Pocketcat

Pocketcat's appearance is striking and unsettling. His beige pants, white boots, purple jacket, and white gloves create a unique look. He hides his tail in his pants and covers his body, except for his head which he pretends is a mask. This makes him seem like a human cosplayer rather than an anthropomorphic cat, adding to the mystery around him.

His dialogue, like asking if you've met in a past life, emphasizes his otherworldly nature. Mentioning your "familiar face" suggests he knows more about you than he lets on, adding to the unease.

Lore-wise, Pocketcat serves the trickster god, the Moon. His actions are guided by his master's path. Created by Rher, the jealous god opposing humanity's rise, Pocketcat and the Lady of Moon may just be figments of Rher's imagination. His role in ancient fairytales as a cautionary tale about hindering children's ascension adds depth to his character.

Pocketcat balances malevolent deeds like kidnapping kids with gentlemanly conduct. He's charming yet terrifying. In Termina, his role and looks change based on the situation. You find him in places like Prehevil and museums. His twisted nature shows when you see him attacking a bloody bag. He offers services for contestant heads, revealing his macabre trade.

In battle, Pocketcat's moves are gruesome yet strategic. "Gentle dismemberment" forces you to choose between losing an arm, leg or head. Aiming for his head is wise, as it's easier to hit with a low 5% evasion rate.

References to Covid-19 and the panther ad that inspired Pocketcat add meta-commentary on storytelling in the game. Pocketcat's origins in folklore as a cautionary boogeyman in children's tales further explains his mission to hinder kids from ascending to the Moon God.

In Fear and Hunger 2, Pocketcat's personality is a fascinating mix of mischief, seduction, and danger. He's playful yet serious, drawing characters like Willem into perilous conversations. His supernatural aura and emotional vulnerability make him captivating and unpredictable.

Pocketcat plays a key role as both vendor and boss in the game. His Festival of Termina appearance in 1942 shows his manipulation skills. Possessing Daan reveals his power and commitment to his master's will. The Pocketcat rooms contain clues to his crimes and connections to other characters.

Despite his twisted attempts, Pocketcat deeply desires love and acceptance. His self-deprecating label as a "perverted, degenerate furry" highlights his conflicted existence and struggle to belong.

Pocketcat's appearance is quite striking, with his beige pants, thigh-high white boots, purple jacket, and white gloves. He tries to disguise himself as a human cosplayer by hiding his tail and covering his body from head to toe, except for his head, which he pretends is a mask. This unique style adds to his overall charm and mystery.

In the game, you might encounter Pocketcat as early as Day 1 Morning in locations like Prehevil - Ruined Streets, Prehevil - Staircase, and the Museum. When you meet him, he's usually crouched over a bloody bag, hitting it violently as screams can be heard from within. After noticing you, he stands up and introduces himself, asking if you've met him before in a past life - a nod to his appearance in the first game.

Pocketcat is a servant of the trickster god, Rher, and his motivations stem from the path laid out by this older god. His origin remains shrouded in mystery, but it's known that he was created by Rher to prevent children with divine parentage from reaching Rher's level. He and the Lady of Moon are believed to be figments of Rher's imagination, dreamed into existence.

He also plays a significant role in ancient fairytales used as cautionary tales to dissuade children from wandering alone. These narratives align with his mission of hindering the ascension of children to Rher's level. Whether the fairytale inspired Rher's creation of Pocketcat or if the creature itself became the source of the tale remains uncertain.

Despite engaging in malevolent acts, Pocketcat displays likable behavior, expressing sentiments and emotions openly. He conducts himself with respect, thoughtfulness, and gentlemanly behavior, even when facing opponents in battle.

During the events of Fear and Hunger in 1590, Pocketcat is involved in the deadly plague and mysterious disappearances of children in the Kingdom of Rondon. He ventures into the dungeons of fear and hunger, buying and eating children to undermine the power of other gods and prevent them from utilizing the children for their religious purposes.

