jay found an emergency veterinary hospital here in town that was open 24/7. The prices there would be rather steep, but he'd be willing to pay them in order to save this poor cat's life.

"Just hang in there, I'll get you some help..." said Jay. He wrapped the wounded cat up in a blanket, swaddling her like an infant. He then quickly put on his jacket, pulling his hood up. He grabbed his wallet and car keys from the table, then picked up Felicia and cradled her in his arms. He was ready to take her to the pet hospital, to get her some help.

((If there's ever anything you need me to add or change, just let me know))





Looking down, Jay was happy to see that Felicia was awake. He smiled as he looked into her lovely yellow eyes. She purred softly, letting out a quiet meow. "You'll be all right, little one..." he said softly "You have a home now, and you will be loved!"

Jehyun carried Felicia out to his car. Still wrapped up in the blanket, he laid her on his lap as he started the engine and drove her out towards the veterinary hospital. He spoke softly to her the whole time, gently petting her head with one hand in an attempt to keep her calm.

After sitting in the waiting room with Felicia for a while, Jay was called back. He set her on the examination table, petting her and doing his best to keep her calm while the veterinarian, an older woman with red hair examined her. He was glad to hear that she'd be all right - she just needed stitches, some antibiotics, and plenty of love and care in a good home, which she now had...

"You're such a good girl!" said Jay, petting Felicia's head as the vet examined. He was amazed by how calm and gentle she was being, considering all that had happened to her today. She didn't fight or try to escape at all...

"Yes, we'll see you in a couple of weeks. Thank you so much!" said Jay, smiling warmly at the veterinarian as she handed him Felicia's medicine. He then bundled the cat up in a blanket again before carrying her out to the car. Even though he had just met this cat today, he already found himself growing on her. She was such a sweet little thing, and he wanted to spoil her and give her a loving home.

On the way home, Jehyun stopped at a 24 hour department store to pick up some necessities he'd need to take care of the kitty. "Don't worry little one, I'll be right back." he said, leaving her laying on the passengers seat. He ended up coming out with anything entire cart full - food and water dishes, wet and dry cat food, a box and litter, some catnip treats and plenty of cat toys. He also bought a cat tree with a scratching post, as well as a cute pink collar with a little bell on it.

When Jay arrived home, he brought Felicia in and laid her on his bed. He then set up her litter box, and left full dishes of food and water for her. He decided he'd wait to set up the cat tree until tomorrow- it was getting late, and he was tired.

Yawning, Jay sat down on the bed. He gently pet Felicia, running his hand through her soft fur... "We need to come up with a name for you!" he said, smiling. "Hmm... how about 'Kimchi'?" He watched her to see how she would react- he didn't want her to be stuck with a name she hated.

'Kimchi' was actually a Korean dish consisting of fermented cabbage seasoned with garlic and hot peppers - a veritable stable of Korean cuisine. Food-inspired names for cats like 'Muffin' or 'Cupcake' were always cute... but on second thought, it seemed a little silly. He chuckled when she shook her head. "You don't like that name... yeah, it's kinda stupid." he said with a grin, petting behind her ears. "Hmm, how about Lily... or Diana?" he asked, gazing into her eyes.

Leon let out a yawn... After deciding on a name for the kitty, he was ready to go to bed. He'd had a long day, and he was tired.

Jay could tell that the cat liked the name 'Lily', from the way she meowed and purred when he said it. He smiled when she pawed his arm, gently petting her on the head. She was so adorable! "All right, 'Lily' it is then. Come on now, Lily, let's go to bed - I'm tired..." He switched off the lamp by the bedside and then crawled beneath the covers, and it wasn't long before he was sound asleep. It was nice to have a furry little friend curled up next to him - he wasn't quite so lonely as he had been before. That night he slept better than he had in a long time - not troubled by the restlessness and insomnia that had plagued him for so long.

Jay awoke early the next morning to warm sunlight shining on his face through the window, accompanied by the sound of birds singing outside. He yawned and stretched, opening his eyes, looking to see if Felicia was still in the bed with him.

Jay could see that Felicia, or 'Lily' as he thought of her was still sound asleep under the cover beside him. Not wanting to wake her up, he just laid there... He was in no hurry to get up, after all. He had to use the bathroom, but he could hold it for a while.

After a while had passed, nature's call became to great to resist. Jay got up as slowly and quietly and took care of his business, being careful not to wake Felicia. Straightening his hair out in the bathroom mirror, he gargled with mouthwash, then headed back into his bedroom. His stomach growled loudly, as he was feeling quite hungry.

Jay headed into the kitchen and looked in the fridge, wondering what he was going to fix himself for breakfast. He ended up settling on scrambled eggs with cheese, mushrooms, and jalapenos, as well as some bacon and an English mufficn with strawberry jam. As he cooked breakfast, the mouth-watering aroma of sizzling bacon and hot coffee started to waft through the entire house.