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thought it might be old. He looks at Opri's face from his position, wondering if they elf themself knew what they'd (he assumed) summoned.

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onto his backfeet with one paw against the elf he stretched himself up to sniff delicately at the Familiar too. Unlike Dante, he didn't have the ability to identify or speak to spirits, but he'd been in trapped in the Fade long enough to be able to recognize *some*. Whatever this creature was, he

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permission for pets or scratches if they wish. He could see why cats would commonly be disturbed by the skeleton. The scent and sight alone would be enough to send many into a hissing frenzy. He didn't really feel the need to pretend fear, especially at this point, so using Opri to prop himself up

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Jade noses the elf's hand, smelling what he thought was traces of cookies, ink, and general elf scents. There were callouses on the elf's fingertips, especially the pointer and thumb. Signs of a craftsman? He rubs his face lightly against Opri's hand, deciding to claim them for now while giving

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‘Chippin' around, kick my brains 'round the floor These are the days it never rains but it pours’ —under pressure, david bowie and queen

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wandering if Opri had created themself some sort of familiar. Hearing the elf’s speak, he pulled his attention away from the cat, he mewled back at the elf in acknowledgement and stood up to saunter unhurriedly towards them, brushing his side against one of their legs.

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thought he recalled them having a… somewhat aristocratic background—which was unusual for an elf in Tevinter, but looking at Opri now, they were dressed well, but hardly appeared to be actively enjoying the luxuries of nobility. His own vivid eyes met the empty sockets of cat skeleton watching him

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business to be able to identity every Shadow Dragon—including former ones. He remembered the elf was a necromancer—though their companion made that readily apparent. He also remembered that they’d been severely injured in some way, which had limited their opportunities to work as an agent. He also

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Jade noticed the small elf and the skeletal creature, thinking that they looked familiar to him—the elf, not the cat skeleton. It was when they nearly got stepped on that it came to him. Opri Mercar… they didn’t know each other personally, they hadn’t even exchanged words, but Jade had made it his

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didn’t do anything in response to the ridiculous name—the other bait. He certainly didn’t like it, but it wasn’t the worst name someone had given him.

was just curious whether she killed the captain because of contract then, or if that was something she’d decided to do on her own. And of course whether she had business in Treviso itself. He let her scratch, lifting his chin a little with eyes half closed as his tail twitched back and forth. He

He knew she was baiting him, from a couple different directions in fact, but at least one question was all but confirmed. She didn’t *say* she was a Crow, but the fact that she came from essentially the capitol of assassins and mentioning a job that other might judge made it more than likely. He

him honestly, as some elves could be unbearably annoying about it.

couldn't allow any part of it to actually touch her lips. He didn't think she was a noble, but the behavior wasn't usual among the lower class nor within Dalish clans. She had the vallaslin, but nothing about the way she presented herself matched the attitude of someone raised Dalish. A relief to

curiosity remained. Having nearly filled his small cat stomach, Jade paused in his eating to lick his whiskers and then clean his front paw so he could clean his face more thoroughly. He settled against a small fold in the cloak, blinking lazily at the girl as she picked at her own fish as if she

reveal himself to a stranger. He was still wondering why she'd actually killed the captain of the ship--assuming her story hadn't actually been true--and what she was doing here in general. Perhaps she'd volunteer the information herself. Perhaps not. Either way, he'd figure things out if his

Jade's brush tail curls around his hind feet like a little toe scarf as he continues nibbling the fish meat. His ears had flicked forward at the sound of her voice, listening to her speak without otherwise reacting. Even if she had an idea that he was something more, he wasn't about to simply

Jade @jadelechat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

*Jade moods* youtu.be/ngL8GXN6AvE?... ((song ends at about 4 minutes))

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and began snacking on the bits she’d already set aside, looking perfectly content as he did. It was also a good fish.

time around a fish, but it was a thoughtful gesture. Unless she was slipping her sleeping powder or poison in the meat. He would’ve caught that though—even if she was good. He had too much experience with that sort of thing not to. He shuffled a bit forward while she was still working on the fish

with her a bit less safe. At least for now, until he knew more about her. He stepped gingerly onto the cloak, delicately shaking off each of his paws before settling onto it almost loaf position as he watched her debone his fish. He could’ve easily eaten around the bones, it was hardly his first

He’d honestly thought about getting her to carry him across the sand—he would’ve accosted her were plaintive mewls and sad cat eyes and downturned ears, pawing a leg until she picked him up—or something like that. But she’d called him out on being something more than a cat, which made being one

his toes. The area was familiar to him, but then he made it his business to know most of the area. It was just familiar in the sense that he knew a couple Shadow Agents seemed to frequent it.

Jade trots alongside her, noting she stepped quietly and on sure feet. Just another sign of her being experienced, if not trained in some way. His steps became a little more hopping when the reached the sand, a futile effort to avoid as much contact as possible and getting the grit caught between

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currently have anything specific to do—beyond wait, watch, and listen. “Are these herbs for work or for home?”

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Jade @jadelechat.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

He folds his hands together behind the narrow part of his back, turning leisurely towards the herbalist Elion indicated. “I have some time to spare,” he agrees moving to walk with Elion towards the stall. He’d finished his immediate tasks in Treviso, and besides replacing his lost knife didn’t

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rats away though, so I don’t mind slipping him some scraps sometimes. Enjoy!” He chuckles as Jade winds circles around Deya’s ankles.

“I catch them myself,” he agrees. Jade’s tail flicks back and forth, unfazed by the tongue poking, and just seems to smile the natural way cats did. “That little scavenger *is* a frequent visitor,” Jo adds fondly, folding the freshly cooked fish into papers for Deya. “I think he helps keep the

Jade crouches a bit without moving away just low enough to hitch Liam up onto his waist, keeping them secure with his hands underneath their thighs. He carries them into the closest room—more of a storage space—and kicks the door closed behind them.

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“Oh, I’m Josiah,” the vendor replied, assuming she was speaking to him as he cooked the fish. Jade just purred his amusement, sitting serenely by her feet.

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their jaw as he pulled back just enough to see their face, lips close but not touching. His eyes were dark and held a question.

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Jade angles his head a bit, allowing them more access to his neck a moment as he absorbed their vibrating purrs as well. Really he could be perfectly content staying that way for quite a while longer, holding each in the comfortable space between them. Instead he drew his mouth along the edge of

Jade @jadelechat.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

He doesn’t flinch, but an unbidden purr starts up soft as a house-cat’s in his throat, but can be felt throughout his chest. His fingers knead into Liam’s back a bit as he pulls them in more tightly.

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Jade lets out a breathy sort of snort but loops his arm around them in turn when he feels their hands on his waist. His lips brush their cheek as he nuzzles into them more.

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“A bit different from the original stance…” Jade studies their almost peaceful features as he thinks about it. “Ah, you are not changing it. Just not arguing, is that it?” He leans in as well, brushing his cheek against theirs.

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“Non, they are just not better than cats,” he answers, sensing something of the resistance. He trails his hand down back to underneath their chin to subtly draw them back in.

“I know.” He doesn’t seem bothered by it, if anything he’s more satisfied and brushes stray hair from Liam’s face.

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“But that blush is quite flattering on you,” he returns, not the least bit repentant.

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“Consequences for your cheek,” he informs them and nips the lobe too just a make a point before letting go.

*Tsks* again and pinches their chin lightly to hold it in place while he nips their ear.

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