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Scar wiggled his way under the blanket to sleep on his master's stomach, he yawned as he settled in the cocoon of warmth , he was tired and they seemed to be safe in this strange place.
When Scar woke up his master was still sleeping. It was strange, Scar nuzzled against his cheek, "Master?" He questioned, "It's breakfast time" he said squinting as the light shone through the curtain..
Scar ducked under the covers as the door opened and two men entered talking to one another. Scar couldn't hear what they were saying because they were whispering. It’s only when they pulled the blanket down, he recognised them as the men who had saved them from the hunter yesterday.
"C'mon little guy" The werewolf said "Little Guy?" Scar cried indignant, as the man tried to pick him up, "No don't touch me" he hissed, swiping at him and bolting out the door.
He hid behind a cabinet to make sure he wasn't being followed before he trotted down the hallway and sat at the top of the stairs and just observed the people moving down below.
He ducked behind the banister as the front door opened and several people walked in, Scar was about to face the two strangers in his master's room when a familiar dark haired moustached man followed everyone in and shut the door behind them.
"Mumbo" Scar called out bolting down the stairs "Ow Scar mind your claws" Mumbo exclaimed as Scars dug his claws into his leg trying to scale him but ultimately fell back down, Scar huffed and sat down in front of him "Pick me up then!" Scar demanded, "you know a please wouldn't hurt every now and then" Mumbo said.
Scar rolled his eyes "Oh please lift me up" he drawled sarcastically. "Better" Mubo said with a chuckle as he bent down and scooped him up, "Grian spoils you" Mumbo said scratching under his chin, "I am not spoilt" Scar said as he snuggled deeper into Mumbo's arms purring softly.
"You know the cat Mumbo" a person asked as another said "Nevermind that you understand it"
"Yeah this is Scar, He's my best mate's familiar, What happened to Grian" Mumbo asked concern, lacing his voice as he started walking away from the entrance and into a kitchen.
"Ren and Doc saved them from a witch hunter, apparently the witch was hurt pretty bad and the cat-Sorry Scar you said" the first voice started explaining, Mumbo hummed in conformation "Scar wouldn't let Doc near him to attempt a healing, apparently he scratched Keralis up real bad"
"The witches tried to take me away" Scar exclaimed, peering at the man Mumbo was talking to, he was tall with long greying black hair and purple eyes.
He looked familiar and Scar couldn't place why.
"Not surprised, G doesn't have the best history with Witches and Scar would have recognised K's Magic signature" Mumbo said.
"He wouldn't let Doc near Him either"
"He's friends with the witches!" Scar exclaimed, as Mumbo set him down onto the counter, Scar huffed but sat patiently staring up at the man, "I'm friends with the witches" he said.
"Yeah but your Mumbo, Master trusts you. The warlock and the werewolf are strangers" Scar said matter of factly. "Fair point, Have you eaten at least?" Mumbo asked.
"Apprently Ren tried and he didn't touch it" Mumbo's friend said, Scar turned to look at him, he was familiar but he still can't quite place why. "he gave me Tuna, from a can like I'm some street cat!" Scar huffed, flicking his tail.
Mumbo Laughed, "Yeah I wasn't joking about the spoiling do we still have Salmon in the fridge, would you cook it for him, I'm going to check on G" Mumbo said, The man nodded, holding his hand out to Scar as Mumbo walked away. "Hello there Scar, my names Xisuma” The man introduced himself before uttering words so shocking Scar had to double take.
Xisuma worked on cooking the salmon and placed it in front of Scar. Scar was going to turn his noses up at it but it smelt good and his tummy rumbled so he carefully started to eat taking small bites in case it was a trick.
"There you go," Xisuma said, rubbing Scars back. "You haven't grown a bit since I last saw you, what did that Nephew of mine get up to" Xisuma hummed. Scar stopped eating and looked up at the man "Nephew?" he questioned.
“It's nice to finally see my beloved nephew again" he said, making Scar stare at him with wide eyes. “Even if it must be due to such unfortunate circumstances” Xisuma added with a teasing but kind smile at the gobsmacked cat in his arms.
Oh, that’s why he looked familiar. He was after all the one that gave Scar to Grian what felt like an eternity ago before the elder was disowned.