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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Nov 20, 2013 19:11:12 GMT -5
Quickpaw felt the long way from the area around the warehouse back to the junkyard. Though she had bravely faced to support her mate's weight on her shoulder so his could get here without much further pain, she had to admit, that she was on the brink of collapse herself now. When Plato started to lean against the wall next to the den's entrance , Quickpaw steadied herself by leaning forward and holding her upper legs with her paws and tried to catch her breath and to ignore her hurting muscles.
Her exhaustion made it difficult for her to listen to his narrative. She felt herself tense up when he told them what happened inside the warehouse and how he got injured. Though she got a few things from him earlier and could envision some other by his injuries, she was still struck with horror at what happened to him. She glanced up at Jenny, when he said that Jellilorum was still captive inside the warehouse and that she somehow arranged for his freedom and life with her own freedom.
Then she got pulled along by Plato as he went to a seat nearby. She settled still panting and her ears down in exhaustion on the tip of his knees, so much wanting to comfort her mate, but didn't dare because of his ribs. She somewhat wheezed out to Jenny:
"Aunt Jenny? ... Aunt Jenny, please! ... You have to help Plato. ... He got hurt very badly at the warehouse and ... .... I don't know, if ... if I did everything right... "
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Jenny was just filling the cup with the boiling water over the herbs for Jemina's headache remedy, when she heard the commotion of Plato and Quickpaw entering, quickly followed by Grumbuskin. She turned to look at the new guests to her house, with a soft smile for the pirate tom, when she caught sight of Plato and her student.
To Jenny's trained eyes it was clearly visible that Plato needed medical attention immediately and that Quickpaw, though exhausted would recover after some rest. Their position to each other suggested that the young queen had more or less served as crutch for the injured tom and if as they said had to cross the distance from the warehouse to here that was a feat in itself. Then she listened to Plato's account and she almost let go of the cup in her hands as her innards froze up - Jelli? Inside the warehouse? In Macavity's claws? And stayed there when they threw out the young tom? - This couldn't be happening ... An incredible feeling of loss paired with an impotent rage welled up inside her. She closed her eyes and grounded her teeth to stop herself from bursting into tears while screaming in fury.
With a automatic motion she pressed the cup for Jemina into Anna's paws with a look that asked without words if the old queen could get the potion to the young patient. She herself went over to Plato and Quickpaw and knelled down next to them. Despite her feelings she managed to give the young calico a small smile and nod of understanding before she focused her attention completely on the guardian. With her no nonsense voice she told him:
"Let me have a look at you. I don't want to hear any more of nonsense like you just said. You are not a failure. You should be thankful that you got out there alive. What would you have done - alone in there against all his henches? If what you say is true and Jelli stayed to get you out of there, then the situation was bad enough. What would you have made differently?. I can tell you that the result would have been the same, with Jelli still in his claws, but you dead and your mate mourning the loss of you. That is too high a price for any kind of pride. Tugger and Tanto went in after the fact, while you were already incapacitated and with Tanto I am sure they will find a way out again. The wicce..."
Here Jenny stopped shortly before she went on,
"Tanto's sometimes strange ways usually show the results... So we can only wait. In the meantime I can make sure that your mate patched you up correctly and you two get some well needed and earned rest!"
All the while she already examined him as good as she could with him in a sitting position, already bandaged up and herself in a kneeling position before him.
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Post by dodd4 on Nov 21, 2013 9:22:29 GMT -5
the scarred gray tom gently touched Jenny's shoulder, "Dame Jelly said that she had a plan on getting out just twould take time tis all. na doubt Fancy Pants bargein in has added ta that but she ywas determined na ta compromise some a folk in thare that were helpful like, so give her her chance." he rasped in a gravelly voice.
still twitching Stubinz made his way to the door, "ifin ya have need a me ah'll be outside, there tis na need a ya seein this! all right you lot ah'll here yor say out here!" he said before stepping through.
