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Post by Macavity on Oct 6, 2010 12:40:47 GMT -5
Even the most beautiful day could turn black as night with a drastic turn of events.
Wedged between a threading, musky old mattress and a decaying dresser that had been tossed, at some point, haphazardly close to the clearing, Macavity studied the common area. It wasn't as though he wasn't there on a near-daily basis, observing his targets, learning their patterns, their patrols, their personalities, their weaknesses. He knew the Jellicles - or so he thought - and the fact of the matter was that they stood no chance once he removed the ones that were the greatest threat.
Sinking back into the crawl space that he had used to get to his hiding spot, the notoriously violent ginger tom began to form a plan. He drew himself to his feet and gathered his mass of thick hair, pulling it back into a long, low ponytail. His own shadow caught his eye, bringing a thin smirk to his lips. The middle child of the three and, as he knew it, the most dangerous. Tugger didn't have the zest, but Munkustrap.. mmm..
Tattered ears swiveling attentively, Macavity strained to listen for any unfortunate passerbys. There were several ways to go about this, and he knew how to get the most attention. As a smile curled at the corner of his mouth, he slipped his hands casually into his pockets and strolled into the clearing as though he was a regular.. or perhaps owned the place.
The Jellicles would soon know how correct that was.
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Oct 8, 2010 16:20:48 GMT -5
"Hey, being cocky is my business around here," Tugger said, standing in front of the tom. He didn't know what Macavity really looked like, only have seen him in glancing at night, usually trying to stay out of the way as Munkustrap did his thing.
"Who the hell are you, anyway?"
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Post by Macavity on Oct 8, 2010 18:42:32 GMT -5
"My sincerest apologies, then. I'm just visiting.. I'm sure your fans will still fall all over you when I leave." A smile stretched over his lips. This was the first time in so many years he's seen his older brother up close. He looked better from more of a distance, he thought to himself. He avoided the inquiry on his name, though. "Are there many Jellicles about?"
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Post by Alonzo on Oct 10, 2010 11:53:25 GMT -5
The fuss with everyone over the gay incident still hadn't boiled down in the toms mind. Every quiet moment he would sit there, wondering if thats what everyone thought of him. That all the queen chasing was a cover up, and that he and Plato indeed were more then just 'best friends'. Since that little get together, Alonzo had pushed Plato away. Hell he pushed everyone away. A scruffy lazy appearance took over him, his hair uncombed, his features looking tired and drawn.
Tucked beneath his arm, a copy of the latest titty magazine. A cover up? He didn't know anymore. With a growl he looked up from his little nook near the yard center, seeing Tugger talking to..who the hell was that clean cut cat? Difficult to see, Alonzo pushed himself upright and set the magazine within his lap, just watching the interaction between the two for now.
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Post by Plato on Oct 16, 2010 22:37:19 GMT -5
Maybe there was the case of bad timing, but Plato so happened to walk in, very noisily past Tugger and Macavity, as he stalked to the black and white tom.
"YO ASSHOLE!"
Wonderful greeting really.
"THE FUCK ARE YOU IGNORING ME FOR, YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE FUCKER?!"
That was the great way to get the point across. Really. Plato was even proud of himself for that one as he stalked just in front of his best friend, who'd been being the biggest dick on the planet to him. "And you look like shit, by the way. The fuck's with you--oh, magazine."
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Post by Macavity on Oct 16, 2010 22:49:22 GMT -5
Macavity merely watched Plato parade by and exercise the volume of his voice to its full potential. Slightly amused by his blunt nature though annoyed with his voice, he returned his gaze to Tugger and smiled thinly. "I'd like to speak to your brother. Where can I find Munkustrap?"
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Nov 28, 2010 0:35:04 GMT -5
"Why would anybody want to talk to Munkustrap?" Tugger said, still listening to Plato and Alonzo though. He could pretend to be responsible all he liked, but he still found their fighting more interesting than guarding the Junkyard.
"He's a terrible bore."
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Post by Macavity on Dec 2, 2010 5:11:09 GMT -5
"I'm aware. He lacks the zest and sex appeal of his sibling, doesn't he? Alas, it's not you who runs the show here, it's him. And because of his authority, he's the one I must have words with." Obnoxious as Plato was, he focussed solely on Tugger. Vague memories flashed in his mind's eye as the corner of his mouth upturned in a smirk.
"I doubt you would be a substantial equal to his knowledge."
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 7, 2010 7:02:46 GMT -5
Tugger raised an eyebrow. "Flattery and insult in one go. Touché, sir."
Tugger may be rather lacking in some cognitive areas, but he was on top of the game when it came to verbal duelling. If only they were flirting. Then Tugger could really shine.
"Sorry to disappoint you, but I can't say I know where he is," Tugger drawled. "So you probably will have to tell me what you want."
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Post by Macavity on Dec 7, 2010 13:01:19 GMT -5
"I'm not surprised. Keeping track of yourself is one thing; keeping a tab on others has seemed to be a weak point of yours. Especially family." His lip curled, giving a glimpse of yellowed teeth. There was truth to be told in his words, as he remembered it. Though the lone shark, Macavity wouldn't admit he felt as though he wasn't important enough to his brothers to be sought out when he disappeared every now and then.
As though Tugger would know that.
"I don't have to tell you anything, assuredly. Though if we must go through formal niceties, we may stand here and exchange insults while I wait for him to return. I expect only the best from you, Tugger."
