Event 1 - New Friends for the Holidays

[enlightenedfeline]

[The Cat appears on the bookmark screens, black fur looking slightly mussed and one ear cocked at an odd angle as if he's listening to something out of the bookmark range. He lets out a humph and a trill before focusing on the patrons that he's broadcasting to. If some of the patrons listen carefully, they will hear the sound of barking and the occasional 'meow'.]

Good day, everyone. While the portal was open to London, the Librarians received a request from some beings who were looking for a new home. Some of them are canines and felines that are similar to the creatures on most worlds. Others are more... unique. All wish to find companionship here and have asked if our patrons would take them in and befriend them. The Library will find ways to accommodate these creatures needs so there will be no concerns regarding the items required to care for them. If you would like to visit with our new guests, you may find them at the main reception hall.

[When the Cat finishes speaking, a grey Persian cat nudges him so that he can look at the screen as well.]

There is also a feline here that says his name is Church. He says his human is Jem Carstairs but he will settle for Isabelle or Alec Lightwood, or the 'Herondale boy'.

[The Cat looks at Church, canting his head toward the other feline.]

He does have a name you know and there are other Herondales that could be here.

[Church looks unimpressed in the way only cats seem to be able to master.]

Jace Lightwood-Herondale. I would appreciate one of those individuals collecting Church so he might settle in.

The other creatures are eager to join the Library community. Please come by and offer a new home to our guests.


((ooc: Players can post here to talk to the Cat about the new pets or use this post for discussions of the pets with other players. Another post will be made in the log community for those who prefer prose based rp.))

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[wayfaring_stranger]

Jace makes a face at the video announcement and then goes back to his training exercises. He's not interested in a cat who can't even call him by his name. Alec or Izzy can have Church. The annoying little pain. Cats are rude he decides, breathing in slowly. He is also not interested in having a pet or a companion. He is a Shadowhunter and Shadowhunters don't have time for pets.

Simon didn't count he smirks to himself. But the thought of Simon brings thoughts of Clary and his smirk vanishes.

[alec_lightwood]

He knew better than to be distracted while training with Jace but the sound of the Cat's voice broadcasting over the bookmarks meant that something important was happening. Pulling his bookmark from his pocket, he's startled when he sees who is keeping the Cat company and his own name being announced.

Looking up he, gives his parabatai a worried look. They don't have to worry about Jace's marks now but something else is going on. He knows that eventually he'll tell Alec but for now all he can do is worry. When the image fades from the bookmark, he makes sure his expression doesn't show that concern. "Do you want to pick him up or should I?"

[wayfaring_stranger]

"The Herondale boy isn't interested." Jace manages to keep the irritation from his voice. Mostly. "But if you want company..." He offers, not looking at Alec.

Maybe he's a little interested in the more unique animals that have arrived.

[alec_lightwood]

"It's Church. You can't expect him to be polite. And he misses Jem." He knows more about that than he wants to tell Jace. If his parabatai returned, it might alter how things happened. Maybe? Alec isn't sure if them both being here at two different points in their lives means that the future can't change but he's not going to take the risk.

His lips twitch as he fights back a smile. He knows that Jace might be acting bored by the idea but Alec knows that curiosity will eventually get the better of his brother. "I would love to have company. I've missed having to keep my parabatai out of trouble."

[wayfaring_stranger]

"What would you do without me to keep your life interesting?" Jace asks, leaving Alec to follow as he sets out for the reception desk. "He could have simply called me Jace." He grumbles, still irritated.

[alec_lightwood]

"I spent every day pining for my parabatai." Not quite but he had missed Jace. It had felt like something was missing but it wasn't the same ache he'd felt when Jace had simply been gone. "He's known a lot of Herondales. And one looked kind of like you."

Alec doesn't even think that this isn't something he would know at the time Jace is from. Following his parabatai, he rolls his eyes at the grousing. "Maybe if you hadn't chased him as the 'demon' when we played as kids, he would remember your name."

[dulcet_cellist]

Sebastian can't help himself. His parents wouldn't allow him to have a pet when he had so many other responsibilities already. And even if he can't help he wants to see all the animals that have come to the Library. He hurries to the main reception hall.

"What will happen to the animals who aren't chosen by anyone?" He asks the Cat, smiling at Church.

