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Adora tried to ignore the feeling of being watched. She forced herself to focus on the paperwork in front of her. The itching at the back of her head, eyes boring into her skull, wasn't abnormal. However, during moments like these, Adora had to ignore it for just a little while longer.

Scanning through the documents, Adora decided that she'd gotten the jist of what they said. She put the stack of papers and pencil aside, Adora turned around. Just like she'd suspected, only a few feet away, peeking over the arm of the couch, was Catra. Her pupils were blown wide, unblinking. Adora smirked. She crossed her arms.

"What?"

Catra smirked, rising up so she was on all fours. That look couldn't be good. Catra suddenly leaped over the sofa arm and right onto Adora. Somehow Adora managed to catch her. Catra surveyed the desk and its content.

"What's this?" She asked, curious.

"Paperwork." Adora said, giving Catra a scratch behind her ear. "Is there something you need or do you just want attention?"

Catra climbed off Adora's lap and sat on her desk. She lied down, her tail swishing happily. Adora sighed.

"Catra. That's not a bed. Please, get off of there."

Catra continued to just stare at her. She stretched her body. This knocked off the pencil container and other items, scattering them on the floor. Adora groaned. She stood up. She picked up the fallen items.

"Catra. This isn't very mature of you." She scolded.

Standing up, Adora found a partially sleeping Catra, her eyes closed, head resting on her arms. Adora's annoyance evaporated immediately. She sat back in her chair, leaning against the desk. She ran her fingers over the top of Catra's head. Catra shifted, so she could lean more into it. Adora snorted.

"You little stinker." She muttered.
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"Pleeeeeeaaase?"

Adora rolled her eyes. She looked up at Glimmer and Bow. The two were on their knees, giving Adora their best puppy dog eyes. Adora groaned.

"Fine! I'll feed you starving people. Again!"

Glimmer and Bow stood up, cheering in victory. Adora shook her head, smiling. Apparently her best friend never learned to cook, having lived in the castle their whole lives. Adora, thanks to Catra, had picked it up during her free time. It was pretty simple to her, following directions. While Adora didn't really have to cook for herself, it came in handy. She was able to cook meals for Catra, who got hungry at random hours of the day. Adora herself loved food, so having the skill made getting food much easier.

Glimmer and Bow, however, just really liked Adora's cooking. Adora, using Catra as a taste-tester, had gotten pretty good at it, using spices and other ingredients to enhance flavor to the recipes. So, the rest of the best friend squad made her their personal chef whenever possible.

Adora didn't mind cooking for the group. It was a bonding experience, and she felt useful.

The three of them headed to the palace kitchen. It was pretty empty. Only a few of the royal kitchen staff were in there, fluttering about, stocking food pantries and preparing ingredients for meals.

"I'm cooking these two something." Adora informed them, heading to the sink.

One of the kitchen staff started to giggle. Adora looked at the chef. They were standing up, arms crossed, leaning against the counter. They had an amused look on their face. Adora raised a brow.

"What?"

The staff member pointed at one of the pull-out food pantries. Adora hesitantly walked over to it to investigate. Pulling open the large pantry drawer, Adora wasn't expecting to see her girlfriend inside of it. Catra glared up at her, as if Adora was bothering her.

Glimmer and Bow were snickering at the sight, Bow fawning over Catra, who was curled in a ball, fitting perfectly in the drawer. The magicat was acting like there was nothing odd about her location. That made it more amusing.

"Catra. What are you doing in there?" Adora asked, perplexed.

Catra huffed.

"I like it in here." She said sassily. "It's dark and small."

Adora giggled. She took Catra by the scruff of her neck. Lifting the young woman out of the drawer, Adora wrapped her arms around Catra, holding her. A displeased sound came from Catra, not happy about being moved.

Don't be upset with me, babe." Adora defended herself. "People don't go into drawers. You should know that. So, don't be mad at me for taking you out of there."

Catra's ears flattened, annoyed with Adora.

