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Post by dodd4 on Nov 7, 2014 18:28:41 GMT -5
Grumbuskin flowed out of the shawdows his fur bristling,"belay that ya old goat!what bug crawled in yer bung hole an made a nest? the Lad an Ah were doin gatewatch an tha young miss was just startled that tis all!" the scarred tom declared.
the battered old tom's notched ears dipped, "Ah apologize lad," he said to Tumblebrutus,
"tis na yer fault, Ah twas just with a fine mannered fair young miss that that BLASTED Tucker has turned against tha Tribe by his mistreatment and threats. why Ah would na be suprised ifin she turned ta tha Henches fer safety!" Stubinz said the he scowoled again,"THIS time tha protectors are hearnin about his behavior!" the old tom declared then he turned to Jemima, "shhhh tis alright banphrionsa yer fine ey?" he said softly.
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Post by Eliaza on Nov 8, 2014 9:21:15 GMT -5
Tumblebrutus sighed, grateful to Grumbuskin for explaining things to Stubinz much more...well, concisely than Tumble could have. To Stubinz's apology, he nodded. "No worries," he said, before turning his attention back to Jemima to see how she was doing. He was curious who Stubinz was talking about - who Tucker had 'turned against the tribe'. But at the moment, Jemima and her welfare were more important. Even though she now knew everything was fine, she still seemed terribly upset.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2014 2:12:32 GMT -5
Jemima's eyes were wide as she glanced around, now at the arrival of another tom. Tears were welled in her eyes, though this had been more from the fright she had worked herself up to with wild fantasies of rabid pollicles rushing her. Shakily, she got onto her feet, her head down, her tail wrapped protectively around her ankle, and her ears slanted backwards. "I--I-III-I-II interrupted...something. Dddidn't I?" Her voice was still unsteady, but she noticed Tumblebrutus now staring at her, and her face flushed. With her head still down, she prayed to the everlasting cat that Tumble couldn't see her embarrassment, and that she wouldn't make a fool of herself anytime soon. Not again.
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Post by dodd4 on Nov 20, 2014 19:35:24 GMT -5
the scarred tom shook his head "na in tha least! the Lad an Ah were just doing Gate Watch tha tis all!" Grumbuskin said.
Stubinz offered her a smile "Ah apologize fer makin a scene infronta ya Jem. Ah have a few erands but would ya like fer me ta come back wi me fiddle this evenin?" the old tom asked.
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Post by Eliaza on Nov 21, 2014 7:44:05 GMT -5
Tumblebrutus nodded in agreement with Grumbuskin's words. "You've absolutely nothing to reproach yourself for, Jemima," he added. He ventured to reach out and give her a very slight, reassuring pat on the shoulder. Then, with a slight chuckle, "If anything, it was my silly hastiness that caused all this rumpus." He glanced over at Stubinz as the older tom mentioned his fiddle. Seizing the opportunity to fix Jemima's mind on a different topic, he turned back round to her and asked, "Oh, are you fond of fiddle music?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2014 23:44:04 GMT -5
Jemima was looking at Stubinz with a innocent expression, but her attention literally snapped back to Tumblebrutus. He was one of her "Fantasy" toms. Though most of the toms in the yard, single or not, had served to ideal fantasies every now and then. Jemima's ears were flattened, and she felt the heat of her embarrassment, in more then just her cheeks. She gave a droopy grin, heat almost bursting out of her, when she felt Tumble's paw on her shoulder. In her head, his concern for her, just about melted her heart. So, when she heard Tumble's question, she immediately responded. "Yes." Jemima had no idea what she was agreeing to, but she felt being agreeable would be the only way to keep Tumble's attention.
((Sorry if it's meh.))
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Post by dodd4 on Nov 23, 2014 19:38:11 GMT -5
the old tom gave Tumblebrutus a grin, "oh that she does an her sweet voice more than makes up fer me poor fingerin from lacking two toes!"
Stubinz said.
Grumbuskin shook his head, "Fiddle tis na everyone's suit Tum some find tha note it hits a bit....shrill. but on tha other paw ah do like it myself from time ta time." the scarred tom added.
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Post by Eliaza on Nov 23, 2014 22:21:52 GMT -5
Tumble smiled round at the others, thankful for how quickly they'd taken on to the new subject. He watched Jemima, trying to gauge whether it was helping. He wasn't the best at understanding others' feelings, but he did think she was starting to feel at least a bit better. She had said something, even if it was only the one word. Encouraged, he responded to the others, "Well, I've not had much opportunity of hearing fiddle. My human is in that odd stage where she only listens to songs with loud drums, guitars, or other instruments I can't identify. It's all well enough, but she insists on keeping the volume at a level louder than a freight train." He shivered at the thought. He did love his human, but his ears did take a beating there sometimes. "But," he said quickly, returning to the subject at paw, "I would love to hear you play, Stubinz. Especially if you'd sing along, Jemima," he added. "It would sound lovely."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2014 0:00:11 GMT -5
Jemima knew that she had to get out of her mind and actually pay attention to what they were saying. It wouldn't have been the first time she agreed to something embarrassing or something she had no knowledge of and ended up embarrassing herself later. But she found it really hard to turn away from Tumblebrutus' friendly and quite handsome face. Her eyes were slightly lidded, but she finally shook her head physically to get her eyes off of Tumblebrutus. Just in time to hear him talk about her joining in with singing. Now that she could do. "Yyyou...really think so? I..." She turned away slightly to hide any further embarrassment. "Thank you." Her next words were meant for the entire group. "I think...I-I'd really like that." With the subject turned to singing, something she could do and was comfortable with, her stuttering wasn't as bad.