[enlightenedfeline]

The Cat sits on the desk, watching over the various creatures that are playing or stalking through the reception area. Occasionally, he lets out a trill or a sharply enunciated meow to keep them from becoming too enthusiastic in their explorations.

Church seemed unimpressed with it all, watching the doors to the reception area for the Lightwoods. "There should be only enough animals here for the number of patrons who wish for a companion. If not, then they will remain here until new patrons arrive and choose them."

As he speaks, a munchkin cat wanders over to the desk, meowing urgently. The Cat crouches down to listen, tail lashing languidly. "Sebastian, he says that he is looking for Magnus Bane or Alec Lightwood. They are his humans and he came here to find them."

[dulcet_cellist]

Sebastian looks down at the cat for a moment before crouching down and holding out his hand. He'd read in a book when he was six and had wanted a pet to let the animal smell you first before trying to touch it. It was a way of asking permission and introducing himself. He smiles like his six year self might have.

"I can take you to them. I'm Sebastian."

[enlightenedfeline]

The Cat continues to watch the Munchkin, amused by the chatter the smaller cat merps at them both. Sebastian probably doesn't understand most of it but it's obvious that the Chairman is excited to see him. "He says his name is Chairman Meow and that you - "

The Cat normally wouldn't consider a diplomatic way to say things but he decides that tact is best. At least no one else can understand what the Chairman says about a certain subject. Later, he'd discuss this piece of gossip with Bob... when he knew it wouldn't bring anyone involved distress. "Seem to be good friends with Mr. Lightwood so he will go with you."

[dulcet_cellist]

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Chairman Meow." Sebastian wonders if it was Alec or Magnus who named the cat. Or perhaps the cat chose the name. It would't surprise him with all the new things he's learned since arriving at the Library.

"I wish I could speak cat. Can you ask him if it's okay to carry him?" It would be rude to assume.

[enlightenedfeline]

"Be careful what you wish for within the Library. You might find that you can speak feline." Of all the unusual things that could happen in the Library, that wasn't the worst that could happen to Sebastian but it might be more embarrassing than expected. "He is very chatty." The Chairman glares at him, but the Cat only flips his tail in amusement. The Munchkin merps and the Cat looks up at Sebastian. "He said thank you for asking and yes, you may pick him up. He's excited to see his humans."

Giving Sebastian a thoughtful look, he glances over at the Chairman. "He also thinks you'll be one of his humans too."

[give_me_a_museum]

Barry grins at the bookmark screen, Joe had never let Iris and he have a pet and he's really wanted a dog for the longest time. It's just the whole superhero thing and his CSI job a pet wasn't really a great idea. "Any puppies in that bunch with a lot of energy?"

[enlightenedfeline]

The Cat peers at the screen, opening his mouth to answer when there's the distinct sound of barking and yipping followed by a crash. The feline winced, ears flat against his skull. Really, why did they have to bring in dogs. Cats were more refined creatures. "Several. If you would like to visit then, I would appreciate having someone larger here to keep them out of mischief."

[give_me_a_museum]

There is the hiss of a speedster moving at half speed and Barry is suddenly bowled over by a pile of excited puppies who want him to do his trick again. "Okay question answered," he answered as he tumbles over under a pile of fur." Barry laughs as puppies try to lick and climb over this human mountain. One puppy though isn't joining in though, a black and white collie puppy is sitting watching the others with a big smile on his face. He barks at the Cat as if to say."Is that my human?"

[enlightenedfeline]

Looking down from his vantage point at the desk, the Cat decides that he can deal with the canine horde if it means one of them will find a companion. Hopping down when he's sure that Allen will remain moving at normal human speeds, the Cat walks over to the dogs. He looks smug when they keep their distance from him. "They will find you endlessly entertaining. Please run them down. Their energy seems boundless."

Except for that one who barked at the Cat. Tipping his head, he looked from puppy to Allen. "He asked if you are his companion."

[give_me_a_museum]

Barry gently extracts himself from the puppy pile and starts running around and around the shelves getting the puppies to follow him in a yipping tumbling mess. He stops running in front of the Cat, but the puppies keep running around and around without Barry to chase. "That should keep them busy for a while," he says grinning. He waves at the black and white puppy"Hey there little guy." The puppy barks a hello and nose bumps Barry's leg.