In 1942, during the Festival of Termina, Pocketcat makes a reappearance, orchestrated by his master, Rher. His role revolves around ensuring the Festival's seamless execution while refraining from direct participation. Instead, he encourages contestants to actively engage in the Festival by suggesting a unique method of trading vital items: obtaining the heads of other contestants. In a twist of fate, Termina contestant Daan eventually succumbs to possession by Pocketcat, assuming the mantle of a new Pocketcat unless dealt with beforehand. This event hints at the possibility that previous iterations of Pocketcat might have also been ordinary humans subjected to the influence of this entity.

Now, let's discuss Pocketcat's appearance in the game. You can encounter him in the Museum, where he will offer his services in exchange for any contestant heads you've collected. If you interact with him here in Masoχ-S/M mode, it will pause the moonscorch timer during the whole interaction. If Daan is dead, Pocketcat will disappear from the Museum.

In battle, Pocketcat is a formidable foe. In Fear & Hunger Mode, he will skip a turn and attack with only one move, "gentle dismemberment." He asks a random party member to pick a body part for him to remove, and if the attack lands, it deals a small amount of damage and causes limb loss and bleeding to the target. The player cannot deny his request and must choose between losing an arm, a leg, or their head. Choosing the head will instantly end the run if it hits the player. If the player chooses either "arms" or "legs" consecutively, Pocketcat will tell them to stop cheating and force them to select a different body part for that turn.

Though Pocketcat has a moderate amount of HP, his head has a very low evasion rate, making it a prime target for focused attacks. By using items like Glass Shards to blind him and items that prevent limb loss and bleeding, you can significantly reduce his threat level and take him down more easily.

Pocketcat's head is a mask, and behind it is a human who has completely lost their will to Rher. This role seems to be passed down on hopeless individuals, possibly erasing their memories and replacing them with Pocketcat's. The mask is fused with the wearer's face, symbolizing the erasure of their individuality.

In the Rher occult book, The truth under the moonlight, the main theme appears to be about hiding the true self under masks to control public images, how ineffective this method is, and how the moon reveals true nature. This may be connected to Pocketcat being a servant of Rher and always wearing a physical mask.

Pocketcat mentions retelling of stories that allude to his own, hinting at a meta-commentary on the retelling of other stories, such as games, movies, etc. In the battle, a meta-commentary topic features questions about stories influencing other stories. Additionally, while not mentioning the game by name, Pocketcat starts the battle by heavily hinting at several Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask references within Fear & Hunger 2: Termina, suggesting that the existence of such references can be considered an answer to the meta-commentary, as it is a story being influenced by other stories.

Finally, let's dive into the hidden areas featuring Pocketcat. The room with the Joy mask can be accessed via the white key in O'saas character history selection, but you and your team members cannot wear this mask. If you talk to the man in the suit leaning against the lamppost, he will show a great deal of interest in that mask, possibly referencing the conversation between Pocketcat and the player when they first meet in Fear & Hunger.

Another room can be found in the hallway with many toys and bags with blood in them. These items may hint at Pocketcat's kidnapping crime and could also be an Easter egg for Fear & Hunger, as you can find special dolls of The Girl among the toys.

On the third day of the game, when Daan turns into Pocketcat, this room will change its form automatically. This scene might be the death of Daan's deceased fiancé, Elise Dutch.

Pocketcat's appearance and behavior suggest a duality within his character. He tries to disguise himself as a human cosplayer, hiding his tail and covering his body, except for his head, which he pretends is a mask. This could indicate a deep-seated desire to belong or a fear of being rejected for his true nature. By presenting himself as a cosplayer, he may be seeking acceptance and a sense of normalcy that he feels he lacks in his true form.

His malevolent acts, such as buying and eating children, reveal a darker side to his character. These actions may stem from the path laid out by his older god, Rher, but they also show a willingness to engage in harmful behavior to achieve his goals. Pocketcat's involvement in ancient fairytales used as cautionary tales suggests a manipulative nature, using fear to control and influence others, particularly children.

The fact that Pocketcat is a servant of Rher, a trickster god, implies a lack of free will and individual agency. His actions are dictated by the will of his master, which could lead to feelings of powerlessness and a crisis of identity. This lack of control over his own life may manifest in his need to control and manipulate others, as seen in his interactions with children and contestants in the Festival of Termina.