"What are you yahoos doing here, anyway? I'm hungry."

Adora chuckled. She set Catra onto her feet.

"Glimmer and Bow wants me to cook them something. I guess that means you too."

Catra hopped up onto the kitchen counter, lying on her side.

"Yup."

Adora leaned against on the edge of the counter where Catra was. The princess smiled at her.

"I love you, you know that?" She said, lovingly gazing at her partner.

Catra immediately sputtered, her face going pink with embarrassment. She sat up, breaking eye contact.

"Whatever. You too, I guess. Shut up!"

Catra climbed off the counter, marching off to sulk in the corner. Bow decided to join her for company. Catra didn't complain about it. Adora and Glimmer giggled.

"That did the trick." Glimmer commented. "She's such a cat."

"I heard that!" Catra hollered from the corner.
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She-ra appearances had become a common occurrence during diplomatic events. Adora didn't mind it all. However, it sometimes made her a little nervous, having everyone staring at her. She-ra was bright and tall, so Adora had the slightest amount of anxiety during these royal gatherings.

This time was a gathering of dignitaries from other kingdoms. It was more of a show of power to others that Glimmer decided to host. Catra was spotted every so often, but would disappear before anyone could get to her. She'd been acting up lately, so they all just assumed she was having a weird day. Adora stuck with her friends, in the mean time. They'd went around the room, mingling with the guests.

Pretty ordinary.

"I'm all talked out."

Glimmer walked up beside She-ra, trying to keep up an appearance of the opposite of exhausted. She kept her shoulders back and head up. Adora smiled sympathetically. Being queen wasn't easy.

"I feel you. I keep feeling like I'm going to go crazy whenever someone else pulls me into a conversation."

The duties of She-ra involved talking. Lots of it.
Glimmer giggled, crossing her arms.

"You're lucky that She-ra looks intimidating, or else there'd be even more people trying to talk to you."

She-ra nodded in agreement. Where was Catra when she needed her? Adora looked around the room, hoping to catch another glimpse of her feline girlfriend.

"How long has it been?" Mermista asked as she and Sea Hawk joined them, a bored expression on her face like usual. "I'm bored. I want some chips and soda."

Bow looked at his watch. He sighed.

"It's nearly 9pm, so it'll be over soon. Just a little more time."

The group simultaneously groaned.

"Hey." Bow said, raising a brow. "Where Catra? She's been acting weird all evening. Is she alright?"

Everyone looked at Adora. As if Adora knew everything about Catra at all times. Adora just shrugged.

"No idea. I can't even find her. She's here somewhere. Maybe-"

Adora suddenly felt something on her right shoulder. She nearly jumped, but managed to freeze. Turning her head, she saw Catra, crouching on She-ra's broad shoulder, perfect balance.

The magicat looked around.

"Wow. You can see everything from up here." She said, taking in the room.

As if an after thought, Catra looked down at Adora.

"Oh, hey."

Adora smiled, thoroughly amused.

"Hello to you too. What am I, your personal climbing tree?"

Catra's tail whacked her in the face. Adora kept as still as possible, Catra climbing all over her shoulders like a perch. It didn't bother Adora. She just wished she'd gotten a heads up first.

"Um... Adora?" Bow suddenly spoke up. "Why's Catra on your shoulder?"

"She likes to be tall, and be near me at random moments, and because she likes to people watch. Makes her feel like a god or something."

Bow blinked.

"Oh."
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"Catra? Catra?"

Adora peered into another room. Nothing. Adora sighed, moving on to the next one. She had been trying to find Catra for like a twenty minutes with no luck. She'd asked around, seeing if anyone had seen her. So far, nothing.

It was starting to worry Adora. Catra could take care of herself, so that's not what she worried about. It was Catra intentionally not wanting to be found. If she wanted to, Catra could disappear without a trace. She'd promised Adora she wouldn't leave again, but the fear was still always in the back of her mind.

So, not being able to find Catra and not knowing where she was, had Adora a little nervous.

