College Secrets (StainedCrimson)

[Nicholi]

 

Name: Julien Ontoyo

Age: 18 years old

Location: Alida University

Race: Neko

Occupation: Student

Appearance:

 

 

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Julien was just a normal average guy or so it seemed as he slowly made his way into the classroom. He was a new student here at Alida University. He wanted to go into the arts program, it had been his dream to paint beautiful pictures. But his mother wanted him to be a doctor. A doctor?! Of all the careers she could of picked, it had to be a doctor. What would people say if they found out that he wasn't just a normal boy?!

 

The black cap on his head was placed there on purpose, to hide something that the nurse and principle said was a medical condition and that it would be a distraction if he didn't wear it. So here is was, in a pair of jeans and a boring shirt. His bag was slung over his shoulder as his bright green eyes scanned the room a long moment. There were so many people here, they surely couldn't all be here for this art class?

 

He blinked for a short moment before his attention was brought to the professor when his name was announced. "Please... take a seat, Mr. Ontoyo." he snapped out of his thoughts after a short moment of staring at the man before him. This man couldn't be the professor... he surely didn't look it in the least. He had heard that all professors were old and wrinkly men, but this one. He wasn't old at all, he looked fairly young.

 

"Y-Yes Sir." He whispered softly, maybe it was just the new jitters of being in a place that he had never been before. But he wasn't so sure about that look he had gotten from the professor. He scurried off to take a seat in the back. He surely as hell didn't want to sit in the front, just in case something did happen. It was the first day of class, the thought bored him because it all meant introductions into the class and all he wanted to do was doodle or paint.

 

So while the teacher began talking, he soon found himself drawing on an empty notepad he had brought with him. Half the time not even paying attention to the instructor in the room.

[StainedCrimson]

 

Name: Cassius Yuzuki

Age: 26

Location: Alida University

Race: Human

Occupation: Professor

 

Frowning slightly in continued irritation at the interruption from the 'special needs' student, as it was put to him, he continues to address the class. "As I said before, that is basic concept of this class for this term. There will naturally be assignments throughout the course with a midterm project, twenty percent of your grade, and a final project which will be forty percent of your grade. The rest of your grade will be based on the assignments, attendance, and participation." Snapping his small book closed and setting it aside, a slow disinterested gaze goes over the students. The frown comes back slightly noticing the 'special' student not paying attention.

 

"Now then, instead of having you all stand up and introduce yourselves... I want you to get a clean sheet of paper and draw your introduction instead. Include name, major, preferred media and genre if you have one, year of study and a quick sketch to demonstrate your abilities. Avoid simply writing out your introduction minus the necessary points. Once you finish you may leave." Instructions given, the professor turns sharply on his heel to settle into his chair and go over his notes for the rest of his classes for the day and work on the plans for the next day.

 

Towards the last fifteen minutes of the class, students start to get up and turn in the mini-project then leave to head to their next class. As they start to trickle out, the professor's gaze drifts up to the 'special student' to see if he's caught on yet to what was going on. Smirking to himself, he leans back in his chair to watch during the last few minutes of class.

[Nicholi]

Julien had to bite back a bored groan as the instructor talked on and on about what he expected out of the class. But this class was a beginners into art class and he knew it was going to be boring. He had no choice but to take it because it was required for the course he wanted to go into. So he would have to just bare with it and get through the class. He knew his skills were advanced for this class so it wouldn't take to much effort to pass. The more he sat there the more he was unamused by the words that came from the instructor.

 

He let a soft sigh leave his lips, before he knew it the hour long class was over with. He must of been daydreaming or something to have been the only one left in the room or so he thought. He looked up from his work to see everyone but the instructor had left the room. The man was looking something over on some paperwork. He stood from his seat and turned to grab his bag off the floor only to have his paper drop onto the floor beside him. He let an irritated groan leave his lips as he bent down to pick it up. But when he stood up from his spot, the cap that he had been wearing fell from his head. Black cat ears twitched wildly for a long moment as he had not realized that the cap had fallen off.

 

His midnight black tail was hidden down in one of the leg's of his pants to keep anyone from noticing it. But as soon as he turned to leave the room, he realized the cool air hitting his ears. His eyes widened and darted to the cap on the floor. Darting over to it as quickly as he could and ducking down behind the desk in hopes that the professor had not seen the biggest secret that was being hidden by the cap. He quickly put it on, making sure his ears were tucked inside of it before standing up only to look up at the man. Blinking, he opened his mouth to say something. But it was the look on the others face that had given away the fact that the man had seen something... unusual about him. His fingers clinched his work in his hands and darted his gaze down to it.

