Cats

"*Who am I, Achilles?*"
―Baby Intelligence[src]
**Cats** (*Felis catus*, or *Felis silvestris catus*) are a race of mammals native to Earth. Cats, while commonly feral in wildlife, are one of the most widely domesticated fauna on the planet, with humans frequently adopting them as pets and domestic companions.

## History

### Early history

In 2013, Summer Petersen received a kitten for her Christmas present. She decided to name him Julius after the famed individual from Ancient Rome.

### Modern culture

"*Check out my Tiger, yo.*"
―Sebiscuits[src]
In 2020, Mr. Phee came to own a cat named Callisto, who was present at his home in Lynn Boulevard when the Hughs moved there in 2022. Throughout the latter half of the first semester of the academic year, the teenage boy Charles Hugh noticed that Callisto was not opening up to him as much as she used to and she was growing increasingly difficult to find. She had bonded with Charles in a way she never bonded with a Phee before, making the two of them close friends. After Callisto experienced a number of concerning seizures, Leah Hugh and Mr. Phee brought her in to see a veterinarian, although it was too little, too late. The cat was euthanized with a lethal drug injection and subsequently given a funeral. Rose Johannson owned a cat too, but she ran away, and Rose ultimately left her to die due to believing she could be easily replaced, with unclear results for her. In 2024, Mr. Bob had a cat named Doughnuts.

### The near future

"*What, he looked bored. You've got a brave little fluff ball there, and now he's got something to do for the time being. Not that I'm not curious about him, but we need to have a serious talk.*"
―Annabeth Black[src]
In 2029, a cat named Tiger became Sebiscuits Cardarphen's animal companion. Despite her intimidating appearance, Cardarphen described Tiger as a "darling" and regarded her as his best friend. Undyingly loyal, she was protective of Cardarphen and his friends and eventually learned how to use her claws to help them out of a few perilous situations.

A cat was purchased by Baby Intelligence in December, as he felt lonely in the MBH and had originally come to Petco seeking a parakeet. He decided to name him Achilles after the famed individual from Greek mythology.

The cat became a loyal and affectionate companion; his usual way of showing affection was to gently nibble his owner's ears or fingers. He also demonstrated that he was fully capable of understanding his wishes and would faithfully follow his orders, such as when he told Achilles to check on Lindsay Kellerman, who had been warned to stop tracking mud on the floor. Achilles was a proud and dignified cat. He responded to behavior he considered inappropriate by staring or meowing loudly. He would sometimes show his displeasure physically, turning his back on Baby Intelligence (waving his tail in his owner's face), cuffing him with a paw, or even biting him if he was offended. In particular, he seemed a disdainful of the hyperactive behavior of Carol Wilcox's pet dog Gobbles.

When Annabeth Black attacked Baby Intelligence outside the MBH in June, Achilles came rushing to his aid, hissing at Black, only for Baby Intelligence to telekinetically levitate him onto the roof for his own safety, prompting Black to telekinetically throw the yarn Achilles was playing with to him. When Baby Intelligence slept that night, Achilles protected Baby Intelligence, watching for any intruders. Eleven years passed, and Achilles was never once seen hanging around the MBH, indicating that he had either transferred ownership or passed away.

### Alternate Universe

In Mutantry-2009, a cat existed who was fully sentient and equipped with magic, known as the Magic Cat. She dealt Spicy Mead his ultimate defeat and was known to enjoy playing freeze tag.

## Characteristics

Some cats such as Achilles were very loyal to their owners. Achilles in particular frequently displayed affection for Baby Intelligence by nipping him gently. He sometimes fell out with his master, but they always made up with each other before long. Achilles obeyed Baby Intelligence's requests. Cats were dignified and proud creatures and were disapproving of less mature ones. This is shown when Achilles was uncharitable in his perception of Gobbles, and when most cats were stated to be disdainful of Nicholas Phee. However, cats could be moody towards those who threw them off their laps, no matter if it was accidental or deliberate, and Achilles was far from an exception.

## Notable cats

### American Shorthairs

* Callisto
* Julius

## Trivia

* Charles Hugh refers to cats as "fluff nuggets", which Rose Johannson thinks is hilarious.

## References

1. ↑ *Boys vs. Girls 2*
2. ↑ *Boys vs. Girls 2 Prelude*
3. ↑ *Zachary Brown*
4. ↑ *Sebiscuits: Dawn of Transcendence*
5. ↑ *Sebiscuits: Apocalypse*
6. ↑ *The Super Babies: Final Clash of Brethren*
7. ↑ *S.M.S.B.: Where Are You Now?*
8. ↑ *The Spicy Mead Turns to Ice!*