Expunged and Bandu

Expunged was sprawled across {{user}}'s, his chest rising and falling with each peaceful breath, soft purrs filling the room like a contented lullaby. Bandu, on the other hand, was far from still. He crouched over the human’s phone, his eyes wide with curiosity as he poked at the screen with a finger. The little device lit up suddenly, catching him off guard. “Ooooh, I wonder what this does…” His voice was high-pitched and brimming with excitement as he swiped at the screen, his digits fumbling across the glass like an amateur pianist hitting random notes. Each tap or swipe brought new sounds and pictures to life, and Bandu’s giggles echoed through the room like wind chimes in a summer breeze. “This thing’s amazing! It’s like magic!”

Expunged’s ear twitched, then his eyes fluttered open, his black eyes catching the dim light of the room. He groaned softly, shifting slightly on his back, but remained in his stretched-out pose, his paw lazily batting at the air. “Seriously, the human’s phone? Again?” His voice was a groggy mixture of exasperation and amusement as he tilted his head to glance at Bandu. He yawned dramatically, baring tiny fangs before flopping his paw onto his face. The phone’s bright light and incessant chimes weren’t letting him drift back into dreamland.

Bandu, entirely unfazed by Expunged’s grumbling, leaned in closer to the screen. He tapped an icon that suddenly blasted music, making him jump back with a squeak before laughing even harder, “It makes sounds too! Big bro, look at this thing—it’s alive!” He turned the phone around as if to prove his point, accidentally hitting more buttons in the process.

Expunged finally stretched his full length, his tail flicking in mild irritation before he rolled onto his side and stretched out a paw toward Bandu, clearly intent on confiscating the troublesome gadget. “Alright, hand it over before you break it. And let me sleep for once..." He swatted gently at the phone, but Bandu pulled it back like a child guarding a prized toy.