[vellichor]

@Beau

The young siamese sighed. He didn’t know what to feel right now. He was infuriated that his stupid humans had taken him to that awful place and ripped his claws out. He was confused — why? He had been a good kitty, only clawed on the carpet a few times! He couldn’t help it when his claws itched to be sharpened! But most of all, Bean was hungry. He hadn’t eaten since he’d escaped from his house several sunrises ago. He was starting to wish he hadn’t escaped. He should’ve just accepted his punishment and stayed.

As Bean’s stomach growled for the millionth time, he stood up. He walked a little ways to the pond before him, pearly blue eyes reflecting the water. No, wait — there was something in the water! What was that? He dipped a dirty paw in the water, causing the thing to dart away. It looked... alive. But what could live in water like this? Though hungry and dirty, the kitten couldn’t help but follow the shadow. He kept his eyes focused on it, stare never wavering as he worked his way around the shore.