04 ❂ Hydra

[absentconstellation]

[ For whatever reason, Pounce has chosen to make this post while lying on top of a file. It isn't evident from the video whose file it is, though that will become apparent in a moment. It does kind of look like he found it and immediately decided it was a bed, though. ]

I have evidently been entrusted with Arthas' file. Given the circumstances, however, I believe it is safe to assume that I will not be taking the role of his permanent warden. None the less, until I am told otherwise I shall consider myself responsible for him as though I were.

I presume you are still free of the Lich King, Arthas. So long as you do not try my patience I will keep my claws to myself.

Comments

[brbculling]

[Flat, dangerous:] You've what.

[absentconstellation]

[ He yawns luxuriously. ]

Since no announcement was made I doubt it will be left with me for long.

[brbculling]

It had better not be.

[YOU ARE A CAT.]

[absentconstellation]

It makes little difference in the short term.

[brbculling]

Until we find out what he's playing at, no.

[tucky]

Can I see it?

[Hey, she figures it's worth asking.]

[absentconstellation]

No you may not. It would be unprofessional of me.

[tucky]

Okay.

Are you gonna read it?

[absentconstellation]

I already have. I am a very fast reader.

[tucky]

And you're gonna share it around with the other wardens, right?

[isahumanbeing]

Best of luck to you. [a beat] Though... I suspect you don't need it.

[absentconstellation]

[ He nods his appreciation. ]

Thank you all the same, Nick.

[isahumanbeing]

If I wasn't concerned with getting caught in his inevitable tantrum, I'd love to see what happens with the two of you in the same room. As it is, I like breathing too much.

Oh, right, I haven't gotten a chance to assess damage... did you notice if we lost anything in library through that mess?

[absentconstellation]

I will see if I can't arrange for it to be recorded. [ He's joking. Probably. ]

We have not yet lost any books or recordings. Should we in the future I will be quite displeased with whomever responsible.

[isahumanbeing]

Recorded for posterity, of course.

That's a relief and I hope that will be a enough of a deterrent to keep it that way. With everything that's been happening I've been a wee bit concerned someone might get up something.

[chaotica]

Oooh, can I have it?

[absentconstellation]

No.

[ Come on Cambridge, be cool. ]

[chaotica]

But I'm his therapist!

[absentconstellation]

Then you should be able to learn the answers for yourself. Having them handed to you is cheating.

[babyfacedkiller]

[Well, that's just fucking great, entrusting Arthas to a talking cat. Even a surprisingly educated-sounding talking cat.]

Can you keep him from hurtin' people? He's already threatening to kill Letty and the others that put him in Zero, once he gets out.

[You better have some awesome cat magic up your furry sleeve, buddy.]

[absentconstellation]

[ Excuse you, his cat magic is awesome beyond compare. ]

Of course. I imagine I shall have to follow him everywhere he goes, though.

[ He just really doesn't want to do that. Stars, but his life is so hard. ]

[babyfacedkiller]

Well, somebody's gotta do it. I'd say it'd be easier if you got together a few people and took turns watching him, but that ain't my call to make.

You got the claws to handle him?

[absentconstellation]

I thank you for your concern, but I am quite able to watch him all hours of the day.

[routemistress]

I wish you would take 'im on full time, Pounce.

[absentconstellation]

Sadly, that is not my choice. I expect we will find this appointment to be temporary.