Coke

**Coke** is a chocolate and white tabby cat with golden eyes.

**Coke** was born as a kittypet to unknown parents.

## Appearance

Coke is a long-furred tabby tom of massive stature. His muscles are toned, extremely fit from growing up on the streets. It isn’t often Coke meets a cat larger than himself, often standing a head above the rest. His pelt is a deep shade of chocolate brown, and paler cream highlights run through dark tabby stripes along his legs and tail. All four of his paws have off-white mittens that are an identical shade to his remarkably fluffy mane and belly. He has feathery ruffles along his cheeks, thighs, and hips. Even the inside of his tufted ears has an exuberant amount of fluff to them. Coke’s broad muzzle is a pleasant white, bringing out the raspberry color of his nose. Coke’s golden eyes are soft and extremely expressive, usually showcasing whatever emotion he’s feeling quite obviously. Even strangers can sense the warmth he emanates despite what would otherwise be considered an intimidating physique.

## Personality

Living within the Smoke Place with his two older siblings Rum and Gin, Coke is a cat who has an eager zeal for all the ups and downs that life presents. The youthful tom always looks forward to each upcoming day, as it is an opportunity to make a new friend, help someone out, or just generally see something new. He will often approach cats regardless of status or lifestyle, as striking up easygoing conversations is like second nature to him. From burly warriors to docile kittypets, Coke has no qualms with getting to know them all. If asked why, Coke will simply reply with “Why not?” Such a cheery and outgoing attitude is a rarity amongst rogues, and many are surprised to find he is a true ally cat through-and-through. Coke, however, has experienced the cruel hardships of survival against all odds, and isn’t naive about the world as some may assume by his willingness to associate with anyone. True friends and family by his side are what have gotten him through the hardest of times, so if he can lend that helping paw to a stranger who needs it, he would do so a hundred times over.

Originally, Coke was a kittypet. Born as a purebred Maine Coon kitten, Coke found love and adoration with his twoleg family. He was happy, loved, and safe. Despite Coke’s positive experience, his owners were extremely ill-equipped to deal with the difficulty or caring for a cat of his breed—or any animal in general. He was just used for his adorable appearance as a toy—not a member of the family at all. Once they grew bored of him, he was neglected; slowly at first, but then as time passed, it grew to the point of negatively impacting his physical health. Coke was unsure of what he had done wrong to deserve this treatment, and tried to get the approval of his owners, but to no avail. They had already moved on to the next shiny source of entertainment. Eventually he was abandoned on the streets in a box, completely and utterly alone to fend for himself.

Coke surely would’ve died within a mere day if it wasn’t for two rogues named Rum and Gin stumbling upon him. Although Coke was soggy and useless, they both saw themselves in his small shivering form and decided to take him in. They cared for him as if he was their own—and in time, he truly was. A family was what they had become, and soon their duo was in fact a trio. They taught Coke how to hunt, forage, scout for safe hiding places—all knowledge that a stray would need to survive and thrive. Although life on the streets was hard and hungry, Coke was always warmed by his sibling’s pelts as they shared their hideaway together. To say he was grateful for this second chance he had been given would be an understatement—he was absolutely ecstatic about his newfound freedom. Coke is completely loyal to Rum and Gin, and will easily do whatever they ask of him without question. It isn’t done out of obligation, however, but instead a genuine love and trustful bond built upon their mutual experiences.

Though he has mostly moved on from the past, fear of twolegs will never completely leave him. Despite disliking being in the presence of twolegs themselves, he still is rather interested in their various contraptions and devices, often exploring the architecture of abandoned buildings or wandering away from his usual territory to see something new. Coke meets a great deal of cats this way, many of which he had become acquaintances with or even steadfast friends, one of which is Goldfish—his kithood friend. He often sneaks away to visit her, and the two go on carefree escapades together, resulting in all sorts of trouble.

## Family

**Adoptive Siblings:**
Gin (living, confirmed)
Rum (living, confirmed)