Gus merely sat quietly watching Jemmima and...thinking.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2013 19:19:51 GMT -5
Plato was listening to Jenny but not processing. His eyes were dark, he absently stroked Quickpaw's mane while her head rest on him. He never even spoke after he admitted his defeat. He had never had to say those words before. 'I failed.' They echoed in his mind. His mind circled back to the synopsis he had given Jemima. Reliving each moment in the warehouse. He sighed and looked down at his mate. She was so tired. "Jenny, I am sure Quick did just fine. I would rather you look at her" He said softly.
He became silent once more. After he was well enough to get by, he had to go back. He had to help Jelly, Tugger and Tanto. And if they did return....he was still going back. A certain Hench belonged in the yard, not the warehouse....Colbalt.
Plato stared ahead in silence but his eyes shifted to Jemima. He was sorry to deliver such news. News with no answers.
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Post by shizoo on Nov 21, 2013 20:22:29 GMT -5
Anna cocked her head, noting the softness in Grum's eyes when he looked at Jenny & saw her response. Then she smirked in satisfaction. Now dat looked promising. she thought. Obediently she took the mug of tea from the pretty healer & approached the young queen with it. Giving Jemi a cheerful wink, "Well, we gots our orders hon. Drink er down." Then she slipped a sweet into Jemima's hand. "Here, dat'll take the nasty taste outa your mouth." Anna then watched Jenny to see if she could help her, & unobtrusively took out some of the supplies she thought the healer would need & set them near to hand. The older female was troubled by the look on the big male's face. From her experience with the bravos & how badly her mate had taken it when Growltiger's crew were killed in the big ambush, she could tell he was bothered by what had happened. She also knew it was sometimes the strong that had trouble with this type of setback, but she didn't know if that were true of the big male, She resolved to keep a bit of an eye on him. She liked little Quickpaw & didn't want her to go through the same agony of losing her mate that Anna had. She also resolved to have a word with Jenny about all this. The poor queen's sister was in the hands of the yard's greatest enemy? That had to hurt too. Worried the older queen went to sit next to the sleeping Krystalle, so she could watch the room.
Jemima watched the situation with a frown. Tugger & Tanto were in the warehouse?? were they nuts? she thought, worry for her siblings gnawing at her. She knew better than to suggest that she, herself, be allowed to do anything about it, however. Jenny would be likely to lock her up first--or worse tell dad or Munk, & they would ground her for life. A sharp pang of worry for Gilbert hit her next, What if he followed them into the warehouse?? he had enough trouble with negative thoughts from the jellicles, she couldn't imagine what would happen to him with the henches! The small queen nodded her thanks to Anna & swallowed the potion with a grimace. Yuck. Her gaze turned to Plato & Quickpaw & her heart almost broke for her friends. Plato looked so sad & Quickpaw was clearly exhausted. Setting the mug aside, & trying not to get in Jenny's way, she got up, mindful of her injury, & went over to them. The small queen put her arms around them--or at least tried. "I love you," she said softly. "We'll get them back safely, I know it."
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Nov 21, 2013 20:55:24 GMT -5
Quickpaw watched anxiously while Jenny examined Plato. But it seemed that the healer wasn't undoing anything the calico princess had done. Absently she leaned into Plato's caress, while she listened to Jenny's tirade. Her exhaustion again made it difficult for her to comprehend what she was saying, so she missed the warning signals concerning her mate.
When Plato suggested, that Jenny should rather look at her than him, she looked up to jenny and shook her head:
"No, Aunt Jenny. I am fine ... Well not really fine, but I will be after a nights sleep, even when I will feel sore coming morning."
With a sigh she again turned towards Plato and pressed her head into his caressing paw. How she wished to be real close to him and just enjoy the closeness of his muscular body next to hers. She was about to whisper to him the suggestion of leaving for their den, when Jemina came over to them and gave them both a careful hug. It made Quickpaw smile gratefully.
"Yes, I believe so, too."
She whispered in return.
"Tugger wouldn't be Tugger, if he wouldn't get out of a ditch. And Lady Tantomile ... I am sure she will find a way."
