Professor Copurrnicus - A Day With The Peasants

[+ Talia Ohnari]

You ever get the impression that cats think of us as staff? Well apparently it's universal no matter the setting. Also, would take a phaser to the face for our lady Copurrnicus. 

 

((Sam and Esmas apartment- Palais Bourbon District, Amity Outpost))

Sitting in front of a small mirror sitting on the desk, she repeated her morning mantra to herself.

Copurrnicus: I am Professor Copurrnicus. I am the cutest kitten. I rule this roost. I. Am. Queen.

S. Richards: It’s cute how you sit in front of that mirror every morning and meow at yourself. 

Copurrnicus held her head high as her owner picked her up and scratched under her chin.

Copurrnicus: oOYes peasant. Scratch me like you mean it. Oo

S. Richards: Aww, you’re such a sweet kitty. Let’s head to work shall we?

Copurrnicus: oO I still don’t know what work means but if it’s that fun place with all the breakable glass and plants to munch on, lets go. Oo

She waited patiently for the Mother Peasant to slip her collar on her, when she did she gave Sam her best big-eyed stare.

S. Richards: Fine. I’ll carry you, but at some point you’re going to get too big for me to carry the whole way.

Copurrnicus: Meow oO We will see about that Mother Peasant.Oo

With a scoop, Sam was now holding her in her arms. That wasn’t where she preferred to be, so she climbed up onto Sam’s shoulder and eased herself into the hood of the jacket. Her own little cocoon to keep an eye on things behind Sam as they journeyed to work.

((Blue Line Train - Amity Outpost))

The kitten stayed in the hood on Sam’s jacket until they reached the train. Once they were settled in a seat Copurrnicus heard a familiar voice and perched herself back on Sam’s shoulder. 

Copurrnicus: oO Ah, yes. One of my other favorite peasants. Uncle Nathey-poo.Oo

With all of her might she leapt from Sam’s shoulder and into Nathan's arms, nearly not making the jump. He made a strange sound but relented into pets and pats on top of the kitten's head. 

Copurrnicus: oO I am the image of speed and precision. Pet me more peasant. Oo

The two people Copurrnicus looked at as her saviors were chatting about something called a warp core. Sounded like nonsense to her, but she was getting attention from the big guy with fumbling man hands. 

As soon as the attention started, it stopped. 

Copurrnicus: Meow ::waiting for attention and receiving none:: MEEOOW.

Uncle-Poo let out a sigh, but did not continue with the pets. Copurrnicus reached down and gently patted the hand holding her. No reaction. It was time to up her tactics and get his attention. She lowered her head and gently bit the back of Nathan’s hand.

N. Richards: Excuse you…

S. Richards: Sorry… ::taking the kitten back in her arms:: She’s like me. I bite if I don’t get attention… 

Mother Peasant laughed as she gave the attention Copurrnicus wanted. 

((Some time later- Science and Research Center, Amity Outpost))

Mother Peasant led the way into the lab. The kitten's favorite place. There was so much to jump and climb on and knock down and bite. She instantly spotted a particularly breakable glass beaker on the counter and vaulted herself to a nearby stool, using it as a stepping stone to the counter. Mom wasn’t watching, this was her opportunity to scootch the glass off the edge and listen to the delightful sound of it breaking apart. 

S. Richards: No ma’am. Off the counter, you know that. 

Copurrnicus: Meow oO My plan… Foiled once again. I’ll get that if it’s the last thing i do…Oo

S. Richards: I think it’s time to ask Uncle Nathey-poo to make you a one of a kind cat tree. Something to keep you occupied when you come with me to the lab. ::booping her on the nose:: You are trouble. Y’know that?

Another meow came from the kitten as she was set back down on the floor. Defeated, Copurrnicus curled up on the small bed that was made for her under the edge of the counter, right by her moms feet. She closed her eyes and had sweet dreams of climbing, jumping and biting the big guy. 

END

Samantha Richards

Civilian Science Liaison

Amity Outpost

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Special Guest:

Lt. Cmdr Nathan Richards Uncle Nathey Poo

Chief of Operations

Amity Outpost

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