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Finished this just in time to make it a print for PawerCon!!

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He's a terrible bore.

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You’re one of my fav tuggoffelees warriors btw never stop <3

o7

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Aah! They are so freaking cute! I love this! 🥰😍😻

Can the people request a tuggoffelees or dancing Mistoffelees doodle?

YES ALWAYS!!!! Im sorry this took so long but never hesitate me to request anything cats!! especially tuggoffelees 🥰

pls take this relatively high effort drawing as a token of my appreciation for your request <3

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<3

he’s asleepin.,. :3<

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Gosh, that part in Much Ado About Nothing when Beatrice and Benedick read each other’s secret love letters and admit their love is always so cute. But, like, too cute. 

… That’s more like it. That’s the response I’d expect of two hyper-critical sarcastic dorks in love.

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Getting To Know You - Chapter 10 - Kamechan98 - Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber [Archive of Our Own]

I'M BACK! I have found my way back to writing after needing to focus on other things and now I want get back into it, as I've missed writing this story and these characters. I hope you who are still interested and read my stories will like it!

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look,,, don’t ask,,,,,, i know, okay. i have developed a problem 💦💦💦

edit;; Redbubble is being a pain, so hopefully Society6 works better for this: there’s stickers and prints up now!!

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oh! well, i never - was there ever? a cat so clever as magical mr. mistoffelees

edit;; Redbubble is being a pain, so hopefully Society6 works better for this: there’s stickers and prints up now!!

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when i went to see Cats in-person the other week, i had the pleasure of watching Tugger try to go in for a kiss on the hand towards the end of the “Mr. Mistoffelees” number i know what i saw that day!!! and, again, i say: tuggoffelees stays winning ✨

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SNEAK PEEK OF GETTING TO KNOW YOU CHAPTER 10

I'M STILL ALIVE!!!

I know it's been forever since I've written anything for this story and I am so sorry for leaving you hanging. Been working on the next chapter lately and want to get back into writing again, as I've been busy with work and school.

But I also want to give you a little something to those still reading and wanting to see what happens next in the story. So here I am, giving you a little sneak peek for the next chapter which hopefully will be done soon.

Enjoy! -----------------

Today’s lesson consisted of making two books change positions with each other, then their colors, then switch the covers out while leaving the pages where they were and so on. But it was hard to maintain his focus as the words from his dreams kept popping up uninvited. 

He muttered a low “presto” and the books before him changed. However, instead of the covers changing places, the pages were switched out, making the history book now contain algebra and trigonometry on the inside and the math book now telling about the french revolution and world war 1. 

Mistoffelees groaned in frustration and mentally chastised himself for messing up again. ‘You’re not paying attention, Misto! Old Deuteronomy has better things to do with his time than waste it on someone who isn’t trying. Remember, he’s doing this for YOUR benefit! Get your act together already!’

“Don’t be discouraged Mistoffelees.” Old Deuteronomy said gently, even as he looked over the books and turned the pages to see the effects of the spell. “These things take practice and time to master. And every step you take is a step closer to mastering your powers. Even if it doesn’t always turn out the way you want it to.”

Mistoffelees tried to smile back at Old Deuteronomy but didn’t feel much better with these words. He’d been asked to switch the covers out, not the pages, which meant he had gotten it wrong. And Mistoffelees didn’t do well with getting homework and schoolwork wrong, he never had.

It took a few more attempts to get the desired effect, first to switch the books back to normal and then try again to switch the covers, but eventually he got it right, which made him feel a little better. But the feeling of ‘not good enough’ still chipped at his brain, as well as the images from last night’s nightmare. 

Old Deuteronomy eyed Mistoffelees with ever-growing concern. The boy had seemed distracted from the moment he walked into the room and it was also clear that his heart and head wasn’t entirely in his actions. He was sloppy, making small mistakes he normally wouldn’t and his mind seemed to be elsewhere. And despite this, everytime he did make a mistake, Old Deuteronomy could practically see the boy scold himself for not getting it right. 

It was concerning to say the least and not very like Mistoffelees.

As the hour came to an end and Mistoffelees was packing up his things to leave for lunch, Old Deuteronomy stopped him before he stood up. “So, Mistoffelees, how are you doing?”

Mistoffelees looked up, a bit taken aback, then tried to smile. “Oh, um,  I’m fine, Old Deuteronomy. I think I’m starting to get used to being here now.” Which wasn’t exactly a lie, but something Mistoffelees tended to say when he didn’t know what else to say when people asked him this question.  Old Deuteronomy smiled warmly. “I’m glad to hear that. I’m happy to hear you’re finding your place here. I realize it has been quite an adjustment for you. I know Munkustrap also struggled with going from a regular public school to here and it can be quite taxing, mentally and physically to adjust. Just know that you can always come to us and ask for help if you ever need it. Even if it’s just to talk about how it’s going for you.”

Mistoffelees smiled and nodded, though Old Deuteronomy saw how he clenched the strap of his bag tighter as he did. ”Of course, I will. Thank you.” Polite and gentle as always, but once again, Old Deuteronomy saw and heard that this was a very common response from the boy. It almost felt like he always said the same thing, over and over again, only with slight variations of words. 

