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mochiwrites · 2 years

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH /pos

thank you so much for writing my prompt, it was do good and exactly what i imagined!! the pain, the comfort, mumbo and grian .. ue ue ue

reincarnation aus are very high on the list of my favourite aus and when i read ur story and then the post about reincarnated grian i just .. got rlly invested haha

if u wanna write more, i have another prompt, and i hope it doesn’t bother you that it‘s reincarnated grian again (^^ゞ

maybe something about grian in his daily life, but with connections with to his previous life? not big ones likes visions or flashes of the past, but small things. like how he‘s an early bird, always waking up at the crack of dawn no matter how late he goes to sleep. the way his windows and blinds are always open to let the sunlight in. the way his apartment is located in a tall building because he likes to be high up as if he could touch the clouds. he carries around a rock for bravery and luck etc. etc.!

just ... grian is solara in so many ways and yet he isn’t.

- eclipse anon

AAAAA I’M SORRY THIS TOOK SO LONG — I don’t mind at all !! :D this gives me a perfect chance to do some minor developing of the reincarnated storyline, so I’m more than happy to write up some stuff !!

The thing that wakes Grian early one morning is the sunlight pouring in through the blinds. He groans softly, throwing an arm over his eyes. He hears birds chirping outside his window, and he sighs quietly. Welp, it’s time to get up.

He glances over at his phone, checking the time. 7:12am his phone reads, and Grian hums. Seems like he’ll be running on about…. four hours of sleep?

Meh, he’s operated on less.

Pushing himself up from bed, he sets his feet on the floor and yawns. He then heads over to the windows, letting the blinds open up fully. Before, they were only open half away, casting the room in a soft orange like glow. With them fully open now, he smiles at the amount of light spilling into his room.

He turns around and heads over to his dresser, grabbing his red jumper and gray pants. He tries to be quiet, as to avoid waking his sister who’s still asleep in her room. He doubts she’ll be awake any time soon, she’s even more of a night owl then he is! Though, in Grian’s defense, he wanted to sleep early last night, but well… buildings aren’t going to plan themselves!

And he had been struck with a sudden source of inspiration! He couldn’t just stop! What if he had forgotten the idea? Or worse! Whatever the worse case scenario for that would be. It’s a perfectly valid reason (in his mind) to stay up late!

Besides, coffee exists for a reason.

As he exits his room, he passes by his little rock collection that he has going on. He’s never been entirely sure of the reason, but ever since he was a kid, he loved collecting rocks. He’d even give them little names, like his Lucky Rock and his Rock of Courage. And he never quite grew out of the habit of collecting.

Walking into the kitchen, Grian pulls the blinds open there too, letting the light in. He gazes out the window, looking down. They’re on one of the highest floors in the building, so Grian can’t really make out much down below. He’s pulled out of his thoughts by the sounds of meowing and furry bodies pressing against his legs. He chuckles, glancing down to the two cats laying at his feet.

“Come on then you two.” He hums, stepping back to walk over to where the cat food is stored. They follow him excitedly, the bells on their collars jingling. And then he hears the squawk of his beloved parrot, and Grian chuckles.

“I’ll get to you, you pesky bird.” He says fondly as he fills the cats food bowls.

“Squawk, pesky bird! Squawk, pesky bird!” The parrot repeats, and Grian shushes him.

“Shhh, Professor Beak! You’re going to wake up Pearl!” He says before feeding him as well. Once all of the animals are satisfied, he hums and returns to the kitchen. It’s time to make human food now. He’ll keep it simple, he decides.

And as he cooks, he lets his mind drift. Grian likes to think, it’s something he does quite often. He likes to think about all sorts of things, but his mind has decided to think about life. His life, specifically.

Lately, things have felt well… weird. No, perhaps that’s not quite true. Grian’s life has always felt weird. Incomplete. He’s always felt like there was a piece missing, a gaping hole in his world. And yet he never understood why. He has two loving parents, a wonderful younger sister, and amazing friends. But still — something someone is missing. Grian had no idea what or who it is. His back feels lighter (why should it feel heavier?), and his routine has always felt… incomplete.

It’s like he always gets the feeling that he should be doing more, but what more can he possibly do?

These thoughts accompany him as he makes breakfast for himself and Pearl. “Well, no use in looking for answers I won’t get.” He mutters to himself as he sets down the plates.

As if on cue, Pearl’s door swings open and out of it steps his younger sister. “Good morning!” Grian greets, a cheery smile on his face.

“Morning,” Is Pearl’s sleepy reply as she yawns. She sits down at the countertop, grabbing one of the plates.

“How’d you sleep?” He asks, sliding a mug of coffee over to her.

She takes it gratefully, blowing on it before taking a sip. “Alright.” She replies, humming. She then squints at Grian as he practically dances around the kitchen, grabbing things from the fridge and setting them on the counter. “How are you always so energetic this early?” Pearl asks, making him laugh.

