smiles and tears [tracker/log]

[effigy]

All these moments will be lost in time...

table of contents
i. picky -- tom -- loner
ii. paula -- she-cat -- kittypet

...like tears in rain.

[effigy]

bio

--- RELATIONSHIPS
i wonder if you ever think of me

--- THREADS
memories are guaranteed to break your heart

The Stars Cry: Shadow

--- LOOKING FOR
still searching for my shadow in vain

friends
Picky's not only a loner in title, but in personality. He generally steers clear of other cats, but he can't exactly remain alone forever. He's not likely to open up very much to others, either, but he'd be loath to reject somebody trying to be genuinely friendly to him. Picky's friends could come in any shape and size - he didn't get his name for being picky about his socialization habits.

enemies
Picky doesn't go out of his way to make enemies. He avoids conflict, he's scared of fighting and pain, and he's rather paranoid about others being out to get him even without having sworn enemies. But perhaps, somewhere out there, Picky's too-strong survival instinct has led him to leave behind a friend when they needed him most, and now they feel animosity towards him.

allies
Picky has a great sense of respect and fear for those who are capable of exerting power over others. He also considers himself very vulnerable, and is constantly anxious that his survival may be in jeopardy. For these reasons, Picky may seek out the protection of powerful allies. He could end up being the loyal, but rather useless, sidekick of a valiant leader, or perhaps he'll find himself becoming the groveling sycophant minion of a power-hungry jerkface. Who knows?

[effigy]

bio
give me back myself, for I am held by something else above
and while I am true to you in love, my wings are not for you

--- RELATIONSHIPS
you made me stronger just being who you are

--- THREADS
all too fast it flies by, that moment taken from me

--- LOOKING FOR
i probably loved you without ever realizing it

friends
Paula tries to make friends out of just about everyone she meets. Whether you are a tom, a she-cat, old, young, kittypet, or loner, Paula wants to get to know you and have you as a friend. Anyone who can tolerate her complete lack of a grip on reality could possibly befriend her, and one would find her to be a faithful, loving companion.

enemies
Paula is kind and sweet and all those nice - but not all too practical - sort of things. There are some cats who feel a stupid kittypet like her just doesn't belong in the forest, trying naively to live alongside feral cats - and every night going home to plentiful food and a comfortable bed! Somebody's got to show her that kittypets are not always welcome among feral cats, and teach her that not every cat can be trusted.

mentor
It's pretty obvious on sight that Paula is a kittypet, and one who knows very little about the workings of life in the wilderness. She can barely even hunt properly, let alone know how to deal with predators, or which territories are the most dangerous, or anything like that. Certainly there has got to be an experienced cat out there who feels some sympathy for Paula's ignorance and will teach her how things work out here in the wild. Perhaps they will even succeed in breaking her intense attachment to her luxurious kittypet life.

I'm enthralled in a greater reward
the Earth for you, but fate may take me any day