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Spring brought very decent weather along with temperatures, but it lured in rain more than anytime in the year. This could either be a good or bad thing; with plants flourishing and absorbing the warm water from being dormant for over the course of a few months. But, rain could also convey floods which, depending on where you resided, was a tragedy. Though, within spring, prey were no longer scarce and slid out from their homes to welcome the new, warmer season. The soft, monotonous pitter-patter of the rain slapping against the stone street resonated within the village. Water collected within dips in the worn down stonework, creating puddles that vibrated with the constant droplets hitting the surface.
The gentle sounds of precipitation had lulled the little kitten into a light sleep, audits pointed forward still able to hear in case he would need to be alert. He was curled up at the window of a small house he'd adopted, listening subconsciously to the rain. It tapped the ground with a steady precision, as if it were intentionally attempting to soothe the creatures of the forest into a peaceful slumber. The steadfast pounding began to get lighter... and lighter... and lighter until it began to cease. Parting his eyes, the white freckled feline's crimson optics stared out at the transparent glass and at the dampened path. Why did it stop? A frown weighed down on his lips and his head rose, blinking a single time and twitching his ears.
"All things must come to an end, Mortalkit."
A deep, thunderous accented voice rang in his head and he released a heavy sigh. That voice was familiar, having been with him since birth and it felt like... it had a purpose. That he had a purpose. But what was it? This voice never introduced itself. Never told him anything about it. It was never around long enough for him to strike up a conversation. It said a few words and then its presence just vanished. Rising on all four paws, the ebony male leaped off of the window sill and landed ungracefully with a hard thud. "Ow," he mewled, his left front paw had twisted a little in a wrong direction which shot a stinging pain up his arm. Lifting up the slightly injured appendage, he examined it with narrowed eyes before he set it down.
Mortalkit applied a little pressure and was met with another twinge, wincing a little and letting out a whine. He'd be okay, right? Deciding to raise it above the ground, the child limped out from his cottage and into the moist trail. Maybe he could meet some new people? That voice encouraged him to often even when he didn't want to.