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Jenny finished to look over Plato's injuries and the way they had been treated. A broad smile of pride began to show on her face when she looked at the calico princess who still sat on the tom's knees. Quickpaw had done a commendable job. She herself couldn't have done better. Everything like she had shown and taught the princess. She reached up and fluffed the mane between Quickpaw's ears in a rewarding gesture. Looking at Plato she said.
"Plato, you can be very proud of your mate, because as you said, she really did well. There is nothing more I can do right now, expect to recommend rest and sleep to give your body time to heal. Quickpaw certainly has made a great leap today towards becoming a permanent part of this den as a healer in her own right."
As she looked at the tom, an eyebrow raised at the way his gaze seemed to go nowhere. Jenny face turned into a frown. It was something she had to keep an eye on. She knew that kind of look especially with those who took their responsibility way too serious. She knew that look far too well when she had looked into a mirror in similar situations in her past - especially when she had lost the fight with the Dark Cat.
"Dear? Plato? Did you hear one word I said earlier?"
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Post by dodd4 on Nov 22, 2013 8:07:51 GMT -5
the scars on his face rippeled as Grumbuskin snorted, "ah haie seen THAT feach he has in his eye before! in tha mirror na less," he rumbled. gently he gripped Plato's shoulder with a calloused paw, "when tha time comes ifin ya want backin from one who understands, ya sing out savy?" he growled in a low voice. then turned his head to Jenny , his eyes half closed as he smiled and purred "Jenny muirnĂn, have ah told ya that yer scent tis sweeter ta me than a rose garden?"
Gus moved over and reached out a trembeling paw to Jemmima , "I am sure that they will return safe Dear, truly I do," he said to her softly.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2013 21:07:31 GMT -5
The white and scarlet patched tom looked down at his mate. "I'm sorry love" He felt horrible for having to lean on her like he did. He was a great deal larger then she was. He could only imagine how heavy he must have felt to her.
"I believe I will owe you a back rub" He tried to force a smile for her. He felt positively guilty for her current state. He took a finger and stroked her beautiful face.
He felt Jenny's paws touching all of his wraps and bandages his mate expertly put on. He had full confidence in Quickpaw's ability. He had that look again...that far away look.
He was brought back to reality, when slender arms enveloped him. Jemima was hugging him and his mate. He forced another smile. He needed to show her he believed they would come back. He looked up at Jenny when she said his name. She had been talking to him and he was so distracted. "Sorry miss Jenny....I seemed to have checked out. I apologize" He said to the calico matron.
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Post by shizoo on Nov 24, 2013 9:50:38 GMT -5
Jemi gave Plato a gentle stroke in thanks. She exchanged a concerned look with Quickpaw. Then refocused on Plato, sounding a bit like her father Dueteronomy, she stated (with more confidence than she actually felt). "We. . will get them back, Plato. Jellicles stand together, remember?" She gave him a soft kiss on the forehead & hugged Quickpaw again. She hoped if she said it strongly enough, he would believe her & it would be true. Looking for a little reassurance & security from Jenny, she nodded at the lovely Jellicle healer, "What is your recomendation Aunt Jenny? They should eat & rest now? And should they stay here in the den or would they rest better in their den?" The little queen knew that it wouldn't solve all the problems, but it would give them time to regroup & maybe wipe that hopeless look off of his face. For whatever reason, that look on Plato's face scared her to her toes.
Anna glanced from one to the other of the Jellicles, merely observing for now. Her busy brain processed & filed the information away for later. She cocked her head at Jenny, "Iffen ya like my dear, I kin make more soup. the lad left more supplies afore he left."
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Nov 25, 2013 19:32:18 GMT -5
Quickpaw turned her head towards Plato's when his finger started to trace along her cheek. She answered his smile with a warm smile of her own, shifted slightly more and reached up to caress his face with her hand, too. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Jemina's concerned look. She took a closer look at her mate and yes, there was something she did not care about at all.
With her hand at his cheek she tried to force his face to have him look into her eyes. All the love she held for this tom were in these eyes. Yes, they weren't that long together, but they had known each other for most of the kittenhood. Quickpaw still had trouble believing that this tom was hers, but she knew she never wanted to let him go again.