 

He swallowed hard as he forced his legs to move. Taking his work up to the front. The sketch he had drawn was a fairy, the clothes on his sketch would make one feel as if they could reach out and pick the fairy itself up and out of the paper. It hadn't been his best work, but then again... He wasn't trying all that hard in the first place. His ears lowered under his cap as he set the paper on the instructors desk. He wanted to leave this room as quickly as possible to avoid questions... Or was it he was scared that the professor would tell someone what he saw. That would only have him expelled from the school because he wasn't... human.

[StainedCrimson]

Watching the last student in the class, though not directly as that would ruin the fun of the game, he naturally sees the whole show. Seeing the ears, which twitch wildly and so force him to accept the fact they're real, causes his eyes to widen in surprise. Swiftly the expression is schooled back into the passive disinterested expression as Julien scrambles to get the cap back on before heading down to turn in the assignment.

 

When the younger male reaches the desk, he looks up to settle the full force of his gaze on him. "Be sure to make it on time from now on. Special student or no, I do not tolerate tardiness in my class. Had you made it on time you would have heard my policy on the matter." Straightening up, for all the world seeming like he's looking down at Julien despite being seated. "To condense it, three tardies will be counted as an absence and four absences will get you dropped from the class. Even though you find it boring and beneath you, I don't think the consequences of being dropped from this class is something you're eager for. However, should there be a legitimate reason with a signed note then alternatives may be discussed at that time."

 

While a tad long winded, it's standard procedure and this policy he fully agrees with and enforces. Still, finding out just what makes this special student so 'special' could prove to be quite entertaining. Not too mention he's always been partial to cats. That thought in mind, he settles on a plan to catch this little kitten. "That's all. My next class is about to start soon." Standing up and gathering the last few papers to put in his case, he turns to leave.

[Nicholi]

Julien didn't like the look he was being given as he made his way up to the front of the room. It was clear that the man had not missed what had happened before he managed to walk himself up to the front. His ears lowered against the back of his head as soon as the man began to speak to him. At first he expected the man to freak out over what he really was. But was only surprised the man didn't speak of anything about it at all. He set his paper down and lowered his gaze for a moment. "I.. I'm sorry, Professor. My alarm didn't go off, I will make sure to be in class on time from now on." He said softly.

 

As soon as he was dismissed from the room, he made his way over to the door. But stopped short of it. "Um... Professor.." He paused for a moment. "I would like it if you didn't speak to anyone of what you saw... I am only here to enhance my art. I would hate to be expelled from this school because of... that one little detail." He said softly before he made his way out of the room. A loud sigh escaped his lips as soon as the door closed behind him and he slowly made his way to his dorm. This semester he only had two classes. The first one was the art class, the second was a computer class. But that one didn't start for another three weeks.

 

As soon as he made his way into the room, he locked the door behind him. Glad that he was given special permission for a room to himself. Tossing off his hat and letting his ears stretch out and twitch to relieve the soreness the had caused before he reached in and pulled out his tail from his pants. Groaning softly as he massaged the base of his tail from where he sat directly on it. He lounged around the rest of the day since there was no homework as of yet in the class.

 

The next day, he woke up only five minutes before class was to start. A loud whimper left his lips and he rushed to get dressed. "Oh no... Professor's gonna kill me... I'm going to be late again!" He hissed out. Grabbing his things and making sure his ears and tail were tucked away and out of sight. He rushed off to his class. He barely made it with five seconds to spare before the bell went off announcing that class was starting. He panted in the doorway for a long moment. Keeping his gaze lowered and away from the professor, afraid of the look he would be getting from the man. He rushed off to his seat and sat down, trying to catch his breath.

[StainedCrimson]

"Congratulations. You made it on time, if barely." A low drawling tone greets Julien as he walks into the room. "It seems to be your lucky say however as the only available seat is upfront. After all, I'm sure you didn't really enjoy that one in the back yesterday did you?" A faint smirk slides across the professor's face before it vanishes. "Now then, hurry and sit down so we can start class. Everyone get out your sketch books and pencils while I finish setting up the display."

 

Turning, he goes to the small stage set up with lights pointed on it to create more dramatic shadows and contrasts. After adjusting a few of the items and lights a bit more he steps away. "Alright. Today is about lighting and perspective. There are seats set up around the display or spots you can sit. In each spot you'll have ten minutes to sketch what you see before I tell you to change to another seat. Let's go." Clapping his hands he indicates to the students to get started.

