#neither does tugger and misto

[missing-sock-misto]

2, 6, 15, 17, 22, and 25 for tuggofelees? I love your hcs for them

Hi thank you for the ask!

(And thank you so much, glad your enjoying them!)

2-Big spoon/Little spoon?

[Checks art portfolio]… yeah I clearly have no opinion on this XD

(More art here: Missing-sock-art)

But in seriousness!

Big spoon: Tugger

Little Spoon: Misto

There’s a lot of reasons; it’s more comfortable, Misto runs cold, so it’s cozier being the little spoon. But he also feels incredibly safe in Tugger’s arms, hidden away from the world. It’s also reassuring to be held like he’s precious, and like he isn’t dangerous.

For Tugger’s part, he is very protective of Misto, and being the big spoon helps him feel like he’s shielding Misto from the world. But he also doesn’t like being confined or restrained while sleeping, so he prefers being the big spoon.

In CATS as cats, I do headcanon that Misto alternates between using Tugger as a heated bed and sleeping under him with basically only a black tail and maybe a nose sticking out XD

6-What is their favorite feature of their partner’s?

Misto: [looks at Tugger’s pants for a long moment.]

Misto: [Looks back at asker.] His laugh 😐

Tugger [grinning]: He’s got a GREAT ass

Misto does love Tugger’s laugh the most. When he first met Tugger, he was annoyed by his cocky attitude and self-centeredness. But when he laughed, like, properly laughed, it made him seem so warm and friendly and… jubilant. It was the first redeeming quality Misto decided he had.

Tugger Loves Misto’s magic. As Misto got more comfortable with it and with Tugger, he stopped controlling it so heavily. Now, his hair has a dusting of sparkles that shift and dance to reflect Misto’s mood. Tugger will entertain himself by trying to see how he can change Misto’s sparks by saying something flirty or funny. It also makes him happy to see how much more comfortable he’s gotten with his magic since they had first met.

15-Who wakes up first?

It changes. Both of them are night owls, neither of them going to bed before midnight or waking up before 9.

Tugger’s sleep schedule tends to be more erratic, sometimes staying up all night because partying/clubbing/hyperfixation, so then he’ll sleep until noon. But other times he wakes up relatively early because he’s excited about something, a concert, a trip, an event, etc.

Misto tends to be more consistent (he has his routines, his routines are important). He tends to go to sleep and wake up around the same times, though he’ll sometimes sleep longer if he exerted himself too much (magic, dancing, excitement, sensory overstimulation) etc. In more human aus, he loves Tugger’s concerts, but he will sleep 12-14 hours afterwards.

17-Who says I love you first?

Tugger. He falls in love first and realizes it first too, which sets off a crisis of identity for him. While he never identified as fully aromantic, arospec is a good description for him. But he’s also used to getting fixated on a person, but after sleeping with them, poof, feelings gone.

But sleeping with Misto when he’s using his magic- boy. Changes something in his brain chemistry.

He goes cold on Misto after he realizes, desperate for the feelings to go away. Which makes Misto feel like shit, honestly. But he can’t stay away for long, and comes back, though he tries to convince himself this is just a fling.

As for Misto, he is mortified when he realizes he’s fallen in love. Sleeping with the tom was bad enough, but FEELINGS?? Really?? But over the time they spent hooking up, he’s gotten to see the more authentic Tugger. He’s still cocky and irreverent and swaggering, but he’s also kind and mischievous and surprisingly clever. He trusts him. After the shock of realizing exactly what the warm-and-fuzzy feeling he gets when looking at Tugger wears off, he’s sad. He knows Tugger doesn’t feel the same way about him, knows he never will. So he carries on, compartmentalizing the relationship as purely physical, as a secret affair that can never become anything more.

When Tugger tells him he loves him, he is flabbergasted.

22-Who cooks more/who is better at cooking?

Misto is an okay cook but he needs a recipe, and NEEDS to follow it to a T. (This actually makes him a pretty good baker, if a slow one). If there is something wrong with the recipe, he will not catch it.

Tugger has the uncanny ability to throw a bunch of Stuff in a pan and make a phenomenal dish. King of pastas and stir-frys. But he is allergic to recipes. If he’s trying something new, he Might skim a recipe, but he Will change it depending on his mood. He is a terrible baker because he doesn’t care about any of the steps or ingredients or ratios.

Tugger mostly takes care of cooking, with Misto preferring to chop veggies and clean afterwards. However, baking is Misto’s domain. He WILL kick Tugger out if the kitchen, because his spontaneous “Vibes” style stresses him out so much.

25-Who needs more assurance? Answered here!

Bonus to make up for it:

24-Who whispers inappropriate things in the other’s ear during inappropriate times?

Tugger XD

It’s not his fault Misto is so entertaining to fluster.

Thank you for the asks! They were good questions! 😁

#ask and answer #tuggoffelees #cats headcanons

[katzenprinz]

Tuggoffelees prompt: it's too early for this

For some reason Tugger is awake. He is awake and no longer in bed. And somewhere downstairs he is making noise.

Enough noise that now Misto is awake. And it is way too early for that.

Not that Misto has even peeked over at the small alarm clock on the dresser. He doesn’t have to. It’s a Saturday that neither of them have anything scheduled for and he didn’t wake up on his own, therefore it’s too early for him to be awake.

His tail flicks sharply under the covers as he hears something clattering. He grumbles, rolling over while stubbornly clinging to unconsciousness as much as he can.

There is a lull and he begins to drift off again.

Only to be rewoken by Tugger’s footsteps coming up the stairs. Normally Tugger does his best when he wakes up first to be as quiet as possible, or he just stays in bed until Misto rouses too. It does sort of seem like Tugger slows once he gets to the top steps, treading more lightly on the hardwood floor. But Misto can hear him going around from one room to another and there is so much movement it is impossible to ignore.

Right as Misto is about to open his eyes and sit up so he can pout at the door, it opens. He isn’t sure why, but right before Tugger pops his head in, Misto snaps his eyes shut once more and pretends to be sleeping.

There’s a small chuckle from Tugger. Then a shifting noise from the side of the bed. And then one of his hands strokes down Misto’s side on top of the blanket.

The next thing Misto knows, he’s being lifted up into his boyfriend’s arms and carried out in the hall, down the stairs, and over toward the fireplace. Tugger kneels and lays Misto down on what feels like a pile of every blanket they own that isn’t currently on their bed.

A fire crackles and casts warmth over Misto from the front. The glow from it is amber through his eyelids.

It’s comfortable and cozy. And a few moments later, Tugger lays behind him, wrapping his arm over Misto’s waist. He breathes a soft hum of a sigh, contented, and nuzzles the back of Misto’s ear.

In a few moments, Tugger’s breathing has evened out. Misto cracks open his eyes to find that Tugger has constructed a small fort for them, with blankets draped over their dining room stools and twinkle lights artfully clipped to them. And on one side, where one of the large living room windows is, Misto can see large white flurries falling outside.

“I wanted you to wake up to the snow, but you’re such a light sleeper,” Tugger murmurs suddenly from behind him.

Misto jolts slightly, then tilts his head so he can see a portion of Tugger’s face. He reaches back, cupping Tugger’s cheek, then watches the snow dance down to the ground some more. “You’ve still succeeded,” he says, voice heavy with sleepiness.

He shuffles back, pressing himself flush against Tugger’s chest. It’s hard to keep his eyes open, but he watches the snow for a while before they slide shut again. The peacefulness is perfect.

And this time, he thinks maybe it’s not too early for it after all.

#cats the musical #mr mistoffelees #the rum tum tugger #tuggoffelees #holden writes #my writing #prompts filled

[princess-pathetic-112898]

Jellicle Headcanons for my Mental Health (It gets chaotic)

If the Jellicles were ever to watch movies, some common favorites would include Fantasia (1940), A Cat in Paris (2010), The Aristocats (1970), Coraline (2009), Suspiria (1977) and The Red Shoes (1948)

Tugger will sometimes try to get Munkustrap to get some rest & take a day off from being the Responsible Oldest Child™️. Munkus is always convinced it’s a trap and Tugger is trying to distract him from something he did sitcom style.

He’s not much more receptive to any of the other cats telling him to relax. He’s fairly certain that if he did ever leave them to their own devices, there’s like a 30% chance they’d all die.

He’ll begrudgingly take a 5 minute cat nap only after Jenny lectures him about his health for 30 minutes.

Tugger is extremely protective of Misto. He’s been known to hiss and swipe at any stranger of any species who approaches his magical, mystical, marvelous, clever, phenomenal tuxedo cat.

Misto will loudly fuss & act annoyed over this, but he actually thinks it’s pretty cute and at times unintentionally funny.

The kittens can be bribed into behaving with fish, catnip & cream (it’s basically promising McDonald’s if no one fights).

The first time Tugger took Mistoffelees on a date, he took him to the junkyard to pick scraps & yowl at the moon. Misto, being the dutiful nephew of Bustopher Jones and growing up in the Hall of Saint James, had only ever been exposed to the finest high-end dining and the most respectable of social gatherings up to this point, so there was immediate culture shock. Mistoffelees still insists it was the most romantic night of his life.

Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer secretly give the kittens pickpocketing lessons. Munkustrap suspects but cannot prove anything, and it has contributed to his sleep deprivation.

Victoria and Jemima are BFF’s who are constantly having sleepovers where they do all the unapologetically girlish & kiddish things you can think of- but like, as kittens. Gossiping about the cats they have crushes on, sharing their deepest secrets, trying on each other’s collars, jewels & ribbons, playing catch with Jenny’s yarn balls (it’s better to beg for forgiveness than permission).

Skimbleshanks’ combined dad skills & tea expertise can only be rivaled by Uncle Iroh (he would definitely say that being sick of tea ~with a drop of scotch~ is like being sick of breathing).

