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Originally Posted by Pumpkinahtto

Orbit's eyebrows were slightly raised as she waited for the other cat's reaction. Doubt began to wedge its way into her mind, telling her that perhaps she should cut her losses and quit while she was ahead, but of course, she ignored the preposterous internal suggestion. She obviously knew what she was doing, she had done it tons of times with only a few problems here and there; Orbit sincerely hoped that this wouldn't be one of those 'problems'. But as she studied the other cat more, she discovered some traits that they had in common, though she was obviously more tactful than to simply dismiss a cat they way Wyndam had done. Every time a cat talked to her, it was an opportunity to get another servant of sorts; she would've at least tried to seduce them first, as she was attempting to do now. Her muscles began to tighten as the other cat's expression changed from one of dismissive aloofness to one of anger and resentment. Oh dear, this wasn't going her way at all, was it. As it turns out, flattery can hurt. "Of course not!" she amended with a quick flash of her teeth, either a smile or a grimace she couldn't tell. "I just wanted some help, I suppose I don't know how to ask for it..." Lies, she mused, resenting that she had to appear stupid for this to work. It was acceptable, though, as soon she would be able to show Wyndam how intelligent she was. Of course soon she would bow down to Orbit with obedience as they all did.

Wyndam was quiet for a moment, trying to decipher whether or not this she-cat was being sincere. Perhaps she had mistaken a kind, collective cat to have a hideous personality? She was taken aback by her opposite's calm and fluid reaction, as though her yowling didn't bother her. Of course it did! A strange cat yelling is bound to drive every cat in the area away. So why didn't this she-cat start running? Wyndam shook her head, her long whiskers twitching, and her claws working against the ground in an attempt to stop from lashing out at the cat. Wyndam understood now the cat's intentions, though perhaps not entirely. She knew that Orbit was trying to pull a fast one, and with that, the she-cat felt a strong pull of determination. I'll make her angry, make her lash out at me, yes. I'll show this Orbit how much smarter I am. She asked for this, trying to use me. With that, she took on an almost desperate look; it was ridiculous, as it was over-done in every way. Her ears were pinned back tightly against her head, and her emerald eyes stretched wide. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she mewed, her mouth gaped in a mocked embarrassment. "I didn't know you were such a stupid kitty! I guess I'll help you... do what again? Show you the sights of the park?" Slowly, a small, ludicrous smile dawned across her lips, and her head was raised slightly, her tail lashing as she kept her anger under control.