"I think I might be," he says.

[electrumwhip]

Isabelle makes an irritated face at the cat in the bookmark. Her own face can't hold back a smirk at seeing Church. "I see how it is.... giving my cat away and I haven't even been here for five miniutes.

"You doing okay Church?"

[enlightenedfeline]

"If it wasn't illogical, I'd tell you that your face will freeze that way." Although in the Library something like that could happen but best not to tell the patrons that. "I was not giving your cat away. He specified that he wanted Mr. Carstairs, one of the Lightwoods, or Mr. Herondale. I would not give him to anyone else."

The Cat sighs when Church bumps him out of the way so he can see Isabelle. "None of the animals are being given away. They choose the patron not the other way around."

Church continues to glare and meows at them both. "He said that the Institute is boring without the three of you there so he decided that he should come here to keep an eye on you until he is no longer needed."

[msromanoff]

Natasha was never one to be too sentimental or one to beat around the bush. She had seen the cat's announcement about the pet's and wanted to do so wam wanted to do something special for Bruce after everything they had been through.

She wondered though if she would be able to find what she's looking for. She looked around at all the animals until she found one that just seemed to call to her.

[dulcet_cellist]

Sebastian actually took longer than was necessary calling Alec. He was enjoying holding the cat and hearing him purr. He may have talked to Chairman Meow a little, too. He talked about Jace and Izzy coming to live in the Library. He was happy for Alec. He really was.

And maybe a little nervous. Sad. Scared. He was trying to not let his insecurities show at all. They weren't important and he really did feel good about the Cat knowing and being open about his relationship with Alec.

"This is my room, Chairman Meow. I hope you don't mind stopping here so I can call Alec. The Library isn't always a safe place and I am responsible for getting you safely to your family." He didn't put Chairman Meow down, he sat down on his bed and pulled out his bookmark to call Alec. Sending a video and making sure Alec could see the cat in his lap.

"Alec. Someone arrived here looking for you and Magnus."

[alec_lightwood]

When Alec realized someone wanted to talk to him, he guessed that it would be Izzy telling him she had picked up Church. Grinning when he realized who it was, he ignored his parabatai snickering in the background. He tried to elbow Jace to get him to be quiet, but he moved easily out of the way.

Suddenly he realized he'd missed that when he was dating Magnus. Everything had been a secret and then he'd been on the trip with his boyfriend. There hadn't been a chance for Jace to do normal, brother things like tease him about being love struck whenever Magnus called.

He was about to tell Jace to be quiet when he realized that it wasn't Church that Sebastian was holding. "The Chairman's here? I thought Church was the only one from our world."

[dulcet_cellist]

"Chairman Meow told the Cat when he heard Church was traveling to the Library he wanted to come as well." Sebastian smiled at Alec, so very pleased to be petting Alec's cat.

"He said I smell like home." He added, blushing faintly.

"You smell like Alec." Jace offered from right behind Alec's ear. Sebastian's blush darkened.

[alec_lightwood]

"Of course he'd want to come." Now that he saw the cat, Alec realized it had been foolish not to realize that the Chairman would come too. If Church had been allowed to come to the Library why wouldn't other pets from their worlds?

"Yes he does," Alec teased before wrapping an arm around his parabatai and pulling him close enough that they'd both be visible in the bookmark image. It was obvious how happy he was to have his family with him. "And now you will too. Izzy will freak if she notices."

Suddenly realizing how the Chairman had taken to Sebastian, his grin turned to a softer expression, remember what Magnus had said when Alec had asked him out. "The Chairman is a very good judge of character. You should only date people he likes."

[dulcet_cellist]

Alec looked so happy it made Sebastian's chest ache. His brother Jace looked as if he needed Alec there to remind him of who he was. Something in his eyes and his face when Alec wrapped his arm around him.

"Isabelle is here, too?" He asked, the ache feeling more like a sharp pain. He was reminded of the jealous feeling he had when he'd first talked to Alec about Jack. Alec was surrounded by people who cared about him. He felt wrong for having the feeling at all and looked down at Chairman Meow.

Chairman Meow seemed to like him. And he liked Chairman Meow. It was nice petting his fur and hearing him purr. It made him feel better, more calm and less jealous idiot. "So I should date Magnus?" He asked suddenly, smiling and then biting his bottom lip.