Alonzo sometimes feels outshined by his magician brother & ballerina sister. He doesn’t blame them for being themselves, but he does wish the others would acknowledge him a little more as a protector. He looks up to Munkustrap & is determined to learn all the tricks of the trade from him.

Munkus is aware that Alonzo seeks his approval, and can relate, having lived with siblings who required more attention while he was the responsible one. Neither is quick to open up about personal matters, but they do confide in one another. The only other cat Alonzo has talked to about all his feelings is Cassandra.

Tugger takes those damn bagpipes everywhere & is looking for a chance to play them all the time. Bagpipes at family meetings. Bagpipes at brunch. Bagpipes on dates. Bagpipes at midnight. Bagpipes at 4 AM.

Munkus insists they put on his plays at every meeting. He has yet to have one go off without a hitch, in part because he, indeed, is a massive control freak in this particular area, and in part because he’s surrounded by damn kids who love to fuck with him. Every rehearsal is like that one episode of Community where the dean’s making a commercial & Abed’s making a documentary about the dean making his commercial. It’s going to be what kills poor Gus.

Everyone assumes Demeter & Bombalurina are gossip queens who have all the dirt on everyone.

They’re actually thinking of Jellylorum & Gus. Dem and Bomba are just doing makeovers.

Bustopher Jones does not get what Mistoffelees sees in Tugger. He raised his nephew to be a proper, fancy cat, where did this spiky punk come from?? He doesn’t know where he went wrong.

Jennyanydots has knitted multiple sweaters for every single one of them.

Skimbleshanks, of course, wears his sweaters whenever it’s sweater weather and loves these thoughtful gifts from his beautiful wife.

Tugger has ripped holes into his sweaters to make them look cooler.

Mistoffelees bedazzles all his sweaters & wears them in performances where Jenny will be in attendance.

Cass will spend hours looking for suitable accessories anytime she has to wear a sweater.

Coricopat & Tantomile love to wear their matching sweaters & basically be the Shining twins.

Mungo feels humiliated wearing his sweaters because who is he without his crop tops? Rumple always gets super fancy sweaters to go with her pearls.

Mungo & Rumple also got a “Get-Along” sweater.

Gus is practically swimming in his sweaters & appreciates them immensely.

Bomba is proud to announce she looks as sexy in her sweaters as she does in anything

Demeter & Munkus make the kittens wear their sweaters anytime they’re seeing Jenny no matter how hot it is or how itchy they are.

#fan post #headcanon #cats the musical #cats #jellicle cats #jellicle kittens #cats headcanons

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Alonzo Things Part 1

This got long but I don't regret it.

Very few cats are ever allowed inside the casslonzo/alondra den. This is Alonzo's rule, though Cass doesn't mind it- she likes to have their own space too. Alonzo likes to keep his tribe duties away from the place where he unwinds in the evening. (The demestrap family -Munk, Deme, Misto, Quaxo, Vic, Jem and Bubs- are pretty much the only cats allowed inside. Though Tugger often wanders in when he needs to fetch Alonzo)

He has a soft spot for Victoria (he hasn't a clue why, really) yes you do alonzo don't deny it you see a little of yourself in her but you had to be tough and lost that certain... innocence, almost, that she has about her and you want to protect her from the same fate but she's tougher than you want to admit like goddamn she had to be plus her grace you arent the most graceful cat in the junkyard anymore the pupil has become the master

He's good with the kittens! Most of the time, anyway. Especially the older ones.

He's a total flirt but so is Cass. They understand each other.

While he loves and respects Old Deuteronomy along with the other Jellicles, his loyalties lie with Munkustrap. Though he'd never say it out loud, if he had to choose one or the other, he'd choose Munk. Demeter and Cass both suspect this- how could they not? Old Deuteronomy knows this is the case and believes that is the way it should be. Munkustrap is clueless- and it's better that way.

Alonzo's favourite colour is dark blue.

He can't stand dogs. Can't stand them. Thinks they're a waste of space and too noisy. Not to mention slobbery.

Neither he nor Cass are interested in having kittens themselves. Alonzo is of opinion he'd be a terrible father lol.

Misto and Quaxo are his little half-brothers and they all know this. The younger two love to call him ancient. Misto knows 'Lonz can be hot-headed and tries to calm him down when Spike riles him up, much to Alonzo's annoyance. "Don't let my temper get the better of me, I know. Don't scold me, Misto."

His family is complicated and I'll explain it in another post, but Victoria is his cousin

He never wanted humans. He ran away the first, and second, and third time the tribe tried to give him a home when he was a kitten. Eventually they gave up and let him live in the Junkyard.

His favourite duty as second is organising patrols, watches and scavenger patrols! Something is just so interesting to him about pairing different cats together, seeing which cats gel well and work together efficiently and which cats are better left on watch or on separate patrols. His absolute favourite part is giving young tom- and queenkittens their first patrols (and going with them for it!). They're always so excited.

His own favourite time to patrol is the midnight patrol, much to Cass' irritation- she likes to sleep at night because that's what her owners do. Somehow, even though Alonzo is one of the quietest and sneakiest cats in the whole Junkyard, he always manages to wake her. It's almost like she has a sixth sense.

Alonzo is an average height- the cats that are taller than him include but are not limited to: Munk, AJ, Tugger, Mungo, Admetus and George. Tugger always rests his arm on Alonzo's shoulder and that's Alonzo's least favourite thing about the other tom.

He is, of course, the slinkiest cat in existence

As he's a really pretty cat, the humans always give him bowls of cream. One of the more... mischievous... things he does with the kittens is go begging and have them hide out of sight, and when the human puts out the cream or other treat, share it with them.

He really, really does not get along with Spike.

He has so many nicknames. Tugger has a load for him, he has at least three from Munkustrap, Victoria calls him 'Zo- And many of them are to do with his colouring! Munk calls him Black-and-White, Tugger has an array of nicknames (Tuxedo, Domino, Bowtie, Constable, Pinstripe, Piano) but when Spike calls him "Checkers" he means it as an insult.

Alonzo remembers hearing a whisper of a tale that's mostly been forgotten; all Jellicles have a bit of magic. At least a tiny bit of magic, though not all as flashy or strong as Misto or Coricopat and Tantomile. Alonzo half doesn't believe this, but sometimes he wonders... he's always had a connection with water... and how else could Victoria be such a gifted healer, or Munkustrap be such a good storyteller?

#cats the musical #jellicle cats #alonzo #the slinky boi #god he's just so... #i just love him so much #headcanons #canon to the au though #suaimhneas au #alondra #casslonzo #cassandra #cassandra cats #demeter #demeter cats #munkustrap #rum tum tugger #mr mistoffelees #quaxo #quaxo and misto are separate cats #jemima #sillabub #sillabub and jemima are separate cats #mungojerrie #victoria #victoria the white cat #victoria cats #old deuteronomy #mean like a minx and lean like a lynx #nix-writes

[afairytalestray]

Moscow 2005 HCs

My contribution to @storyweaverofgondor’s Cornucopia of Cats blogversary event. Thanks for letting me take part bestie, I had a lot of fun deep diving into this production!

Munkustrap is absolutely training Mistoffelees to lead the ball. The two of them are close friends, and Munk has made him second in command. Tugger is fully in love with Misto, but has kept it to himself because 1) The Fear, and 2) he thinks Misto likes Munk. But then he gets scared that Munk likes him back (because he’s a fool who is too wrapped up in his own feelings to see the Demestrap supremacy). He spends ages coming up with his song as a confession, but it doesn’t quite work, as everyone kinda takes it as a hype song for bringing back Old Deuteronomy, Misto included. 

Munk notices but. Tugger has put his whole soul into it (hello? Сказочный is literally the most beautiful and poetic adjective I want to cry. He walks on starlight? This song invented romance). At first Munk is a bit like, oh no, but then when he thinks about it, that could work actually? If you only know both of them on the surface level, no way in hell, but if you actually understand them, then yes. He talks to Tugger and convinces him to go for it, as he’s been moping ever since the Ball, at the same time realising he should take his own advice and confess to Demeter. (Demeter: fucking finally omg Munk)

Misto can and will sleep in any place or position, although his preference is snuggled up under Tugger’s mountain of fluff. The two grew up together after baby Misto was brought to the Junkyard, and have been friends since forever. 

(Elo note: If Ivan Ozhogin hitting that high note in Old Deuteronomy doesn’t make you feel things, then your soul may be irreparably damaged.)

Jennyanydots is Victoria and Tumblebrutus’ mum, and George’s adopted mum. She has a soft spot for Mungojerrie and Bombalurina. Bomba looks up to her a lot, and Jerrie wants a lot more hugs than he’d ever admit. Whenever he’s in the Junkyard, if he’s not up to mischief with Rumpleteazer, then he’s with Jenny. She makes everyone around her feel safe and wanted. Best hugs in the Junkyard are Jenny hugs, hundo p. She has a vintage samovar that is her most prized possession, Jerrie gave (stole) it to her.

Vic is besties with Jemima, and looks up to Cassandra and Demeter. Jemima adores Tantomile and tries to be just like her. Jemima enjoys the company of the older Cats more than the younger. She likes playing with her friends, especially Vic, but enjoys being scooped up into hugs more.

Bomba is one of the main protectors of the tribe. At first she can come across as a bit scary, but actually she’s very warm and caring, if a bit mysterious. She doesn’t ever share about her past. Demeter is the only one that knows about it, and neither Queen is telling. She loves the Bolshoi, and can often be found lounging on the comfy seats there (and refusing to move for the punters). In that, she’s taken over from Gus. The staff pretend to despair, but they’re very fond of their little invaders.

Plato knows the city of Moscow the best of all of them, and loves to explore. He knows the best and safest spots for the kittens to play in the winter snow, and the moment the first snowflake falls, he’s constantly badgered by them to take them out. 