 

As the class goes on, Cassius travels on to look at the various students' work and give comments on them. When he reaches Julien he pauses longer. "That's excellent work but I want you to stay after class." With that he walks off to continue teaching the class. "Alright, that's all for today. Look over your pieces and be prepared to discuss what you did well and what could use improvement tomorrow. Dismissed."

[Nicholi]

Julien's ears flattened to the back of his head under his cap when he heard the man seeming to taunt at him when he entered the room. But it was when he realized that the only seat left was up at the front that he had to bite back a hiss that tried to escape. He had a feeling that the professor had done this on purpose. He closed his eyes tightly to keep from rolling his eyes. This man... was starting to get on his nerves a little. However, he sat in the seat and kept his gaze lowered to the desk in front of him.

 

Later when they were sketching out various objects, his sketch being pointed out and hearing the request from the professor. His eyes widened and something akin to fear rose into his eyes before he pushed it off of himself. What did this man want now? Had he done something wrong, besides almost being late for the second day of class. He let a small groan escape his lips and went back to his sketches.

 

When class was dismissed, he was feeling more antsy than before. He sat there in his seat and refused to budge at all. Glaring at the desk in front of him as if it were the instructor himself. How dare this man keep him after class. What the hell did he want now? To taunt him even more for his mistake of almost being late again. He could feel his ears flattening to the back of his head once again. It was when the last student exited the room and the sound of the door shutting behind it that had his gaze flickering up to see the professor. He bit back the sarcasm that wanted to leave his lips.

 

His gaze lowered back to his desk, and he almost looked like he knew he was about to be scolded like a child. "You wanted me to stay after class, Professor. So... Why?" He asked, trying to keep his voice from being harsh. Instead it sounded almost like a soft whimper than anything else. Damn his animal instincts, it seems he was getting into more trouble than he had in high school.

[StainedCrimson]

Glancing at Julien, Cassius continues to shut off the lights on the display and start moving things around. After a few minutes he finally dusts his hands off and faces the other. "Well now... Yesterday you were not only late to class, but you rudely left in the middle of a talk. So we're going to finish that now." Leaning against the edge of the desk, he crosses his arms and looks at the special student of the school.

 

"First of all, I have no intention of talking about your... Condition as it should have no influence on your performance in my class. Of which attendance is strict as we've been over already. Be sure to get adjusted accordingly as I'm the main professor in the arts here." His finger taps on his arm before he continues. "If this becomes an issue then I shall be sure to punish or help you as need be."

 

Straightening and pushing off the desk he approaches Julien and tilts the other's face up by the chin using a finger. "That being said and done with for now, the more important manner to me personally is discussing your artwork." The finger starts to lazily rub and scratch the neko's chin in an absentminded manner. "Even if only two days I can clearly see your skill set is beyond what this class is intended for. I do have a few more advanced classes this semester that I might be willing to let you into should your abilities be up for them and you have interest. However, it would also depend on if it would conflict with other classes you have."

 

Pulling back, he looks down at the irritated and yet submissive neko. "Well, what are your thoughts Julien? Do you want to stay in this class or have me give permission for you to go to another class should you prove yourself up for them?"

[Nicholi]

Julien sat there, staring at his desk while the professor continued to turn off lights and clean the room a little. Staying quiet was the best option for him, but the silence was killing him. So when the man began to talk, he raised a thin brow when he heard that he had left in the middle of the discussion from yesterday. He was confused, the man had dismissed him yesterday. Or so he thought.

 

Hearing that the man wouldn't speak of what he was, was a bit more comforting to himself. Except for the fact that the man knew he wasn't... human. He had to bite back a groan when he heard about attendance once again. His gaze lowered back to his desk. "I'm sorry, Professor. I think my alarm clock is broken. I always end up oversleeping." He whimpered out softly.

 

Yet, he paused when he heard the footsteps coming closer to him. Having his face lifted so that he was unable to avoid the man's gaze, he could feel his sore ears lowering against the back of his head. But when he heard about his artwork being mentioned, his eyes widened with a confused look on his face. He couldn't stop the soft and barely there purr that was escaping him as his chin was being scratched a little. But he bit the inside of his lip to force it to stop.

 

His gaze fell back to the desk after he had been let go of the man's grip on his chin. Thinking about the advanced classes. He let out a soft sigh. "I would like to, Professor. But this is a required class, that's the only reason why I am in here to begin with. No matter how good my skills are, I have to take this beginners class." He groaned softly.

