Warren
*River walked through the forest, just outside the greenhouse, and intended to go deeper. He was feeling a little claustrophobic and wanted to get out for a bit. River runs his fingers over a tree trunk, his fingernails feeling the creases and holes in it, studying its feeling. He wondered if there was anyone else in this forest. River had mixed feelings about it, he didn't want to be discovered, but he was quite lonely.*
Zachary
*Today, Sorrel had chosen to stick near their house and pick flowers! Flowers, some of them at least, were pretty good for dye AND inspiration. And even then, they'd look lovely in a vase on their table! Maybe near their sewing machine? They weren't sure yet, but they were positive they loved all of the beautiful colors the flowers had to offer. It'd be perfect for a new dress!*
Warren
*River eventually came around the small cabin/house/thingy(?) He flinches back, maybe this would be safer in his feline form. No one had to know he was human. That side of him was not important. He could feel some vines creeping up over his shoes and he shook them off, stupid anxiety habits. However, his curiosity gets the best of him and his gaze rests on the scene. He decides to just watch for a moment, he didn't know there was another being in The Shifting Forest, at least, not near him.*

River shook his head and just shifted into a cat. It was safer anyway. He pads around the area, his flank brushing against random objects, leaving his scent on there. His cadual raised and flicked in content, it felt homey. His auricles swiveled, searching for nearby sounds just in case something would creep up on him. He saw Sorrel in the distance and he crouches, his auricles pinning. They were picking flowers, he remembered when he was younger he'd *Adore* Picking flowers. River couldn't help but feel warmed in the heard at the thought of when he was young, without a care in the world.
Zachary
*Sorrel stopped, growing still for a moment as they listened to their surroundings, before giving a confused hum and continuing what they were doing. Their cat, Lunar, was sitting on their porch swing, napping while Sorrel gathered the flowers. They then stood up, continuing that hum from before and turning it into a song as they sat down on the porch, sifting through the flowers to pick out which ones would be good for dye, design, or decorarion.*
Warren
*River eyed the cat, his chest rumbling in a purr. He pads closer as the sun shyly rests its rays on River's cat body. River felt a natural feeling kicking in, to just nap in the grass in the sun. But he fought this instinct, as his human thoughts were still intact. His pupils dilate a little and he shifts into a loaf-looking position, his cadual tapping as he observes Sorrel from a distance. Things were much easier as a cat, people wouldn't think of you as anything different, you were simply an animal in their eyes.*

*River cannot help but stalk a little closer and then sit again, the falling leaves were hypnotizing, and he wanted to catch them. But his mind and instinct quarrel with one another. Does he just be a silly cat or does he observe to see how this goes?*
Zachary
*Sorrel stopped again, smiling softly and they looked out into the woods.* "We can hear you, ya know." *They stated calmly, keeping their eyes fixed on the woods. Lunar seemed to perk up a bit, her ears flicking as she watched Sorrel attempt to call out whatever was there. But when Sorrel received no instant reply, they went back to sorting the blooms. Had they been THAT paranoid to just call out like that?*
Warren
River doesn't respond, silently hoping they would think it was just your paranoia. River curls his cadual over his mitts and sits and waits.

River eventually shifts into a lay, he felt awfully exhausted. Maybe he should go back home, but this person seemed interesting, so why not stick around?
Zachary
*Sorrel seemed to have left it be, deciding that there was no-one there. However, Lunar got up, deciding to explore the direction in which Sorrel had looked, and inadvertently almost discovering River from where she had chosen to search.*
Warren
River flinches, giving away his location on accident. His gaze fixates on the other feline.
Zachary
*Lunar tilts her head, and walks over, giving a small "Mmmrrrppp!". The sound of Sorrel standing up, and walking over to investigate could be heard, their bare feet causing the fallen leaves to crunch.* "I knew there was someone out here! Hello, little friend! Are you lost?" *Sorrel kept their distance, attempting to not scare the new cat away.*
Warren
*River figured it wouldn't be too bad to just stay with another being for a while, so he decides to stay for a little while. River looked up at you and started to purr, his cadual flicking from side to side as he did. River eventually shifts into a sitting position and looks up at you.*

*River turns his attention to Lunar and blinks slowly, a soft purr ringing from his chest.*
Zachary
*Sorrel smiled, and gently reached down to pick River up, smiling.* "You're a very pretty kitty, y'know? I think you and Lunar would get along." *They noted, listening to Lunar's purr, as well as River's. They seemed very nice, at the least!* "You can stay with us for a while, if you want! I have the room for another little kitty!"
Warren
*River looked up at Sorrel and purrs.*
Zachary
*Sorrel smiled, and held the cat in their arms, carrying him back to the house.*
Warren
*River just lets them carry him away, he wouldn't stay for long, he had a home to get back to eventually. Well.. Not really, but he didn't find it much important. River didn't mind staying with other beings for a while, but he just vowed to never show his human form.*
Zachary
*Once Sorrel had taken River into the house, he sat him down, smiling.* "Make yourself at home, little friend! Mi casa es tu casa!" *They stated, before wandering into the kitchen. Lunar just watched him curiously, tilting her head.*
Warren
*River looks around, padding through the rooms curiously, his auricles perked up in attention.*
Robin
I just realized i tagged myself
Warren
*River pads around each room. He felt so sore in his cat form right now, he felt like he needed to be human again for just a couple seconds, but he knew he couldn't, at least, not here.*
Zachary
*Sorrel really wasn't paying him all that much attention. They were much more focused on making a cup of tea for themself, or so it seemed. There was a bathroom off to one side of the house, and the kitchen to the other, as well as a closed door that was presumably Sorrel's room.*
Warren
*River spots the open door of the bathroom and pads in, he pushed the door closed with his head. He shifted back into a human, his limbs were sore from walking on four legs. He runs a hand through his brown and ginger hair, his emerald green eyes fluttering slightly.*
Zachary
*Sorrel heard the door close, and chuckled to themself, shaking their head. They were aware that wasn't a normal cat. After all, Lunar hadn't gone ballistic when she had spotted him! But they didn't mind having a guest who was nervous to reveal themselves. It just took time.*
Warren
*River sighs softly, leaning against the wall. He felt his nerves begin to calm down a little.*