As she walked the halls, she asked anyone she'd come across. Eventually, someone would know. They had to.

Adora turned a corner, she stopped when she saw Melog wandering the halls, seemingly content. Adora smiled. If Melog was here and ok, then so was Catra.

"Hey, bud." She greeted, walking to the alien creature.

Melog meowed, rubbing up against Adora's hand and then legs, purring in a greeting. Adora smiled.

"I'm looking for Catra. Have you seen her?"

Melog looked up to make eye contact. They then turned and walked away. After a few steps, they looked back at her and meowed again. Adora followed.

Melog led Adora to a random room. Melog sat beside the doorway, signalling the end to their quest. Adora smiled and gave them a head pet to thank them. Opening the door quietly, Adora poked her head in. The room was dark. Adora flicked on the lights.

In the middle of the room, in a pile of blankets and clothing that looked to be from Adora, was a sleeping Catra. Adora stepped into the room, closing the door behind her. She had to admit. Adora was taken by surprise, but not completely. This wasn't the first time Catra fell asleep in random places, or taken her clothes, but both at the same time? Not a usual occurrence. Adora smiled. Walking over to the makeshift nest, she knelt down.

"Hey." She whispered.

Catra's ear twitched just the slightest bit. Adora reached out and nudged Catra's side.

"Baby. Wake up."

Catra made a low whining sound.

"C'mon, Catra. Let's go to our actual bed." Adora said.

Nothing. Catra stayed asleep, not willing to budge from dreamland. Adora stood up. She scooped Catra up in her arms. Catra clutched onto a blanket, holding it to her chest. Adora cradled Catra in her arms, walking out of the room.

As Adora walked back to their bedroom, she occasionally glanced at Catra, who was snuggling with the blanket. Adora recognized the blue item as one her own. Catra must've stolen it, knowing it was Adora's. Walking into their shared bedroom, Adora went to the bed. She laid Catra down. The magicat curled up immediately. Adora smiled, shaking her head. She grabbed a book off her shelf. She got comfortable next to Catra. At some point during her reading, Catra had moved so her head was on Adora's lap. Adora paused her reading to just look at Catra.

"Can you hear me?" She asked.

Catra's ear twitched, signaling yes. She could.

"Why were you napping in that random room? With that that stuff?" Adora asked, curious.

Catra groggily, shifted.

"Safe there. No one can ruin it. It's mine and I made it. Only you can touch it."

It, being the nest.

"So, why are my clothes there?"

Catra blinked open her eyes. She kept them on the sheets, not up at Adora.

"So it smells like you. It's safe that way. I just needed to make it. It's a magicat thing."

Adora nodded. She ran a hand over Catra, from head to tail. Her heart was so fluttering with so much love, but she didn't want to scare Catra off. So, she smiled.

"I love you so much. If you want, you can just make your next here. That way, no one can see it or touch it. Also, so I can find my clothes when you take them."

Catra then made eye contact.

"You don't mind. It being in here? It's not weird to you?"

Adora sighed quietly. It was certainly difficult, sometimes, realizing just how much damage was done to Catra's psyche, growing up. Her natural behaviors were demonized. Catra was made to feel like the odd one out, like something was wrong or bad about her natural state of being. Catra was working on breaking down those walls, but her insecurities were deeply intertwined into who she is, and it made it that much harder to get rid of them.

Adora smiled.

"Of course I don't mind, silly kitty. If you want to make a fort or a castle with them, go for it. It doesn't make you weird. It makes you, well, you."

Adora leaned over and kissed a firm kiss on Catra's forehead. Catra purred lowly, smiling.
Adora looked at her in the eyes, stroking her head.

"I love you for all of you. You're a magicat and if that means your behavior is considered odd to other species, then whatever. It's who you are and you don't apologize for it. Remember that."

Catra smiled, staring up at her. She then gave a slow blink.

Adora didn't have to ask what that meant. She just knew, because she knew Catra.

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