Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Scars and Hot Water is the seventh chapter of Weak Constitution: Common Cat. It is from Blue's point of view.

Summary
Blue strips and gives Kara his dirty clothes, regarding his naked form. Kara traces his scars, including one that says "slut" and was carved into his skin by a previous master. As Kara continues inspecting him, Blue thinks about sexually servicing Kara, and wonders why Kara did not inspect his naked form at the Cages district, as is customary when buying a pet or familiar.

Blue puts off seduction, noting that Kara is not pleased with Blue's scars and bruises. Blue reflects on how he was mistreated at the Cages, with the night guards routinely coming in and using Blue as they pleased. Kara is even more horrified at Blue's wounds, and asks permission before lowering Blue into the bathtub. Using a rag, he cleans Blue's skin, draining and refilling the tub halfway through so he can make sure Blue is thoroughly cleaned. Blue wonders how he can earn a warm bath and personal grooming from Kara again in the future.

Using magic, Kara gets Blue's head wet so he may wash his hair. After the bath, Kara wraps Blue in a towel, and shows him how to brush his teeth. He brings Blue to his room, and is confronted with Blue's scars again as his towel slips off. Kara says he will try a spell on Blue for his scars.

Important Events

 * Kara bathes Blue and teaches him how to brush his teeth.
 * Kara prepares to heal Blue's scars.

New Information

 * Blue has many scars on his form from past masters and the night guards at the Cages. Some are insults, such as "slut" on his stomach.
 * It is common for a pet or familiar to be inspected by their new master before being bought.
 * Getting a bath is rare for pets, let alone a nice warm one with grooming included. When a pet does get such a treat, they must "earn" it beforehand.
 * The spell Kara used to pick up the vomit also works on water.
 * Most familiars and pets do not use toothbrushes.
 * It is rare for a pet to get food on their first night with a new master.
 * Kara knows a spell to heal scars.