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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 3d

but of course it was HIS cravat now! Jacob would have to get a new favorite.

"Speaking of which! What do you think about going to a seance later? Just to watch. Could be fun!"

Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 3d

"I did not, I was hoping you'd help me pick a name for him. Fitting for the season. I was thinking Hex, Wiccan, Sage, Jack, as in Spring-Heeled, I don't know! Something festive!"

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Laura @newwolverine.bsky.social · 5d

She leaned down, offering a hand to sniffed.

"Did you name him yet?"

"He looks just like a little Rook with your cravat."

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 6d

"Don't worry, darling. The kids haven't seen him yet."

Once the kids say a new pet, there was no going back. Jacob grabbed her hand and led her to the bedroom. On the bench at the foot of the bed was a little black kitten rolling around in his Rook Green cravat. He purred when he saw Laura.

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 6d

Their house, while impressive for Whitechapel, was still fairly small. She wasn't wrong. But...a new kitten! And this was on top of the little calico so took him to adopt after losing Loco.

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Laura @newwolverine.bsky.social · 6d

“Jacob! We don’t have space for more litter boxes.”

Which wasn’t the same as saying no.

“So let me see him?”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 6d

Looks away.

“Ugh, alright, technically, no? But maybe there is a kitten currently chewing up my favourite cravat. And he’s a kitten, which is very much different from a cat!”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 6d

“Good news! The embroidery is a hit. Bad news? Maybe? The animal shelter wants one with little cats on their lapels.”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 6d

“I have beigels and beer for lunch. I’m living like a king today! Rest in peace, Albert.”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 10d

"I hadn't considered that. What do you think, then? I can commission you to design it, then hire some of the mothers to do them all? I'd so it myself, but, you know I have a hard time sitting still on one place for too long. Plus, knives and blades are more my thing than needles."

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 10d

"I had an idea! Now, imagine if we had our little Rook jackets embroidered with little rooks! On the nose? Maybe, but getting a bird on there can't be too hard. What, is that like three thread colours? I could help. The kids could help. Maybe we can make it a project at your school."

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 16d

“Laura, you’re crafty. Do you know how to do embroidery?”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · 16d

“I wish it was possible to sleep more naked than naked.”

Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 8

Jacob laughed. “I can’t say no to this little one.”

Gingerly, he plucked her up and gave her a nuzzle. When she started purring, he was done for.

Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 8

Her little tail looked like a dogs as she flicked it in frustration that she couldn’t kill his arm.

Bright orange and than and brown spots covered most of her back, her white belly was nice and clean, thanks to being off the streets.
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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 8

They were all cute, indeed. Jacob at least had the luxury of checking in when the others got adopted after he choose one new cuddly companion.

But he and Laura had similar tastes. The cute little calico kept trying to gnaw off his leather gauntlet. >

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 8

“You know I love justice, poetic or otherwise. And thank you, darling. I’ll have Alice set it up once all the babies are adopted. I know the kittens are old enough to leave, just seems nicer mums get to say goodbye.”

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Laura @newwolverine.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Look at the little calico, it's very cute."

They were all cute.

That was the problem.

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Is it Friday yet? I'm not stressed, I just want fish n chips!"

Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 4

“Best to let them pick you out. As for the mousers, you know, I think the mothers of these litters would be perfect for that. They trust humans enough after we took them in. But are still from the streets at heart. They want to work.”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 4

“It helps catch strays when I’m on the job.”

Of course now it was sprinkled down to send the kittens into a frenzy. They ran and jumped and rolled over the magic glitter.

Once a spot on the floor was clear, Jacob sat down and let the kitties approach him.
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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 4

How he missed that special kitty. And despite initially saying he couldn’t go through that again, there were so many little ones in need of a home.

His hand sank into his pocket and came up with some freshly dried mint. She knew him well.
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Laura @newwolverine.bsky.social · Sep 3

Her claws more used to opening envelopes and sharpening pencils than killing.

“The school could do with a few more mousers for anyone who doesn’t want to live a comfortable life as a pet.”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 3

And wouldn’t be feral like their parents. Jacob smiled bright as the kittens ran around the room, playing on furniture and scratching wood posts that were set up for them.

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 3

“We took in quite a bit of straw mums who had kittens over the summer,” he explained as they headed to the back room.

“It means they’re so young, they’re eager to meet people!”
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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Absolutely!”

The kitten orphanage was also a great place to set Rooks to work who weren’t able to fight (either by choice or injury). It still helped the city. The people. And the animals.
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Laura @newwolverine.bsky.social · Sep 2

Pies acquired and consumed on the way, they finally arrived at the shelter. Jacob being hailed by everyone who recognised him, Laura using her nose to make sure everything was clean and everyone was healthy.

That’s teamwork!

“Are you ready to meet some kitties, darling?”

Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 1

Jacob’s mouth was agape, but it curled into a smile. Damn. She knew him well.

“Oh,” he laughed, trying to play up the charm. “Well, Mrs. Frye, you always did enjoy cutting right to the chase.”

His eyes scanned around the street.

“Hand pies it is!”

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Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Sep 1

Jacob’s mouth was agape, but it curled into a smile. Damn. She knew him well.

“Oh,” he laughed, trying to play up the charm. “Well, Mrs. Frye, you always did enjoy cutting right to the chase.”

His eyes scanned around the street.

“Hand pies it is!”

Laura @newwolverine.bsky.social · Sep 1

"I was thinking something quick and convenient, so we can get home and spend the night helping whichever new pet you decide we need to take home to settle in." She grinned at him, he was an easy read.

"That is what you're planning, isn't it?"

Jacob Frye @steamypunkfrye.bsky.social · Aug 31

Dais my was getting big! She would probably help if it meant another pet.

“That sound lovely.”

He bend his elbow out for her as they began to stroll.

“Have you seen the mums out at the markets? I say that officially makes it our favourite time of year.”