no farther than the summer's edge

name: quýt
(which means "tangerine" in vietnamese)
level: 999
stealth: ★★★★☆
(please shut the door on your way in or out!)
speed: ★★★★★
(and shut it fast!!!)
willpower: ★★★★☆
(very persistent)
guts: ★☆☆☆☆
(afraid of strangers, fireworks and the vet)
hunger level: ★★★★★
(his stomach is a bottomless pit)
special move: lockpicking paws
can unlock doors, cabinets, food containers
passive skill: affection overload
when overwhelmed with affection, the system crashes and triggers auto-attack mode
ultimate weakness: catnip, shrimp, broccoli, cabbage, natto

name: khê
(meaning "overcooked" or "a small stream" in vietnamese)
job title: senior caregiver
job description:
provides grooming, kitten care, conflict mediation, mealtime reminders, and supervises food distribution oversight
work hours: 24/7 with mandatory nap breaks
strengths: master of vocal influence, strategic persistence, finds joy in keyboard typing
weaknesses: no sense of shame or portion control
salary expectations: premium wet food
career goals: dominate all household pets with love
currently suggesting breakfast at 4 am.

name: tro (which means "ash" in vietnamese)
character: quiet and reserved
year of adoption: 2022
likes: dry kibble, water spritzes, and anything that resembles a string
dislikes: healthy food
favorite activity: running around searching for someone to nuzzle their chin against, earning the title "face hunter"
hobby: giving head bumps and lying belly-up
about: a science-loving cat who jumps only to clumsily fall, forever testing gravity

name: cà kê
(meaning to drag out, to prolong unnecessarily in vietnamese)
adoption year: 2024
likes: wood sticks, yogurt, pizza
dislikes: carrots
criminal activities: food theft, vandalism
notable rival: quýt
closest ally: tro
signature traits: misdirection tactics
personality: highly confident, opportunistic nature, lack of remorse
motivations: deep-rooted desire for food
crime scenes: dining areas, and trash zones
last seen: near the kitchen island, plotting something