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Aphrodite stayed by Nishida’s side the entire time, only leaving to eat something and feed Zi. She would always immediately rush back to Nishida, even sleeping by her side.
Zi lays by Nishida’s head, purring softly.
After sometime through the 5th night, Nishida slowly opens her eyes, confused.
Where. . .? she thinks, before feeling something vibrating above her head. She smiles now.
Ah. . . Zi. Which means I'm still alive. Somehow. she thinks.
She turns her head slightly and sees Aphrodite, sleeping next to the bed.
She stifles a laugh. Oh god, has she been taking care of me the entire time?
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Zi chirps slightly, looking at Nishida and nuzzling into her cheek. He purrs louder, licking her nose. He then looks at the sleeping Aphrodite, blinking slowly.
She smiles at the cat, kissing his forhead before reaching out towards Aphrodite.
She pauses, then shakes her head, pulling her it back.
I'll let her sleep.
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Aphrodite squeaks softly in her sleep, nuzzling into her arms.
Zi yawns, looking at Aphrodite and purring softly. He seemed to have a loving look in his almost human-like eyes.
Nishida considers the cat's look and chuckles.
"You're not really a cat, are you?"
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He looks at her, then blinks slowly.
Nishida smiles and shakes her head.
"What am I saying, of course you're a cat. . ."
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He keeps looking at her, his tail swishing slightly.
Nishida tilts her head.
"Or maybe I'm not that silly. You've been acting more human than catlike since I met you."
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He purrs softly, blinking slowly again.
Nishida blinks back, smiling.
"I'm right."
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He meows softly, bumping his head against her cheek.
Nishida's heart melts.
"What did your name used to be? You were obviously someone that cared about Aphrodite a lot."
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He meows, nodding to Aphrodite. A soft voice echos through Nishida’s head, Zi…
Nishida tilts her head, surprised.
"She named this form after an old friend?"
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He shakes his head. Zi.
Nishida chuckles slightly. "I'm sorry. . . I'm not understanding. Are you just 'Zi?'"
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He blinks slowly. Yes.
Nishida smiles.
"Which means. . . what? Did you tell her your name? Or is your name your name because she named you?"
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Tell. He stretches and curls up beside Nishida.
Nishida chuckles. "So she knows you're not just a cat."
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He nods, Not. He pauses for a moment, his ear flicking. Not know I who am.
Nishida pauses. "Really?"
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He nods, nuzzling into Nishida’s side. Friend. Died.
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(As you can see, he has trouble sharing full sentence thoughts.)
(Is there a particular reason for that?)
Nishida strokes the cat's head.
"Oh. . . how long have you been dead?"
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(Yep- he has trouble with telepathy and isn’t good at it.)
He bumps his head into her hand. 3 years.
(Ah. . . interesting.)
Nishida continues to pet Zi.
"Did you manifest like this as soon as you died?"
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He nods. Watch over.
