video, un: white heron

[mistsplitter]

[ The video starts off with a cat. A very fluffy cat with familiar ribbons where a cat's "side bangs" would be, and a familiar tiara-like ponytail… Said cat's fluffy tail is up as it is perched on someone she's comfortable with. As for said ‘comfortable someone’, all one can see of him is his midsection- a ribbed, sleeveless turtleneck top with his face out of shot. The focus of this was, after all, on the teeny fluffball. ]

Okay. We’re rolling.

[ Clearing her throat, which sounds like a cat trying to cough up a fur ball, she begins to speak: ]

Greetings. My name is Kamisato Ayaka, and as you can see, I have turned into a cat.

[ But because she is a cat? All one would be able to hear is her meowing at the camera. Literal "nya" and "meow" sounds, and no actual words being spoken. She… thinks people can understand her, because Cloud sure can. ]

Nya nya nya, nya nya nyanyanya, nya nya… [ She's talking about how this is probably Kizuna and asking if there is a way to reverse it as soon as possible because she has work to do… her ears fold inward and she "nyaa"s sadly. Out of shot, there’s a soft sigh before the magi-comm’s camera is angled up, leaving just the head of Nyayaka barely in frame as Cloud leans down a little to show up. ]

Right. That just about covers everything. [ covers what ] Anyone that’s got any ideas, thanks in advance.

[ The camera angles back down to Miss Kameowsato. ]

Nya.

[ Ever polite, Ayaka bows her head as thanks. ]

Think you got it, [ says an out of shot Cloud, hand coming down to gently pat her atop her floofy head before he reaches to stop the recording. ]

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[mistsplitter]

Nya nya, nya nya nya... nya?

[ "We were on our way to the estate when you transformed into a human again. Do you remember? Did you do anything along the way?" ]

[brilliantdiamond]

[SHE'S SO CUTE if he says something, she might stop meowing at him, and he's extremely charmed by it right now.]

You know, I'm a little surprised you'd make a post over the network after how it turned out for me.

[Hopefully she won't have dozens of people making suggestions for using the bathroom, too.]

[mistsplitter]

[ Aether didn't answer her question! Oh well, maybe he'll answer it eventually. ]

Nya, nyanya! Nya nya nyanyanya. Nya.

[ Humph! She thought people would respond with jokes, but she also does not want to assume. Who knows, there may be more helpful suggestions this time!

... and also Cloud is here to make sure they get answers if people make fun of her. Which they should not! 😡 ]

[brilliantdiamond]

[SHE'S TOO CUTE.... but also her little nyas are getting so silly. She's like the most talkative cat he's ever heard.]

Ayaka...

You do know I can't actually understand a word you're saying, right? All I can hear is meowing.

[mistsplitter]

Nya?

[ ... headtilt. But Cloud understands her, Aether 😭 Then again, he won't... lie to her, right???

... Hmm... ]

Nya.

[ That's her telling him to wait akdjskf she goes to find paper in Cloud's home and some ink. Maybe she can write with her claw?

Coming back seconds later, she flashes a small piece of paper with something written on it.

Do you understand me now?

At least that part isn't "cat". ]

[brilliantdiamond]

[Considering Aether's been to many worlds where he didn't learn the language as thoroughly as in Teyvat, he's used to interpreting those he can't verbally communicate with. So it's no surprise when she comes back with writing instead.]

[...]

[He's gotta--]

Gee, sorry, all I see is a bunch of little paw prints!

[At least his intonation makes it more obvious he's teasing this time.]

[mistsplitter]

[ !!!!

SURELY HER HANDWRITING IS NOT THAT HORRENDOUS???? She looks at the note, then back at Aether, then back at the note. Regardless if she is cat or not, these are actual words!

And so, she points at the note, one claw out. ]

Nya.

[ 😡 No paw prints! ]

[brilliantdiamond]

[Now Ayaka knows how Paimon feels when he constantly teases her. Its just a sign that he feels close to her, really!]

[Still gonna laugh at her, though.]

Sorry! You look so cute like this, I couldn't help it.

I can read it just fine. But I really can't understand you -- maybe Cloud can because he's there with you?