Jellylorum loves experimenting with different looks and styles, and when she’s not in the Junkyard she likes to trot around ГУМ and ЦУМ to see the humans all dressed up. She might pick something up for Pouncival.

Pounce loves playing dress up and coming up with characters, especially with Jerrie. He loves making up stories and costumes to go with them. Old D is his dad, but he doesn’t know.

Tumble does not understand the Bustopher hype. I mean, he doesn’t even cartwheel? Where is the appeal? Misto, though – SPINS FOR DAYS! Tumble watches like a hawk when he dances, soaking up the expertise. He and Pounce share the same humans, who own a small pelmeni restaurant near the Pushkin Museum.

Demeter is besties with Misto. Platonic soulmates if ever there was. They can often be found together, deep in conversation or playing a game that makes no logical sense to anyone but them.

Skimbleshanks and Grizabella are brother and sister. They were never really alike, but he was deeply hurt when she left the tribe, and never quite forgave her for it. Griz abandoned her family to seek fame, leaving one day without a word. When she comes back he can’t trust her, and wants to protect the tribe from her. The kittens all love Uncle Skimble! Skimble travels all over Eurasia on the trains. He knows Felix in Staraya Russa on the Pskov line, and he’s acquainted with the Cats at the Hermitage Museum, with whom he shares mousing tips. Many of the Cats found their way to the Junkyard through Skimble and his train network, and many of them have taken trips to places like Finland, Latvia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan.

Cassandra is always cold. Tanto is always too hot. Demeter will often say she’s cold to get Munk to hug her (he always wants to, but is nervous of making her feel smothered).

Coricopat is quite often found literally hanging off of things precariously. He’s quite comfortable, and doesn’t get why others freak out when they find him hanging 5m off the ground by one paw. Jemima often copies him, much to the older Cats’ horror.

Jerrie and Teazer came to the Junkyard after Munk helped Teazer out of a sticky situation involving a pollicle. They don’t live there full time, they come and go, but Teazer always likes to be involved in Munk’s plays. He has a soft spot for her. Teazer would probably stay full time, and later on they do, but Jerrie isn’t ready just yet.

Cassandra is a bit of a loner, but well liked by everyone. She’s close with Vic and Misto, and loves flowers. Plato always seeks her out in spring when the first flowers start to bloom, and they go see them together. She and Tanto are friends, and she adores the kittens. Alonzo is always trying to impress her, but is a bit too shy to talk normally to her. 

Rumpus Cat is the OC of Munk and Alonzo. They made him up as Kittens, and would act out long, convoluted stories for hours on end. The Kittens now are unsure if Rumpus is real or not, and Alonzo will dress up as him from time to time, so he’s something of a Jellicle cryptid.

Alonzo frequents the Arbat, and the shopkeepers there call him Господин Коровка (Mr. Mini Cow ig), as he often surveys the street from the top of the cow statue. 

Munk often wishes he were a bit taller, but will never admit that to anyone. The Everlasting Cat communicated to Old D that Munkustrap would be the next Jellicle leader when he was a Kitten. Old D took him under his wing to train him up, and Munk adores him. 

Old D and Griz are Tugger’s parents, and Tugger and Old D are very alike. Old D was just like Tugger in his youth. Munk and Tugger are half brothers. Gus and Griza are Munk’s parents. Munk is a few years older than Tugger, who is a year older than Misto. Misto is probably the son of Macavity, but no one knows for sure. Munk notices they move in a similar way, but he trusts Misto fully and never mentions it.

Macavity was a former Jellicle, and was Pounce’s hero in the before times. He and Griz both left the tribe at around the same time, although not together. Mac was expecting to be named the future Jellicle leader by the Everlasting Cat, then went berserk when he wasn’t. Macavity was banished by Old Deut. He attacked Munkustrap after he was declared the future leader, and would have killed him if Old D hadn’t stepped in and fought him off. It was a traumatic experience for Munk, who was still quite young, while Mac was fully grown and much bigger. Many of the Jellicles had expected Mac to be named leader, but were relieved when it was Munk. Mac wasn’t disliked, but he was known to have a nasty temper and vicious streak. Although he kept them hidden, everyone was wary of him. None of them quite realised how bad he was, however, until he attacked little Munkustrap, who a lot of them saw as their own. This cemented their opinion of Mac, and he made an enemy of the whole tribe that day.

#cats the musical #cornucopiaofcats #cats moscow

[herooffire101]

So, this was inspired by my own memories of my family’s Cookie Day tradition while I was growing up. We would go to my grandma’s house the Sunday before Christmas (depending on what calendar day it fell on) and we would help my Grandma and Aunt bake cookies in her kitchen, and end up having Pizza for dinner (I can never forget that one year we somehow got the wrong sheet pizza with our order). Nowadays, this doesn’t happen due to my Grandpa’s death in 2016 (before I graduated, unfortunately on the night of my brother’s birthday. Neither him nor me knew until we got up for school the next day). He was the glue for us and Grandma. Nowadays, I bake the cookies myself, because I find it fun, and I like baking. We would bake mainly three different cookies, which are Press Cookies (which I have baked and posted here), Peanut Blossoms (also have baked and posted), and Thumbprint Cookies (haven’t baked yet mainly because it uses Raspberry Jam and I don’t like Raspberries), which sometimes a variance occasionally. (We have done cut-out sugar cookies before, but the dough somehow fucks up, thus we have banned it because it became Stupid Cookies.) Now, this does take place where Demeter and Bombalurina are sisters, because clearly, I haven’t shared how different the universe where they are not sisters was (someday I will). Also, I wanted to let the kittens loose with how they would act within a setting.

Let’s see, I haven’t done a Demeter point of view in a while. Might as well give some Demestrap love.

Jellicle Cats bake Christmas Cookies

December 18. 2011

When Demeter opened the door to Jenny’s home, she was greeted by not only the smell of cookies, but by the sounds of the kids (and Tugger) chattering. With Victoria and Misto taking off their boots and coats helped by Munk, a tiny red blur ran towards Demeter and hugged her legs. “Auntie Deme, you’re here!” Jemima enthusiastically greeted her aunt, her emerald eyes sparkling with happiness.

Demeter greeted her niece warmly. “Yes, I am, Jemmy. I see that you got into the cookies.” Kneeling down and brushed off some of the crumbs off her face.

“I only had one. Nana and Jenny won’t let me have any more, despite what Daddy is doing with Car’mel, Tumble, and Pounce.” Jemima pointed out, “Mommy is trying to wrangle Cettie into helping to decorate some of the press cookies.”

“And failing to do so.” Bomba added, coming into the foyer, as Victoria and Misto went to hug her, finally without their coats and boots. Smiling to her sister, she lifted her hands. “I would hug you, Deme, but my hands are stained with food coloring and still slightly slimy.”

Victoria giggled. “Does that mean that once you clean your hands, you’ll hug us?”

“Don’t want to mess up your shirt, ‘Tori.” Bomba agreed, “Remember, if you want me to hug you, then ask and I’ll oblige.”

“Victoria, Aunt Bomba has some issues with sticky stuff on her hands.” Demeter explained to Victoria, softly brushing some of Victoria’s blonde hair out of her face.

“Nana and Jenny are helping me with my sticky stuff thing too!” The five-year-old exclaimed, showing her aunt and cousins her green-colored stained hands, though hers actually looked dried compared to her mother’s, which were colored red and green.

Demeter gave Jemima a bright smile. “Well, I’m glad that you’re learning how to deal with your sticky stuff thing, Jemima. Do you think that you will have an easier time playing with your classmates if they are playing with playdough?”

“Nope!” Jemima said, giving a wide smile. That made Demeter wince internally and even Munk made a noise.

“Now come on, Jemmy, you have many friends in your class. You are a nice person. Anyone can be your friend.” Munk softly approached the subject.

Jemima shook her head at her aunt and uncle. “Most of my classmates think I’m weird. Pounce and Tumble are my only friends there.”

Even Bomba gave a wince and cringing smile. “We’ve already established that she is more like me than possible, minus what happened to me when I was her age.” Demeter nodded, agreeing that Jem was probably having a similar problem like Bomba and Tugger had in their school years. “Jemmy, why don’t you bring Victoria and Misto to the kitchen and see Nana and Jenny. I’m sure that they want to help decorate the cookies.”

“Okay!” Jemima nodded, having the twins follow her, leaving the three adults in the foyer.

Munk decided to broach the uncomfortable subject. “She’s not having fun in her 1st grade class?”

Bomba sighed, as Demeter moved to put her coat away. “Me and Tugger are trying to help her feel more comfortable, but she still gets alienated. The guidance counsellor and psychologist are helping, but her intelligence and her flavor of Autism is more like mine, which means…”

“Bullying and socialization problems like you had.” Demeter finished for her sister. “Does this mean that you’re leaning towards more homeschooling her and Charlie?”

Bomba nodded. “Yup. She has the intelligence, and her independent streak is there, which is causing her more problems in the classroom, especially when there are groups. Her teachers want her to work with some of the girls, but Jemima is being stubborn and choosing to work with Tumble and Pounce. They make her feel comfortable and safe.”

Demeter watched her partner have his thinking face on. “Tumble and Pounce know her, and she knows them.” Munk said, speaking out loud his thought process. She loved it when he worked through a problem. He gathers all the information he could and thought of different solutions that could work. “Have you thought that there might be a confidence problem due to the bullying, so maybe we need to help her with her confidence while also finding a solution to the ongoing bullying issue?”

“See, this is why we need to have our sounding board, Deme. We need to get together to produce solutions for Jemima’s schooling before it gets worse.” Bomba said, looking semi-relieved because clearly this was bothering her.

