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You really did not want to go to Cipher’s secret hideout.
But apparently, you had to.
And on top of EVERYTHING.
it was on the rooftop of a house, right in the middle of a city that you had no idea how to navigate too , didn't even help that everything was slippery , your shoes weren't meant for this as you tried to steady yourself.
You take a step forward , the tiles creaking under your footsteaps.
“…Oh?”
The voice comes from behind you , making you almost jump as you turned around.
which made you almost NEARLY collide with her.
She’s standing right there, well WITHIN your personal space.
Her feline eyes and her little amused grin told you that was exactly who you had been looking for.
Cipher.
Her long hair spills over one shoulder, she as perched into nothingness , You get the unsettling feeling she’s already seen you from angles you didn’t even want to know.
"Well"
she says, lips curling into a smile full of mischief and curiosity.
"you’re definitely not supposed to be here , you aren't who i was expecting!"
You don’t feel threatened , atleast not from how unserious she seemed to be ,as she was slightly rocking back and forth while being perched upside down
Cipher had her hands clasped behind her, too relaxed.
You almost wondered if she was even the demi god that they seemed to have talked to you about so much..
"You’re not Trailblazer but you aren't from the ICP either."
Her eyes narrow, pupils dilating.
"how intriguing."
Cipher sighs dramatically as she landed back on her feets.
"And I just finished cleaning"
she mutters, clicking her tongue almost in annoyance but you could tell it was genuine
"how annoying i have to ruffle it up again."
She lifts one hand , her sharp claws visible right on your face. , before trying to strike you , your reflexes kicked in place as you dodged just in time , her tail curled up behind her as you heard her malicious chuckle.
The familiar interface flickers into existence before your eyes.
[FIGHT] [ACT] [ITEM] [MERCY]
"Oh, don’t look at me like that."
she laughs lightly.
"If I wanted you gone, you’d already be.."
She taps her chin , that annoying mocking grin on her face as she pretended to think , before sharp glaws glinted.
"Well. Gone properly"
Her gaze sharpens, playful edge as she leaned to look at you , her irises narrowing like a cat seizing it's prey.
"But now I’m curious."
Cipher lunges rushed in her steps , but you were fast enough that your instincts scream at you to move.
You dodge, barely standing up as the slippering tiles were making it hard to have a correct standing posture.
Cipher grins , amused you had been quick enough to dodge her.
"Good reflexes ,I’ll give that."
[ACT]
You select Observe.
What could you use to easily spare her , you didn't really want to be a mouse trapped and ready to be sliced by sharp claws.
"Rude , hey hey! i'm right here i can see you!"
she comments mildly.
Her tail behind her was moving smoothly and you noticed the cat ears that were twitching.
Cipher clicks her tongue, louder to get you out of your train of thoughts.
"Analyzing me won’t help you know?"
As you weren't ready for it , she struck.
Her sharp claws digging into your arm.
-5 HP
HP: 15/20
You winced as you stumbled back into your feets , breathing heavily.
[ITEM]
You pull out one of the foods you gotten from one of the shops
It wasn't somethin you really prefered but atleast it was something.
"ah..h..ah.."
You breathed.
+5 HP
HP: 20/20
Cipher watches closely, eyes narrowing , you began to notice how her ears seemed to twitch more , or even something flatten against her head when you looked at her.
You gotten an idea , but either in a sort of miracle , it COULD work , or you would get killed in a very painful manner for doing this.
Worth a try , you thought in your mind.
[ACT]
You choose to Approach.
You began to step forward unsure in your action , but being FARRR to late now to go back , as your hands were slightly shaking.
Cipher’s smile falters just a little.
"Careful , trying to approach me?"
she warns , a giggle coming out of her throat.
"I might not be a dog , but i bite."
You stop right in front of her.
To late to go back now , it was now or never.
She raises her hand slowly, her sharp claws right at your throat , as she was smiling mischieviously
"Last chance~"
NOW OR NEVER..!!
you lift your hand and gently scratch under her chin , for a moment you don't breath , you closed your eyes as you continued your actions , expecting to die at a moment notice for doing this in the first place.
The effect is immediate , you heard a gasp coming from her throat yet..she doesn't pull away , you opened your eyes.
Her hand, still on your throat freezes , her claws slowly retracting , her eyes wide with both surprise and stunned.
"..What-"
She starts but then before your hand found a sensitive spot under her chin , but before she can stop herself she makes a sound , a soft purr coming from her throat , as she closed her eyes for just a moment.
Before realizing.
Her eyes widen, cheeks flushing darker as she clamps her mouth shut.
"Absolutely not!"
She tried to pull away but you reached out again , determined.
You scratch just a little more.
Her resistance lasts about three seconds MAX.
Another purr escapes , her eyes closed as she came to the conclusion that maybe this wasn't so bad..
"so unfair.."
Her head tilts into your hand despite herself.
[ACT]
Before she can react though , your hand that was on her chin , went away , she blinked in confusion for a moment before feeling your hand right on top of her head.
"h.huh?"
Your hand makes contact with the base of her cat ears.
“"I am not a-!"
she snaps, then stops.
crossing her arms as she pouted.
“…Don’t stop,” she mutters defeated at the fact she had been..kinda starvedfor this.
Damned you. she cursed in her mind
Her name turning yellow.
[MERCY]
You spared her , but you didn't stop patting her , finding her ears to be extremely soft.
Cipher's tail was curling and uncurling , pleasant in her position right now at being petted like a common pet
Sure it felt..humiliating in a way , but she didn't find herself caring.
"More.."
she asked , while having a small relaxed smile.
You nodded , chuckling at her desperation , wondering if that was the same woman who just scratched you a moment ago.
She steps closer.
Too close.
Before you can react, she takes your hand with both of hers before rubbing her head into it.
"Hold on,"
she adds, smile returning playful and feline
"You don’t get to leave yet."
Safe to say , you were gonna be here a little while patting her.