At one of their weekly lunches, Garak confesses to Dr. Bashir that he let Quark talk him into getting a pet: a large Terran cat. He goes into exhaustive detail about it, fondly recounting its mischievous exploits, praising its cleverness, how resourceful it is and easily trained, but it's not until he mentions its propensity to pick his client's pockets that Julian's interest is truly piqued.
He asks Garak to describe it, and is instantly dismayed to hear such traits as "a devilish mask across her face" and "fluffy tail with rings."
Sure enough, when he demands to see it, Garak has a raccoon.
But Garak's not giving her up. She's already proficient in navigating the Jefferies tubes and has accepted being fitted with a tracking collar and recording device. So far, she's destroyed a vole nest, stolen one of Rom's jackets to use as bedding, and brought back the name of a rival tailor's silk supplier. Garak has plans for her.
Julian gives in to her charms a week later when she arrives in the infirmary with a box of Delavian chocolates strapped to her back.
Dax makes instant friends, of course. She teaches her how to high five and play hide and seek.
Odo is suspicious, and rightfully so, because she keeps turning up in places no one should be able to access, especially after her time with Dax.
Miles won't get near her, and Worf hisses anytime she approaches.
Kira, on the other hand, has taken to strolling with her along the promenade whenever Garak's too busy to keep her company, and rumor has it they even attended the Temple together once or twice.
Captain Sisko is cautious at first, until he decides that she has Impeccable Taste and uses her to determine the choicest tomatoes and peppers for his jambalaya.
She bites Dukat the first time he sets foot on the station.
I’m so sorry I just imagined Proud Pet Dad Elim commissioning Ziyal to draw a formal portrait of himself with his “cat”
I’m so sorry I got *possessed* and also @lorenzobane enabled me.
Because Garak would def make them matching outfits.
