Level -404.1 (Joke)

== Conversation Log: A Malveillant Rescues a Defenseless Cat from Certain Demise ==
 Date: [Classified]
 Time: [Unknown]
 Tuwile confesses: You see why I sometimes want to kill him.
 Kill Streak Kim (a.k.a. Entity: 777.2) pleads: Please do not kill your brother. 
 Tuwile is defensive: I am not going to kill him, but you see why I want to.
 Javaraya interjects while rolling his eyes: Level Pain was one thing... this sh*t is another.
 Javaraya, Kritanta, Tuwile, Amara, and even Kim stares at Dearil in judgment. Dearil stares back at them with this innocent yet stupid look on his face.
 Kritanta shrills in disbelief: Out of all the 'realities' you could have resurrected... you select this one!!
 Dearil continues piecing together this reality while ignoring everyone especially Kritanta.
 Kritanta screams: DO NOT IGNORE ME, DEARIL!! EXPLAIN YOURSELF!!
 Dearil declares: This reality was a forsaken Joke Level.
 Kim signs trying unsuccessfully to conceal their annoyance: We can see that, Dearil...
 Amara face palms himself while laughing: It was tossed by the 'Powers Absolute' for a reason. It was sh*t!!!
 Dearil dismisses everyone's objections by saying: I can make it work. Plus... I get a kitty out of it. The cat that inhabited the level was not the problem.
 Amara exclaims: Wait... What!?
 Tuwile murmurs partially, annoyed and amused: All this sh*t over a cat!!
 Kritanta shakes his head in confusion.
 Javaraya teleports away before saying in defeat. F*ck this... I am out!
 Kim rubs his face while trying to reason with Dearil: Daddy... could have gotten you a cat, Dearil. 
 Dearil insists: The cat was thrown away with this level. I save the spatial anomaly and the cat in it. The kitty is safe now.
 Kritanta whispers to Kim: We all know how he is...
 Dearil continues short of passing out on the ground to beg: Can I keep her?
 Amara whispers to Kim: Just let him have it. Let him have it! We will not hear the end of this if you refuse!!
 Kim surrenders, knowing that Dearil being allowed to keep this interdimensional feline would make him happy: Yes... you can have her. Kim firmly warns. If you kill her... I am not going to let you have another. Handle that cat with care... please.
Level -404.1 is a secret sublevel found in one of the Spare, Identical Bedrooms of Level -404: "When the Music Stops...". 
== Origin and Reimagining of the Meme: Please Do Not the Cat ==
This poor 'Molly' has been tormented enough regardless of what my father and brothers believe... that includes you, . This defenseless kitty was initially spotted in a macro image posted on 'WikiHow' featuring a less than friendly hand reaching toward 'her'. Yes... the cat is female, and she deserves our respect. If someone were reaching toward me like that, I would be scared too. This image included the following caption, 'Please Do Not The Cat'. (See the provided image.) The 'Actions and Outcomes' sections featured in Level -404.1 will discuss how Dearil wishes for his cat to be approached, handled, and interacted with from now on. Violating these rules will result in an unfavorable outcome. 
== Prologue: One of the Spare, Identical Bedrooms of Level -404 ==
If you have ever found yourself in Level -404, you are aware of the following 'house' rule concerning these bedrooms: DO NOT go into any of these rooms. Wanderer K.Y. violated this rule because of the next rule. If any of these doors are open, but the room is clean, check behind you and get ready to run. Wanderer K.Y. insisted that they saw the Malveillants, Amara and Tuwile, charging toward them. Wanderer K.Y. disregarded that house rule out of fear and sprinted into the spare bedroom labeled, Dearil, in scarlet, Papyrus font. Wanderer K.Y. claims that the silly composite stretches featured on the Malveillant's page is nothing compared to the unholy, God-awful, rabid savages that came at him. Wanderer K.Y. argued that those pictures of them is a lie and the Malveillant are truly monstrosities. Nevertheless, wanderer K.Y. recalled that the room was empty when they hurried in this space to slam the door and locked it shut on Amara and Tuwile. Of course, wanderer K.Y. knew the door won't not keep them at bay for long, so wanderer K.Y. combed this bedroom in hope to no-clip something... anything. They got lucky! Wanderer K.Y. recounted that they tripped over a container of premium. catnip and found themselves in Level -404.1: "Please Do Not The Cat". 
