[Desmond]

Lily helped me finish up this guy. Well, I say help, it was more like she came up and sat on my arm while I was trying to work on his splash marking, Aheh.

Tell me about a feline companion of theirs. Who are they? How'd they meet? Draw a picture if you want, just show me their friendship however you feel most comfortable.
Ends 3/14

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Owner: ShadyBro
ID: 0083
Name: Nimoreh
Gender: Male
Age: 3 Years
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp
-Will always pass black or bay (if agouti gene is present in the other parent)
-Will always pass roan

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Sire: Foundation
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Dam: Foundation
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[ScarletFang]

Owner: Scarletfang
ID: 0083
Name: Töcho
Gender: Male
Age: 5 yrs
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp

Feline Companion: WIP :3

[.Foxtrot.]

Owner: SpeednGrace
ID: 0083
Name: Finding my way through the Fog // Fog
Gender: Male
Age: 4 years old
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp

Feline Companion:

wip

[Schainukan]

Owner: Schainukan
ID: 0083
Name: Mau
Gender: Male
Age: 4 years
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp

Feline Companion: Melanistic Serval
It was a day like any other, Mau was enjoying the sun at his own little spot and almost dozing off until something pushed his side. Alerted, he jumped up and stared at the origin. A black thing... No, a young adult serval. He had never seen a dark one before which irritated him. On edge Mau whistled trying to make it go away, which didn't work. It swiftly drew in to poke his leg and leaping to play with his tail. Getting uncomfortable the dik-dik zig-zaged in a rough shape of a circle, but the tom kept following behind, touching him. Confused Mau stopped in his tracks and stood firmly, facing the serval as he repeatedly pushed his head forward, displaying his horns. The feline leapt back and left grinning. Yet, he couldn't shake off the feeling this wouldn't be the last time, for some reason that serval was weird and he was not talking about his coat. He didn't even attempt to scratch him nor acting aggressive, to begin with servals weren't usually what he had to deal with.

This continued for a while, this dark male kept coming to his place, teasing him during his nap. Strangely he never occurred when he was with other dik-diks, only when he was alone and unaware. And yet, he couldn't be angry about the tom for too long. This was an uncommon situation though, no matter how you looked at it.

A month after that, Mau found this same troublesome tom-cat injured near a favorite shrub, a couple trees away from his spot. He couldn't let him here to get eaten by a larger predator, even if he was bothersome. Not only because of his instinct to help, but as well the mere fact this serval was different than anything he knew. Day by day Mau came and checked on him, never staying too far away and keeping an eye on him. The tom had a hard time walking, although he followed the dik-dik whenever he got told to move because it was unsafe. The antelope couldn't feed him, but he led him to carcasses. Mau watched the feline cleaning his wounds so none would get infected, it was almost bewitching, his long scary fangs but how gentle he could be.

It was until one night, when the serval suddenly talked. He said his name is Raven. Like the black and sneaky bird, so was he. It suits him well. To be honest, Mau was speechless, he didn't believe he could let alone he would understand.
The cat told him his past, how he came to be around here. He was the runt of the litter of 3, all toms. His brothers were normal while he ... he was, different. Always looked down upon, always treated poorly. Although he was working so hard to compensate for his coat by wiz and technique, it seemed no matter what he did, still none would like him. Raven never really had a proper kithood, constantly alone on his own trying to find something to accompany himself with as no one would play with 'the cursed kitten'. His teenhood wasn't any different, just even harder.
Then one rainy season, the nearby river they stayed at, rose so high that he accidentally fell in and was washed away. Luckily at some point the serval could grab onto a branch and save himself from drowning in the harsh current. From then on, he had to fend for himself. Raven had watched Mau for a long while. Somehow he felt like this dik-dik was different from the rest and he was right. However he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was, which sparked his interest. Still, Raven couldn't quite figure it out.

Even after Raven was fine and healthy again, he never was far away and stayed near Mau. The teasing was reduced, not by much though. the dik-dik didn't know why and literally didn't mind, but somehow he was relieved, having the tom-cat at his side.

[-Isabella-]

Owner: Isabella45
ID: 0083
Name: Jaana (meaning,'wild goat')
Gender: Male
Age: 6 years
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp

Feline Companion: Maui, the long furred brown tabby!
Janna met Maui when he was out in his outdoor enclosure. Maui had stolen a fish from a neighbor and was running full speed across the field, then under the fence until he nearly ran into Jaana. A person was chasing him and Maui chose to hide behind Jaana with his prize.
Jaana was curious of the cat, but Maui seemed to think Jaana was nothing more than a hiding place. When the human left Maui came out of hiding and began to eat his fish. Jaana watched, half fascinated half disgusted.
After he was done eating Maui hopped onto the fence and jumped off onto the other side, leaving without a backward glance.