[StainedCrimson]

Cassius smirks and glances at Julien over his shoulder. "So sure of that are you kitten? I think you might have missed the fine print that said you need certain classes or the administrators approval. Still, if you want to wile away your time in a class beneath your skill set then you just need to work on being on time." As he continues to clean up the set, the professor goes quiet for awhile knowing that it drives the young neko crazy.

 

"Now then, since you seem to like torturing yourself in terms of your academics I'll give you a reprieve should you need to let loose outside of your dorm room. When we're alone or if you need a place to study while having a change of location, you may come to me and I'll set you up with a place to where your ears, and I'm assuming tail, can be let out. Naturally I'll have to be around as it'll most likely be staff only or my own space, but as someone knowing of your 'condition' already I'm sure that's not an issue for you." Having finished putting most of the display away, all that's being left is moving the stage to the side until next class time, Cassius once more faces the neko.

 

"My only stipulation is that one, your alarm is either replaced or you find another means of making it to my class on time, and two that you give me some kind of notice before or during class at the very latest." Looking the other over again, a faint smirk appears. "Now I'm sure you're hungry or antsy to get back to your room so you may go. I'll see you next class. On time." With that he waves a hand indicating the young male is free while gathering his own things. It's time for his own stress relief as there's no other class to teach for the day. And an interesting little muse has appeared in his life that he must make use of.

[Nicholi]

Julien sat there with a confused look on his face when he heard the man, but it was the embarrassed blush that rose to his face that gave away the fact that he had not known that this class could be taken care of and he could be put in a class that was more for his skill set. He let a soft groan leave his lips as he lowered his gaze to the desk once more when the Professor went back to cleaning up the room. The silence only drawing out more, and it was driving him absolutely nuts.

 

His ears twitched when he heard the man once more. What had come from the man's lips only had him sitting there in an even more confused state. This man was actually being somewhat considerate of his condition? But the thought of the man being around for him to be able to do that, it wasn't the most comforting thought in the world. Could he really trust this man that much? He wasn't so sure of that answer.

 

However, when his alarm clock was brought back to attention. He let a low groan leave his lips. "Yes, Sir." He murmured softly. For now, he wasn't able to afford a new alarm clock. It took all the money his mother had saved up just to afford classes and the little bit of food that he could get. But even then, it was stretching fairly thin. Most of the time, he went without meals just so he could stretch out what he did have at the time. His attention was brought back when he was being dismissed from the room.

 

He gathered his bag and walked out of the room. He rushed off to his dorm and shut the door behind himself. Quickly throwing his cap off and rubbing at the soreness of his ears with a low whimper leaving his lips before he pulled his tail out once again. The rest of the day, he sat there on the couch. Thinking about what the man had said to him. Was he really going to trust this man?

 

The next day, he had gotten up quite early and was already on his way to class... thirty minutes early. He hadn't been able to sleep very well the night before, laying in bed as he watched the clock tick by. He sighed as he slowly made his way to the classroom and stood outside the door. His ears were rather sore from the cap already this day, let alone his tail being trapped in his pants was not the most comfortable feeling either. He let a soft sigh escape his lips. He was going to have to take the man up on his offer, there was no other way around this situation.

[StainedCrimson]

Hearing the low groan and agreement from his student, a slow smirk appears. Once Julien leaves he finishes gathering up then goes on his way to the next class. At least the classes are more interesting to teach after this one. If most of his classes were introduction and fundamental classes he'd lose his mind. Still, that new student seems like he'll be entertaining for awhile. Laughing softly to himself he enters the room and starts right on the students.

 

The next day he's sitting in the room having gone in early to set up the display once more. When Julien comes in, he's in the middle of sketching something, pausing to look up. "Julien. Early today I see." Smiling slightly the notebook is closed then set aside. Glancing at the clock to check the time, he stands up. "Since you're here you might as well help me shift the desks around and then pick a place to sit at until class starts." Getting up he starts to move the desks around. At this point it's a waiting game to see what the kitten's next move will be.

[Nicholi]

Julien clinched his teeth tightly as he entered the room. But when he heard the man's words, he had to bite back a groan. He wasn't really a morning person at all. Actually, he was quite grumpy after waking up. But the lack of sleep from last night also put him in this mood as well. His ears flattened to the back of his head under the cap before he sighed and set his bag down before shifting around some desks.

