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Post by dodd4 on Dec 30, 2014 18:44:57 GMT -5
Grumbuskin hid the cat that ate the canary grin that kept trying to creep across his scarred muzzle.
"well it's settled then!" he boomed jovially. he turned and began to stride back toward the gate "and remember Ladiebuck we have training in the Morning!"
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Post by Eliaza on Jan 1, 2015 17:41:08 GMT -5
"Right," Tumblebrutus mumbled, "I look forward to it." Truthfully at the moment, the only thing he was really looking forward to was a chance to beat up Grumbuskin and call it "training."
Turning back to Jemima, he forced his facial muscles into what he hoped was a winning smile. "Where would you like to go, then?"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 0:32:27 GMT -5
With the two toms attention back on each other, Jemima felt a small need to sigh the sigh of relief; if only to herself. That is until Tumble turned back to her once more. Jemima was so nervous and felt jitters in her stomach, and with all her thoughts on her stomach, she blurted out the only thing that came to her mind. "Food." A couple of seconds passed before she realized what she had said and that it didn't really coincide with what Tumble had asked her. She puffed out her cheeks in embarrassment, then blew out the air, trying to calm herself down. "I...mean...I...err haven't had food yet today."
Cats went out for rats or human food or even for human-paid cat food all the time, didn't they? Jemima was sure that would preoccupy Tumble's mind or give him an idea of where one goes for food. Because, places? Forget about it. Jemima couldn't even think of where her den was located at the moment let alone any other type of place. How was she suppose to be able to remember stuff like that when faced with one of the toms she's been crushing on for years. Her eyes went big, when it dawned on her that Tumble or Grumbuskin might take her 'Food' comment the wrong way. "Nnnnot like a ...date." She squeaked. She felt the heat rise to her cheeks once again and she spun away from the two toms to hide her shame.
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Post by dodd4 on Jan 7, 2015 19:17:44 GMT -5
the scarred tom had a hard time keeping a grin off his muzzle, ah they were so young. he almost stopped to make another comment but decided against it, after all Tumble should be able to handle it from here!
or so Grumbuskin thought as he faded back into the shadows.
(EXIT Grumbuskin stage left)
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Post by Eliaza on Jan 9, 2015 17:10:03 GMT -5
Tumblebrutus felt somewhat relieved at her mention of food. At least this was something simple he could help out with - and probably the least awkward situation possible, since they'd both be working at looking for food and wouldn't feel too terribly the need to keep up any sort of small talk. Tumble hated small talk...and from the look of things Jemima didn't enjoy talking too much at all, so perhaps they would get on.
Then Jemima hurried to clarify that this "wasn't a date," and Tumble felt his embarrassment return. He had been so busy alternating between being angry at Grumbus and focusing on putting Jemima at ease, that it hadn't even entered his mind that his accompanying Jemima would be perceived as anything other than two fellow tribe-members going to find some breakfast together. But now he was beginning to see Grumbus' train of thought in a whole new light. Did that infuriating tom honestly believe that by Tumble going with Jemima to get food, some sort of romance was magically going to blossom? They didn't even know each other all that closely, and Tumble had no reason to think that Jemima or any queen was interested in him. Wasn't his and Grumbus' whole idea with the training thing to help Tumble be more impressive and win a queen?
Quickly trying to pull himself back together, Tumble realized he hadn't even actually answered Jemima. "Of course," he said, hoping he sounded more at ease than he felt. "Let's find some food."
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2015 22:26:42 GMT -5
Jemima, still turned away never even saw Grumbuskin's exit, nor would she have noticed had she even been looking. Her focus, at the moment was to learn how to breath properly. Hot tom like Tumblebrutus, probably staring holes into the back of her head, was making her quite uncomfortable. Then just like that, with two words, the heat went out of her cheeks, her heartbeat slowed down from the race it was trying to win, her shoulders sagged, and she frowned. It wasn't a date; Tumble confirming it had her immediately jumping to the conclusion that he didn't like her in that way. And why would he? Tumble probably had many other queens who were his age and his type fawning over him. Jemima bit at her bottom lip to keep herself from acting at all childish. She could get through a meal with him...as a friend, she had to. Then she could go back to her den and learn how to stop herself from crushing on him. Chewing on her bottom lip got her to keep her mind focusing on that. She nodded her head numbly. "Okay." Her voice was much softer,"I'll...fo-follow...yyyou."
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Post by Eliaza on Jan 15, 2015 9:02:34 GMT -5
Tumblebrutus's ears drooped slightly. Somehow he got the feeling that he had managed to offend her just now. Well, what a brilliant start he was getting off to with this whole queens thing. But...there was nothing for it.