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 7, 2010 19:54:39 GMT -5
"I have better things to do," Tugger said simply, in defiance of all evidence, inspecting his claws and picking dirt from them. "Besides, you are yet to tell me who you are. Since my reputation and name obviously precedes me, or you're just a sad little pervert spying on my beauty," he added. "I would like to at least know the name of such a...unique individual."
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Post by Macavity on Dec 8, 2010 4:27:38 GMT -5
"You would enjoy that, wouldn't you? Must consistently be the hot topic in conversation, a sight of wonderment to behold. Surely it would only be perverse for me to observe. It would be likewise perverse of you to enjoy it. Then again, I've found that you have enjoyed it your entire life, yes? After all, it would be the only reason I would know your name."
His lips pursed thoughtfully. "Would my name suddenly remind you where your brother is?"
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 8, 2010 5:41:16 GMT -5
"Possibly," Tugger responded to the question. The first statement rather lost him.
Honestly, he didn't know where Munkustrap was now. Too much to hope he was doing something amusing.
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Post by Macavity on Dec 8, 2010 6:36:40 GMT -5
A skeleton of a smile spread on his lips. "I don't know about that, then. Indulge me, Tugger. Tell me how you have been."
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 8, 2010 8:39:02 GMT -5
"Been, well, I've been, certainly," Tugger responded, still waiting for a name before being helpful. "I still am, as far as I know. As to how, well, that is more a question to ask my father, how I am."
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Post by Macavity on Dec 9, 2010 17:00:13 GMT -5
"I haven't seen much of Deuteronomy in these parts anymore. I trust he hasn't finally bitten the dust? I would hope not. Some of my efforts would have been in vain, otherwise." He released a little sigh, folding his arms over his chest and shrugging. "At least Dad isn't going to allow the Junkyard to fall into your careless hands."
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 10, 2010 0:45:51 GMT -5
The comment passed completely over Tugger's head.
"I assure you, he is still motoring on."
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Post by Macavity on Dec 10, 2010 1:31:23 GMT -5
He expected no less from him. "Then all is well here. Delightful, really. Then you'll be the entertainment until the darling tabby comes back. Should I keep a tally of proud references to your sexual prowess?"
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 10, 2010 5:23:51 GMT -5
"I find it speaks for itself," Tugger said smoothly. "But I don't feel like entertaining those I don't know who they are," he added, crossing his arms.
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Post by Macavity on Dec 10, 2010 15:40:20 GMT -5
Irritated by his persistence, Macavity lifted a brow and smiled thinly. "So adamant about that little detail. Well," he began, casually slipping his hands into his pockets, "I suppose I've dangled it on a string in front of you long enough." He regarded his elder brother blankly, finding his switchblade in his pocket and knowing that it was for only the most dire of circumstances. Didn't mean he didn't get to wave it around meaningfully.
Which is exactly what he did. As he withdrew it, the quiet "shink" of the blade snapping into place was audible, then using it to idly scratch his chin. "Some call me the Napoleon of Crime. Ring a bell?"
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 10, 2010 20:25:52 GMT -5
Tugger just hissed. Even if his statement was a lie, he didn't trust the blade.
"What the fuck are you doing here then?" he demanded. "Just trying to be cocky bastard?"
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Post by Macavity on Dec 10, 2010 20:49:00 GMT -5
"I don't need to try when I already am. Have you not been paying attention? I'm here looking for Munkustrap, but alas, nowhere to be found. I will wait for him, then." He smiled, dropping down to sit on the tire and survey the Junkyard.
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 10, 2010 21:00:38 GMT -5
"Leave," Tugger said flatly. "Just leave," he said, standing in front of Macavity. "You are not permitted here."
Stupid thing to say, really, but what could he do?
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Post by Macavity on Dec 10, 2010 21:08:09 GMT -5
"Technicalities," he said, dismissively waving his hand. "Just do us both a favor and not draw attention. Relax. Things will only get ugly if you let them."
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 10, 2010 21:16:10 GMT -5
Tugger stepped up to Macavity. "Do you really think you'd win?" he hissed. "Here. Now. Alone."
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Post by Macavity on Dec 10, 2010 22:47:06 GMT -5
A faint smile. "There's no thinking involved in that subject. I would, and I will, win. Why so quick to resort to violence, though?"
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 10, 2010 22:49:25 GMT -5
Tugger put his hand on Macavity's collar, pulling him up.
"Leave!" he hissed into his face, trying to throw him off the tire.
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Post by Macavity on Dec 11, 2010 7:33:31 GMT -5
Quick to grasp Tugger's wrist in return, Macavity allowed himself to moved, if only to regain footing. His other hand made to grab a fistful of Tugger's mane and, using his weight, attempted to turn the tables and throw the other tom to the ground. "Don't get started, kid."
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Post by The Rum Tum Tugger on Dec 11, 2010 19:58:00 GMT -5
Tugger's other hand came up to grab the back of Macavity's hair in return. "You aren't touching anybody here," he hissed. "My family. My friends. I'm selfish, and you can't touch what's mine!"
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Post by Macavity on Dec 15, 2010 22:49:17 GMT -5
The cool blade was pressed against Tugger's neck, just over his artery for good measure. His yellow eyes narrowed dangerously, making full eye contact with his elder sibling. "One of these things is not like the other one," he hissed, applying enough pressure to the point of his weapon to nick Tugger's flesh. "Cease your attempts, Tugger. You need to be alive, for more reasons than one."
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