“I don’t know! It’s just natural energy I guess!” He responds, snatching a plate for himself.

“C’mon Griba, you’re always up as soon as the sun rises. Do you ever rest?” She asks, and Grian shrugs.

“Guess I’m just a morning person!” He replies, reaching for a muffin on the table just as Pearl does. He snatches it first, making her pout. “And the early bird gets the worm! Or — muffin in this case.” He laughs.

Pearl huffs, “I’ll let you win this time.” Her eyes then land on the counter, and she blinks. “Hey, Gri? Are you expecting someone for breakfast?” She asks.

“No?” Grian answers, as his eyes land on an extra plate. “Oh, I must’ve grabbed a third by accident.” He says, taking it and putting back into the cupboard.

“Maybe you should be sleeping in more.” Pearl laughs.

Grian chuckles, “Maybe.”

They sit for breakfast, the third plate forgotten.

#cries can you tell I love pearl and grian?#this one gave me a little trouble but I’m happy with how it turned out!#I have many ideas for them #thank you for the prompt <3 #eclipse anon #solar eclipse au #reincarnated!grian #pearlescentmoon #grian #mochi speaks #mochi writes

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cibokilley · 5 years

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Consider This: Cat Edition

Also: How to Improve Relations With Your Cat

So, I’ve got a bit of a rant to make about how to better your friendship with your pet cat. I’m gonna outline some of the obvious stuff first before moving on to My Opinion™, which means I’m not an expert but probably better than the average layman when it comes to dispensing experiential wisdom.

Here we go~!

As a cat owner myself, I’ve sought out a ton of anecdotal advice as well as expert advice on the raising and treatment of pet cats. Some advice I’ve had to ignore, while others made life so much easier for me and my cat. Along the way, I subconsciously developed a set of standards for my interaction with my cat, which I feel like might benefit cat owners across the board, new or experienced.

Also, please be aware that this is MY take on this subject. Not all cats are the same. Nonetheless, accept the challenge of getting to you know your cat better by remembering these important rules:

(That said, I’m gonna address cats as ‘her’ because ‘it’ tends to create distance by dehumanizing or Othering others, not just your cat).

1. You can judge a (hu)man by the way he treats the help, children, and animals.

How well do you treat service people? How do you treat your children? Or better yet, how do you treat other people in general? Think about that, and then apply it to your cat. You may be guilty of treating your cat like shit, despite good intentions. Ignorance is your enemy here. So, here are some tips on how to respect your cat:

2. Cats aren’t dogs. Stop expecting her to behave like one.

3. Cats aren’t humans. Stop projecting. Cats have cat needs.

4. Wash their feed and water bowls frequently. Just because your cat is willing to eat off the floor doesn’t mean they should tolerate a filthy dish. Doing so will keep your cat free of bacterial infections, gut problems, and disease. If the bowl has a pink or blue rime in it, WASH IT with SOAP. If it’s got a nice green or black colony stain, pitch the bowl if it’s plastic, WASH WITH SOAP if it’s glass or metal. Wash OFTEN.

Same goes for food! Don’t leave food rotting in the bowl. Pitch it when it gets horrid, clean the dish, serve fresh. Also, don’t starve your cat just because she doesn’t like the food you bought for her. Don’t punish your cat like that. Would you do that to a child or a friend? No? Then don’t do it to your cat.

5. If your cat is sitting on your lap or is being carried in your arms, do not suddenly drop or dump your cat onto the floor. I see this all the goddamn time and it drives me nuts. How would you like it if you were suddenly shoved off the couch? Or if someone picks you up and then just drops you without warning? Just because cats usually land on their feet doesn’t mean they should. Heavy landings can stress joints or cause joint and muscle injury, especially if your cat is heavy-set or elderly.

6. Pet your cat nicely. I always see people petting their cats like they would a dog, that is, with a heavy slap on the back of the head followed by a hard stroke along the spine. How would you like it if someone just slammed a hand onto your head and then tried to push you down to the floor? Yeah. Pet her nicely. Stop being rough with your cat. (The exception is playtime, coz then your cat is expecting it.) She’ll probably just keep avoiding you if you pet her like a maniac.

7. Stop punishing your cat after the fact. Unless she is rebuked the very second she does a Bad, your cat will not understand why you’re punishing her. Cats don’t make that connection. It makes you look inconsistent and unpredictable, and she will not trust you as easily. Example: My mother, who is not a cat person, tried to punish my cat for scratching her. This meant ignoring my cat for days. My cat did not know why she was being ignored, and just spent most of the time hiding. My mother was convinced that my cat was sulking because she felt guilty, and that ignoring her would be effective in getting my cat to understand what she had done wrong. I had to explain to my mother that cats don’t operate like that; cats are not like children. Also: stop projecting onto your cat.