Demeter reach out to give her sister a hug. “Don’t worry, Bea. We’ll work together. She’s my niece and I want her to thrive as much as you do.” Bomba leaned into the hug, without hugging because of her hands. “Now go clean your hands before you give me a proper hug.” Bomba gave her a smile and went off.

Jenny then decided to come towards the couple. “Thank you for talking to her, you two. Now, come in! We tripled the press cookies because of all the kittens, so be prepared to help!” She said, ushering both of them to the kitchen, where Demeter saw that Victoria was sitting next to Plato, who was handing her some of the sprinkles that she wanted to use on the press cookies in front of her, while Misto was sneakily eating a warm cookie that Tugger oh so tried to hide him giving him one. Electra and Etcetera were clearly collaborating with their decorating while Jemima was on the other side of Plato, pointing out to her cousin that she mixed the colors into the dough that Victoria and Plato were decorating. “George is playing his DS in the living room, while Admetus, Thomas and Patrick are playing Mario Kart on the Wii with Charlie, though I think that Admetus is letting him win while the boys are playing against each other. Junior is with them, making sure that they are not hitting each other.” Jenny answered their unasked question of where some of the kittens and Demeter’s dad were.

“And Skimble?” Munk asked, looking around for him.

“Out getting more ingredients for the cookies. He never misses cookie day. Heaviside knows that we need to fulfill everyone’s love for Christmas cookies.” Mom explained, counting out how many cookies were ready to be put into the oven. “Hello dear. Grandpa is with Old Deut right now, so he’ll be around soon.”

Demeter went over to her mother Jellylorum and hugged her. “Hi Mom. How many cookies have you baked so far?”

“Well, this is the second batch of press cookies we’ve made today.” Hugging her second daughter and then glaring at Tugger, who decided to badly attempt that he was innocent, “Someone decided that giving several cookies to the younger kittens was okay, even though we told them no.”

Tugger decided to look affronted. “How can I say no to their faces?”

“Tugger, you always fall for them.” Demeter said, with a slight sarcastic tone.

“You just want them to smile and give us a hard time, Tugger.” Bomba cut in, gliding effortlessly towards them, making Tugger (as always) go goggle-eyed. She sauntered up to her partner and trailed a finger up his neck to his chin, him leaning towards her before she figuratively dropped him, booping him on the nose. “Travis, please don’t give them the cookies now. We already have to deal with a hyper three-year-old. I personally would like to have some of these cookies to last until after Christmas. How else are we going to have cookies for Santa?”

Tugger then caught Bomba in a flirty embrace. “Well, we can always bake more for Santa anyway.” He said, with a seductive tone in his voice.

Demeter rolled her eyes at him. “Oi. Can you not?” Demeter said, giving both of them a simmering glare.

“You’re a terrible bore, Uncle Tugger!” Misto cried, getting in between his mom and his Aunt and Uncle.

All four of the adults surrounding his laughed, with Tugger ruffling Misto’s black hair. “Then would you like to show me what you’ve done with the cookies?” Misto smiled and nodded, taking Tugger’s hand, and dragging him to the table where the girls, Munk and Plato were.

Demeter, Bomba, and their mom smiled at the lovely bond Tugger had with the kids. “Me and Tugger have been here for the first batch. Jem and Caramel loved decorating the cookies, and as you saw, Jem helped with coloring the second batch.”

“You did a good job too, Beatrice.” Mom said, “Jem helped you with the red very well.”

Demeter looked at her older sister. “Downplaying your involvement again, huh?”

“Demeeeeeter.” Bomba groaned, finally properly giving Demeter a hug.

Returning it, Demeter made sure that Bomba faced her. “I know that it’s harder for you to take praise willingly. Bomba, remember, you are an amazing mom.”

Jenny then poked in. “Demeter honey, would you like to help with coloring the third batch of dough. Munk has already claimed blue, and Victoria doesn’t want to mix the food coloring. I’m thinking that Jemima can help Tugger unwrap the Kisses for the Peanut Blossoms while you help me with the dough, Bomba.”

With a duet of ‘Yes, Jenny.’ From both Demeter and Bomba, they went to the semi-assigned tasks. Demeter went to where Munk was sitting, sitting right next to him. Misto sat himself on the other side of her.

“Misto, what kind of color do you want these cookies to be?” Demeter asked her boy his opinion because there were already yellow cookies cooling from the oven. It looked like Tugger made them, judging by his hands.

“Purple!” Misto enthusiastically said, his blue eyes glittering.

Demeter hummed. “Never had purple cookies before. Munku, may you please pass me the blue food coloring.”  Politely asking her partner for the blue food coloring that was sitting on the table on the other side of him.

Munk stopped mixing his portioned dough into a nice-looking blue and passed her the bottle “Of course, my queen.” Giving her a slight bow.

“Victoria, may you please pass me the red?” Demeter then asked her daughter, who was watching.

“Okay!” Victoria said, reaching for the red bottle and handing it to her mom. Demeter signed ‘Thank you’ to Victoria, making her smile.

Meanwhile, Tugger and Jemima sat side by side, unwrapping the many, many kisses that was coming out of the opened and turned sideways party sized Hershey Kisses. “Daddy, these Kisses are for the Blossoms, not eating!” Jemima told Tugger; her tone reminiscent of Bomba’s fake annoyance with Tugger. Tugger stuck his tongue out at his daughter.

“Tugger, stop eating the Kisses or we’re not going to have Peanut Blossoms.” Bomba told him off from her position of rolling the dough around in sugar and placing them on the baking sheet, not even turning around to face him.

“I was only having one!” Tugger sighed, his dramatic side showing up. Demeter rolled her eyes at her brother-in-law, Misto copying her as well. Demeter glanced at Misto, giving him a smile, making him giggle.

“Travis Jellicle, stop eating the Kisses!” Jenny snapped at him, giving the end all and be all to him.

“…Okay.” Tugger shrunk down, going back to unwrapping the kisses with Jemima.

Charlie, her golden-haired nephew and very much like Tugger in miniature (which is scary enough because she grew up with Tugger, how is this kid so much like him. Oh wait, Bomba’s his mother and Jemima is very much like Bomba) wandered in from the living room where she could hear the noise of Tumble and Pounce racing each other while Admetus was sighing at their antics. “Auntie, why are the cookie dough purple?” He asked, his blue eyes questioning.

“Because Misto wanted them to be purple, Caramel.” Demeter answered, making it noticeably clear that his cousin wanted purple press cookies. Charlie nodded and went to wander around the kitchen seeing everything. Demeter did remember Tugger doing that sometimes while they were growing up.

Demeter, after cleaning her hands enough, got the cookie press and put some of the dough in it. Once Misto chose a press shape from the collection of the cleaned ones, Munk pressed out the dough. “Do we have shiny yellow sprinkles?” Misto asked, looking around the cookie decorations collection.

Victoria found it and grabbed it. “Here they are, Misto!” She looked at the label and got a confused face. “Daddy, what’s gold?” she asked.

“It’s the color of Demeter.” Munk explained as he looked at Demeter, love shining clearly in his eyes.

“Oh, stop it!” Demeter jokingly brushed it off, laughing inwardly with his antics.

Tugger had that look in his eye. “Munk’s color is silver!” He declared, giving Bomba an opening.

“Silver and Gold, Silver and Gold~’ Bomba sang from her position, now pressing some of the unwrapped kisses into the peanut butter cookies that just came out of the oven.

Mom glared at her sister. “Beatrice, stop it. We’ve heard it enough from you over the years.” She scolded.

Bomba gave their mother a look of ‘come on’ “But it’s true! Demeter is gold and Munk is silver!”

“Jemmy, Mommy is being silly.” Electra murmured to her adopted sister.

Jemima rolled her eyes, which was adorable on her “Leckie, Mommy is silly. Wanna help me with the Kisses? Daddy is not helping.” Jemima offered to Electra, being savage to her father.

“Hey! I am helping!” Tugger declared, looking affronted. Demeter knew just by watching that he was playing it up.

Erica decided to be a tattletale at that moment. “Mommy, Tugger’s eating more of the Kisses.” She cried to their mom.

“I am not, Cettie!” Tugger denied, giving a mock glare.

Plato chosen without delay to be the deciding factor. “Dad, you did eat one more.”

Tugger gave a simmering glare to her foster son, knowing that he does it out of love. “Does this filled bowl look like enough to you?!? I only had one after we finished filling the bowl.” He said, gesturing to the filled bowl he was holding for Bomba as she squished them into the right out of the oven peanut cookies.

“He’s right, Jenny. Are we ever going to have that many blossoms?” Mom interjected, looking at the number of kisses bags that Jenny had strewn around in her kitchen.

“Not enough, knowing Gus and Asparagus.” Jenny reminded, knowing how much Dad and Grandpa loved peanut blossoms.

“I knew that there was a reason we have three party sized bags of Kisses.” Bomba said, glaring at Jenny. She must have realized how many Jenny was planning on baking when she started the cookies.

“And five two-packs of peanut butter from BJ’s.” Demeter said, joining in the glaring. This was worse than last year, where there were six peanut butter jars and two party bags of kisses. ‘Just how many peanut blossoms Grandpa and Dad need?!?’ Demeter thought.

Charlie, however, was fascinated. “These are Grandpa Gus and Pops’s favorite cookies?” He asked, amazed.

“Yes, Charlie. Do you want to help put the kisses on the cookies when they get out of the oven?” Mom asked, kneeling down to her grandson. He nodded, and she lifted her three-year-old grandson to let him help his mom putting the kisses on the cookies.

A familiar orange head popped into the kitchen, making Demeter smile. “Are these cookies I smell?” Mungojerrie asked, bringing attention to himself.

“Jerrie! You’re here!” Demeter cheered; her favorite little guy had arrived. She stood up and hugged him, while the kittens cheered.

