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Post by pike on Feb 5, 2011 11:27:29 GMT -5
Munkustrap had a headache.
He was prone to getting them from stress. This one started at the bridge of his nose, traveling back over his eyes and head. His solution was to get fresh air, but that didn't seem to do much, and he didn't think it was going away.
He sat on the roof of one of the junked cars. Maybe it was pent up frustration, not that he and Kit had been screwing any less...
Well, no, that wasn't exactly true. Since Tugger berated him, he hadn't seen her. Maybe it was more appropriate--she was such a bitch sometimes, but still it was hard to tell whose side was she on. Macavity was a liar and a thief...
And a sibling?
He didn't remember that at all, but Tugger was so visibly distressed by it... Tugger was the older one, he'd remember. And Tugger could be full of shit, but that time? No.
It made him wary.
Maybe that was why he had the headaches, maybe that was why he found himself on high ground, constantly pacing, constantly watching, checking to make sure all was going smoothly.
Maybe...
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Post by Sillabub on Feb 5, 2011 20:30:03 GMT -5
Sillabub was bored; there was nothing to do and she couldn't find the others that were 'close' to her age. She skips across the Junkyard, little floral white dress catching in the breeze. She holds a small collection of flowers close to her chest, careful not to crush the pretty yellow petals. She had tucked one of the flowers behind her right ear. She hums a happy sort of tune, pausing when she catches sight of the silver tabby. She grins happily and skips over to him, carefully climbing up to the roof of the car, making sure that she didn't ruin her flowers or her dress.
"Hi hi!" She chirps enthusiastically, waving her free hand. She looks from Munk to her collection of flowers and back to Munk, taking one of the flowers and holding it out to him. "Here, you look like you could use a flower." She grins happily, making herself comfortable near him. The thought that he wanted to be alone did not cross her mind; it never did.
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Post by Demeter on Feb 6, 2011 1:48:54 GMT -5
She moved carefully through the piles of junk. Demeter had always preferred to take the long way around the junkyard instead of just passing through the clearing. The clearing was too open, too dangerous. She carefully manuevered around boxes and pipes that protruded from every which way. She was always careful not to get stuck someplace or travel too far from her den. She hated to be alone. She always kept within distance of a hidey-hole incase it got dark without her realizing. She refused to go out at night without someone with her. She didn't want to be alone in the dark. As she wandered around, she noticed a familar looking silver coat sitting not too far away. Munkustrap! Oh happy day! She rushed over and climbed up on the car from behind the tom. She stopped abruptly when she saw the little kitten. Once her mind had registered that Sillabub was of no harm, she pulled herself up next to Munk. She didn't say anything, she never did really talk all that much. She was a good listener though, as long as she felt safe around someone else, she would listen to whatever they had to say for as long as they needed to say it.
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Post by Kitrina on Feb 7, 2011 10:28:42 GMT -5
"Oh, look, it's the happy brigade," Kitrina muttered, a little bit annoyed as she walked around the corner, spotting the car. Seeing Munkustrap with the other cats was just depressing; she only thought about when she was alone with him, and even then it was a bit impersonal. Or at least she felt it was impersonal.
She was thinking too much. She knew she was. And she hated that fact. Why couldn't it be normal?
And so, she didn't stop to talk with them. She kept on.
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Post by pike on Feb 7, 2011 10:41:00 GMT -5
Munkustrap was surprised by the flower. That warm smile came to his face, that genuine sort of platonic love he had for all of the Jellicles. He had so much love to give. So, so much. "Thank you, Sillabub." He couldn't help but ruffle her hair. She was such a sweet kitten. He loved all the Jellicles but sometimes the ones in teenage state were... obnoxious... not ideal... loud... bratty... Tumblebrutus and Pouncival, or Pouncival and Tumblebrutus--when they were on their own, Tumblebrutus was (usually) tolerable, but Pouncival seemed to be going through the rebellious stage which reminded him all too much of his brother. ... far... far too much like his brother.
A horrific thought came to mind: what if Pouncival became the next Plato? Oh dear God, no.
The sound of Demeter on the car got his attention before she sat next to him, and again that smile came to his face. He took the flower Sillabub gave him, twirling it in his fingers a moment. "I think it'd look better on Demeter than me," he said by means of explanation as he slipped it in her hair behind her ear. Definitely better on Demeter than with him.
He would have said something else but then damn Kitrina had to come by. God, did she always show up at the wrong moments? At least she was gone but... ugh.
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Post by Sillabub on Feb 7, 2011 18:43:22 GMT -5
She purrs happily when Munkustrap accepts her little gift, grinning as he smiles and giggling as he ruffles her hair. She looks over as the black and gold queen joins the little gathering, waving at the newcomer.