"Beloved? Please listen to them." Stretching herself she brought her face close to his and started to kiss him deeply. When she finished the kiss, she felt a little breathless again, though this time out of pleasant reasons. Again she studied her mate's face and she felt herself melt under his gaze.
"I want to go home, beloved, so you can give me the offered backrub and I can also make you feel better..."
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Jenny got shortly distracted by Grumbuskin's compliment to her. She still wasn't used to have a suiter around and it did make her feel giddy. Her paw went up to cover her nose and blush. Then she shock herself and she threw a look towards the tom that said more than words "Not Now!".
She turned her attention back towards the couple as Plato apologized for not really listening. The matron chuckled and nodded.
"That is allright, dear. You really should get some rest..."
Between Jemina's question of where those two should rest and Quickpaw's kiss and wish to go home, Jenny nodded and stopped herself from further questions or lectures to them.
"Quickpaw has the right idea. You two go to your den and rest! That means sleeping, not anything else..."
she admonished though looking at the two she knew that was an act in futility.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2013 21:49:58 GMT -5
The white and scarlet male looked at his mate, she was so beautiful, and when she kissed him, he momentarily forgot guilt. When she broke the kiss he was nearly panting. Had he been well, he would have swept her off her feet and charged to their den. However, physically he was unable to do this.
"I think I would like that too" He said quietly.
He regarded Jenny's words with only a nod. He was unsure himself if he were up to anything other then sleeping at the moment.
The tall white and scarlet male stood slowly. Wincing slightly at the fresh bruises and broken ribs. He stood tall though. He was not about to lean on anyone. He even turned around, slowly, but he cupped his mates paws and helped her to stand. He looked at Jenny as he stood. "Thank you Miss Jenny, " he down at Jemima, "And you too Miss Jemima" He bowed his head slightly and started to walk his mate out of the infirmary. It took all he had to get to their den. He refused to lean on Quickpaw again. He was taking deep inhales through his nose and blowing the air out of his mouth through clenched teeth. When they walked through their den door he made sure Quickpaw was inside first, then he leaned heavily against the frame. Panting. Taking another deep breath he walked into the den and sat on their 'bed'. He was deep in thought. Wondering where that idiot tom was. Tugger was a bloody moron for charging in like he did. And Miss Jelly....Her face...she was so defiant, so sure of herself. But there had been fear and worry too. How could he let her take his place. He should have been stronger.
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Post by dodd4 on Nov 26, 2013 8:31:31 GMT -5
Grumbuskin dipped his head in acknowledgement of Jenny's look and settled back into a comfortable silence with a soft smile.
outside where Stubinz was deep in discussion with himself, he paused when the young lovers left the den "a moment a moment now," he muttered. then he glanced to his right, "Bluebelle muirnĂn could ya na watch oere them? thanks ma dear." he said, the he returned to his spirited debate, "now as for YE lot ah tell once again a knew leaf he tis turnin!"
Gus returned to Anna's side paws atwtiching, thin once muscular frame shaking as every one of his years weighed him down, his eyes dimming at the news.
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Post by shizoo on Nov 28, 2013 17:59:41 GMT -5
Jemima went to the door to watch the lovers leave--concerned about how weak Plato looked. She had faith in Quickpaw's healing abilities though. She smiled wistfully to herself. What would it be like to have a mate like that? Someone who looked at you like you were . . hmm. She wasn't even sure how to put the desire into words. Her mind went inexorably to Gilbert. What would it be like if he looked at her that way? The her mind snorted. One, he wouldn't look at her that way & two, he liked Tugger, not his baby sister. She wasn't even sure if he knew she was a girl. Trying to look casual, she turned back to the others, stretching slightly. "Thank you for your help, Miss Jenny,. I think I will go rest in my den now--at least until my headache goes down." The small queen tried to look casual about it, feeling a little badly that she hadn't gotten more information on how to help Gilbert. Although, Jenny had a good suggestion about talking to Tanto. Maybe that would help. Jemima didn't have any plans to settle in her den, however. The thought of the others--especially Tugger in Macavity's paws, made her feel sick. A nebulous plan started to form in her mind, but she kept her face quiet. "Aunt Jenny, If you hear anything about. .Tugger or the others. . will you let me know? Please?" she asked--letting just a hint of her anxiety show in her voice.
