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I can show you a whole new... bubble.

Who: Disciple and Nepeta
Where: The Island
When: Backdated to last day of the body swap curse.
Status: Closed

Having finally conquered the basics of Aradia's ability to slip through time, Disciple had spent the rest of the week practicing flying. The first couple times were rough, after all it was something most trolls did not ever get a chance to do. She had finally gotten a hold of it, and was even getting better at some of the aerial acrobatics. More importantly, She had been practicing carrying a bundle, around the weight a kittytroll inside the body of a certain rainbowdrinker would be.

There was only a couple hours left until the curse would (in theory) end, so she would need to get Nepeta up here as soon as possible. She pulls out her SFC dialing it in to contact Nepeta inside of Kanaya... this was a strange curse. Putting it on video she sends a message.

"Hello, 'Kanaya'. 'Aradia' here. If you still wanted to go for a quick flight around the island, meet me up here, little hunter."

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With the way they fall through the air Nepeta is quite sure her heart is now permanently stuck in her throat, or perhaps even left behind her up there in the clouds; she's certainly completely breathless, to the point where she can't even shriek out in terror or glee or perhaps both.

It's an exhilarating feeling though, the wind screaming by them up until Disciple opens up their wings again and they resume a breathtaking glide above the island. Nepeta finally lets go of a long sigh and promptly laughs and starts pointing things out beneath them, flocks of birds and a couple of other residents exploring, even some ruins that look just like a smiling face when seen from above.

The tour goes on like this for awhile, Disciple flies them over the island on the lake, traveling over more of the northern forest including over the crash site that revealed the secret lab. Eventually she wings them over to the eastern side of the island, doing a wide circle around, and then eventually landing on top of, the Lighthouse.

Disciple stops to let Nepeta out of her arms, so that she might have a rest. Plus, now they can enjoy the view offered from the top of the lighthouse.

"I must say I envy Aradia and Lysunder. The freedom afforded to them by the wings on their backs is quite fantastic."

Nepeta allows herself to drop lightly to her feet - she has to admit, Kanaya might not have a hunter's stance but she definitely had her grace, her long limbs somehow managing to make movements elegant in any situation. She leans over to enjoy as much of the view as she can, giggling softly to herself the way she always does whenever she's particularly happy.

"They're really very lucky! Oh, oh, I hadn't told you yet! Darkleer has made Tavros wings! A little bit like Lysunder's! Tavros is so happy about it. He said he'll take me flying once he's purracticed enough!"

Disciple shakes Aradia's wings a few times, and then folds them against her body to give them a rest. Smile beaming on her face, the elder greenblood joins her daughter at the edge of the lighthouse, swinging her legs over the side. (she wasn't really worried about falling, what with the wings and time manipulation)

"Oh? Why that is wonderful news! You two will have to be sure to really thank Darkleer for such an amazing gift. It is almost enough to make me want to ask him for a pair for me, hah."

With a giggle she squirms her way beneath Disciple's arm, burrowing against her side and enjoying the extra warmth that comes from Aradia having a rustblooded body. Kanaya might only be a shade lighter than Nepeta but she's still been feeling the chill much easier every since they'd swapped.

"I bet he would if you asked! Darkleer's really nice about things like that. And I do want to do something nice for him! And for Equius making Tavros his new legs! What do you think they'd like?"

Disciple was fairly sure that this could not have gone any better. Having Nepeta snuggle up next to her, Kanaya's body or no, was just one more pleasant memory. She certainly did not mind playing the role of the furnace for her daughter, It was just one more way she could help protect her.

"I do not think I need trouble him with such a request. Besides, it is enough to know you will get to go up again with Tavros."

A gift? Now there was a difficult question.

"I have not spent too much time around your moirail, but if he is anything like Darkleer then they will not be the easiest to come up with a gift for. Most things I could see Darkleer wanting, he would just make himself. So focus on something they cannot get themselves. You are quite the artist, why not make something from your bloodpumper? Maybe some nice drawings done up in a scrapbook of some kind, or an extra special stuffed beast? Or even a little stuffed Darkleer and Equius? It could even come with a stuffed Nepeta and Tavros..."

Disciple continues to puzzle gift ideas, staring at beautiful vista in front of her.

"He's lots like Darkleer," Nepeta assures her warm, cuddly Mamacat. "And you're right, it's purretty hard to think of things for him. For both of them!" She goes quiet as Disciple begins listing off ideas for a present for the two bluebloods, snuggling up against her arm some more and watching the horizon with rather sleepy eyes. The flight had been more exciting and therefore a little bit more tiring than she'd realized.