He began to lead the way further into the junkyard, then realised he didn't even know what sort of food she was hungry for. "What would you like to eat?" he asked. "I'm sure we could find some nice, plump mice behind every corner... Or, if you would like something more unusual, we could go out into the town a bit and investigate some of the bins behind the restaurants."
That may not have been the best suggestion, as she had only a little while ago arrived at the 'yard seeming to have been frightened by something outside of it...plus, there was that Pollicle... But Tumble wasn't about to take back the suggestion now. If she wanted to go looking for food around town, well, he'd just have to keep on guard... He could manage protecting one queen from the dangers of the streets, right?
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Post by Okami_pyon on Jan 15, 2015 14:50:18 GMT -5
((You mind if Luce interrupts?))
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 15:34:04 GMT -5
((I don't mind if Eliaza doesn't. If you don't Ellie, than I'll post Jemima running into Luce or something like that. XD))
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Post by Eliaza on Jan 15, 2015 16:25:11 GMT -5
((I don't mind a bit. The more the merrier, the more chaotic the better, and all that. ^_^))
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Post by Okami_pyon on Jan 15, 2015 17:24:03 GMT -5
((Ooh,goodie!))
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2015 17:49:55 GMT -5
Jemima found herself nodding along at whatever Tumble was talking about, her mind and feelings numb from the apparent rejection Tumble had given her. Why did it have to hurt so much? Jemima found herself walking, automatically assuming that she was following Tumble, without really looking ahead or focusing on Tumble. But like all things, her ears and what she had heard from Tumble finally caught up with her brain. She was still walking but her face contorting into confusion as she finally looked up. "Wwwhat...did...did you...sssay?" The black calico queen stuttered out in shame, for not hearing Tumble in the first place. But with her new attention on Tumblebrutus she failed to notice anything or anyone else nearby. Stepping on something softer than the ground, that Jemima would come to realize later was Lucifer's tail, Jemima had lost her balance. She tried taking a few more steps passed the thing that tripped her to regain her balance, but failed miserably. Jemima went tumbling down to the ground hard, and her head smashed onto the ground, softened by something moist. "Ow." She mumbled just before reality began to sink in and she raised up her head looking down at the ground where her head was previously laying. Not poo! Tell me I didn't just land in a poo pile in front of TUMBLEBRUTUS! She gasped in horror at that thought, sprung back onto her feet with a shrill shriek.
((It's mud, fyi. XD))
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Post by Eliaza on Jan 15, 2015 22:16:42 GMT -5
((Do you want to post first, Okami, or want me to?))
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Post by Okami_pyon on Jan 15, 2015 22:34:46 GMT -5
((I will))
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Post by Okami_pyon on Jan 16, 2015 12:43:39 GMT -5
Lucifer had been sleeping in a nearby shadow until others came and woke him up with all their racket,it hadn't mattered through,none of them had noticed him. After a proper grooming he decided to take a little looksie for a meal. He stretched with a purr,waving his fluffy tail in the air,then proceeded to stalk out of the shadows. Lucky for him he picked up the scent of a rat nearby and went to work,he was on the prowl,his body low to the floor,ears alert,eyes pinned on his target,hips swaying behind him ready to pounce. Any second now that unsuspecting rodent would be. "Mrrreeooooooowwwwww!!" came out in high pitched yowl that turned into a cat like growl. He glanced over to see that some queen had stepped on his tail,he glanced back to the rat to see it scamper off and sighed,so much for some food.
With that he turned half his body to glare at Jemima,his stormy eyes watering a bit. She hadn't even said excuse me,or sorry. " Hey! You just smashed my tail and made me loose my breakfast all in one go!" he snapped at her as he snatched his tail back after she moved from it. He went to petting his tail to comfort himself before noticing the queen fall in the mud, his actions paused and he looked over at her for a second,seemingly concerned. Before he could stop himself he let go of him tail and walked over,offering his paw out to her " You really ought to watch where you're going,doll" he said in a gentle manner.
But then he realized he was doing it,he was acting as if this tribe was his family,as if she would take his hand and smile,say a thank you,apologize for stepping on him. But she wouldn't,he knew that she wouldn't,if anything she would back away from him,or stutter out something in fear before running off,but he still held out his paw,like a tiny part of him hoped that she would grab it. He would leave his paw just in case,but it's not like he wouldn't just ignore the moment if she didn't take it.
" You know, if you were watching were you were going you wouldn't have fallen in mud, you need to be more careful" he applied his usual standoffish tone to that statement,through he did smile a little,because..it was slightly funny
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