*River eventually opens the door again and shifts back into a cat, he decided he wanted to explode the little house a bit more.*

*River padded up to Lunar and purrs, engaging in a playful fight.*
Zachary
*Lunar gives a small mew, and bats at River playfully as Sorrel returns to the living room, sitting down with their cup of tea. This should be fun to watch.*
Warren
River made sure not to hurt the she-cat. He bats at her paws playfully, purring.
Zachary
*Lunar seemed to be having a blast, playing with the other cat, happily batting at him with her claws sheathed. Sorrel just seemed amused, sipping at their tea.*
Warren
*River rolls onto his flank, letting her win with a sweet purr.

River glanced over Sorrel and purrs, looking up at them with his emerald green eyes.*
Zachary
*Lunar seemed absolutely delighted, purring at him before moving away when Sorrel stood up. The young person then sat on the floor, offering their arms out to River as an invitation for pets.*
Warren
*River padded into their arms, purring loudly. It felt good to have a mini family. He hasn't seen his since he was ten. He missed them dearly.*
Zachary
*Sorrel was happy to hold River in their arms, lovingly petting them.* "You're very sweet, y'know? You must be someone's cat. You aren't feral like most wild cats.*
Warren
*River simply continued to purr and pretend he didn't understand a word. He was just a cat to them, and thats would he would like to stay. He was scared of people treating him different. That's scary. Change his scary.*
Zachary
"Don't be worried, little friend. I know what you are. You do know Lunar is not a normal cat, correct?" *Sorrel just continued to gently pet him ask they spoke, smiling still.*
Warren
*River looks up at you, blinking, he shook his head no. He didn't know Lunar wasn't normal either.*
Zachary
"She's my familiar." *They admitted, offering a small sigh.* "Society doesn't accept people like me, so I hide away in the woods. What are you doing out here, little friend?"
Robin
*Luke walked out of your arms, shifting into a human and sitting down as he brushed some of his brown and ginger curls out of his eyes, "I live in the woods. My family got killed by some vampires, they were witches too. But I'm just human. It's been a few years since then though, it doesn't matter. Society is mean," He said softly with a very slight sigh of sadness.

*His voice was raspy from not talking very much, as he used to live by himself. Therefore, there wasn't really anyone to talk to.*
Zachary
*Sorrel didn't seem surprised at all, simply keeping their smile.* "Would you like some tea, friend? And you are welcome to stay here as long as you'd like. I'm so sorry to hear that happened. Society truly is mean..."
Warren
*River nods, "Thank you, and also, call me River. My family used to call me Riv, if you'd prefer that," His emerald eyes fixate on you.
Zachary
"River is a lovely name! My name is Sorrel Harper, and this is Lunar." *They gestured to Lunar, before looking back at River, emerald eyes met with chocolate brown.*
Warren
"Thank you, I like the name Sorrel, it's pretty! It reminds me of my brothers name, Soren. - Hello Lunar." He said the last part with a small purr, giving Lunar an affectionate pet on the head.
Zachary
*Sorrel nodded, and stood up.* "Can I get you anything to eat or drink
Warren
"No, I'm fine. Thank you though," He smiled.
Zachary
"Alright! You already know where the bathroom is if you need it. Make yourself at home!" *Sorrel picked up their cup and returned to the kitchen, Lunar choosing to stay with her new friend.*
Warren
*River's gaze scanned the room, he liked the decoration. It was simple. He liked simple.*
Zachary
*The walls were painted a soft lavender, covered in photos of Sorrel and some other people.*
Warren
*River would shift into a cat for a second, deciding to play with Lunar for a little while. It was like a tiny little family.*

*He missed him family dearly.*
Zachary
*Lunar gave a delighted mewl, her tail flicking as she batted at River.*
Warren
*The gentle tom-cat sent some playful swipes at her paws, his claws sheathed. Luke's cadual lashed playfully, his ears pinned but in a silly manner.*
Zachary
*Lunar gave a happy purr, dodging the swipes.*
Warren
*River rolls onto his flank, purring. He blinks slowly at the she, quite content.*
Zachary
*Sorrel chucked as he walked back into the room, watching as Lunar poked at him.*