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[There's a teenage boy with red hair, sitting cross-legged on his bed and running a hand through his hair. He's wearing a baggy yellow shirt and jeans, barefoot and with his trademark red and white beads at his wrist.]

A lot of this seems. Way too much for me to really figure doing much if anything to help. Or I guess I just feel that way. We didn't have magic back home and all. Not like this, just in stories or whatever. But here, it's...I guess I should figure this before anyone else finds me in my cat form.

[Cue him purposely changing this time. He has more of the hang of it in comparison to when he first arrived and more recently with being sick. He transforms into a little ginger cat the same colour as his hair. A couple of people might recognize him, or more might have seen him around here and there when he's still been learning, figuring this out or when he was sick and didn't quite have full control over it.

He doesn't stay in the form long, before changing back.]

If anything happens and someone finds me like that, just. Bring me back home. To Tohru. Is probably best.

[Kyo figures that to be the best option, so everyone knows just in case. Even if it feels weird to be more open about it like this. In comparison to back home where only Tohru and the Sohma know.]

I just. Figured to let you guys know. You know now.

[He turns the feed off then, trying not to dwell on the instinct to run. The instinct that this was the worst idea, in telling everyone. That instinct that this is supposed to be a secret. Except it isn't. Not here. Animal magic was something others, a lot of others had as well. He tries to remind himself that, as he runs a hand through his hair and drops the phone to the bed next to him.]

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[ That is a cat that Amy certainly recognizes, and she can't help feeling a little relieved knowing that he was okay after she'd found him. ]

I remember you. How're you feeling?

Ah. Yeah, you. I -- wasn't sure if I could even still talk like that. And if I could, I didn't want to freak you or anyone else out. But I feel better now. Thanks.

[He just figures doing this - finally, would hopefully help with those sort of situations. Not that he has been helpful enough to, you know, put in a picture of Tohru or an address for their place or anything but this is at least something? An attempt?]

That's okay. I already figured you were probably a person anyway, so if you had started talking I wouldn't have been surprised. But I'm glad to see you're feeling better.

I know most probably aren't so used to cats talking or whatever, is all. But. Yeah. Better than I was, I guess. I've been resting up to get better and all. Not push myself too much.

[Which is hard when he all but lives at school and the dojo, basically, but. Well, he also lives with Tohru and he is the Weakest and cannot deny her anything, especially when she gets so worked up over anyone getting sick after what happened to her own father.]

[ A part of her wonders if she should point out that she can't say much about talking cats, all things considered, but decides against it. Checking on him is more important. ]

That's good. Making sure you're drinking a lot of fluids?

Yeah. Tohru's making sure I'm drinking and eating and all. She's good with that, if any of us get sick.

[Kyo is at least used to that. Knows why she is like that. In her being scared of losing anyone else if they get sick after Katsuya. It makes sense. She wasn't perfect, has her issues too the same as he does. As anyone does. She just hides it better than most underneath the positivity, the smiles and agreeing. The naivety and trust. The open friendliness she has towards everyone.]

[ She's only met Tohru once, but she'd seen enough of the girl to trust that she would take care of her sick friend. ]

Perfect. I'm glad you've got someone looking out for you.

Y-yeah. I do.

[He can't really deny that. Tohru is nothing of not a carer. Worrying and fussing over everyone and ensuring they are alright, that they are fed and not hurt or sick or anything. It's just how Tohru is.]

That's just how she is. It's no big deal, really.

I mean...caring for someone is always a big deal, no matter if that's just something they always do or not.

[ At least she thinks so. Taking care of others should always be a big deal. Because it can be tough to do sometimes. ]

Yeah. It is. I don't disagree. It's just....I guess I'm just used to it with her. Not saying I expect it or take it for granted, but. I'd be more surprised if she didn't fuss and worry or something. But anyway, the important thing is I am feeling better than I was and all.

She sounds like a really sweet person.

But yeah, I'm glad you're feeling better. Still take it easy for a bit longer though, okay?

She is. Even anyone here probably knows that. I guess I can though. For now. For a little bit anyway.

[He mostly feels fine. It's just typical of others to worry and fret more. But it isn't like he doesn't give them reason. And with Tohru's history given her father....well, it is understandable she gets antsy and frets when someone gets sick.]

[ She manages not to roll her eyes, even if playfully. He's resting, that's the important thing. Even if just "for a little bit". ]

My name's Amy, by the way. If you guys ever need any help or anything, just let me know.

Amy. Okay, thanks.

[How likely either might be inclined to ask for help, the offer is there at least.]

[ Honestly, she's used to that. But she can be stubborn too. ]

No problem. Anyway, I'll let you get back to resting. See you around.

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[ Admittedly, she doesn't quite get why it's best to tell the wider public and who 'Tohru' is let alone the young man on the other side.

Still, it warrants a question: ]

Do you happen to get stuck in that form enough for it to be cause for concern?

It's happened a couple times. When I was first figuring out my magic here. And when I was sick. So. I figure this might help if something happens again or whatever. Tohru knows me from home and we live together. she's a friend.

[In case there are questions regarding that. He figures to explain. As easily as he can without going into things anyway.]

I see.

[A pause in the message, before she continued on:]

Wouldn't a statement with an image of Miss Honda attached be best? As it stands, it's an open call to look to return a cat to a young woman with no descriptor.

I guess that's true. She's just a lot more social and outgoing in comparison I kind of just assume everyone already knows her.

here. That's what she looks like.

Well, I suppose with something like these devices it's a lot easier for the more sociable people to get to know each other. I shudder to think what certain individuals would have done with them back home.