“Is Teaser with you?” Bomba asked, taking a break from the peanut blossoms. She also gave him a hug as a greeting.

He returned it and faced both of them. “Helping Dad. Is there a reason why there are ten bags of candy cane flavored Kisses?” Jerrie asked, looking at Jenny, curious why there was a lot of those kisses.

Bomba turned to glare at Jenny. “Candy cane kisses do not go with peanut butter.”

“What kind of cookies go with candy cane kisses?” Demeter asked, also curious on why there was candy cane kisses.

“We’re making chocolate cookies with them!” Jenny exasperated, her cheeks becoming red.

“Jenny, are we experimenting again?” Mom sighed, remembering the last time Jenny experimented with cookies.

“It won’t be like last time!” Jenny sputtered out.

“…I could taste the burnt cookie for a week…” Munk muttered, slightly shivering at the memory.

“You didn’t want to hurt Jenny’s feelings.” Demeter soothed, patting him on the back.

Rumpleteazer, her identical orange hair popped up beside her brother. “Hey Jerrie, is Mom experimenting again? I thought that we weren’t experimenting this year.” She asked, holding one of the said bags of Hershey’s Candy Cane flavored Kisses.

“Let’s not roll them in choco powder, okay Jenny?” Bomba declared, moving back to her place rolling the peanut cookies, Charlie reaching out to her to give her a kiss on her cheek.

“But…” Jenny sputtered, her face betraying her emotions.

“Aunt Jennyanydots, I know you enough to say this.” Bomba said, standing up to her full height of 5’ 9”. “I know that you get so enthusiastic about experimenting with baking, but can we at least stick with our normal cookies for the kittens?”

Jenny huffed and agreed. “I’ll try on a different day.”

Demeter, Jerrie, and Teazer all cheered. Bomba saved them all from a possibly bitter tasting cookie. Demeter noticed that Munk visibly relaxed. “Thank you Bomba for saving my taste buds.” He said, relief in his voice.

“Bomba, love, I am so glad that you were the best of us in chemistry.” Tugger complimented, love filling his eyes.

“Is that the reason why you love me, you curious beast?” Bomba quipped at him

“No, babe. Only glad.” Tugger clarified, giving her a full body hug. Charlie decided that Tugger had enough and started fussing at his dad hogging his mom, which made Tugger fuss right back at him.

Demeter smiled at their antics, as she sat back down with Munk. “You two are the same.” She said to Munk.

“Huh?” Munk said, curious, “How? He’s so annoying and an attention hog.”

“You both give us comfort in many ways.” And with that, she kissed him on the lips.

“Ewwww…” All the kittens at the table, including her twins, said, giggling as well.

“Oh, just you wait until you find someone who you want to kiss!” Demeter jokingly said to the kittens, smiling at them, making them giggle even more.

I promise there will be a part 2 to this. Just wanted to split it up a bit.

#cats human au #demestrap #tuggerlurina #rum tum tugger #bombalurina #demeter cats #munkustrap #jemima cats #electra cats #etcetera cats #jennyanydots #jellylorum #plato cats #cats mistoffelees #victoria cats #cats fanfic #christmas cookies #mungojerrie #rumpleteazer #they're at the end really #cats the musical

[sevenkittensinatrenchcoat]

Misto’s Mating Dance Partners

Because the White Cat Lift AKA Mating Dance scene of the Jellicle Ball focuses mainly on Victoria and whoever she’s dancing with, what’s going on in the background is often ignored. But, there’s a clear pattern. The other cats pair off, go to the edges of the stage, forming a circle around Victoria and Her Man. They then do...whatever. There don’t seem to be official rules for what the pairs do, so some of them nap, some of the stare out into space, some of them cuddle...

And some of them blatantly fuck.

This scene is often called the Cat Orgy because of the blatant fucking that often occurs. So, you can watch the characters, see who pairs up with who and whether or not they fuck. Because Misto is my favorite character and one of the easiest to identify in even low-quality bootlegs, I went and watched him during this scene in every production in my bootleg collection.

Part One: Failure

In several of the older productions, I couldn’t see anything. Bootleggers and professionals alike tended to zoom in on Victoria and Her Man and stay there for most of the scene. Mexico 1991 mainly did this. Also, Vienna, with its Dark Voids and Weird Editing Choices was impossible to decipher.

Among the newer productions, Madrid was lost to Weird Editing Choices. Most of the dance wasn’t even visible! There were long close ups on Old Deuteronomy and Grizabella doing nothing when they should have been filming Victoria and Plato doing Something. It wasn’t even like they were distracted by an interesting background event. They just held the camera on characters who weren’t doing anything other than Reacting Slightly.

Part Two: Mistoria

Paris and Zurich paired Misto with Victoria for the Mating Dance. There was a slightly different dynamic with Misto and Victoria than there is when Plato or Tumblebrutus is Victoria’s Man. When Plato or Tumble, the most common choices for this part, approach Victoria, they’re awkward, but they still sort of take the lead. Victoria comes across as a bit shy at first, but she quickly gets into it. In the Mistoria versions, Misto is far more nervous approaching and often jumps back startled after touching Victoria. It feels like Victoria takes the lead in these versions, turning her back and basically being like “lift me”. Zurich Misto in particular is practically freaking out and the lift is kind of bizarre to watch because he looks so tiny!

Part Three: You’d Think Misto/Cassandra Would Be a Bigger Ship

Broadway-based productions, which paired Alonzo with Demeter, seemed to love pairing Misto with Cassandra for the Mating Dance. Troika and Buenos Aires did this and they did it in the same way. Misto and Cassandra practically have a dance of their own, performing the same motions when paired together. Usually, these pairs tend to seem like they’re improvising a little, but this specific couple has its own choreography.

The idea to pair Misto and Cassandra most likely comes from Misto later choosing Cassandra as his “lovely assistant” when he brings back Old Deuteronomy. In most productions, they don’t have much interaction outside of that. In Troika, Cassandra is also one of the cats who sometimes stands in for Coricopat and Tantomile, who were cut. Coricopat and Tantomile’s twin stuff was given to Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, while a lot of their psychic moments were given to either Demeter or Cassandra. So, in Troika, Misto and Cassandra are both mystical cats of some sort, which brings them together, because it’s something other cats don’t get.

I’m not super into this ship, because I generally don’t ship Misto with women, but the implications of the pairing in the Troika version are interesting.

Part Four: Lonely Misto

Hamburg, The German Tent Tour, and probably Moscow didn’t pair Misto with anyone. He just sat by himself. In Hamburg, there was a reason for this. Just like how Buenos Aires and Troika gave Misto’s role of fetching Old Deuteronomy to Skimble, Hamburg has a Mistotable instead of a Skimbletable.

I probably should’ve listed Moscow as a failure, but I’m still not sure what happened there.

The German Tent Tour just has Misto sitting by himself. He crawls to the Cuddle Pile, does a handstand, and no one cares.

But, the German Tent Tour shows signs of being part of a trend. While earlier, Broadway-based shows liked pairing Misto and Cassandra, newer productions never seem sure who to pair him with, so you have this scene of a lonely Misto surrounded by happy, horny straight couples and looking a bit out of place. This was probably unintentional, but it gives Misto an extra layer of gay coding.

Part Five: More Recent Stuff That Doesn’t Fit in the Other Categories

The 2013 UK Tour does something a bit interesting. Misto just sort of naps during the Mating Dance, but Carbucketty, who’s been following him around and imitating his dance moves for the past few minutes, lies down to nap at his feet. They don’t really interact and they’re barely touching, but it still counts as a pair. This is the closest I’ve gotten to finding a version where Misto’s paired with a tom. Of course, compared to most of the straight couples in any version of this scene, there is no horniness to be found. So, they’re two bros napping next to each other, but not quite cuddling ‘cause they’re not gay :(

Also I think Carbucketty might’ve ditched Misto for Rumpleteazer at the last second. We can never have nice things.

The Broadway Revival, having different choreography and staging for most of the Jellicle Ball is interesting in the way the Broadway Revival is usually interesting (kind of frustrating tbh). In the new choreography, everything from Bomba’s solo through the Mating Dance is basically one scene. Some queens dance, even more queens join them, a bunch of toms show up and pair up with them, the Boys Ballet and Whirlygigs are replaced with a romantic dance, everyone takes a hit of moonlight and things start to resemble other productions a bit more from there.

Because the pairs pair up quickly and stay together for a long time, it’s easy to see all of them. Only most of the cast is paired up, but I can identify, Tugger/Bomba, Munk/Demeter, Alonzo/Cassandra, Skimble/Jenny, Plato/Victoria, Coricopat/Tantomile (why do the siblings always stay together for the horny scenes?), Mungojerrie/Rumpleteazer (they’re probably not siblings in this version, so they get a pass), Pouncival/Electra, and Carbucketty/Sillabub.

Jellylorum, Tumblebrutus, and Mistoffelees are absent. They’re offstage until the Mating Dance properly starts. I have no idea where Tumblebrutus went, but this isn’t about him. Tugger crawls past Misto and they almost interact before Tugger leaves with Bomba. Jellylorum pairs up with Misto, presumably because neither one could find an actually date.

Now, the actress who played Jellylorum in this production has said in interviews that she played Jellylorum as the same age as Tugger. (The actors are besties irl so they made their characters besties too). So, this isn’t quite as weird as if feels when you first read it. Everyone’s the same age in this show, except for the kittens. Electra, Sillabub, and Pouncival were played as literal children in every scene but this one, because no one can escape the cat orgy (except Tumblebrutus, for some reason). But, unlike in 1998, which featured a lot of crack pairings during this scene (Tugger/Jenny, anyone?), pretty much every pairing in the 2016 orgy is the most obvious pairing possible. Anyone who didn’t have an obvious opposite gender counterpart was given one, except for Misto, Jelly, and Tumble. They could’ve brought back Peter (renamed Asparagus) from the opening to be Jelly’s obvious pairing, and then just had Tumble nap on Misto’s feet like 2013 Carbucketty, but they didn’t.