"Something special I made all for them - oh, I like that idea! Maybe something to do with hoofbeasts too, I know they both like them very much."

"Hoofbeasts are good, It is definitely something you can work with. I know he is really quite fond of his robots, as well. We can go window-shopping for ideas later, if you want."

Disciple was still rather excited and had not yet noticed the waning energy of the younger greenblood. It had been a long week, and as much as she enjoyed the ability to fly, she was looking forward to having her body back. Leaning her head on top of her daughter's, She continues to speak.

"I am sure whatever idea you come up with, they will love. The gesture is the most important part. The fact that you want to put so much effort into it will mean the most to them."

"Oh, I do want! Purrhaps we'll be able to find something for Tavros too. He's the bestest matesprit but sometimes I think he worries that he isn't so I want to give him something to remind him that he is!"

At this rate she's probably going to be buying presents for everybody.

"I want to do something for you too, Mama." She giggles, nuzzling her head against Disciple's. "Heehee, I like that word. It makes you feel like you're mine even if we're not in a quadrant!"

She smiles,

"My dear little hunter, you have already done more for me then I could ever ask."

She is positively beaming when she is called Mama. Disciple had been doing reading on human family relationships ever since she found the library. Her interest, in fact, was sparked by the troll sitting adjacent to her.

"I like that, I think. It does provide a certain warm feeling when thinking about it. You know, I think the humans do not really use the quadrants. It can be a bit more complex in a lot of ways."

The elder greenblood begins to pet Nepeta's head as she speaks. She was getting onto a topic she has been researching a lot as of late so she was even more excited.

"They have what is called a mother-daughter relationship. Usually, it is the direct blood connection between two of the female humans through part of the human's method of reproduction. The older female looks out for the younger in the same way a lusus might. However, they also have rules for two of their female members to become bound that same way even though they do not share the direct blood connection; It is called 'Adoption'. If is something I could look further into, if you would like." As if she was not already pouring through books learning more about it.

Nepeta nods away in agreement, knowing just what Disciple means. It was a good feeling of belonging to someone in spite of quadrants not being involved at all, a feeling of safety and trust that was reminiscent of being with Pounce and yet not exactly like that at all.

There is the amusing sound of Nepeta trying to purr in Kanaya's voice as her head is petted, nuzzling up into Disciple's hand.

"Yes, yes, I've heard of that! Signless told me a little about it, and it's kind of how Darkleer is with Gamzee and Equius too." She pauses, a little overwhelmed. "You'd want to adopt me? Really?? Really really for real?"

It was something she had been considering for quite awhile actually. Disciple was not really sure of the proper protocol for bringing it up. She sort of wanted to talk to one of the humans about it before she broached the subject, but with how perfect the flight went, and wonderful the moment felt, it seemed like like too good a moment to let slide.

"Yes, little one. I believe I would. Really really for real." She smiles. "It is safe to say you are one of the best things to happen to me since I was brought here. I admit to being a little selfish in wanting to claim you as mine, insofar as being my 'daughter'".

"If you want me to, then I would love nothing more then to make it happen. The only problem is I am not sure how it is supposed to be made official. Usually, it is made legitimate by some sort of human governing body. There is a lot of paperwork involved, it all seems so very complicated. Seeing as there is no ruling governing body, I believe I would just like to... sort of... declare it to everyone. That seems official enough, right?"

That Nepeta wants her to is obvious in the smile of delight spread all over her face, beaming at everything Disciple has to say.

"Oh, yes, yes, please! Then you'll be my Mama for real and it'll be like having a brand new guardian to look after me and to play with and for us to keep each other safe." Then she sobers up, but just a little. "But I'll never forget Pounce and it won't ever be replacing her, okay? Signless promised that when he offered to be my dad."

That reminds her of something, and she ponders for a moment how to broach the subject. "I'll be your kitten and I want to very much" - because what are human terms - "but Signless and Darkleer both look after me too. You don't mind that, right?"

"No, never forget pounce. Just like I will never truly forget my own lusus. I would not want to replace her."

Disciple is all smiles, especially when she hears about the little one's other 'dads'. If Nepeta is watching Disciple's face, she will see a huge grin adorning it at the moment.

"Oh my. Darkleer I trust, and have for awhile, but this Signless fellow, he sounds shifty. I not sure I can allow you to associate yourself with this Signless person. He just sounds so... handsome and wonderful. I cannot say I trust him." Then Disciple was laughing.

