So...

[xp_topaz]

Has anyone seen a mouse? It's about five inches long, has a pink year and blue ear, and is stuffed with cat nip. And it might be walking around on its own. Nothing to be alarmed by just... let me know.

Comments

[x-trance.livejournal.com]

Topaz, tell me you did not do what I think you did...

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

What did I do? Nothing. I did nothing. Cat nip mice come to life and walk around on their own all the time....

[x-trance.livejournal.com]

Maybe gather all the mansion felines and see if they chase after something?

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

I tried that with mine. Unfortunately her hunting skills only go so far before she tries to attack something that ISN'T actively running away from her

[x-trance.livejournal.com]

There might be better hunters among them?

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

I can't imagine people would be too thrilled with me knocking on their doors asking to borrow their cats. Of course if people want to volunteer....

[xp-darcy.livejournal.com]

...I think I saw one of the cats stalking it earlier near the library? I assumed it was being remote controlled or something.

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

Remote control. Sure. That's a good explanation that won't get me yelled at.

Thanks!

[xp-darcy.livejournal.com]

You're welcome? :)

[xp-strange.livejournal.com]

Wait...so we're allowed to do that? Awesome! I always wanted to try sword fighting with a real knight.

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

No, I'm allowed to do that because I don't bring anything to life that could chop my head off.

[xp_daytripper]

Stephen. No.

[xp_daytripper]

Again? At least this one doesn't have the pointy bits that your chessmen did?

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

Midnight likes chasing them around the living room.

So technically this one is on you, because you gave me the cat that led me to enchanting cat nip stuffed mice for her to chase.

[xp-strange.livejournal.com]

What if I promise to be really really careful! I'll give him a foam sword and everything.

[xp-strange.livejournal.com]

so what you're saying is if I choose something cuddly and innocent then I should be ok? Sweet, I'm sure Clea has a stuffed animal around here somewhere

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

I'm farming this one out to Amanda

[xp_daytripper]

Oh, no you don't, padawan. Your spell, your idea, you deal with it.

[xp_daytripper]

Most people just get a mouse toy on a string and wave it around for the cat to chase...

[xp_daytripper]

Accidents still happen. Didn't you ever watch the Disney version of the Sorcerer's Apprentice?

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

What, seriously? I don't think "don't use magic to bring things to life" is going to sound that great coming from me when I'm still trying to find live cat nip mice.

[xp_daytripper]

Exactly.

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

I tried that, but she never wants to STOP. I'd never get any sleep

[x-topaz.livejournal.com]

This is a horrible lesson for everyone involved.

Stephen, I'm a cautionary tale, not an example to follow. Don't be like me

[xp-strange.livejournal.com]

You mean the Nicholas Cage movie?