Anna watched from her position beside Gus. She wasn't sure Jemi was going to be as meekly compliant as she was seeming, but it wasn't her place to say anything. Her heart went out to Jenny, but had a feeling the rugged tom would be better able to comfort the pretty healer. Well, if Grum didn't mess it all up that is. Anna swept a look around the room, it looked like everyone was tended. She went to Jenny & put a gentle hand on her arm. "Well, love, iffen you & Grumble wanna go out ta the garden for a bit or somethin, I kin handle things here & make some lunch." Her eyes were kind. she wasn't sure if Jenny would take a minute for herself, but she hoped the lovely queen would--before she fell from strain & exhaustion.
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Nov 29, 2013 7:42:22 GMT -5
Quickpaw let herself being pulled up standing by her mate. Again she looked lovingly into his face, but also a line of worry showed on hers by the exhaustion and the haunted look there. She snuggled carefully to his side as they started to leave the den. At the entrance she turned slightly around to face the others.
"Thank you...",
she said quietly, but with a tired smile.
"especially you Aunt Jenny and Jemmie. I will be back later, after ... I will be back after we rested."
She left the den aside her mate and walked the short way over to their den, though it seemed almost as long as the trip to the yard for her. Snuggled to his side, she could feel his hesitant movements, that covered the pain of each step. If she could only do more for him.
when she entered the den ahead of him, she settled down on the pillows, turned to him still standing in the frame and patted the place next to her. Again she could see that forlorn look on his face and she tried to hide the fear it created inside her.
"Love? Please come here..."
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Jenny looked after the young couple and shook her head. She doubted that Plato had really listened to anything she had said and she knew enough about him and others like him that the tom took his perceived failure harder than he should. she was certain that as soon as he could he would be out there and try again single handly to free anyone still with HIM, or run a vendetta, if they were already free ... or Eternal Cat forbid no longer with us. Plato would also do so regardless of the consequences ... Jenny had seen this way too often in the past.
Well, for tonight he was safe. His injuries were far too great to have him blundering forward and Quickpaw would keep him out of further trouble ... well mostly.
She nodded towards Jemina when she left,
"Okay, deary. But make sure to return when those headaches don't stop."
Jenny heard old Anna's suggestion and she took in a deep breath. The morning had already been hectic and she had the feeling the nightmare of the recent days wasn't over by a long shot. She nodded to herself and turned to Grumbuskin:
"I think, Anna has the right idea. would you like to accompany me on a short stroll before this den turns into one of the basements again?"
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Post by dodd4 on Nov 29, 2013 10:08:12 GMT -5
"ther tis nothing that would give me greater pleasure, an that includes wreakin havoc on ol Mackie an his!" Grumbuskin replied with a purr as he proffered his paw. at the dens door he marveled at how the sunlight cuased the gold in Jennys fur to glow and made the stripes and spots dance causing his breath catch, "Great Cat ya are beautiful."
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Nov 30, 2013 9:13:00 GMT -5
Jenny took the offered arm and laid her paw gently on it, ready to be lead outside. She felt herself slightly flushed, it was still so very new to her to have a beau who really wanted to have her around for her own self. She gave Grumbuskin a warm smile just as he pulled the den's entrance curtain away and had the sun's light envelope her. At his comment she now really started to blush, her ears folding against her head and she covered her nose with her free paw.
Reaching up to his face and run a paw over his cheek.
"Charmer! But thank you, it is very kindly for you to say, my dear. Now let us going ... before I take a change of mind and rather lead you into a hidden corner of the den."
She winked and stepped out of the den.
[Dodd, do we want to continue our stroll in this thread or start another for it?]
[EXIT Jennyanydots]
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