"In all seriousness, Nepeta, There are not two other trolls I would rather have help take care of you more, then Signless and Darkleer."

Nepeta listens to her anxiously, and once she hears how Disciple not only accepts her other two guardian figures but also approves completely of them she feels like a weight has been taken off of her shoulders and everything is going to be fine from now on.

She beams, a wide, carefree smile as she crawls back into her mamacat's lap, burying her face in her shoulder. She's so happy she doesn't quite have words to express it just now.

Words were not needed thankfully. What needed to be said, had been said. Now they simply had to enjoy the moment. Which Disciple did by scooping her arms around her kitten-daughter that was currently burying herself into her shoulder. A tender hug, one of a mother. Firm to let her know she would always be there for her. The embrace goes on for a little bit, but their time was running short.

It has been a long week, very trying, but ending on this note it has been one of the best weeks Disciple has ever had. It was also, unfortunately, almost over.

"Well, uhhm.. daughter, as much as I hate to say this, it is getting to the point where the curse will end soon. I think it would be rude if we were to leave Aradia and Kanaya to wake on the lighthouse. I think it best we head back."

"Nooooo. Do we have to?" She pouts up at her and pretends to whine about it, but there's a mischievous look in her eyes that says she's just teasing Disciple a little about it, being quite sure that her ancestor wouldn't want to be leaving either unless they really have to.

"I suppaws I'll get to cuddle you properly when I'm me again then! As soon as we change back, okay?"

"I would not have it any other way, Daughter. We will meet up when we are back as we should be. It is a shame too, I just got a hold on her time shenanigans." She blinks, suddenly realizing.

"You know, if you want more time up here on the lighthouse before we need to go back, I could uhmmm... facilitate that."

Nepeta thinks it over seriously - it's been such a lovely time here with just the two of them. But it feels like borrowed time somehow, not quite theirs since they aren't completely themselves. Stealing even more time didn't seem right somehow.

"No...no, it's been a purrfect day already! And the sooner we go back the sooner I'll be small and cute again and able to give you purroper cuddles!"

"Yes I look forward to it. You should meet me at my hive when we are returned to our forms. I will put a kettle on."

Disciple moves to detach herself from her daughter, and stand up. Now standing, she holds her arms out like before to receive her daughter for flying.

"Let us return then, Kitten-Daughter. Though, I believe I may make use of Aradia's power once more on the return trip".

"And I'll bring cupcakes! Not the sopor ones this time though," she teases her ancestor, sticking her tongue out mischievously before licking her mamacat's cheek.

With a bounce and a leap she's in her arms again, holding on tight. "Okay! Lets go!"

Yes. Sopor cupcakes, Nepeta did not need to know her occasional use of the mind-altering baked goods. Disciple blinks.

"Yes, that might be for the best." She laughs, then nuzzles her back in response to the lick. Then Disciple had her precious cargo once again and it was time for the return trip, and her last hurrah with the time shenanigans.

"For my last trick..." She walks over to the edge of the lighthouse and throws herself off, with the younger greenblood in her arms. Alright Disciple, as you practiced...

They fall momentarily, and she moves to snap her wings open. Before they catch air she reaches inside of herself, to the well of Aradia's time control, and pulls. In what will seem to Nepeta like a single moment, they are standing in front of the elevator. For Disciple it was more like a 5 minute flight with time stopped.

"... we are here." She says with a smile. She may get her body back but she was going to miss what Aradia was capable of.

Nepeta blinks, and...what just happened?! One minute they're in near freefall, and then...!

"Oh my pawwws!" It's only the knowledge that they shouldn't drag this out any more than they already have that holds her back from crying out Do it again, do it again!

As it is she bursts out clapping and laughing instead. "You need to tell Aradia about all of this once we switch back!"

"Oh I will, I figure it was only fair to let her know what her body was up to. I expect the same from her." She was mildly curious to know what 'she' had been up to this week.

For now though, The elevator awaited. Ultimately, the land of sleep, so that they might finally have this curse be over.

She squeezes Disciple's hand, sighing as she steps into the elevator. "Our trip is all ofur and done with! But we'll have another one soon, won't we?"

"Whenever you desire one, Little hunter." The elevator starts its return trip once she is also on it. "Things may get crazy around here, but I will always make time for you, my daughter."

A sly smiles starts to spread to her face.

"Of course we will have to have that adoption talk again. After all, all we did tonight was make an awkward situation for Aradia and Kanaya." Disciple playfully ruffles her Daughters hair, large grin on her face. "Oh, I do hope Aradia treats Kanaya well."

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