Cicadabuzz x NPC
Cicadabuzz has never been the sort to court distraction. Their paws stay busy with herbs, their mind set on the Clan's wellbeing, and their heart—well, that is not something they've ever been willing to make use of. And yet, life has a way of sprouting in places even the most careful cat never tended.The truth is simple—Cicadabuzz's path crossed with another in a moment that was never meant to root itself in permanence. No plans, no promises. Just a passing of seasons, and now—kits. Small lives born of a tangle Cicadabuzz had not chosen, but cannot and will not deny.
They will be raised among the Clan, given the safety of moss-lined nests and the watchful eyes of queens who know more of mothering than Cicadabuzz ever could. Cicadabuzz will visit, of course—check their health, count their breaths, make certain each one grows steady and strong. But their duty lies beyond the nursery walls, and so the future of these little ones will rest in the paws of others.
These kits are not mistakes, nor burdens. They are simply here—unexpected, but alive, carrying forward a story neither parent ever intended to write.
[ slot one ] [ slot two ] [ slot three ]
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rules + guidelines
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𓆣 This litter is not FCFS! Applications will close in 15 days, 11 hours, 57 minutes.
𓆣 Applications are FFA—as long as they include the basics (name, appearance, personality, etc.), they'll be considered once apps close.
𓆣 Communication is the most important thing if you are chosen! If life gets busy or you need to step away, please let us know. No sudden deaths, please.
𓆣 Long absences without communication may result in a slot being rehomed.
𓆣 Disabilities are welcome, though must be well-researched and thoughtfully portrayed.
𓆣 A naming list is provided (see Cicadabuzz's list) and is encouraged to be used. Other names may be allowed, but please check with me first to ensure it is a name they would give.
𓆣 Cicadabuzz is a detached, pragmatic parent. These kits will not grow up with warmth or coddling, but they will grow up with care—fed, checked over, kept alive, and observed with steady eyes. Their parent will ensure their survival, but the way they thrive will be shaped by others and by the kits' own strength.
𓆣 There are currently three slots; more may be added if I have trouble choosing, but the intention is to keep it at three slots!
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genetics + hypos
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Genetics are free for all! Brownie points if your design is bug-inspired in some fashion.
Hypokits can be found here.
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name lists
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Make sure your chose name is available on the masterlist! Feel free to put down a few options, just in case. You are also welcome to leave the name blank and give options if you would rather I choose a name.
For Serpentberry (poisons, snakes, dangerous berries):
— Adderkit, Aspkit, Boakit, Bullsnakekit, Cobrakit, Cornsnakekit, Cottonmouthkit, Copperheadkit, Garterkit, Hognosekit, Kingsnakekit, Massasaugakit, Milksnakekit, Mudsnakekit, Pinesnakekit, Pythonkit, Ratsnakekit, Rattlesnakekit, Scarletsnakekit, Swampsnakekit, Watersnakekit, Scalekit, Snakekit, Slitheringkit, Viperkit, Coilkit, Coilingkit, Fangkit, Hisskit, Hissingkit, Venomkit, Hollykit, Yewkit, Nightshadekit, Deathberrykit, Bittersweetkit, Pokeweedkit
For Sablestar (darkness, shadow, resilience, regality):
— Sablekit, Shadowkit, Obsidiankit, Onykkit, Ashkit, Cinderkit, Smokekit, Duskykit, Twilightkit, Ebonykit, Darkkit, Charcoalkit, Mistkit, Fogkit, Crowkit, Ravenkit, Batkit, Midnightkit, Hazekit, Nightkit, Gloamkit, Stormcloudkit, Obscurekit, Inkkit, Eclipsekit
For Cicadabuzz (insects and bugs):
— Beetlekit, Cricketkit, Locustkit, Grasshopperkit, Mothkit, Butterflykit, Fireflykit, Dragonflykit, Silverfishkit, Antkit, Termitekit, Waspkit, Hornetkit, Gnatkit, Maggotkit, Weevilkit, Katydidkit, Larvakit, Aphidkit, Centipedekit, Cockroachkit, Earwigkit, Lacewingkit, Dobsonflykit, Leafhopperkit, Lousekit, Mantiskit, Mayflykit, Mealwormkit, Mosquitokit, Pillbugkit, Sawflykit, Scorpionkit, Springtailkit, Tachinidkit, Tarantulakit, Reclusekit, Harvestmankit, Wormkit, Bumblebeekit, Honeybeekit, Beekit, Horntailkit, Bristletailkit, Borerkit, Ladybugkit, Junebugkit, Billbugkit, Skipperkit, Hawkmothkit, Silkwormkit, Millipedekit, Striderkit, Damselflykit, Midgekit, Froghopperkit, Mealybugkit, Kermeskit, Lanternflykit, Antlionkit, Stinkbugkit, Owlflykit, Alderflykit, Psocidkit, Thripkit
