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. ]

Comments

[nyaether]

There's not much worth thanking me for when I didn't really do anything...

[It almost feels worse being thanked?? Now he's doubly useless.]

Have you tried messaging anyone at the NRL or MRU? They might have a more legitimate solution.

[mistsplitter]

[ thanks for turning into a cat :) ]

Ah, perhaps I can ask Cloud to do that. Typing is rather difficult. It might take me a long time to compose a message.

[ She sighs. ]

I do not doubt that I will be human again, but I just wish it could be expedited.

I hope to be back to normal before my brother sees this.

[nyaether]

Ayato? Would it really be so bad? I'm sure he'd just want to help you, wouldn't he?

[Siblings help and support each other!!]

[mistsplitter]

Ayato already has much on his plate. To add to that...

[ She doesn't want to cause additional stress for her brother! ]

I simply mustn't do that to him.

[nyaether]

[Ayato, one of Genshin's many workaholic waifus.]

What if the same thing happened to him? Would you not want him to reach out to you if he needed help, just because you might be busy?

[mistsplitter]

[ And yet, Aether ends up with the jobless himbo ]

I am sure Ayato would like to help, as I would were he in this predicament.

But I hope you understand that I do not wish to trouble him, or make him worry more than he already does. That is why I would rather tell him the story of what happened, rather than have him witness and be part of it.

1/2

[nyaether]

[His dick's the size of Aether's thigh, of course he'd pick him.]

I do understand. But you know... I'm an older brother, too. And if my sister were in trouble, and she only told me after the fact... even if there was nothing I could have done, I'd still feel bad about not being there for her.

I know things aren't exactly the same as with you two -- Lumine and I are twins, after all. But relying on each other when you need help-- that's what family is for.

[What a sweet and heartfelt speech. Little stars even sparkle around him, as he briefly wonders whether he should message Lumine about this, too.]

[Sure would be a shame if this moment was ruined--]

[brilliantdiamond]

[--by him abruptly turning back again.]

[...]

[At least the camera is angled so she only sees him from the chest up for a brief second, before he covers it with his hand.]

...but, er... anyway, it's up to you! I'm not going to say anything, so don't worry.

[mistsplitter]

[ aether bussy hard at work ]

Ah... that is a very good point.

[ Thanks, bro. Now she feels a little bad. But it makes sense! Aether's advice has always been important to her, so she takes it to heart. ]

I suppose I will ask Cloud to call Ayato u- ah! [ NOW HE'S A NAKED HUMAN...

Slowly puts fluffy tail over eyes. ]

[brilliantdiamond]

...I turned the camera off. Sorry.

[He really needs to stop flashing Ayaka?? Terrible.]

But-- that's good! Obviously I can't speak for Ayato, but I can imagine Lumine would be upset if I were to start relying on Itto more than her.

[Bros and sisters before hoes and misters.]

[mistsplitter]

No, I would never have Ayato think that!

[ Oh no... She really should inform Ayato asap, then. Regardless if Aether can hear her as a human or as a cat, she sounds deeply troubled.

Ayato is the most important person in her life. That... That could never, ever change. He is the only family she has left, after all. ]

I shall contact him at once!

[brilliantdiamond]

[....yeah, all he hears is a bunch of nya.]

Hopefully it wears off sooner than later, so we can talk without me needing to turn into a cat.

[mistsplitter]

[ Oh! He doesn't understand her anymore... Then, she shall have to write down her thoughts.

You're a very good brother, Aether, and a very good friend. I hope to be back to normal soon, so I may properly show my gratitude to you. ]