 

Before class started, he grabbed his bag and headed for the desk farthest away from the professor. He didn't feel like playing any games today, so it was best he stayed in the back. Otherwise he might say something that could get him into trouble. And that was something he didn't need right now. He sat down at the desk, pushing his hands into his pockets, he stared at the empty desk before him. His eyes seemed to try to close on their own, he was so tired. He began to wonder if he was going to be able to stay awake in this class today.

[StainedCrimson]

After giving the class the instructions for the day, he starts walking around to see the progress of the students. His gaze strays to the neko tucked away in the back and notices how Julien is struggling to stay awake. Smirking, he continues on his rounds without talking to the interesting little kitten. If he falls asleep then that means he gets to have fun after class. "Alright class, you have homework over the weekend. You are to sketch three different subjects using the two aspects we've gone over this week. Shading and perspective. On each picture you are to spend only fifteen minutes. That is all."

 

With that the students start to pack up and leave the room. Ignoring them, Cassius slowly walks over to where Julien is. "Now then, let's see if this is strike two hmm?" He rolls out while stopping at the desk the neko had decided to sit at. Waiting until everyone leaves the room, a hand reaches out and rubs the spot where one of the ears is located and starts to rub it.

[Nicholi]

By the time that class was halfway through, he had already finished the assignment for the day and the homework assignment for the night. However, instead of putting things away. His head hit the desk, he couldn't take this much more. He was feeling the effects of exhaustion from his lack of sleep. His eyes shut ten minutes before class was let out, he had managed to make it through most of the class without passing out. But even now, it was wearing him thin.

 

However, when class was let out and the instructor made his way over to him. His ears picked up the noise easily enough and his sleepy eyes barely opened. He didn't bother with lifting his head or his gaze to the man. All he thought was... oh great... what does he want now? He let a small groan loose from his lips as his fingers dug into the desk lightly. Yet, it was an action that had him stilling and his eyes widening. Rather confused about what the man was doing. No one had ever rubbed his ears except his mother, but that was ages ago. It normally was an act to get him to sleep since it was a soothing feeling. Another soft groan left his ears as the soreness of one of his ears was being soothed by the rubbing.

[StainedCrimson]

Chuckling Cassius continues to rub the ear a bit longer before pulling his hand back. "Now, now... I'm sure it'd feel a lot better without that hat on right? If you wake up and help me get the room in order we can go somewhere so you can take it off." Still chuckling to himself he turns to start righting the room and take down the display.

 

Last night he'd been wondering if the neko had considered his proposal at all, but it would seem that even if he hasn't then at the very least he's taken the warning about showing up on time seriously. Now to just get him to be more attentive and proactive in class then they'd be making some real progress. Well, progress in the classroom sense that is. There's a whole other plan for taming his little neko outside of their teacher-student relationship.

 

Smirking to himself, the professor continues to clean up while listening and glancing back at Julien to see if he's moving or if he fell back asleep. If asleep then there's going to be some punishment in order. The grin grows a bit at the thought of punishing the neko a little. Hmmm, what to do what to do... Perhaps a spanking or maybe use ice cubes? Pausing to think of how either scenario goes gets him a little aroused, but the ice cube idea holds a touch more of an entertaining aspect to it. Not too mention that ice cubes can be used as a form of foreplay as well.

[Nicholi]

Julien let a small groan leave his lips when the man spoke, which in turn caused him to wake up some more. The thought of being able to take his cap off, sounded heavenly right now. Forcing himself up out of his chair, he helped the man straighten the room. However when his gaze landed on his papers, he stopped for a long moment. Forcing a small groan to leave his lips, he put the homework away and made sure to turn in his assignment for today. Afterward, he finished cleaning up his side of the room.

 

The tail in his pants was becoming very uncomfortable, which in turned caused him to wince every once in a while. His ears lowered in his hat as he tried to concentrate on cleaning the room. After the room was in decent order, he turned his gaze to the instructor. He didn't like the look the man had on his face, it didn't seem the man had a good idea of something. And that frightened him that the man was planning something that he wouldn't like in the least bit. He lowered his gaze for a moment. "Uh... Professor..." He said softly to snap the man back to reality.

[StainedCrimson]

Hearing the neko call out to him, he looks over and gathers himself. "Ah, yes... Well then, let's go shall we? I can't imagine you've been having too much fun staying cooped up all the time." Chuckling he turns, grabbing his bag, and walks out of the room. He leads the other a little ways from the school to a small fenced area, and using a key, unlocks the gate and motions the other to enter. Inside the private brick fence is a small garden-like area with a small pond and waterfall, a bench, a pebbled path and various trees to add a colorful and artistic appeal. The star being a pair of entwined sakura trees that are currently blooming.

