Ranboo had been walking around the park in cat form lately. Partially because it's easier to find buildings when you can jump as high as you'd like and always land on your feet, and partially because you're a lot less likely to get mugged if you're a kitten.

"I just can't believe him, Niki." He heard someone say on the phone. "I know it's comin' up, but..."

Curiously, he trotted towards the man. He was tall and intimidating, with pink hair tied back in a low ponytail. He was also wearing a school uniform with the logo of some rich private school stamped on the tan blazer. 

The man sighed. "I know. And he's not the only one who misses her, ya know? I'd do anythin' to see mom again, but I won't light a fucking firework to do it. I just...I'm scared, Niki."

Ranboo frowned internally (obviously, because cats can't frown), and jumped up on the bench the man was sitting on. The man smiled slightly as he started petting Ranboo.

"I...I guess I can try that, yeah. Though, his cat has been helpin' him a lot lately. Just last night, I heard him sing. I haven't heard him like that ever since her death."

Ranboo perked his ears up at that. Could he be talking about Tommy?

The man nodded, a small smile on his face. "Yeah. Thanks, Niki."

He hung up and turned to Ranboo. "Hey, little guy." He said as he pets the kitten again. "Saw me upset, hm?"

Ranboo meowed.

The man chuckled. "Ya know, my brother's cat helped him earlier today. He was upset after getting expelled again and his cat helped get rid of the tension. To be honest, he helped me too."

Ranboo just stared at him, blinking slowly. The man smiled as he picked the kitten up. "Maybe...maybe gettin' myself one will do me some good." He then stood up and examined the kitten in his arms closely. "Doesn't look like you're anyone's cat, so I don't think I'll be kidnappin' some poor kid's cat."

And that's how Ranboo also got kidnapped by some rich kid.

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