Bump

A fictional character in the 'Falling Into College' fan fiction series by Richard Lobinske, Bump is a black shorthaired cat with white front paws and a white snout, and the pet of Daria Morgendorffer.

Bump (also known as 'Your Grace', 'The Lady of The House' and Daughter of Bast') made her first appearance in the FIC episode 'Bump in the Night', where she was living in the BFAC Exhibit Hall (or was at least inside at the time). It was during a Halloween party that Bump presented Daria with a gift of a rodent she had killed, and lay atop her feet to show that she had chosen her. Bump was spayed at the Raft Vet School in 'The Last Piece Falls', and in 'For This, We're Thankful', made Helen very nervous when she brushed against her ankles during preparation of the Thanksgiving dinner. (This incident caused Helen to reveal that, while living in a commune in her younger days, she had several unpleasant experiences with rats. This could also be a possible reason why Daria and Quinn were never alowed to have pets as children.)

Bump is quite spoiled by Daria; it is revealed in 'I Meant to do That' that Daria feeds Bump fresh fish&mdash;grouper&mdash;every Sunday morning, and has refrained from buying Bump a bone china feeding dish only for fear of it being stepped on by her roomates. Because of the way Daria cares for Bump, Jane Lane has mentioned that Daria seems to actually possess maternal instincts&mdash;but also, that being an aunt may be the best course for her.

Bump is obviously very fond of Daria, and (in cat language) refers to her as 'The Chosen One'. She refers to Karen Myerson as 'The Friend of Many Animals', because of her ongoing veterinary training, and Jane as 'The Window Maker', due to her paintings. Bump is also somewhat agitated by Jane, as she purchases sushi pizza but chooses not to share.

Brother Grimace has mentioned on several occasions that Bump is his favorite 'Falling Into College' character, and has written an AU post-apocalyptic fic about the cat, called 'Pet Food'. He also used Bump as the Red Paws Force Power Ranger in his Fandemonium entries, and was the one that issued the challenge that inspired Richard Lobinske to write a 'FIC' story&mdash;'I Meant to do That'&mdash;that focuses on Bump and her adventures with Daria and Company over the course of a Sunday.