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This is a short contest, post forms complete please! Edited forms will not count!
This kitty was born without eyes- I was thinking, what if they had a companion that helps them navigate? :3

For this contest choose a companion for this cat [nothing too big to fit or super small, please! yes ill be drawing it on later], and write a short bit of prose showing how they typically interact with each other on an average day!

Ends sometime after page 2 is reached [when i post closed, it is closed] or cs rollover to the 29th --> 30th.

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[b]Username:[/b]
[b]Cat Name:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Rank:[/b]
[b]Clan:[/b] (Please link)
[b]Prompt:[/b] (companion + prose)

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Name:
Gender:
Rank:
Clan:
Description: black-red calico with white
Age:
Edits: [nr] missing eyes, expression, companion
[c] lashes, whiskers, min fur, ear tufts
Owner:

[dragoness129]

Username: dragoness129
Cat Name: Imeira
Gender: Female
Rank: Gatherer
Clan: Galerina Autumnalis
Prompt:
Companion: Pockets - the silver dwarf hamster
Imeira knelt down to let Pockets scamper up onto her back. "Hang on, friend! It's time to go scavenging for food!" She started off in a quick jog through the twisting trees. Every so often, Pockets would sniff the air and tap a shoulder to indicate a change in direction. Once they reached the food, Pockets gathered what he could into his cheek pouches or into Imeira's satchel. They contined scavenging, until no additional food could fit. Later into the day, they would lay around and enjoy some of their delicious goodies.

[BingoDingo03]

Username: BingoDingo03
Cat Name: Cathy Jones
Gender: afab (she/they/xe)
Rank: Medic/Trapper (park cat)
Clan: The Forgotten Farmyard
Prompt: (companion + prose)

companion - chiweenie (daschund/chihuahua)

It was a great day to look for some medicines, I say to myself. The scenery, I cannot see for myself, but by smell, I may paint the beauty of our lovely world.

Kipper, my dear freind, tags alongside me as a stroll through our home. Kipper's tail lays atop of mine as well head out into the beaming scenery in front of us. Her bright voice records every single happening 'round me.

The plants, tell bloom and blossom with embalming scents, I say. Kipper replies with a hearty description of colors that painted upon their petals. Reds, blues, and pinks... They sound so sweet upon my eartips.

Kipper and I pluck the flowers from the ground, laughter budding between us. Some strong-smelling herbs were carefully caressed in my paws. Ah, yes. A lovely day for some flora picking for me and Kipper.

When it comes to Cathy Jones getting ready for one of xir expeditions, her three-legged chiweenie friend, Kipper, keeps her steady as they go. Since Cathy is the main nose of her outings, Kipper acts as xir eyes. Kipper whispers in her ear if theres a danger to be avoided or if its a plant that could be collected.

[SkyWishes21]

Username: SkyWishes21
Cat Name: Ladybug
Gender: Molly
Rank: Junior Medic
Clan: Overlook Station
Prompt: Trevor, the Flying Fox

Evening fell, time for Ladybug and Trevor to wake. As the resident night owl, she found herself with the night shift. Patients needed tending and the daylight medics needed sleep, so here she was.

Trouble was, sometimes her patients were outside the Station. That was where Trevor came in.

A loud squeak interrupted Ladybug from her careful sorting of yesterday's herbs (this one smelled like yarrow, so it went in this pile, that one smelled like borage, so it went there). A short gust ruffled her fur as he swooped in, landing carefully on her shoulders.

"Someone need our help already?" she asked, sounding somewhere between annoyed and amused. It was a big pile of herbs she'd been left, after all.

Trevor chittered an affirmative before launching his explanation. It was rather long, rather rambly, but Ladybug was able to pick out what he meant.

She stood carefully and stretched, rolling her shoulders. "One of the security novices got into a fight with a bramble bush and got stuck?"

Another affirmative. Trevor was about to launch into another rambly explanation, but Ladybug just shook her head and gently cut him off. "Lead me to them."