The result is that they created a bunch of comphet pairings but simply couldn’t do so for Misto. All his usual comphet pairing were taken. Cassandra’s with Alonzo and Victoria’s with Plato. Knowing that Tyler Hanes and Ricky Ubeda both shipped Tuggoffelees, they probably didn’t want to do the comphet thing either. Up until this point, this production had actually downplayed Tugger/Bomba, compared to other versions and added Tugger/Misto moments. I think, if it’d been allowed, Tugger and Misto would’ve been paired up there. Bomba can be like 1998, not having her usual partner and just going with whoever’s not paired up, which would be Tumblebrutus this time. Peter could be there for Jelly. Everyone’s happy!

But seriously, Gay Misto Mating Dance Scene when? Somebody get on that. People already find the horniness in Cats to be weird and adding gay horniness won’t make much of a difference.

#cats paris 1990 #cats zurich #mr mistoffelees #cats victoria #mistoria #cats buenos aires #cats troika #cats cassandra #missandra? #cats hamburg #cats german tent tour #cats uk 2013 #carbucketty #mistbuckety #cats 2016 #jellylorum #rum tum tugger #tuggoffelees #2016 misto cannot be comphet paired

[storyweaverofgondor]

@falasta Tugger/Misto.

Who cooks meals for the other?: They both cook. Neither are particularly good per se. but it’s the thought that counts.

Who spams the other with memes: Tugger. Mainly because Misto only understands like five and will just respond like Tugger’s flirting (which he usually is).

Who likes to tidy around the house?: Neither of them really. they aren’t slobs but they aren’t neat. Then Victoria or Munkustrap will text “Be over in 5.” then they defy physics by how fast they clean things up.

Who likes to play pranks on the other?: Misto. Tugger is more into teasing.

Who asked the other to move in with them?: Misto. They basically lived together already so it was just kinda the most convenient thing.

Who is in charge of the music during a car ride?: Tugger.

Who is more likely to tickle the other mercilessly?: Both of them.

Who needs to hold the other during scary movies?: They hold each other. They’re not as brave as they like to think.

Who has to help the other when it comes to technology?: Tugger helps Misto. Magic is a good alternative to smart phones and the internet it turns out.

Who likes to get a bit frisky in public / an inappropriate setting?: Tugger.

Who wakes up first, and do they wake up the other or let them rest?: Misto, as far as anyone knows. Tugger will often grab him when he tries to get out of bed and pretends to be asleep so he can’t leave.

Who is always taking pictures of the other when they aren’t looking?: Misto and Tugger both do this. they have a competition going where one will try to take and pic and the other will ruin it or run so they haven’t actually successfully taken a picture of each other. it does make for a rather hilarious photo album tho.

Who always forgets their wallet and never ends up paying for anything?: Both of them. Misto usually panics and magically teleports them away.

Who can’t sleep because the other snores or moves too much at night?: Misto when they fir got together. but he got used to it.

Who is better at video games, and do they let the other win or show no mercy?: Tugger. Even using as his magic Misto can’t beat him, Tugger thinks it’s hilarious.

Who always gets up in the middle of the night to use the restroom and accidentally wakes up the other?: Neither. once they hit the bed they’re dead to the world.

#cats the musical #tuggoffelees #ask #ship ask

[i-overanalyze-musicals]

Tuggoffelees Whump Prompts

This is just gonna be a big list of short little prompts because this is what screeches through my brain 24/7. Also, some have been grabbed from my previous prompts, but they fit the theme, so I'm sticking them in this list too. They were gonna be fluffy, but then not all of them came out fluffy, so

- Dramatically sick Tugger

- Misto breaks/sprains an ankle dancing

- One of them gets hypothermia, the other has to take care of them

- Misto overuses his magic

- Misto tries a new brand of magic, but it's painful to use or backfires and hurts him

- Misto escapes/is rescued from Macavity and is reunited with a very worried and emotional Tugger who has to sit by while Jenny tends to his wounds

- Tugger and Misto fight Macavity, and both have to be taken to Jenny after Macavity escapes (they hold hands while getting treated 🥺)

- Misto having nightmares of Tugger being injured

- Misto having nightmares of Macavity in general

- Tugger having nightmares of Misto being injured

- Tugger having nightmares of Macavity in general

- Tugger having nightmares of becoming like Grizabella, in a sort of jittery stop-motion vibe of him aging, being pulled away from the others, and essentially haunting the streets as Grizabella once did

- Misto dancing too much

- Tugger has a panic attack

- Tugger having separation anxiety after Grizabella and Macavity

- One of them singing the ill other to sleep

- One gets kidnapped by Macavity (probably misto tbh) and neither of them think they'll see the other again, but eventually, they do

- Mistoffelees having trauma from being tortured by Macavity

- Misto gets lost in the woods, and it gets really cold at night. When Tugger finds him, he's hypothermic and barely alive

- Mistoffelees healing from torture wounds and Tugger learning more and more of what Macavity did

- pollicle attack

- Macavity muzzling Misto and later, Tugger removing it

Here are some dragged from my previous posts:

Macavity kidnaps Mistoffelees. When he’s found, he’s so despondent it’s almost as if he’s just a body. This sends Tugger into a panic, and Misto is sent to Coricopat and Tantomile.

Has he severely disassociated as a trauma response, or is this something magical done by Macavity?

If its disassociation, what did Macavity do to make him like this and how does everybody respond/help him?

If it’s magic, how will it be fixed? Can it be fixed?

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I saw this whump prompt (it was by @whump-galaxy). It was "The caretaker has to break the whumpee out of their dreams of paradise before they destroy themselves." And in the tags, he said it could be something like in the Gravity Falls finale.

Anyway, all that made me think, what if Cryptid Misto, in a panic because he messed something up magically, or because he's freaking out about how he looks, creates a sort of paradise? Or maybe Macavity locks him in there, sort of like Bill did to Mabel in Gravity Falls.

In this paradise, he'd look more "normal," like 1998 Misto, and he wouldn't have any concerns about his appearance or worth. Maybe no one in the junkyard stares at him oddly (whether this actually happens irl or is just something he's worried about.)

Tugger has to get him out/convince him to leave before things get even worse and tell him he should be happy, that he's loved, and that everything's going to be okay.

#tuggoffelees #mistoffelees #rum tum tugger #whump

[jelliclesunsandmoons]

Who’s ready for some headcanons about our favorite neurodivergent power couple?

-Tugger’s got ADHD and Misto has Autism, let’s establish that right out of the gate.

-They have a lot of shared experiences bc of their neurodivergency. Both of them spent their adolescence without many friends, and with a lot of self-worth issues. They ended up bonding over this when they were young, which translated into a tight friendship as adults, and eventual romance.

-True to his word, Rum Tum Tugger does NOT care for a cuddle! He’s pretty touch adverse and doesn’t like people being in his space, even if he loves them dearly. Misto, on the other hand, needs physical reassurance to know that he’s loved and wanted. It made things pretty uncomfortable at the beginning of their relationship, with Misto constantly seeking out hugs and cuddles who would awkwardly hold him at a distance. They had quite a few arguments about it, before Misto came to a better understanding of Tugger’s boundaries, and Tugger become comfortable enough with Misto to give him the occasional cuddle.

-Tugger’s main way of showing affection is through his words. At first, Misto thought that Tugger’s praise was just shameless flattery, but he later came to learn that Tugger never says anything he doesn’t mean. He loves to heap praise on Misto bc he knows how much he needs to be reassured of himself, and feels bad that he can’t always give him that physical reassurance he craves. Misto knows this, and appreciates it!

-While they love being together, they’re both pretty independent and need their own spaces apart from one another. It’s not at all uncommon for them to spend days apart from each other, or not interact much besides a quick greeting. It’s basically just them recharging for a bit. But it’s incredibly confusing to the other jellicles who don’t really get their dynamic, and think they’re in some weird on-again-off-again relationship.

-Neither of them really have the best understanding of boundaries or unspoken social rules, and they have different ways of coping with that. Tugger doesn’t even bother with etiquette, and takes pride in being a troublemaker. Misto, meanwhile, is a bit of a people pleaser, and is always checking to make sure he’s “doing it right.” Tugger has made it his personal mission to get his mate to lighten up and not care so much what others think, but Misto is a bit set in his ways.

-Despite his devil-may-care attitude towards everyone else, Tugger’s inner desire for approval comes out in full force with Misto. He would do just about anything to make him happy, even if it means stepping far, far out of his comfort zone! Much as Misto loves the attention, he worries a bit about Tugger pushing himself too far, and tries not to ask too much of him.

-They’re very skilled at reading one another, and can pick up on each other’s needs almost instantly. Misto can always tell when Tugger is overwhelmed and needs some space, while Tugger can always tell when Misto is starting to lose confidence and needs a pick-me-up.

-They love each other SO MUCH you guys, you don’t even know.

#cats #cats the musical #tuggoffelees #rum tum tugger #mr mistoffelees #mistoffelees #cats 1998 #cats 2016 #my headcanons

[missing-sock-misto]

So Tuggoffelees, 3, 7, 8, 18 and 20, if you like?

Thank you so much!!

3-Most common argument?

Messes and keeping where they live tidy. Misto likes everything to be neat, and thinks everything has its place. Tugger does not care, and finds putting things away a bother. He does try, he’s gotten better, but it does not come naturally to him. So Misto does most of the tidying/cleaning, and sometimes gets frustrated when Tugger comes in and leaves a tornado in his wake.

