Pete's Expert Summary
My human has brought home a collection of tiny, brightly colored vials and trinkets, ostensibly for the smaller, louder human who sometimes visits. It appears to be a grooming kit for decorating one's claws, an endeavor I appreciate in principle, though I prefer the *au naturel* look of a finely sharpened talon myself. The entire affair is branded with the face of that blank, mouthless "Hello Kitty," a clear attempt to appeal to a less discerning feline palate. While the main event—watching paint dry, literally—seems a colossal waste of my energy, the assortment of tiny, potentially skittery components, like the so-called "nail gems," might offer a brief, glittering diversion should any escape the small human's clumsy grasp. The "bubble gum" scent, however, is an olfactory offense I shall have to endure from a safe distance.
Key Features
- KIT INCLUDES: 12 bubble gum scented nail polish bottles with shimmery and opaque colors. Shades includes: neon blue, pink, neon yellow, green, orange, peach, purple, and more! Also comes with nail gem wheel, 1 sheet of nail stickers, 2 nail files, and 2 toe spacers.
- MADE FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 AND UP: Our nail accessories are carefully designed for girls ages 3+. Our non-toxic, non-irritating, water-based formula makes our polishes kids friendly and safe for your young ones aged three years and older.
- EASY TO APPLY: Polish enables little girls to explore fashion and beauty safely. Throw a slumber party and host a play spa day complete with manicures and pedicures. Our nail polish formula dries quickly and comes with nail gems, so your little one can get to play without waiting. Perfect for small hands and feet.
- POLISH REMOVER NOT REQUIRED: Simply peel off dried polish to remove it from nails. No need to expose your child to harmful vapors and chemicals that are in standard nail polish removers. This amazing nail set contains everything she will need to create a dazzling mani-pedi. With multiple polish shades and nail gems, she'll create a masterpiece on her nails in no time.
- MORE FUN FOR EVERYONE: Decorating nails is a fun activity that she can share with her friends at birthdays, summer vacation, sleepovers, makeovers, and more! Also, can be used as party favors, stocking stuffers, school rewards and back to school.
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The package arrived under the cover of late afternoon sun, a garish pink box bearing the sigil of a known rival: a white-furred operative with a vacant stare and a penchant for bows. My human called her "Hello Kitty," but I knew better. This was the work of a clandestine organization, and my human, a willing but naive courier, had just brought their materiel into my domain. I watched from my observation post atop the bookcase as she and the small human accomplice unboxed the arsenal. Twelve vials of viscous, scented liquid. A wheel of glittering micro-discs. Sheets of coded insignias. It was a complete field kit for some strange ritual. I maintained my surveillance, my tail twitching in silent analysis. They laid out the tools on a low table, the air growing thick with a synthetic sweetness they called "bubble gum." An obvious psychological tactic. The small human giggled as she fumbled with a tiny brush, painting a grotesque, shimmery blue onto her nail. An amateur. Then, it happened. While attempting to apply one of the glittering micro-discs—the "gems"—her fingers slipped. The tiny, multifaceted object fell, tumbling through the air in a flash of captured light before landing silently on the dark wood floor. This was my moment. The evidence could not be left in plain sight. I executed a flawless, silent drop, landing with a soft thud on the rug below. The humans, absorbed in their bizarre beautification, were oblivious. I crept forward, belly low, a gray shadow against the floorboards. The gem glittered, a tiny fallen star. I extended a single, expert paw and tapped it. It skittered, fast and unpredictable, a worthy challenge. I pounced, batting it into the open, then trapping it neatly beneath my paw. A perfect capture. I picked up the small, plastic jewel in my teeth—it had no taste, a professional tool—and retreated to my debriefing area beneath the armchair. The mission was a success. The rival organization's primary objective remained unclear, but their equipment, when properly repurposed, made for an excellent tactical training device. The human could keep her paints; I had acquired the real prize.