==Description==
Level -404.1 is a secret sublevel for Dearil's cat, Persephone. (Yes... she has a name. Why would I not name her...?) Persephone's living quarters consist of the following amenities: 
*Two non-anomalous windows.
*Hardwood floor covered with a sky-blue shagged rug.
*Sky blue ceiling (not visible in the provided image). 
*White walls adored with painted black cats and a tree made of magenta hearts and butterflies. 
*Multi-tiered scratching tree/tower.
*Wall mounts and stairs. 
*A few random toys. 
*A wheel (for exercise).
*Travel carrier. 
*Cat sized bed consisting of a navy-blue plaid sheet and two, snow-colored mini pillows. 
*A sky-blue upholstered armchair (designed for a Malveillant) and draped on this chair is a massive dirt colored shirt (made for a Malveillant) displaying the following slogan: 'Proud Cat Dad'. 
Note: It cannot be confirmed who or what manufactured any for these items for Persephone and Dearil. 
The environment outside the windows is perversely in a state of spring a few hours after high noon. Some explorers reported entering this sublevel and finding the windows open. Explorers are greeted by a pleasant and refreshing breeze that smells like cotton-linen. It is strongly discouraged to try and escape the level by no-clipping a closed window or climbing out an open window. Nevertheless, the temperature in this environment is a cozy 77°F (25°C). 
==Entity: The Cat == 
'The Cat', as mentioned previously, is named Persephone. She belongs to Malveillant, Dearil. She is best described as a female calico of excellent pure, breeding. She has a charming, docile and sweet personality as long as you 'Do Not The Cat'. (More on this later.) She is always found by explorers, who find their way into Level -404.1, sitting on the mini bed designed for her. It is worth noting here that Leve1 -404.1 like Level -404 has house rules specific to the area. In the case of Level -404.1, there is only one rule, and it is the following:
Innocent Animal Advisory
'Please Do Not The Cat.'
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Leave This Cat Alone!
Can't You Read!!?
Maybe you cannot read... or you cannot see what the warning is... Do not worry! I presented the important part in braille!
Dearil post this advisory on some wall in Level -404.1. He wrote, "Please Do Not The Cat." like this to stay true to the meme for reasons unknown. 
== House Rules: The Cat's Room ==
How 'to the cat'? There is a word missing here resulting in a grammatical error to manifest amongst these sentences. The bad grammar for the following phrase: "Please do not the cat" is intentional. The word that has been omitted is what this page is attempting to discourage you from doing... an 'action' of sorts to this cat. DO NOT do it whatever it is. There is a long list of possibilities that you can 'to the cat' resulting in an unfavorable outcome. So... Please... DO NOT THE CAT!
Reasons to 'Do Not the Cat': 
*The cat is not bothering anyone. Just leave her alone! It is that hard for you, ? She is not bothering anyone! She is sitting here minding her own business and here you are disturbing her peace.
*It is upsetting to Dearil. There is a 40% chance that you will be 'instant killed' by Dearil if you persistent 'to the cat'. By the time you know he is present in this space, you will be seizing on the floor due to dehydration and desiccation. 
*This information has been presented vaguely due to people making the decision 'to the cat', despite all warnings and reasoning. You terrible small creatures cannot resist bothering my cat. You know trying 'to the cat' is dangerous and mentally harmful to the cat. 
=== Actions and Outcomes ===
*Action: Wanderer 1 decided that he would not the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 1 was sent to The Promised Land for good morals.
*Action: Wanderer 2 made the decision to the cat.Outcomes Wanderer 2 was sent to The Void for his terrible actions.
*Action: Wanderer 3 made the decision to the cat and Dearil entered the room.Outcomes: Wanderer 3's decaying head can be found mounted on a wall in the living room of Level -404.