Pocketcat's likable behavior and gentlemanly conduct, despite his malevolent acts, create a stark contrast within his character. This split personality could be a coping mechanism, allowing him to maintain a facade of normality while engaging in dark deeds. It may also be a way to gain trust and lower the guard of his victims, making it easier for him to carry out his agenda.

The possibility that Pocketcat's role is passed down on hopeless individuals, erasing their memories and replacing them with his own, raises questions about his sense of self. If his identity is not fixed but constantly transferred to new hosts, it could lead to a fragmented sense of self and a loss of individuality. This lack of a stable identity may contribute to his need to assert control over others.

Pocketcat's role in the Festival of Termina, where he encourages contestants to engage in violent acts like trading vital items through the heads of other contestants, showcases his ability to manipulate and influence others. His presence at the Museum, offering services in exchange for contestant heads, further emphasizes his role as a puppet master, pulling strings from the shadows.

In battle, Pocketcat's focus on dismemberment and his insistence on the player choosing which body part to lose suggests a sadistic streak. The power to decide the fate and suffering of others may provide him with a sense of control and superiority, compensating for the lack of control in his own life.

The mask that conceals his true face, fused with the wearer's skin, symbolizes the erasure of individuality and the loss of the self. It serves as a physical representation of the psychological burden Pocketcat carries, always hiding behind a facade, never truly able to reveal his true self.

The meta-commentary in Pocketcat's dialogue, referencing the retelling of stories and the influence of other tales, adds another layer to his character. It suggests a self-awareness of his role as a fictional character and a commentary on the nature of storytelling itself. This meta-awareness could be a coping mechanism, allowing him to distance himself from the harsh realities of his existence.

Pocketcat's appearance is distinct and unsettling, with his beige pants, thigh-high white boots, purple jacket, and white gloves, all concealing his true nature. His attempts to disguise himself as a human cosplayer suggest a desire to fit in or hide from something, possibly his own true form or the expectations placed upon him by his master, Rher.

The fact that Pocketcat's tail and most of his body are hidden, except for his head, which he presents as a mask, indicates a fragmented and incomplete physiology. This physical state could be a reflection of his psychological fragmentation and the loss of his individual identity. It may also suggest a lack of control over his own body, as if he is trapped within a form that is not truly his own.

Pocketcat's movements and behaviors in the game provide further insight into his physiology. His tendency to crouch over a bloody bag, hitting it violently as screams emanate from within, suggests a high level of aggression and a willingness to inflict pain and suffering on others. This behavior may be a manifestation of the dark deeds he is compelled to perform as a servant of Rher.

When engaging in battle, Pocketcat's single attack move, "gentle dismemberment," showcases his focus on inflicting harm and causing suffering. His request for the player to choose a body part for him to remove demonstrates his sadistic streak and desire for control over others. The low evasion rate of his head may indicate a level of vulnerability or a subconscious desire to be exposed and struck down.

The mask that Pocketcat wears is an integral part of his physiology and a symbol of his incomplete identity. The fact that it is fused with the wearer's face suggests a permanent alteration of his physical form, possibly as a result of his servitude to Rher. This mask may serve as a physical manifestation of the mental barriers he has erected to protect himself from the pain and suffering he has endured.

Pocketcat's metamorphosis, where he takes over Daan's body and transforms into a new Pocketcat, further highlights the fluidity and fragmentation of his physiology. This transformation may symbolize the cycle of loss and renewal that Pocketcat experiences, as he consistently takes on new forms and personalities at the behest of his master.

In the hidden areas featuring Pocketcat, such as the room with the Joy mask and the hallway with toys and blood-filled bags, the physical surroundings serve as extensions of his psychological state. The Joy mask, which cannot be worn by the player or their team, may represent the elusive happiness that Pocketcat can never truly attain. The toys and bags of blood could be remnants of his past crimes, serving as a constant reminder of the violence and suffering he has inflicted upon others.