Animal Crackers

The cat stared up at him with wide, terrified eyes and made no answer. Clearly it didn't like his ultimatum and didn't know what to do. The seconds ticked by until finally Jupiter decided it was enough. He clicked his tongue in disappointment and fixed the cat with a look that said this was his last chance.

He got no response so he shrugged and was on the verge of leaving when a youthful voice stopped him in his tracks.

He swung around to see who was talking and was surprised by what he saw. Jupiter's eyes roved over Poem speculatively. If he wasn't mistaken, the pariah Rhyme was the only one in their family to have markings like that which meant the girl was likely from his line. Not that her parentage mattered to him. He'd never met Rhyme before The Defrocking so he was neither saddened by the loss or invested enough in him to be curious about his family. The girl was simply a stranger.

Jupiter allowed his gaze to roll heavenward as he thought about what he might want in return. ”Hmmm,” he hummed thoughtfully. ”Seems unwise to bid sticking my neck out for a chance at winning a menial task, don't you think? So how about this: if I win,” he grinned devilishly, deciding he would rather stir the pot than gain anything. ”You come to Legion for a visit.” He might not have been curious about that side of the family, but he was curious the reaction of certain others to meeting that side.

WC: 250
TC: 891