8. LISTEN to your cat. The only reason cats meow is to communicate with humans. Cats have evolved especially to sound like babies in order to get our attention.* Mothers will meow to kittens and kittens will mew in return, but when a cat is making noises at you, it wants your attention. Also, pay attention to the tone of meow she makes.She may be expressing displeasure (which will be followed up by a scratch or a bite!), fear, or she may be alerting you to something (like a fire, or if something in the current environment changes abruptly). If your cat gives you a warning noise, then abstain from whatever you’re doing. Do this, and your cat will make a better habit of warning you before she strikes. Cats that strike without talking have usually skipped the warning because they fully expect to be ignored.

9. CLEAN THE GODDAMN LITTERBOX. If the smell is offensive to you, imagine what it’s like for your cat, who has a much more sensitive nose than you do. Not only that, but would you use a toilet full of mounds of crap that hasn’t been cleaned, ever? When your cat stops using her litterbox because it’s full, absolutely do not punish her for peeing on the carpet. This is YOUR fault. Clean the damn box.

Advanced Level:

10. Imagine things from your cat’s perspective. You are a soft, small creature in a giant’s world. Everything is bigger than you: trees, cars, dogs, and especially humans. And most of the time, dumbass humans are not paying attention to anything. All you have are your teeny claws and a bacterial bite to defend yourself with. None of these things will save you if a human suddenly decides to grab you or if you get hit by a car. So, if your cat seems tense or easily startled, understand that she’s a small cat in a human’s world.

That said, if you accidentally frighten your cat, you CAN go and find her and pet her gently until she’s not so scared anymore. Many people just shrug and leave their cat alone, and assume that she’ll just get over it. That’s not the case -- your cat CAN experience trauma even from domestic events (like turning on the vacuum cleaner or because the washer makes a loud noise), but her paranoia can be abated if you seek her out and reassure her that you’re not mad at her, and that the scary thing is gone now. When you do this, be gentle. Approach from an angle where she can see you, or make a little noise to let her know you’re nearby.

Also try to understand when your cat is suffering. Is she ill? Is she cold? Overheating? Is she sore, or in pain? Cats hide when they’re feeling under the weather, so if she’s suddenly not present or as playful, and if her tail is down, then take her to the vet asap. Don’t let things escalate. If it was your own kid who suddenly came down sick, wouldn’t you take it to see a doctor straight away?

Your cat is a thinking, feeling being just like you. Show her some respect. Be the person your cat deserves.

Super Advanced Level:

Consider the life of your cat. All she’s ever known prior to meeting you was probably her own mother, or if she was rescued or separated too young, then she only knows that she gets passed around, and nobody talks to her. But when you finally come into the picture, either when she’s still a kitten or as a rescue much later on, YOU become her universe. Her entire day revolves around you: Getting up in the morning, breakfast, disappearing off to work for the day, coming home, dinner, then going to bed. Now, imagine: if every single one of your interactions with your cat is a positive one -- for example, petting and greeting and offering treats, or talking to her making eye contact, etc -- then that’s all your cat will know. And having your cat know only joy when she’s with you is something you want for her, right? If you’re always mean to her, or when you shove her away or ignore her, then she’ll think you’re weird and unpredictable and a little scary, and not very nice to be with at all. You’re all she has in life -- so please, make your cat’s life a happy one.

Epilogue:

If you want to develop a close bond with your cat, just spend time with her. Sit down with her, rub her belly (if she lets you, lol), pet her and talk to her, play with her, find out what she likes. Find out what her meow tones are, observe her body language, see what she looks like when she’s hungry or bored or playful or tetchy. Watch that tail, watch those ears. Feel bad about never making time for your cat? Don’t get another cat because you think she’s lonely. She wants to be with YOU, not some other cat.

Does your cat talk to you a lot? Good, because it means you’re communicating. That’s what friends do. Don’t treat your cat like you would a stranger. YOU are her entire world. Don’t be a shitty world to your cat.

Bonus: The Tail Code

Tail up -- happy

Tail down -- sad, in pain, scared, angry

Tail tucked -- insecure, nervous

Tail in a question mark -- playful, curious

Tail at medium, neither high or low -- meh, bored.

Tail puffed -- frightened, agitated, startled. Also accompanied by fur raising on end, arched back, ears back, hissing. May also walk sideways on her toes, looks super weird.

Tail down and switching from side to side, ‘whipping’ -- pissy. May strike or bite.

Tail up and wagging, ‘swishing’ -- very happy, content, focused.

Tail up and trembling -- super excited.

Tail wrapped around another cat, or your arm -- friendly, like an arm around the shoulder.

#*debateable!#cats #cat health #cat problems #cat issues #super informal #cat advice #grain of salt

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