Dusk air ruffled her fur as they walked. Carefully perched on her back, Trevor let out a regular screech to echolocate the landmarks nearest the poor poor novice. With his... less than expert directions, she was able to navigate close enough that the scent of blood and the wailing of a stuck cat provided enough direction that Ladybug was able to find and detangle the novice.

Of course, perhaps she shouldn't be so harsh. Trevor always got her where she was needed, after all.

[Kazin]

Username: Kazin
Cat Name: Songbird
Gender: she-cat
Rank: Warrior/Outsider
Clan: TreeClan
Prompt: [Chirp - a female northern cardinal]

Chirp flew without sound, and yet there was something that no others could hear that Songbird always could. The downbeat of Chirp's wings, the way the wind would feel as it passed over Chirp and glided over Songbird's fur. Perhaps imperceivable for some, but the life that Songbird led. Her favorite pace was fast, wholeheartedly trusting Chirp to lead her through the forest without falter, without trees getting in the way. They would fly and run silently, for the most part; that was their day to day. Complete trust, complete companionship, and complete feeling lives.

Songbird, a beautifully tragic cat caught up to live in a world she couldn't see, wasn't alone. She had her own songbird to lead her through the trials and tribulations that life would bring.

[néktar]

Username: nektar
Cat Name: pollen
Gender: dmab, she/her
Rank: barn-cat
Clan: https://toyhou.se/nektar/characters/folder:5147665
Prompt: tiny - the raccoon runt!

pollen rummaged through the hay looking for something in particular, she huffed and sneezed. blowing hay everywhere, luckily she was the only one in the barn that hot afternoon, she grumbled to herself as she was unable to find what she was looking for. up above her came the sound of little claws on wood, she knew the sound well and began to purr tilting her head to “look” up at the creature coming to meet her. little paws soon grabbed at her waving tail, a squeaky laugh came from them and they plopped into her back. it was her dear friend, tiny, a raccoon runt she had rescued some moons back. the cub greeted her by pulling at her ears and cheek fur in a playful way.

she shook her head a giggled, with her paws she motioned to the floor of the barn that was covered in hay.
“could you help me find that bit of cloth we got the other day?” she meowed tilting her head to face her companion. with an excited squeal the cub hopped off her back and began to feel about with its little paws. with tiny’s puffy tail waving in front of pollen, tickling her nose and making her sneeze once again.

after a few moments tiny found the bit of cloth and presented it to pollen, at which the cat purred with happiness, “thank you tiny. let’s take it with us to gather some plants for red.” she mewed, tiny threw the cloth over pollen’s back and allowed the cat to lean against their short stout body. they chittered and chatted as they excited into the hot sun and found their way through the broken fence and into the clowder’s territory. where the shade brought them relief, they began to forage away letting the heat pass lazily above the treetops.

[opti-mism]

Username: opti-mism
Cat Name: Appledapple
Gender: Molly
Rank: healer
Clan: Sparkclan
Prompt:
A little white vole!

Appledapple carefully picked her way along the well worn path, her faithful companion on her shoulder. There was little she loved more than herb collection day! Her sharp sense of touch was so helpful for finding the herbs in the perfect condition, but most importantly it meant she could spend her day with Lux in the field.

The pair burst through the trees, and the Molly set her little friend down upon the dusty ground. "Alright, Lux, we're looking for alder roots!" She chirped. The little vole squeaked, wiggling along the ground. It was only moments of following his scent before he squeaked once again, burrowing down into the ground. Appledapple nose her way through the first layer of dirt, until she came fur to fur with the little creature. "Oh, you found it!" She chimed, taking the root in her teeth and tearing it free.

And so they continued, for the rest of the day.

[ivyy.]