In more-human aus, they basically work to develop a system, finding chores Tugger can do that he likes/tolerates, and Tugger does know to at least put away his clothes and keep his hair/makeup products in the designated drawer.

7-What’s the first thing that changes when they realize they have feelings for the other?

Well to start, Neither of them had expected to fall in love. Misto was still dead set on insisting that he didn’t even like Tugger, while Tugger had his reputation and free-wheeling lifestyle. (I head canon that they would meet up in secret for hook ups or hang outs for a while before they properly fell in love. And then it was months of pining before they confessed their feelings). So they had a secret relationship before going public.

So the biggest thing was; they stopped hiding that they liked each other in public. They still tease each other, Misto pretending to be annoyed by Tugger’s antics (Terrible bore). But they press against each other when they see each other, lean against each other, keep their tails entwined etc.

8-Nicknames? & if so, how did they originate?

Lmaoo yess

Misto-> Tugger: Terrible bore, Rockstar, handsome, sweetheart, dear, brat, menace.

Tugger-> Misto: [Unfurl scroll that hits the floor] Including but not limited to:

Sparkles, Starlight, Firecracker, Stardust, Twinkle toes, Flashbang, my Personal Laser Pointer, Disco ball, Little Demon, Void, Voidlet, Raincloud, Darling, Dear, Love

The general logic:

Sparkles: most common, default

Starlight: A more private nickname, when he’s feeling more awestruck/romantic. Most people are unaware of it.

Firecracker: When Misto is being particularly sassy

Raincloud: When Misto is sad and withdrawn.

I’m working on a story of Tugger and Misto’s first hookup, where Misto’s magic is secret. And Tugger calls Misto “Bowtie” when he is supposed to be unaware of Misto’s magic, but switches to Sparkles when he finds out.

18-Who leaves little notes in the other’s one lunch? (Bonus: what does it usually say?)

Honestly, this doesn’t feel like something either of them would do to me? This is more a Demestrap thing to me. I’d say for special occasions, Tugger, but it’s not really an everyday thing.

20-What do their family/friends think of their relationship?

Initially;

Victoria- thrilled and shocked. “HIM?! But you said you hated him?!?”

Munk: Certain that this is just a fling and won’t last.

Bombalurina: has been Tugger’s confidant for the last few months, and has been subject to his pining. She knows they’re genuine and has the most confidence in this working out if Tugger can get his shit together.

Now: Everyone has seen how they feel about each other and knows it’s a matter of time before they get married. They’re supportive and accepting.

Thank you so much for the ask! 😁

#ask and answer #cats headcanons #tuggoffelees

[mystery-vixen]

♡ + Mistocavity? and Platugger? maybe? :3c

SOMEONE ASKED ME ABOUT PLATUGGER YEEEEESSSS

Mistocavity will probably be very similar to yours though 💖

Mr Mistoffelees/Macavity:

1. Who is the most affectionate?

Macavity, actually. Around others they barely touch. That kind of stuff is private to them. When they’re alone however, Macavity doesn’t keep his hands to himself. It’ll be small things. Keeping a hand on Misto’s thigh when they sit, kissing the top of his head, laying across Misto’s lap when he’s decided he’s done being evil for the day and wants to be loved now etc.

2. Who initiates the hand holding?

Macavity. He strikes me as the type of cat that doesn’t like having their paws touched. He’ll generally let Misto touch him anywhere, but he detests having his hands touched. “It’s too intimate” he would put it and Misto understands.

However, when he needs it, really needs it, he’ll reach for Misto’s hand.

3. Who worries more for the other?

Mistoffelees. Can you blame him? Macavity comes home covered in new bruises and scratches and Misto cleans him up. He knows Mac gets in trouble and he stays awake until he comes home.

4. Who is more likely to ask for help?

Mistoffelees. The pair of them are proud. Neither of them like asking for help. But, when it comes down to it, Misto will ask if he needs it. He trusts that Macavity won’t judge him for needing help. He’ll be annoyed at having to ask, but ultimately, he’s glad for the help.

5. Who is the one always losing the keys?

Macavity. Misto can conjure. He literally can’t misplace them. Macavity on the other hand? Hopeless.

6. Who leaves little love notes for the other?

Macavity can’t read. Only a few cats can. Misto being one of them. Misto probably would if Mac could read them! They’re working on teaching him though.

7. Who can’t sleep unless the other is there?

Mistoffelees. He gets cold too easily. He worries about Macavity when he isn’t there. Most of the time he only sleeps because Mac forces him to. That, and Mac is very soft. Would you believe it? The fluff on his chest is Misto’s pillow of choice.

8. Who is more likely to propose to the other?

Macavity. He’s a romantic. Of course, I feel it wouldn’t be a normal proposal. More of a discussion. Mac would bring it up and the pair would simply talk about how they feel with the idea.

9. Who introduced the other to their family first?

Misto already knew Macavity’s family before beginning a relationship with him, but Macavity would be reluctant to meet Misto’s. Macavity would have been pushed to introduce Misto despite them already knowing him.

10. Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair?

Mistoffelees. He loves playing with Mac’s hair. Macavity will never admit he enjoys it even though he purrs every time and normally falls asleep within minutes of Misto starting.

11. Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated?

Macavity. Misto doesn’t take very good care of himself and Mac often has to ask whether or not he’s eaten/drank water etc.

12. Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other?

Macavity. He already has anger issues and generally doesn’t care about class or the consequences of his actions. If someone upsets Misto, he doesn’t care who they are, they’re going to pay for it.

13. Who is the most likely to prepare a surprise for the other?

Mistoffelees. He’s bad at keeping secrets, but he does his best. He loves surprising Macavity just to show him how important he is.

14. Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things?

Mistoffelees. Yes, he still uses Pinky promises. Macavity doesn’t take them seriously. He does do as Misto wishes though most of the time.

15. Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch?

Mistoffelees. Macavity would normally just scoop Misto up and take him to bed. Misto will drape a blanket over him and probably snuggle up with him too.

Plato/Rum Tum Tugger:

Ahhhhh this ship has taken over my life 😭😭

I need more content for them PLEASE

1. Who is the most affectionate?

Tugger. I’d like to think at first, Plato was weary to touch Tugger, thinking he wouldn’t like it. Tugger however, loves it when it’s someone he loves. He’ll kiss Plato whenever he’s given the chance, wrap an arm around him in social settings, bonk his head against Plato’s playfully etc.

2. Who initiates the hand holding?

Plato. He’s uncertain. He’ll reach for Tugger’s hand if he ever feels uncomfortable and Tugger will give his hand a squeeze. In any other circumstance, Plato will take Tugger’s hand for no other reason than wanting to touch him, but being afraid to do much else in public.

3. Who worries more for the other?

Plato. Tugger is reckless. He never gets very hurt because that might leave an unsightly scar! He does however, get himself into some sticky situations very often and Plato worries.

4. Who is more likely to ask for help?

Plato. Tugger is much too proud to ask for help! It takes Plato a while to open up about needing help, but Tugger is relentless and will ask until he eventually tells Tugger what he needs.

5. Who is the one always losing the keys?

Tugger. He’s not very organized and will lose a lot of his belongings.

6. Who leaves little love notes for the other?

While Tugger is more physically affectionate, Plato is better with words. He leaves small love notes scattered through Tugger’s den.

7. Who can’t sleep unless the other is there?

Tugger! Mr. “does not care for a cuddle” can’t sleep unless he’s cuddling Plato. If he can’t hear him, feel him or smell him then he stays awake. It’s infuriating for him when he needs his beauty sleep!

8. Who introduced the other to their family first?

Tugger. I don’t think Plato has a family. He’s a stray and I hc that he came to the junkyard alone when he was very young. Meeting Tugger’s family and instantly being accepted was a very big surprise for him. He considers them his family now.

9. Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair?

Plato. He loves playing with Tugger’s mane/hair. It’s insanely soft after Tugger has groomed it so well and he feels loved knowing that he’s the only one allowed to touch it.

10. Who makes sure the other one has meals/stays hydrated?

They both take good care of themselves, but I think Plato would need to remind Tugger to drink water every now and again.

11. Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other?

Plato. He would never sit still and listen to anyone disrespect Tugger. Even if he knew he had no chance of winning the fight. Tugger will also stand up for Plato, although less aggressively. He detests hearing comments that he could “do better”. He loves Plato. There is no better. 😤

12. Who is more likely to prepare a surprise for the other?

Tugger. He does what he can to make sure Plato knows how much he means to him. He’s very bad at organizing such a surprise however and will usually ask Mr Mistoffelees for help.

13. Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things?

Tugger. Plato thinks it’s childish, but he’ll always link his pinky with Tugger’s and promise not to do something.

14. Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch?

Plato has the sense to take himself to bed when he feels tired. Tugger, on the other hand, will often fall asleep anywhere. Of course, he’s comfortable anywhere when he’s that soft.

Plato will lay a blanket over him and kiss his forehead. He couldn’t bear to wake him when he’s so peaceful.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I got very, very carried away.

#aahhh thank you for this #THEM #cats the musical #Mistocavity #macavisto #platugger #Macavity #mr mistoffolees #rum tum tugger #Plato #cats Plato #headcanon #ship meme #ask game #thanks for the ask! #long post

[strawberry-jellicle]

tugtumboffelees (lina-indulgent)

DAMN RIGHT IT'S LINA INDULGENT

1. How do much do I ship it?: Never heard of it/ Notp / Dislike / used to ship / maybe / ship it / aww / otp / IS IT CANON YET?

2. What non sexual activities do they like to do together?

Stargaze!!! Misto may be their personal night light with his sparkling fur, but they all like to perch on a high ledge to cuddle and watch the stars. Misto loves to tell stories and fun facts about the stars.