 

Closing and locking the wooden gate behind them, he walks down the path. "Feel free to take off the hat and make yourself comfortable. No one will enter and see you." Going to a door in the wall on the other side of the garden, he unlocks that door and sets his bag on a hook near the door before also taking off his light jacket. "Did you want anything to eat or drink?" He asks while stepping through the door to put away the jacket. Around the man, a small entryway can be seen along with what could possibly be a kitchen. Unbeknownst to the special student, this is the professor's home.

[Nicholi]

Julien tilted his head a little as he watched the man gather his things. He bit back a groan that wanted to leave when the man spoke before following after him. This guy had no idea how much of a pain it was to hide his true identity away. He sighed softly and lowered his gaze as he followed after the man. The sunlight hurt his eyes a little until they adjusted from the light difference. His gaze darted towards the wall when they made it to the enclosed area. Watching as the door was unlocked and he was let inside.

 

At first he wasnt so sure about this anymore. Standing in the doorway for a long moment as his gaze swept the area. Blinking in confusion before he pushed himself in so the door could close. He had never seen a garden like this before. And in turn it caused his animalistic instincts to kick into overdrive. But he forced himself to keep from running around and exploring the garden.

 

He turned his attention to the man when he was given permission to take off his hat. At first he stood there, debating on if it was such a wise choice. But then he reached up and pulled the cap off his head. His ears twitched wildly around and stretched to relieve the soreness the cap had caused. He reached into his pants and pulled his tail free, rubbing at the base a moment from where he had sat on it.

 

His ears perked up when he heard the man once again, following him into the secluded building. "No... Im alright." He said softly as his gaze darted around the area.

[StainedCrimson]

Seeing the neko starting to follow him inside, he waves a hand. "Off with you. You can stay outside. I'm sure you've had enough staying locked up inside a building for awhile. I'm just going to get myself something to drink then I'll be right back out." With that he steps in and close the door to keep the other out. While he'd normally be all for bring the neko in and devouring him whole, the elder thinks it'd be more fun to play a bit on the cat's natural curiosity.

 

Taking his time, a tea pot is set on to boil while he changes into slightly less formal clothes. Jeans and a button up, then makes himself a small tray with the tea pot and cup with the tea seeping in the pot, and comes out with his sketch book under his other arm. Going back outside, closing the door behind him, he goes and settles down on a bench under one of the trees. After pouring himself a cup, he looks at Julien. "What are you hobbies? I imagine you must have at least one or two besides art."

 

Sipping at his drink, he waits for a response. Looking the small, younger male over he has to fight back a smile. Julien is clearly uneasy, but far too relieved to be able to let himself not have to hide under clothes to be too wary of him.

[Nicholi]

A soft uncharacteristic mewl left his lips when he was shooed away from the building. He tilted his head and backed off from the place. But hearing the man, he twitched his tail a little behind him. It could be understood that it was curiosity that had made him want to follow after the man. But he stayed outside and began to venture around the garden type area. His ears twitching quite happily to the birds singing their songs. After a long moment, his animal instincts took more control over him and he could be found chasing after a butterfly with what could be hear as if he were nothing more than a kitten making curious mewls leaving his lips.

 

After a long moment, he sat down on the ground, tilting his head a moment to listen to the other animals around the place. It seemed he was growing more and more comfortable in his surroundings. His ears lowered to the back of his head a little but perked up and he turned his gaze to the man once again when he had sat on a bench nearby. Hearing the question, he paused and looked a little confused for a long moment. "I... well, art is my biggest hobby. I guess... being what I am. Hunting is another, but its more of a pleasure type thing for me. I don't really like eating the mice I catch or even rabbits or whatever. As for other hobbies..." He paused for a moment trying to think up anything else he enjoyed doing. "Ah.. Video games are another. But.." He lowered his gaze to the ground. "I don't get to play them very often... Since my condition kind of gets in the way of things." He whispered softly, his ears lowered and it made it look like he was about to cry. He hadn't played a video game in a good three years since his father left them.

 

Pushing that thought away he let a soft sigh leave his lips. "Oh... and I like to cook. I use to make wonderful meals for mom. But I think my best dish, that I love to make... and even eat. Is Dango. But I haven't gotten to make any in a really long time. Fine rice flour is really hard to find. Plus the fact that I kind of have to watch what I spend." He said sadly. It was clear that he didn't have a whole lot of money to spend, and he skipped meals to try and make it last as much as he could.

 

 

(Sorry for the wait.)