Jaana thought he was gone forever, but the cat returned the next day and just sat on the fence watching Jaana. Over the next week it became a ritual and Jaana grew used to his company, but one day Jaana's owner found Maui in the pasture and caught him, taking him away.
Jaana didn't see Maui again for three days and he began to think his friend was never coming back. But a week later the tabby tom came back as if he had never left, perching in his usual spot with a new collar around his neck. Jaana's owner had adopted Maui when no one came to claim him at the shelter and they have been together ever since. Sure, Maui is a bit cantankerous and self-centered, but in his own way he is very loyal to his Silky friend.

[ShadyBro]

Owner: ShadyBro
ID: 0083
Name: Nimoreh
Gender: Male
Age: 3 Years
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp

Feline Companion:
Nimo was orphaned at a very young age, and rescued by a group of devoted animal loving humans shortly after. He has no memory of his biological family or where he came from. Instead, he has Klondike.
Upon arriving at the farm which Nimo now calls home, he was but a small and fragile creature, and was terrified of everything - his own shadow sent him running. All the new sounds and scents overwhelmed his poor soul. In his bout of stress and disorientation he refused to eat, to drink, to stand, to even open his eyes at times. To the humans, it seemed he would not survive.
That's when Klondike appeared. A pudgy grey tom cat that walked with a waddle and always seemed hobbled on his back right paw when he sat for too long. At first it was yet another horrifying new experience for Nimo. The long teeth and piercing green eyes in the fluffed up face of the feline was almost too much to bare. But the cat didn't seem to notice Nimo's fear. Or if he did, he didn't care. The lumbering tom flopped down in Nimo's little basket, curled his fluffy tail around the tiny babes side, and began purring to his hearts content. Nimo shook, frozen in fear. But after a few minutes, the dik-dik calmed. His heart beat slowed. His eyes peaked open. And astonishingly, he even made the bold decision to curl into the cats side even closer. The low rumble of the cats pur seemed to sooth Nimo's soul almost instantly. Suddenly, the world wasn't such a scary place.
Within a matter of a few days both critters were up and romping about like old friends. Nimo ate his meals joyfully and spent every night curled up next to the soft fluffy fur ball. Klondike seemed pleased to have the quiet little fawn with him as well. Well, as much as a cat could be pleased about anything that is. Regardless, the two spent every possible moment glued to each others sides, and Nimo grew up happily through the years with his hobbling old friend. Without his companionship, Nimo knows in his heart he would likely not be alive today - and for that he owes the simple tom cat everything.

[F-22]

Owner:Toxic}Hyena{
ID: 0083
Name:Nixon
Gender: Male
Age:3 years
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp

Feline Companion:
WIP

[Desmond]

Closed -- judging this tomorrow (3/15) afternoon. c: Please, no more editing or posting!

[Desmond]

Owner: ShadyBro
ID: 0083
Name: Nimoreh
Gender: Male
Age: 3 Years
Height: 14 inches
Phenotype: Black Dun Roan Splash
Eyes: Chocolate Mousse
Tail: Short (MM)
Genotype: EE Dd RnRn Spsp

Feline Companion:
Nimo was orphaned at a very young age, and rescued by a group of devoted animal loving humans shortly after. He has no memory of his biological family or where he came from. Instead, he has Klondike.
Upon arriving at the farm which Nimo now calls home, he was but a small and fragile creature, and was terrified of everything - his own shadow sent him running. All the new sounds and scents overwhelmed his poor soul. In his bout of stress and disorientation he refused to eat, to drink, to stand, to even open his eyes at times. To the humans, it seemed he would not survive.
That's when Klondike appeared. A pudgy grey tom cat that walked with a waddle and always seemed hobbled on his back right paw when he sat for too long. At first it was yet another horrifying new experience for Nimo. The long teeth and piercing green eyes in the fluffed up face of the feline was almost too much to bare. But the cat didn't seem to notice Nimo's fear. Or if he did, he didn't care. The lumbering tom flopped down in Nimo's little basket, curled his fluffy tail around the tiny babes side, and began purring to his hearts content. Nimo shook, frozen in fear. But after a few minutes, the dik-dik calmed. His heart beat slowed. His eyes peaked open. And astonishingly, he even made the bold decision to curl into the cats side even closer. The low rumble of the cats pur seemed to sooth Nimo's soul almost instantly. Suddenly, the world wasn't such a scary place.
Within a matter of a few days both critters were up and romping about like old friends. Nimo ate his meals joyfully and spent every night curled up next to the soft fluffy fur ball. Klondike seemed pleased to have the quiet little fawn with him as well. Well, as much as a cat could be pleased about anything that is. Regardless, the two spent every possible moment glued to each others sides, and Nimo grew up happily through the years with his hobbling old friend. Without his companionship, Nimo knows in his heart he would likely not be alive today - and for that he owes the simple tom cat everything.

This time, mother's little kitten, Morgan, kinda helped (not really, she was eating my toes, clawing the arches of my feet and squirming all over my ankles) -- this form just won me over. <3 Congrats!

[ShadyBro]

Eee thank you so much <3 Im absolutely in love with my lil Nimo ^^