"Hi hi hi Deme Deme!" She chirps happily, and watches as the tabby hands the flower to her. She nods, giggling. "Yes yes, although if you wanted another one I have a few more here." She grins happily; she was not offended that he passed on her gift, for flowers don't really suit guys as much as girls (another reason why girls were so much better than guys).
She watches as the female tabby walks by, and the child tilts her head. "Do you think she needs a flower? I can go give her one; she looks kind of sad. I don't like it when people are sad." She really didn't like when other cats were sad; everyone should be as happy as her, for the world was a beautiful place where nothing bad could happen...according to her.
Without waiting for a response, she gently hops off the car and chases after the queen. When she finally reaches her, the kitten takes one of the yellow flowers and hands it out to her.
"Here miss." She purrs, hoping to cheer her up.
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Post by Demeter on Feb 7, 2011 20:20:24 GMT -5
The gold queen blushed a bit as Munk put the flower in her hair. She reached for it momentarily and then smiled softly. She opened her mouth the speak, but then noticed that other queen. She glanced over quickly, trying to to stare for too long. That one... that was a weird one. She scooted closer to Munkustrap. She didn't like that one at all. She reminded her of Macavity for some reason. She wasn't quite sure why, all she knew is that whenever that one was around, she didn't feel safe. Demeter reached out as Sillabub ran off. It was some sort of feeble attempt to stop her from associating with the scary queen. She hesitated, unsure if she should call the kitten back, or let her find out for herself how awful that one was. But, Deme, being the scaredy cat she was, decided to stay close to Munkustrap for protection.
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Post by pike on Feb 8, 2011 0:05:40 GMT -5
"Great.... just great..." Munkustrap muttered under his breath. This was not a situation he particularly wanted to be in, not with Sillabub chasing Kit down. Kit... out of all cats. Bitch might be nasty... but if that happened, he'd give it to her, he swore.
By instinct, he wrapped an arm around Demeter's shoulder. "She's all talk. Don't worry about her."
Demeter didn't need to know about the mark.
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Post by Kitrina on Feb 9, 2011 22:07:15 GMT -5
Kit was startled. To the point where she stumbled and thought she would fall. She wanted to get a temper, to snap.. but she couldn't. Sillabub was too young, and sweet. Treated her like any of the others. "It's... okay..."
How else could she reply?
Her eyes shifted to Munkustrap... putting his arm around Demeter. That son of a...
Ugh.
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Post by Demeter on Feb 9, 2011 23:08:52 GMT -5
Demeter felt comforted by Munkustrap's arm around her. It calmed her down a bit. She was still nervous for Sillabub though. She watched the kitten carefully and let out a sigh of relief when that grey queen simply talked to her instead of going crazy and psycho. She looked up to the tom beside and whispered, "Why is she here...? Why doesn't she just leave?" Demeter didn't know how the other felt, but she figured many of them felt the same way she did. She didn't like this 'Kitrina'. Not one bit. The golden queen's life would have been so much better if that one just left and never came back. Deme kneaded at Munk's silver fur and purred lightly. She felt comforted and safe around the tom. He was so big and strong.
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Post by cassandra on Feb 10, 2011 0:08:52 GMT -5
Cassandra made her slinky way to the roof of one of the rustier cars. She secretly liked the way she was difficult to see when she was lying on them. Her ears pricked up as she became aware of Demeter and Munkustrap watching Kitrina. The tension between the two queens was all too clear to Cass, but she knew better than to openly admit it. Instead, she slowly and quietly lay down on the rusted car.
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Post by Sillabub on Feb 11, 2011 0:02:54 GMT -5
The kitten pushes on, how could someone not want a flower? Flowers were beautiful, flowers were special, and they could always cheer this kitten up. "If you're sure, but if you do want one, I'll just be over there." She points to where the others were, grinning. "I hope you get happy soon, everyone deserves to be happy." And with that she waves her free paw and skips back to the small gathering.
"She didn't want one, but I said she could come here and get one if she wants." She grins happily, climbing back onto the car. She then noticed the slinky brown queen, and rushes over to her. "Cassie Cassie Cassie! Flower for you!" She was getting more excited the more she gave away, hence the slight bounce as she holds out the yellow flower.
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Post by Kitrina on Feb 11, 2011 9:56:54 GMT -5
Kitrina looked after Sillabub with a visible sadness. Another few years, and her kittens maybe would have been like that. It was stupid to be thinking about that now. She was too young. Chris was dead. The kittens were dead. Many queens wouldn't even have had kittens by her age now.
