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One Dobby Cat, Two Browncoats, And An On-Ramp To Faerie

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“Look at all the dust...whoa.”  Ray says looking up. Tinkletoes, Monitor Man, and Carp all look up. Tinkletoes looks at Carp,  “Would you take care of that?”  Tinkletoes and Monitor Man head for the bonus room leaving Carp in the living room with Ray. Carp nods and looks at Ray.  “How many cats do you find hanging off of ceiling fans?”  Carp asks. “None, so far.”  Ray answers.  “Those kittens are really active.   They had a beach party at the litter box last week.” “We need to find the cats!”  Tinkletoes calls out. Carp looks at Ray less than pleased with the situation.  “No more ceiling fan.” “No more ceiling fan.  Don't worry.   I've got this man.  I'm on it because I'm stealth.  Like a cat.  I think...like a cat.” Carp turns, heading for High Command and yet to be discovered kitten hidey holes. Getting down on all fours Ray starts sniffing at the carpet.  He looks at everything he encounters closely.   He finds a ball. 

In Carp's Words

“You said it man.”  Ray agrees. Ray and Dylan high five. “Try again.” Dylan says looking at Carp. “I was not complete until you arrived?” “They were fighting off ninja zombies and she's thinking that?  No way man.”  Ray comments. “I think she said 'Duck'.  A lot .”  Dylan says. “You weren't there.  Her thoughts were racing, her heart aflutter.” Ray makes a face.  Dylan raises both hands, their tops next to each shoulder.  He faces them outward and wiggles his fingers, mimicking a fluttering of wings. “She was at risk of losing her feminine poise, at risk of going completely wild with abandon.” Ray fans himself and Dylan pretends to faint. “All she wanted was to keep Monitor Man safe until that fateful moment when they could be alone.” Carp closes his eyes and puckers up.  TP appears and placing a tiny hand on each of Carp's cheeks, the faerie gives the would be assassin a loud smooch on the lips leaving a