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Post by dodd4 on Nov 26, 2014 8:02:29 GMT -5
Stubinz's grin beamed into a smile "Tis settled then! Ah shall return this evevin round about moonrise an we'll a time!" he said happily then the battered old tom winked, "an ifin ah'm late donn worry twill just mean that other things when better than hoped hmmm? but first Ah have ta deliver this Ah do!" he added scooping up the box agily and limping off.
(EXIT STUBINZ STAGE LEFT)
Grum shook his head Stubby was an odd one alright. then he returned his attentions to his younger companions enjoying the reactions between Tumble and Jemi, ahh to be young again!
he gave Tumble a gentle nudge in Jemima's direction, "why don't you go and escort tha wee lass to were she's going feller me ladd, Ah've got tha gate." he said softly into Tumble's ear.
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Post by Eliaza on Dec 1, 2014 9:55:28 GMT -5
Tumblebrutus tensed, turning red to the eartips when Grumbuskin suddenly pushed him in Jemima's direction. When he had been focused on concern for the queen's wellbeing, then distracting her from the fright she'd had, and standing around conversing with the others-- that had been easy, non-intimidating, even enjoyable. Now he was supposed to manage keeping up a one-on-one conversation all the way to...wherever it was she was going? Tumble swallowed, trying to maintain composure. When Grum offered to help him out with impressing queens and such, throwing him to the wolves like this wasn't exactly what he had in mind... But there was nothing for it. Clearing his throat, he turned to Jemima. "Were you...that is, is there somewhere I may escort you, Jemima?" He blundered slightly, but hoped his words made at least a bit of sense. He half extended his arm, so that she could take it if she wished but didn't feel obligated to do so. Maybe she didn't have anywhere to go - for all he knew she'd rather stay here and continue talking with Grumbus, or if she was going somewhere, perhaps she preferred to go on her own.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 18:24:20 GMT -5
Jemima's ears were still flattened in embarrassment and the black calico was beginning to think she'd be stuck in that state permanently. She blinked her eyes and shifted them away from Tumblebrutus. Noticing Stubinz had left she nervously chewed on the inside of her mouth. Having been lost in thought, Jemima had completely missed the reason why Stubinz had left.
Was it because of her? Because she had missed something he had said? Ignored him?
She frowned staring at where Stubinz had been. "I would have...Why...Did he leave because of...me?" She whispered, but her gentle and soft words were loud enough to be heard by the two remaining toms. Jemima made a noise when Tumble's body made a sudden movement in her direction. With big round eyes, she swallowed nervously. Peering from the side of him and over at Grumbuskin, her eyes looked between the two of them. "But, bbbbut...weren't you...two doing...?" Her voice lowered, and she shyly spoke out,"Are you sure you want to leave with me?" Though do to her mumbled words, only a few of her words could be heard.
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Post by dodd4 on Dec 6, 2014 18:41:51 GMT -5
the scarred tom hid a chuckle and said gently "Ole Stubby just had ta finish an errand Lass an Ah can Handle tha gate. an na ta speak outa school but Ah am sure that our Ladiebuck here will be pleased as punch ta escort yer own fine self just about anywheres." then he leaned back and smiled making the scars on his muzzle ripple.
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Post by Eliaza on Dec 7, 2014 13:01:23 GMT -5
For Heaviside's sake! Tumble half-wished Jemima would leave so he could turn around and throttle Grumbus. Why did he have to keep saying things? And now Tumble was relatively certain his embarrassment and nervousness were blatantly obvious. Although, he reflected, Jemima was so nervous/embarrassed herself, that maybe she wouldn't notice? He could only hope. Flustered, he strained to figure out the gist of what Jemima had said. Whether because she had somewhat mumbled it, or because his mind was too occupied, Tumble hadn't quite heard it all. But from what he gathered...she was worried that she had somehow caused Stubinz to leave? Well, Grum had at least reassured her on that point. But the second thing... Was it... She felt the two toms were anxious for her to go away? "We're of course pleased to have your company here as long as you wish to stay," he said quickly. Unlike Jemima, who seemed to stutter when she got nervous, Tumblebrutus simply spoke much faster than normal...and just had to hope that all the correct words came out in the right order. "But I only meant that if you had somewhere else you were intending on going I would gladly accompany you if you'd like."
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 20:19:56 GMT -5
Jemima's body was suddenly swaying from her nervousness. She was too preoccupied with her own thoughts to pay much attention to the two males she feared she had wronged in some way. Her mind already working on several ways she may be able to make it up to them at a later time. She was so lost in her own thoughts, the she almost didn't hear what Tumble was saying to her. Her eyes snapped back up into Tumble's face and she instantly felt some pressure. Now she felt as though she NEEDED to think of somewhere else to go, or else Tumble would get in trouble for not escorting her. She finally nodded her head,"Erm. Yes, I...do need to go somewhere and I...I...I would like the company."
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