Username: ivyy.
Cat Name: Wrensong & Furze [peccary]
Gender: She-cat & Sow
Rank: Shifting Queen
Clan: OceanClan
Prompt: a small, sow [peccary] named furze !! <3

A yelp startled her clanmates awake, a couple grumpy grumbles echoing through the small cave-den. She had been placed with the novices and apprentices since joining OceanClan, her sleep pattern had been awry in the new, unfamiliar environment. A warm, solid body next to her nudged her gently, snort following it's movement. It was Furze, her caretaker. Nightmares plagued her no matter how often she tried to fight them- nightmares of her parents losing their lives in a rogue ambush and ruining what had been the "good life" for her and her family. Furze introduced herself shortly before the attack on her group, granting her protection and escape from the violent cats that nearly killed her. Only having just adapted to her surroundings and the burrow where her and her parents lived, her guide, Furze, was the only creature standing between her and death that day- a guiding light in the darkness.

Furze led her to a safe haven by the coast where a border patrol of a couple OceanClan cats accepted her and her friend and took them back to the safety of the cave system which they famously called home. Luckily for the odd pair, animal companions were not only sacred in this territory but encouraged and common among all ranks- Wrensong and her companion were safe here. Despite the safety, Wrensong had been, of course, traumatized by the loss of her parents and the transition to a brand new, very confusing environment where obstacles were everywhere. Among the exhaustion of being woken up by her horrid dreams, she'd been disturbing others too- being the whole reason she had been moved with the few apprentices. Her companion nudged her once more and rumbled, low and comforting to ensure she didn't scare her blind, feline friend.

"Okay, I'm going, Furze." Whispering softly, she lifted her body out of her nest, the cool air stunning her momentarily before she walked out of the den, her best friend leaning against her to guide her through the confusing tunnels. The salty breeze swept through the tunnels, stirring her fur in such a pleasant manner- almost chasing away the lingering fear and stress. As they reached the camp entrance, a slope leading down to the shore where the waves splashed softly, the fear had drained from her heart. Here, right here with Furze, she was safe at last. With a voice as soft as a bird's song, she murmured quietly,

"Thank you."

[Whovian5EVA]

Username: Whovian5eva
Cat Name:Rosie
Gender:Female (she/her)
Rank:Ridgeclan Warrior
Clan: Cats of the Desert
Prompt:Her companion is Lila, a Double-barred finch!
She let out a delighted giggle as the gentle desert breeze tickled her whiskers. She could hear the fluttering of tiny wings just ahead of her, she leaned into the sound, listening harder... With a leap she moved her head right up under where she figured her companion was, and felt tiny wings wrap around her head as she scooped her tiny friend right out of the sky!

[Aizaka]

Username: Aizaka
Cat Name: Cara (could mean "beloved" or "friend"
Gender: Female
Rank: Gatherer
Clan: Galaxy Stables
Prompt: (companion + prose)

Kauan the male American Kestrel (From Tupi kaûã meaning "hawk, falcon")

'Gatherer' only in name, Cara set out for the day to gather or hunt whatever came her way. As she reached the edge of the clan's main clearing, she called out for her friend Kauan. Hearing his cry up above, she focused on connecting with him.
Years ago, when she had brought the injured kestrel to her Ma, there had at first been exasperation before helping her to bring the small bird back to health. It had started to follow her around and everyone could see they had a special bond after that. Upon a suggestion from a friend, Cara requested one of the Magician Elders to bond her and Kauan magically. It took much getting used to, but her bond allowed her to see through her winged friend's eyes. Now they go everywhere together and are not seen far from the other.
Upon connecting her thoughts to Kauan's, she could see from high up above her own form. Together they set out. Wandering on foot and in flight through meadows, enjoying a beautiful day. Cara could feel the sun on her back as she just 'was' with the day, until Kauan got her attention again and focused on a mouse. Mentally asking if she wanted to take it or if he should, Cara decided to bring in her own prey today and watched herself approach in a crouch before pouncing.
On the way back, Kauan pointed out some herbs she had asked him to keep a look out for. Reaching the edge of the clan's clearing yet again with Kauan resting on her back, she thanked Kauan and released her connection to him visually. Cara knew her way around living areas just fine through memorization and feeling the patter of paws through the earth. He flew up to his nest to keep a look out while she went to make dinner with what they had gathered. It was a good day with her and her friend.