Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Breakfast is the fifteenth chapter of Weak Constitution: Common Cat. It is from Blue's point of view.

Summary
Blue describes the process of creating Kara's plate, thinking it to be a test of his ability to serve his master. Blue supplies Kara with lots of food, judging that he is a strong and muscular man who needs lots of energy. Blue is startled to find that he cannot remember the names of everything on the table, such as some berries-- he had known the name when he served in the kitchens as a child, but had put that knowledge aside to learn other tasks.

Blue is glad that Kara praises him, but as Kara asks what Blue is doing Blue thinks it is another test, to make sure he knows he should not expect compensation for a job well done. Blue reflects that, instead, this could be another test, and perhaps Kara is mad that Blue did not immediately hand the plate over, but rather waited for praise. Blue thinks he has wasted Kara's time, especially as it may be the rest day.

Kara finally speaks up, explaining that he had intended for Blue to make his own plate of food. Blue thinks it is a joke, and puts the plate down for Kara. Kara pulls Blue into his lap and comforts him, surprising Blue. He explains that he does not have rules on the master eating before the pet, and offers to make a plate for Blue in exchange for Blue making Kara's plate. Blue does not sit as Kara serves him, but kneels on the chair-- he cannot bring himself to sit on furniture. Kara smiles, and gives him his food. The two begin to eat.

New Information

 * Kara makes very good scrambled eggs-- Blue says Chef would love them.
 * Kara is tall and muscular.
 * Wizards are not usually muscular.
 * Blue likes being praised.
 * It is rare for masters to cook for themselves.
 * Pets and familiars are not meant to take food from their masters' tables.
 * Pets and familiars are not meant to eat before their masters have.
 * Pets and familiars are not meant to be on furniture, unless they are being displayed.