Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Familiar and Unfamiliar is the eighth chapter of Weak Constitution: Common Cat. It is from Blue's point of view.

Summary
Kara prepares to heal Blue's scars using magic. He traces Blue's body again, healing old wounds, and while Blue feels uncomfortable he lets Kara continue, thinking about how he is Kara's property and as his master he is free to do with Blue whatever he pleases. Kara triggers Blue, and he begins to think of the night guards at the market again, though Kara does not notice. Once finished, Kara says he will go get food, ointment, and bandages for Blue.

Kara leaves, and Blue begins to cry, ashamed of his past. Kara returns with chicken soup for Blue, but is disturbed by Blue's behavior. He hands Blue the soup, but Blue insists he shouldn't be fed real food, and only deserves nutrient paste and kibble as a pet. Kara apologizes for not having those, and says he'll have to feed Blue human food for now. Blue eats the soup and noodles, and remarks that he cannot remember the last time he had a hot meal.

Important Events

 * Kara gets rid of Blue's old scars.
 * Blue is triggered by Kara's actions, and thinks of his time at the Cages.
 * Blue informs Kara that pets are not meant to eat human food, and Kara agrees to get Blue the correct food soon.
 * Blue has some chicken noodle soup Kara prepared.

New Information

 * Kara's spell to heal Blue works, and is effective.
 * Magic cannot be used to heal all wounds, as it can cause the body to go into shock if too much is used. To avoid that, traditional healing methods, such as bandages and ointments, are used alongside magic.
 * Blue may have PTSD from his time at the Cages, and his previous ownerships by abusive masters.
 * Kara can make chicken noodle soup.
 * Pets and familiars are not meant to have human food. They are given nutrient paste and kibble instead.