3. Who does chores around the house?

Tugger cleans up the main messes, because he's usually making them. Tumble does general cleaning and folding blankets/clothes. Misto cleans up the messes he makes with his magic, and makes sure his boys follow his system of organization for items.

4. Who’s the better cook?

It's a tie between Tumble and Tugger! Neither let Misto anywhere near cooking appliances, but they'll split the cooking. Tugger prefers baking and mixing drinks while Tumble does cooking.

6. Do they have kids?

Yes! Seven in fact! Four adopted and three biological! Their kittens are Castor, CrackerJack, Sarai, Devika, Tapper, Trassel, and Stellaluna (ask for details!)

7. Do they have any traditions?

Date night!!! They'll rock, paper, scissors for who gets to choose date night for that week. Tugger takes them to the milk bar, Tumble takes them exploring around the theatre, and Misto takes them to one of Bustopher's many clubs.

8. What do they fight about?

They try not to fight a lot, but on the rare occasions (that aren't game nights getting heated) they do get into fights about Tumble overworking himself to exhaustion, Tugger being stubborn on something he doesn't want to do, or Misto getting snarky with another cat. But again, they all know how to do healthy communication so actual fights are rare.

9. What would they do if they found their paring tag on tumblr? (If they have one)

They'd see how much I love them 😤

12. One thing I like about this ship?

THE CHEMISTRY. THE LOVE. THE DEVOTION THEY ALL HAVE FOR EACH OTHER.

13. One thing I don’t like about the ship?

On god I wish it was more popular. I don't know anyone outside of me, rat, and our circle of cats besties who does ship it

15. Another headcanon about the pairing? (Free space)

Misto and Tumble were "together" (they were in denial) at first but didn't really realise they were acting like a mated couple until Tugger came back from his human's house and was smitten with them both and asked if he could join in their relationship and court the both of them.

#jellicle asks #cats musical #mister mistoffelees #rum tum tugger #the rum tum tugger #tumblebrutus #mr mistoffelees #tuggtumboffelees #cats the musical #litsy-kalyptica

[sillybub]

7, 8, and 9 under "Love" for Tantoteazer and Tuggoffelees! <3

Tantoteazer

What's their favorite thing to do together?

They have very different taste in hobbies, with Tantomile preferring calm, relaxing things and Teazer being more into something loud and excited.

They've actually found a pretty happy medium with arts and crafts. Teazer has absolutely no patience to produce anything of quality, but splattering paint around on a canvas and cutting paper into dick shapes keeps her entertained. Tantomile isn't actually a particularly impressive artist either, but she loves the feeling of creating something unique.

Their favorite art projects involve Tantomile created a lovely little vase or some kind of pottery, and then letting Teazer absolutely smash it to bits.

Who's better at comforting the other?

Unsurprisingly, it's Tantomile. Rumpleteazer does a fine job, but she has less experience comforting people, and Tantomile doesn't get upset very often anyways.

When Rumpleteazer is sad or hurt, or just having a bad day, Tantomile puts on some soothing sounds and burns her best incense. She holds Tantomile and runs her fingers through her hair and let's Rumpleteazer cry/rant it out. She thinks that catharsis is good for you, and is great at helping Teazer deal with and move past her negative emotions.

When Teazer comforts Tantomile, she snuggles up to her and tells her that she's beat the shit out of whatever is making her upset. It's a nice gesture, and a true one.

Who's more protective?

Actually, neither one of them are super protective. They both have a lot of respect for eachother's abilities; Rumpleteazer can wiggle her way out of trouble easily, and Tantomile is super smart and mystical. They can individually handle themselves pretty well.

Tantomile is probably slightly more protective, on the grounds that, although Teazer is good at getting herself out of scraps, she still gets into it every single day. She's kind of afraid that she won't be so fortunate, one of these days. Part of the reason that Tantomile likes to accompany Teazer is that her 6th sense is super good at helping them avoid trouble and mishaps.

Tuggoffelees

What's their favorite thing to do together?

Dancing together is a big favorite of theirs. From slowly swaying together in the kitchen at 4 AM to absolutely grinding it at the ball, they love hold eachother and move together with the music. They pick up on eachother's signals and moves like it's second nature. Misto is small and light enough that lifting (it even tossing) him is a piece of cake, and Misto loves how Tugger holds him to gently and tenderly,,,

They also like to play video games together and cuss eachother out.

Who's better at comforting the other?

Proooobably Tugger. It's hard to stay upset when you're snuggled into his soft, warm mane. His voice can be VERY soothing, and hearing it rumble when Misto's head is resting on his chest makes everything else melt away.

The thing that makes it difficult is that Mistoffelees can be a little hard to read sometimes. He tends to not show it when he's upset, unlike Tugger who wears his heart on his sleeve. Tugger has gotten better about picking up Mistoffelees's mood over time, though, and he and Victoria are pretty much the only two who can really tell what he's thinking.

Mistoffelees comforting Tugger tends to be "Cry it out while I hold you and then we're going to have a practical conversation about why you're upset"

Who's more protective?

Tugger 1000% believes that Mistoffelees is the most powerful being on the planet, so Mistoffelees by default is more protective. Tugger KNOWS that Misto doesn't need protection from anything.

Tugger isn't even that physically strong, tbh. He can pick up Mistoffelees and toss him around easily because he's tiny and almost unnaturally lightweight, but he's nothing special when it comes to muscle.

Mistoffelees doesn't really worry over Tugger ever, but in dangerous situations, he's the one who steps in front of the other.

#Tantoteazer #Tantomile #Rumpleteazer #Tuggoffelees #mr mistoffolees #rum tum tugger

[afairytalestray]

Some tuggoffelees thoughts before I go to sleep:

Neither Tugger or Misto are known as physically affectionate Cats. Tugger, as he says, doesn't care for a cuddle, and any physical touch (hugs etc) are strictly on his terms; and Misto generally never lets anyone into his personal bubble, except sometimes Victoria. So it's super surprising to everyone that they're the cuddliest couple ever when they get together! Tugger will always have some sort of physical contact with his mate, and will quite often just drape himself over Misto. Not only does Misto allow this, he'll frequently be found napping with his head in Tugger's lap, with Tugger just silently sobbing because Misto rarely allows himself to be so vulnerable and Tugger surely must be the Chosen One.

Anyway I am soft for them.

#cats the musical #tuggoffelees #my headcanons #headcanons #mr mistoffelees #the rum tum tugger

[sevenkittensinatrenchcoat]

Scribbled Screenshots: Grizabella the Glamour Cat

NOTE: This is a serious number, so there might not be as much comedy in this one as normal. There’s a lot of “translating lyrics into Layman’s Terms” and the inclusion of a headcanon I saw somewhere that I decided to adopt.

Responsible Adults: oh god not you

Kittens: ???

Tugger: Call me when dad shows up

Asparagus: Misto?

Misto: C’mere lady

Munk: This is bad.

Jenny: Who invited her?

Victoria: Who is lady?

Jellylorum: Misto no

Skimble: goddamnit

Asparagus: Shouldn’t we run to stop him?

Misto: I don’t bite normally

Grizabella: I...uh...

Misto: You seem non-threatening

Grizabella: That’s the nicest thing I’ve been called in years!

Munk: NOPE

Munk: HELL NOPE

Misto: wtf?

Grizabella: easy come, easy go

Munk: Do. Not. Touch. The. Boy.

Misto: I still don’t know wtf

Griz: Me neither, honestly

Munk: What made you think you had the right to place your filthy paw upon this child?

Griz: He’s a very nice child...

Misto: I’m NOT a child!

Bomba: Stay away from her.

Jemima: but why?

Skimble: grown-up reasons

Pouncival: I’ll show you how brave I am!

Electra: you seem alright...

Griz: am I?

Bomba: I said no

Jemima: but why though?

Skimble: You’ll never get a good answer, so please stop asking

Pouncival: I wonder if Bomba will think I’m cool

Munk: Electra stop!

Pouncival: psst! lady!

Etcetera: what r u doing?

Bomba: what?

Skimble: wtf Pouncival?

Tumble: i’m not so sure about this...

Plato: c’mon Pounce!

Jemima: i am in kittens storage

Munk: wtf is wrong with kittens these days?

Bomba: Pounce?

Pouncival: don’t be shy...

Plato: he’s really gonna do it!

Munk: Why am i just standing here?

Skimble: If I intervene, Jemima will escape

Griz: That really hurt!

Bomba: That was not cool!

Skimble: Time-out. Now.

Pouncival: Oh no Bomba doesn’t like me!

Griz: Demeter help me

Munk: Okay, you’re an adult, so I won’t stop you, but I’m still judging you.

Demeter: peer pressure...

Misto: I’m an adult!

Griz: You know what? You’re an asshole. Treating a defenseless old woman like some kind of threat to your children!

Etcetera: together?

Victoria: together.

Jelly: nonononono

Alonzo: I’m ready to fight

Griz: I came here in good faith!

Munk: guilt...

Jelly: How many times do I have to tell you not to approach suspicious characters!

Victoria: what does that even mean?

Griz: Yeah. What does that mean?

Jelly: Uh...

Griz: “Oh look! A homeless person! A filthy stray! Hide your children!”

Jelly: Well...I...

Coricopat: ouch!

Cassandra: lol she crazy

Munk: Cassandra, don’t.

Griz: Yeah, don’t.

Griz: Why don’t you try living on the streets for a year and see how sane you are!

Munk: she’s got a point...

Jenny: I can’t quite copy the Munkustance, so my kitten storage is behind me.

#cats 1998 #grizabella #munkustrap #bombalurina #cats demeter #skimbleshanks #mr mistoffelees #pouncival #cats jemima #jellylorum #jennyanydots #cats cassandra #cats victoria #cats plato #tumblebrutus #cats electra #cats alonzo #rum tum tugger #cats asparagus #cats george #cats etcetera #coricopat