[Certainly, good for information gathering. A plus. But if Maes Hughes had a cellphone the world would be a very dangerous place indeed.]

She looks like a very kind young woman. Thank you, if such a scenario ever occurs I'll do what I can to return you to her.

[ OOC: A small note that it should have said Miss Tohru not Honda, I oopsied. ]

Why would it make you shudder? I guess I'm used to this. Not that I'm the best with technology but phones are something basically everyone has and all.

[Nobody let Hughes know he could spam everyone with All The Elicia Photos!]

Right. Thanks. Just. Better than her worrying or whatever.

[She probably still would, because it is Tohru but still. Less? Worried?]

We had telephones, but they weren't anything like here nor were they widely accessible. If certain people I knew had access to a 24/7 ability to not only take pictures but share them... Let's just say, it'd be very novel for some.

[ She can't help but imagine 3 am texts from Rebecca cursing a bad date. She's glad cellphones don't exist in Amestris. ]

So your request is intended more not to worry her than for your own safety?

[ Interesting. ]

I guess so. I'm just used to phones I guess, back home not being that different in that regard. Even if I'm not the most up to date on stuff.

But. Yeah. I know she worries. So. Hopefully this helps.

They do seem to be more common than they are not.

With any luck it does, but I hope you take care of your own safety just as much if it poses such a problem.

I'm not about to go up against dragons or whatever. I may be reckless but not that reckless. I'm aware I have my limits. Just new to this magic stuff and all.

You seem more used to it than myself, but I'm a new arrival. Still, I'm glad to hear you won't be chasing dragons.

[Even if she meant his first concern in such a situation should be himself rather than his friend— she leaves it at that.]

I've been here for a little bit. Not sure any of us are entirely really used to this. Maybe the locals, the ones actually from here or from other places with magic or whatever powers. It's just not a thing back home. Just in books or movies or games. Not real dragons or magic.

[He is rather hopeless though. In how he can't not consider Tohru. She's been a part of his life for so long, even if there was a period where he had his own life in between his visits with Kyoko, and Tohru later showing up to live at Shigure's place. Tohru is everything. He is the least subtle in how much he loves her.]

Besides, if I did try something like that, to try help deal with a dragon or whatever, she'd probably want to try come and help and then she'd be involved. I'm not about to lead her into this nonsense like that.

I don't disagree. I was merely commenting on how at ease you were in changing form compared to myself.

[ She hasn't yet fully figured out her own magic and hasn't... Exactly tried. She's not sure she wants to know (it'll come back to bite her in the butt soon enough, accidental magic style). Still there's no pause when she tacks on: ]

Oh, so you're only not chasing dragons because of her?

[Is that a teasing remark? Perhaps.]

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I've been here longer than you. Is it really that much of a surprise? I'm still not entirely used to this place, let alone my other magic.

[He is still. Very much hesitant and learning, still unsure with his blood magic. But that is a work in progress. Probably will be for a while.]

I don't mean it like that. Dragons seem a bit much even for me. Even if I can fight.

I was trying to compliment you on how well you were doing.

Dragons might be a bit much for anybody. Isn't that why there's always so many stories about them?

I guess I might be doing better than some, anyway. Not like it's a competition.

[Honestly it probably would be though if Yuki were here. Just. Because. It's Kyo and Yuki, nobody would expect different. At least from Kyo anyway. He's mellowing out a lot but there is still that natural bristling nature that comes with being around Yuki.]

Stories, fairytales, movies, video games. I guess.

[ She wonders, minutely, if he's taking more from what she said than she has. Discards it as quickly and decides to move on. ]

Yes, well, I hope you and Miss Tohru stay well and avoid any needless dragons.

I don't even want to imagine her with a dragon. Knowing her she might try keep the thing as a pet or something, I dunno.

[Souma cannot believe his eyes. He knows people have animal magic but seeing it is another thing!]

Wow
You can change 8nto something this cute????

Yes. I'm sure others can turn into animals too with this magic or whatever. It isn't like I'm the only one.

But you are so cute!
I am envious sir
kyaaaa to have such small paws
you could sneak silently anywhere you pleased

It isn't like I use it to sneak around or anything. I guess it might be useful doing it on command if I needed a disguise or something, but. I dunno how useful it really is compared to some other magic.

it is very useful!!!
I come from a village of stealth warriors, young master kyo
If we had such amazing powers-- can you imagine?
shinobi could use it to collect information to protect our village
they could sneak supplies to prisoners of war
they could have made their way into the enemy fortress of the fire oni to take back our stolen relics and that could win a whole war without a drop of spilled blood
it could keep everyone from getting hurt
I don't think that anyone else here has magics that can win a war
There is no need to be so modest

I guess I never thought about it like that exactly. It's mostly just. Me being unsure on how to deal with it when others see me like that. I haven't even tried talking while in cat form.

I'm more nervous with my blood magic in comparison.

well. Maybe you should. You never know when a cat's stealthy and very cute paws might be used to save lives
Maybe I could pay you to comvince the stray cats to inhabit my farm to eliminate vermin you could make a lot of money this way sir

I know a lot of traumatized refugee children who could use a soft friend to pet

Oh, mmaybe you can tell me: why do people speak of blood magic as if it is bad? We do not have this magic in my land so I am not familiar with why people seem so... discomfort?

I never thought about it was a way to save lives. Or earn money. It isn't like we had magic back home though, so it's. only recently I figured all this.

Ah. Well. You have to bleed to use it. To get hurt. So I guess it is understandable most people wouldn't be the most enthusiastic about it. I'm not. But I guess that's also partly due to stuff back home too.

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