The Flat in London, Saturday Afternoon

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Watts had Steven had barely unpacked from their trip to Quebec when there had been a call regarding a minor but urgent issue regarding some legal paperwork back in London. So- back into suitcases clothing went, only this time-

This time in addition to Marc also packing some things as he'd be needed for aforementioned legal paperwork business, they were bringing Raphael with them. Both because they felt a little badly about leaving the cat again so soon and they'd talked about possibly giving him an opportunity to explore the flat in London. See how he liked it, that sort of thing.

Now it was Saturday afternoon, the legal business had all been taken care of, and they were lingering before catching a portal back to Fandom tomorrow. Lingering in the kitchen specifically, with the ingredients for chocolate chip cookies laid out before them.

[ooc: for that guy, and NFB for distance.]

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Steven put his mobile away. He rejoined Llewellyn in the kitchen. "It's a shame we can't explain things to him. Like why cabinets aren't opening for him just because he'd like them to."

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"I swear, you could see the indignant confusion," Watts agreed.

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"He's very expressive," Steven said, with fondness. "Helpful for us, really, since neither of us speaks Cat."

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"Did you know the school offered classes in that, years ago?" Watts asked him.

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Steven blinked. Then blinked again. "In how to speak Cat?"

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"According to records I found describing some of the former classes, yes," Watts nodded.

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"Did it involve meowing or learning how to translate?" Steven wondered.

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"From what I can gather, the first, for the most part," Watts said.

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"I'd take it if it was offered," Steven said with a smile. "Raphael could help with my accent."

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"He'd be so pleased that someone could finally understand all his little speeches he makes," Watts said.

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"Imagine being more certain I know what I'm saying to him," Steven said. "I meow back at him sometimes and he's never seemed cross but I worry I'll accidentally say something rude one day."

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"I wonder if it sounds just like gibberish to him, when we do that," Watts mused. "Or a collection of random words in nonsensical order."

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"That's why I'll often stick to English," Steven said. He washed his hands in the kitchen sink so he could help Llewellyn with the baking if he wanted assistance. "Then at least I know what I'm saying. I've often gotten the impression he understands the general idea?"

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"I'm certain he at least knows his name," Watts agreed. "Often I will say it to gain his attention and he will look right at me."

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"Oh yes," Steven said. He smiled fondly. "Or if I say it from another room he'll come over. Make that little trilling sound."

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"And he certainly knows a great deal about tone and body language," Watts added. "How else would he knows those times when what we really need is a nap curled up with him?"

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"He's got an uncanny ability to know when we need to be the big spoon," Steven agreed. "Or a dose of extra purrs."

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"I'm exceedingly glad he chose me," Watts said. "Much as I am glad you did too."

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"He and I have good taste," Steven said. He gave Llewellyn a kiss on the cheek. "Both of us choosing you. Perhaps that's why we get along so well."

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"Both of you sweet and kind," Watts agreed.

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"And can spot someone with a wonderful heart from miles away," Steven said.

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"Oh, well," Watts said, blushing. "Thank you."

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"Kind, caring, thoughtful, romantic," Steven added, kissing Llewellyn on the cheek after each one.

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"Mmm, flirt," Watts said, as Steven's words made him smile.

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"That as well," Steven said, with a cheeky grin.