In following her, her attention pulled up to the car, to Munkustrap and Demeter seeming sweet, and Cassandra being there with that same attention Sillabub had given her only moments before. She wanted to scoff, to say something nasty, but she was lost for words.
Hands shoved deep in her pockets as she turned around, shoulders slightly hunched as she walked away. She wanted to get far from there. So far.
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Post by Demeter on Feb 21, 2011 0:32:18 GMT -5
Demeter glared daggers at the skinny grey queen as she walked away. Good. She might as well leave, no one needed her anyway. Hestitantly she pulled her gaze away and looked to Cassandra. Ah, there was someone she could stand being around. Sure, they weren't best pals, but there was no animosity between them. She watched as Sillabub went to give the sleek queen a flower. The gold cat smiled lightly. Thats what they needed around here. Innoncence. Pure, sweet, innocence. She didn't want the kitten to lose that innocence, hence why she didn't like her going around that grey bitch. Demeter's eyes lowered as she thought for a moment about that one. She refused to acknowledge her by a name. A name was something important to a cat, and Deme found that one to be less than important, worthless really. Oh everlasting, why was she here anyways? Why did she bother hanging around? If she had the courage, the golden queen would have tried to chase her out. But, alas, something about the skinny cat frightened her to no end. As much as Demeter hated her, she also held a deep fearful respect for her.
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Post by cassandra on Feb 21, 2011 19:17:39 GMT -5
Cassandra nodded to the Golden Queen. They had never been particularly close, but she felt a need to talk to her about Kit and.... and say what?
Demeter probably wouldn't accept kind words from her. Still worth a shot, she thought, as she gracefully jumped down from the car to talk to her.
"Demeter.."
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Post by Demeter on Feb 25, 2011 22:30:22 GMT -5
The gold queen flinched in suprise as Cassandra jumped down. Her ears were lowered slightly. She was in a slightly defensive position. It ws obvious that she didn't really trust anyone except Bombalurina, Munkustrap, and the little kittens like Sillabub. "What is it...?" she asked nervously. Her eyes were fixed upon the brown cat. She was ready to bolt at any moment.
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Post by pike on Feb 26, 2011 15:51:42 GMT -5
Munkustrap turned his head sharply with Cassandra's voice, and that little jump that Demeter did. He offered her a smile. She was always so sleek and elegant. Truly, an enigma.
He liked Cassandra quite a bit. Maybe she had some of that bitchiness that Kitrina had, except that she kept quiet about it. She was truly elegant. Really something.
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Post by Sillabub on Feb 26, 2011 18:37:53 GMT -5
She bounces back to the car where Munkustrap and Demeter were, climbing up and plonking herself down next to them. She watches as the sleek queen approaches Demeter, deciding to remain silent for now (which was a little tough on the kitten).
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Post by cassandra on Mar 3, 2011 20:22:15 GMT -5
Cassandra looked down sharply at the kitten. She had a soft spot for this little one and could sense that she had something the others didn't.... and yet....
"Sillabub, perhaps you are better off not hearing this." She tried to say it gently enough for the kitten not to be hurt.
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Post by Sillabub on Mar 3, 2011 23:18:53 GMT -5
The kitten looks to the brown queen with wide, innocent eyes. She basically understood what Cassandra was saying, this wasn't the first time it's happened. 'Sillabub, you're too young for this. Sillabub, this is grown up talk. Sillabub, go play with the others while the grown ups talk'; she didn't really get why she couldn't be around, but there was no point in arguing. With a genuine smile, she hops up and gracefully (for a kitten) jumps off the car. "Okie dokie! I'll go look for the others. Bye byes!" She waves and skips off happily, a little curious about what they were going to talk about, but not devious enough to spy. Maybe she could find someone else closer to her age.
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Post by Demeter on Mar 8, 2011 0:30:14 GMT -5
Demeter snuggled up close to the grey tom at her side. She always felt comforted by him. It wasn't that she was afraid of Cassandra, but the queen was just so... aloof. It was hard to know where her loyalties were. "What do we need to talk about that is too mature for Sillabub?" Demeter asked cautiously. Her tail flicked around nervously before wrapping loosely around her leg. With a quick glance up to Munk, the gold queen pulled away and slinked closer to Cassandra. Deme stared at the sleek queen with defensive eyes. "Well. Speak," she said shortly, lifting her nose slightly.
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Post by pike on Mar 9, 2011 17:17:09 GMT -5
Oh boy.
He wasn't sure what they were talking about, but whenever queens got together there was always trouble. Without question, really.
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