Again, a bit concerning but not necessarily strange behavior from a teenager.

So he just smiled and carried on the conversation. The best thing he could do as a teacher and adult in this situation was make himself available for his students and try to show that they could trust him to look after and care for them. Let them come to him rather than try to force them to talk. 

“Tugger also tells me that you two will be performing at the Anniversary Celebration in a few weeks. Is this true?” Mistoffelees nodded, prompting Old Deuteronomy to smile wider. Though he also noted how uncomfortable and nervous Mistoffelees became when asked this question. 

“Yes, we are. He asked me to perform with him after showing this new song he was writing. I sort of helped him with it, and since I helped him get a good grade on our last test he wants to return the favor, I guess.”

“And how does that feel? I know my son has a tendency to get carried away and wanting to put on a big show, but I do hope he listens to your input and isn’t going too big too fast for you.” 

Mistoffelees shook his head, though his smile became a bit more plastic as he did. “No sir, he isn’t. We’ve mainly been practicing the song together and taking it slow. Nothing too big so far.”

Old Deuteronomy raised his eyebrow a little at suddenly being called sir, as well as how clinical Mistoffelees suddenly sounded. Most students at the school were comfortable calling him Old Deuteronomy, very few ever called him sir, and this was by design. He wanted the kids to feel comfortable talking to him and not see him as a scary authority figure in their lives. 

He still smiled at Mistoffelees and leaned a little closer over the table, gently placing a paw on Mistoffelees’ arm. “Well, I’m happy to hear this. I am very happy to see and hear you’re finding your place at our school. And we’re happy to have you here. But I hope you know that if you ever feel you need it, my door is always open if you need someone to talk to about it.”

Mistoffelees looked at him, raising both eyebrows a little and his eyes darted from side to side before smiling tentatively back. Old Deuteronomy had said that several times during this day’s lesson and every time he did it felt like he saw right through him. Mistoffelees had never been someone who wore his heart on his sleeve and considered himself very good at hiding his deepest emotions and thoughts after all the years of practice and the advice he got from his father. But under the watchful gaze of the older cat in front of him he suddenly felt completely transparent and all his thoughts, feelings and fears were an open book for Old Deuteronomy to read through.  And what a terrifying concept that was.

He swallowed and nodded, smiling a little wider and tried to look casual. “Yes, of course. I will remember that. Thank you.”

He felt strange after having left Old Deuteronomy’s office, staring down at the floor as a million thoughts ran through his head.

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98 Misto is such a sassboy and I love him!

I love how sassy this man is

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The terrible bore bit of Cats 98 is amazing because Tugger spends the entirety of his song deliberately annoying people. It's like his whole thing. Either he annoys people who dislike him and pisses them off or he annoys people who like him and revels in how they put up with it. He loves annoying people. His whole thing in Pekes is annoying everyone too; it's his whole gimmick, being h‌orny and annoying. And even worse than that he's basically impossible to annoy in return, notably by the likes of Bomba and Etcetera-- he's so insanely comfortable in his own skin that he can say or do pretty much whatever he wants and is untouched by the reactions of the others around him.

MOSTLY! BC WHEN MISTO skitters up to the front of the stage for the terrible bore line he barely even says Tugger's name before Tugger makes this face

Misto hadn't even insulted him yet! That's just his reaction to Misto contributing, he already knows the little bastard doesn't have anything good to say.

& it's just so hilarious that Tugger, this professional annoying asshole who makes a game out of pissing people off and being entirely unruffled in return, just immediately goes through the seven stages of grief the second Misto inserts himself into the song, with the thousand yard stare and everything. Doesn't even try to stop him. Doesn't try to retaliate or anything either-- some Tuggers ruffle Misto's hair condescendingly or smack his arm or whatever after that line, but 98!Tugger just stands there and waits for Misto to be done. & all the while he's mentally transcending the mortal plane Misto just looks blisteringly proud of himself. It's just so fucking funny.

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What if quaxo and misto were different cats?

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WHY THE FUCK ISN’T THIS ALL OVER TUMBLR

THIS IS A KICKSTARTER FOR THE LAST BIT OF FUNDING FOR A SHOW ABOUT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, WRITTEN & ACTED BY ACTUAL TRANS PEOPLE

THEY STILL HAVE $39,000 TO GO ATM BUT IF WE GET THIS FUNDED CAN YOU FUCKING IMAGINE

IT WOULD BE LIKE A SHOUT OUT TO THE WORLD LIKE “HELLO YES WE’RE QUEER AND WE’RE HERE AND WE WANT TO SEE OURSELVES IN MEDIA”

CMON GUYS

CMON

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I tried drawing Victoria from @jellicle-cat 's Edwardian AU because it's a really cool idea and I'm loving it so far!

[Edit] Tumblr wrecked the quality so dont forget to click if you want to see it properly

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I have a condition that makes me only draw human Victoria in period dress its called being a genius