For poisons and venomous plants (dangerous flora, medicinal duality):
— Aconitekit, Belladonnakit, Foxglovekit, Oleanderkit, Monkshoodkit, Wolfsbanekit, Snakerootkit, Rattleweedkit, Castorkit, Mandrakekit, Henbanekit, Bloodrootkit, Thornapplekit, Jimsonweedkit, Larkspurkit, Spurgekit, Mayapplekit, Dogwoodkit, Baneberrykit, Ruekit, Daturakit, Buttercupkit, Helleborekit, Chokecherrykit, Corncocklekit, Deathcamaskit, Milkweedkit
For medicinal and healing herbs (herbs with duality of harm and healing):
— Alderkit, Beechkit, Bindweedkit, Blackberrykit, Boragekit, Brighteyekit, Broomkit, Burdockkit, Burnetkit, Catchweedkit, Catmintkit, Celandinekit, Chamomilekit, Chervilkit, Chickweedkit, Cobkit, Cobwebkit, Coltsfootkit, Comfreykit, Daisykit, Dandelionkit, Dockkit, Elderkit, Fennelkit, Feverfewkit, Garlickit, Goatweedkit, Goldenrodkit, Hawkweedkit, Heatherkit, Honeykit, Horsetailkit, Ivykit, Juniperkit, Laurelkit, Lavenderkit, Lovagekit, Lungwortkit, Mallowkit, Marigoldkit, Mintkit, Oakkit, Parsleykit, Poppykit, Ragweedkit, Ragwortkit, Raspberrykit, Rosemarykit, Rushkit, Nettlekit, Sedgekit, Sorrelkit, Sweetsedgekit, Tansykit, Thymekit, Watermintkit, Willowkit, Wintergreenkit, Yarrowkit
For death, realism, and Cicadabuzz's blunt tendencies:
— Bonekit, Rotkit, Rottingkit, Decaykit, Decayingkit, Gravekit, Skullkit, Corpsekit, Hollowkit, Dirgekit, Tombkit, Silentkit, Mourningkit, Dustkit, Bleakkit, Witherkit, Witheringkit, Gloomkit, Fadingkit, Emberkit, Requiemkit, Pallkit, Driftkit, Driftingkit
For nature, earth, and Clan life:
— Rootkit, Reedkit, Branchkit, Leafkit, Mosskit, Lichenkit, Pinekit, Birchkit, Bramblekit, Pebblekit, Stonekit, Claykit, Brookkit, Stormkit, Valleykit, Lakekit, Cliffkit, Forestkit, Thicketkit, Fernkit, Thistlekit, Woodkit, Streamkit, Riverkit, Rainkit, Meadowkit, Boulderkit, Sierrakit, Thornkit, Sproutkit, Grovekit, Windkit, Driftwoodkit
For virtues and traits Cicadabuzz respects:
— Steadfastkit, Vigilantkit, Resolutekit, Enduringkit, Patientkit, Prudentkit, Loyalkit, Cleverkit, Dutykit, Truthkit, Sternkit, Noblekit, Cunningkit, Austerekit
For spirituality and the unseen world:
— Spiritkit, Wraithkit, Shadekit, Ghostkit, Phantomkit, Soulkit, Visionkit, Dreamkit, Dreamingkit, Echokit, Echoingkit, Whisperkit, Whisperingkit, Aurakit, Veilkit, Flickerkit, Flickeringkit, Flamekit, Starlightkit, Cometkit, Meteorkit, Moonkit, Moonlightkit, Duskkit
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parenting notes
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𓆣 Cicadabuzz treats parenting as an extension of duty rather than an act of love, seeing their kits as Clan members first and children second.
𓆣 They provide care in a clinical, practical way—ensuring the kits are fed, clean, and healthy, but rarely offering overt warmth or affection.
𓆣 Comfort, play, and emotional nurturing are left to caretakers; Cicadabuzz's focus is on survival and discipline.
𓆣 They prefer to keep a quiet distance, observing more than engaging, but always present enough to ensure safety.
𓆣 Affection is rare and usually disguised as grooming, checking for injuries, or monitoring health.
𓆣 Discipline comes through blunt honesty and natural consequences; Cicadabuzz will not shield kits from discomfort if it teaches them resilience.
𓆣 They encourage independence from an early age, expecting their kits to think and act for themselves instead of leaning too heavily on others.
𓆣 Teaching moments revolve around practical knowledge—herbs, dangers, observation of nature, and the cycles of life and death.
𓆣 Kits may grow up feeling Cicadabuzz is present but unreachable—a steady presence that watches over them without offering emotional closeness.
𓆣 Emotional outbursts are met with calm detachment rather than comfort, with Cicadabuzz more likely to redirect than soothe.
𓆣 They value truth over comfort, duty over indulgence, and pragmatism over sentiment, and they quietly expect their kits to grow into these values.
𓆣 Cicadabuzz has deep respect for honesty, resilience, and usefulness, even in kits, and may acknowledge these traits more than sweetness or playfulness.