*Action: Wanderer 4 entered with his dog.Outcomes: Wanderer 4 was sent to a level infested with Smilers. Wanderer 4 is presumed dead, and the dog is presumed forsaken.
*Action: Wanderer 5 tossed a banana at the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 5 is now one with the Trees.
*Action: Wanderer 6 tossed a plastic spider at the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 6 was sent to Level 8. The spiders are feasting on this explorer's corpse.
*Action: Wanderer 7 tossed a weighted, black blanket onto the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 7 was sent to Level 6. This explorer is presumed dead or an insanity.
*Action: Wanderer 8 stayed neutral.Outcomes: Wanderer 8 was sent to Level 0 after an hour.
*Action: Wanderer 9 attempted to kill the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 9 was sent to Level REDACTED. There is no point is searching for them... they are forsaken!!
*Action: Wanderer 10 threw plain, boring water at the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 10 was sent to Level 7.
*Action: Wanderer 11 popped a red balloon near the cat and scared her.Outcomes: Wanderer 11 was sent to Level FUN.
*Action: Wanderer 12 threw Liquid Pain at the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 12 was sent to Level 952. It cannot be confirmed if they are forsaken or dead.
*Action: Wanderer 13 tried to steal the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 13 was sent to You cheated.
*Action: Wanderer 14 charged the cat.Outcomes: Wanderer 14 was sent to Run For Your Life!. They were overtaken by the horde and was killed.
*Action: Wanderer 15 asked Dearil what “doing the cat” means after he entered the room. Outcomes: It appears that Wanderer 15 had a detailed conversation with Dearil, and was sent to the M.E.G.’s headquarters on Level 4 per request afterwards.Doctor’s note: It has been four days, and Alex is still traumatized and refusing to speak to anyone.If anyone has any ideas to help him, please inform me ASAP.—Paul Hughes
*Action: Wanderer 16 pointed at the cat and declared 'Le Sus'.Outcomes: Wanderer 16’s top half was ripped clean off, with his spine sticking approximately one foot out. He was killed instantly. It cannot be confirmed if the cat did this or Dearil. Dearil is the most likely candidate.... but the cat cannot be ruled out.Note: Wanderer 16’s top half was later found in Level Amogus.
*Action: Wanderer 17 spoiled the cat. Outcomes: Wanderer 17 was anomalously teleported to The Frontrooms. (This outcome cannot be confirmed. Most claims insisting there is a way out of The Backrooms are often false and lead to fake realities or dead ends. One can only hope this explorer escaped. Nevertheless, a fake, pleasant reality is better than what most of The Backrooms consist of).
*Action: Wanderer 18 attempted to crush the cat with a purple pillar. Outcomes: Wanderer 18 suddenly found himself unable to move and was floating within the air. He witnessed the level fade into Level 97 as he was jettisoned between realities. It is assumed that he was devoured by the many hostile entities dwelling within the level.
*Action: Wanderer 19 attempted to trick the cat using smoke and mirrors. Outcomes: Wanderer 19 was sent to Level -369. This explorer reportedly drowned in the "Causally Flooding Bathroom".
*Action: Wanderer 20 asked how Backrooms found footage is uploaded to YouTube despite many of its creators dying in the Backrooms. Outcomes: Wanderer 20 was very confused by the answer the cat gave. It seems the cat does not know.
*Action: Wanderer 21 trolled the cat. Outcomes: We do not know where Wanderer 21 went, and we are unable to track down or find them. Their name is Rebecca J. Smith. Any information or help pertaining to their whereabouts is greatly appreciated.
In no ways is this a completed list. More 'Actions and Outcomes' will be added as they are found (not recommended). 
== Colonies and Outposts ==
No colonies or outposts have been discovered.
== Entrances and Exits ==
=== Entrance ===
The only known entrance is tripping and falling over a container of catnip in Dearil's room that can be found in Level -404.
=== Exits ===
*You can 'to the cat' (not recommended in most cases).
*You can no-clip the door in the cat's room and end up in a random level. 
*No-clipping a sealed window will send you to Level -933. 
*Jumping out an open window in Level -404.1 will send you to The Full. 
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