[Story Event]

[kree_soldieress]

Who; Lauri-Ell and Flerkins and People!
What; Network Story and Flerkin Theivings
Where; All Around Aterat
When; Mid to Late August
Warnings; Flerkins if you're not big on tentacles or teeth

[Network Audio]
I like how everyone is telling stories recently. This is fun. I have heard so many interesting things! I am sorry to say that the Kree do not have many cultural tales, or at least not many of which I had a chance to hear.

I have, though, heard many things about interesting alien species of which I have not had a chance to encounter. Perhaps you would enjoy hearing about one of those. But which one...

[A moment of thought before she makes a humming noise to herself and then continuing,]

Ah! The Flerkins. Yes. There are stories about them, once even in association with the Kree. They are said to be small, fluffy little beasts. They go about upon four feet, and bear a tail. Their bodies are furred and their faces are small with strong, needle like teeth. And they have triangular ears that it is said can reflect their emotions as much as their tails might.

They are said to be a very intelligent species and when they see things they desire, they open their great maws with something like a yawn, with the tentacles they store in extra-dimensional space, and snatch it to store away.

But I hear they are very beautiful too, and they like petting if they do not hate you. In wonder how soft they are. Maybe they are soft like my sister's fur-beast, Chewie.

Well, I suppose it doesn't matter. This place does not have many non-human species after all.

Flerkins Taking Your Stuff!
Is it just you or are there more orange tabby cats around the town? They seem to be in so many places. Strolling through the halls of the dormitories, napping on the tops of market stalls, and watching with big, bright green eyes from alleys.

Mostly they stay out of the way (even if they prove to be very good at getting into places they don't belong). Unless, of course, they see something they very much like the look of. Then, whether watched or not, the true nature of the Flerkin comes to the fore. The cat owns its mouth far wider than seems physically possible, fleshy tentacles flashing from its mouth and wrapping around the object. Which then disappears into its mouth. The feline-like creature then proceeds to clean a paw with something that absolutely looks like nothing but a normal cats' tongue.

"Mew?" it asks when attention turns on them.


[Additional OOC Note: Don't feel bound to only run into Flerkin here. Enjoy them in your own logs too! Everyone deserves the hilarity of losing their stuff!]

Comments

Network; video; 2-3 days after the Lauri-Ell's post

[moonlitrequiem]

[She might be missing a thing or two, Yin isn't aware of that, yet, as she hasn't spied on her own apartment - yet. What Yin does know is she seems to have acquired a visitor that followed her home one day.]

[The visitor says "Mew," "Mew?" and "Mew!" at times, and is very soft. The softness is what drives her to turn on her device and contact Lauri-Ell, after so long of Yin not initiating contact.]

[She picks up a Flerkin - it sure looks like an orange tabby cat - and tries to get it in the device window. She doesn't look directly at the Tell-Phone proper, and the screen might be taken up entirely by the Flerkin, now. The creature seems somewhat content with Yin. Yin doesn't seem to notice when things go missing, she's quiet and mostly keeps to herself, after all.]

Is this a [her tone ever even only pauses as she recalls Lauri-Ell's words] fur-beast?

[kree_soldieress]

[Yin, friend, it is good to see you've discovered how to work the network. It makes Lauri-Ell smile.]

That very much looks like Carol's Beast. I have learned there are many types of fluffy beasts that humans keep as companions, so I had to clarify and refer to those like Beast as 'fur-beasts' as opposed to 'scent-beasts'.

There are so many around these days.

[moonlitrequiem]

It's like Mao. [But it doesn't talk, and isn't a person trapped in a cat.]

Do you know what they like to eat? [She should feed it, right?]

[kree_soldieress]

Fish. The Beast LOVED fish.

[moonlitrequiem]

[Bit of a pause.]

Where can I find fish here? [Does she have enough money? Maybe she can go fishing for free.]

[kree_soldieress]

There are a few fishmongers in the markets. Would you like me to join you for shopping? I have learned how to identify good fish.

[moonlitrequiem]

[Yin nods her head, very appreciative of the company, perhaps Lauri-Ell's company specifically.]

Yes.

[kree_soldieress]

[That is very good, to look for company you enjoy.]

Do you know which of the buildings you are in? Apartment wise?

[moonlitrequiem]

Grey building, A-10.

[kree_soldieress]

I shall be there very soon my friend. Please be ready to go out.

[moonlitrequiem]

[Yin makes no further response, but when Lauri-Ell arrives, Yin's door will be open. Normally, she might have stood outside of it to wait, but in this case, she still has an arm around what is apparently her new friend.]

[She sits with the unnamed Flerkin, and it seems happily cuddled in her lap, purring. Yin is, though, dressed appropriately for an outing and ready to go, once the Flerkin is removed, of course.]

[kree_soldieress]

[Ah, there she is. She smiles and looks at the pair.]

Friend Beast, my gratitude to you for your assistance with friend Yin. We wish to go now to acquire suitable food for you. There is a fish monger we shall go to purchase from when you allow Yin to rise. If you wish, you might join us as well.

[moonlitrequiem]

[Perhaps the friend beast understands, as it does - leisurely - remove itself from Yin's lap, then delicately licks a paw while waiting for Yin to rise.]

[Yin gets up, her movements ever deliberate and cautious as she feels for the wall behind her when she does. The Flerkin walks out in front of her, brushes her leg, then moves forward, slowly. Yin follows to Lauri-Ell's voice.]

Thank you. [She means it for both of them, and even tries to look up, as she recalls Lauri-Ell saying she was tall. She still doesn't quite reach Lauri-Ell's eyes, but the attempt is there.]

[kree_soldieress]

[It is a good attempt.]

I have brought my market basket. Would you like my arm so I can walk with you?

[She has no intention to ask twice. What Yin wants she can choose to ask for after this.]

[moonlitrequiem]

[There's a pause while Yin tries to understand, what does she want? But she takes Lauri-Ell's arm and gives a nod.]

Yes.

Are market baskets necessary? [Yin has never had one, before.]

[kree_soldieress]

They are useful for if you want to buy multiple items. I have other things I need to purchase. This way I can carry them. I will also carry the fish if you need.

[moonlitrequiem]

Thank you.

[At least, it would help, for now, until Yin can get her own basket.]

Do they have baskets at the market?

[kree_soldieress]

There is a woman in the markets who sells them. We can buy you one if you wish.

[She heads for the door with Yin. It is up to the Flerkin as to whether it wishes to follow.]

[moonlitrequiem]

Yes.

[It's the thing to do, right? But maybe Yin sort of wants to do it. The Flerkin follows.]

[kree_soldieress]

That is good to do. It will make it easier to keep things together. I need it in the markets and I have very large hands and arms, so it really says how useful it is.

[moonlitrequiem]

Very useful.

[Yin actually comes up with a conclusion on her own. And it will definitely be useful to Yin, then.]

[kree_soldieress]

Yes. I have different sorts of bags for different tasks. I have a big leather one for taking things to and from the forge.

[moonlitrequiem]

Forge?

[Yin sort of knows what that is, but who uses forges anymore? If it's what she thinks it is.]

[kree_soldieress]

I'm a blacksmith. I work at a forge.

[moonlitrequiem]

[Well, seems this place has a forge. And it is that kind of forge. Yin is quiet a moment.]

What do you make? [Yin doesn't think blacksmithing is a job for her. She can sell stuff. Quietly, when other people know what they want, at least. But it does seem if she's here much longer she, too, will need to get a job or craft.]