[mistsplitter]

[ Could that be why? She tilts her head up at Cloud before nodding at Aether, then she writes:

I see. How embarrassing. I had broadcasted myself mewing for everyone to hear.

She sighs. However a cat can sigh, anyway. Some low meow. ]

[brilliantdiamond]

I wouldn't worry about it. It just sounded like a cat, after all.

[Is this how he sounded? He's a little relieved it was more obvious that he couldn't talk.]

But are you doing okay? You haven't been stuck this way for too long, have you?

[mistsplitter]

[ One moment! She is writing... then...

It has been about an hour or so. I have not had breakfast. ]

[brilliantdiamond]

[.....watching a cat try to write is just as cute as hearing one try to talk.]

Well, you should really try and eat something. If you don't mind someone feeding you, it's a little less embarrassing eating off a spoon?

[As opposed to shoving her face into a bowl.]

[mistsplitter]

[ ... writing, writing...

Would you have let me feed you when you were a cat? ]

[brilliantdiamond]

If I had thought of it, probably?

[He let Brickston feed him, after all.]

You could just wait until you turn back, but it took nearly a whole day for me.

[mistsplitter]

[ Slut

Ayaka meows before she starts writing again.

I do not wish to remain like this for long! I wanted to do some things with Cloud today...

This is so terrible. ]

[brilliantdiamond]

[Says the one bragging that she has things she wants to do with her hot boyfriend right here in front of his salad!!]

You know, after I turned back with you, I actually turned back into a cat again a few times.

[He just spent a week as a cat to explain all the split threads tbh.]

But I was able to turn back for good after someone wished me back to normal-- since kizuna can sometimes grant wishes like that. Maybe something like that would work for you too?

[mistsplitter]

[ ... it's true her boyfriend is hot. Guilty.

Then perhaps it is not Cloud who can turn me back to normal?

Her ears flop inwards and she looks up at Cloud, sadness in her eyes. He is her prince, after all. If he can't help her, then who can?

Write write...

May I trouble you in trying for my sake? ]

[brilliantdiamond]

[Actually, he'd probably be in the best position to help, since the one who ultimately turned him back was Itto -- but he hasn't told Ayaka about that yet, has he?]

Of course! I'd be happy to help-- should I come over? Or just try it from here?

[mistsplitter]

Nya.

[ That one, she actually has to think about. Goodness...

After a few seconds of staring? She then starts writing things down.

I will have to ask permission from Cloud if you may visit, but if you are able to try from where you are, then that would be convenient. ]

[brilliantdiamond]

Well-- I'll try from here first just to be sure.

[Surely Cloud wouldn't mind if it was to help Ayaka?? They're friends by now, anyway. Probably.]

Er... step back from the camera first, in case it works.

[He'll wait for her to move and then make a wish...!]


[But nothing happens to Ayaka -- and instead, Aether seems to disappear from the screen in an instant.]

[mistsplitter]

[ Waiting.........

Waiting..........................

But Aether disappears?? HOLY SHIT

..????? ]

N- Nya? Nya!

[ SHE'S CALLING FOR THE TRAVELER... oh no!!!! Kitty face so close to the camera as if she can find him like that??? ]

[nyaether]

[The silence lingers.]

[...]

[And then... a meow? Well, anyone else would hear a meow, but Ayaka is a cat, so she hears--]

What just-- why did--

[And thus, Nyaether peeks over into the camera, looking thoroughly disgruntled.]

Why did this happen!?

oh my god HAHAHHA

[mistsplitter]

Y- You turned into a cat, too!

[ Thanks for stating the obvious, Ayaka. ]

Oh my... What a turn of events.

Everybody cats now

[nyaether]

[Sooner or later, Cloud's gonna notice Ayaka talking back to the sound of meowing.]

...at least I can understand you now. But this is definitely not what I wished for.

Maybe trying to use Kizuna like that is more risky than I thought.

[mistsplitter]

... thank you for trying anyway, Aether. I appreciate your efforts.

[ As thanks, she bows her head at the camera. ]

Umm... perhaps no more wishing for now.