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Post by Moonstruck on May 16, 2014 12:24:57 GMT -5
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Post by shizoo on May 31, 2014 21:15:52 GMT -5
(just a quick post to keep this active ) Quaxo cautiously looked around on the roof. Checking to see if they were alone. Then he saw him--a sentinel standing a several yards away & (fortunately) facing another direction. The small tuxedo male turned to his companions, feeling very protective of his new lover & the Lady Tantomile. Softly he hissed a warning & nodded his head towards the new threat.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 19:27:51 GMT -5
Tugger looked up at Quaxo's soft hiss. He saw the large threat. Tugger was in no position to fight nor to run. He thought for a moment. It was open season on yard jellicles. He was a well known yard jellicle. His appearance alone was known by word of mouth.
The large male thought he heard something. Instinctively he turned and saw a leopard male, and a black and white tuxedo peeking from a corner. He could now scent a female with them. Colbalt made his way to them. He heard about the open season on yard jellicles. Although he had never met the notorious Rum Tum Tugger, he was sure this was the tom.
Tugger saw the black male coming towards them. He was expecting more of a threatening run towards them from the large brute, but he just walked. He stiffened and positioned himself in front of Quaxo. "We don't want any trouble bub, we just want to leave"
Colbalt almost smiled but kept a serious face. He stood chest to well...Tugger's nose to his chest and looked down at the male. "Well then let me show you the door." His deep base rumbled. It was completely non threatening. "If that is alright with Mr. Quaxo" He peered over Tugger's shoulder to the smaller black and white male.
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Jul 25, 2014 18:36:14 GMT -5
Tantomile had finally the chance to exit the ladder and then see the dark big tom fur to fur with Tugger and heard his words and "offer". She smoothed her fur down and clad herself in her serene mantle of the wicce, the adviser and councilor. With that air about her she join the others, her eyes hooded and her voice again the typical throaty whisper she usually talked in.
"I really hope your offer is to show us a safe way to the door past any of your fellow Jellicles who might want to follow my brother's directive and cause us harm instead of "showing us the door" in an unpleasant way. If the first I am sure dear Mr Quaxo won't have any objections to your offer and help."
She looked the big black tom over, taking in his height, his muscular statue.
"If your offer was the good will of help, then I thank thee also in the name of my companions, who I believe you know by name. May I inquire yours in good faith? I am known as Tantomile, among my tribe and mine."
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Post by shizoo on Jul 26, 2014 13:24:19 GMT -5
Quaxo's ears went up as he saw who the hench was, his posture relaxing a bit. He didn't know the large tom well, but being observant had shown him that Cobalt was an honorable tom. Still, the slender male stepped protectively forward flowing gracefully between Cobalt, Tantomile & the injured Tugger (no easy feat considering Tugger's rather aggressive stance)--attempting to look casual about it while he did so.
In his soft voice, he answered the large tom, "Well met, Cobalt." Then looking a bit abashed, the slender tom continued politely,"Please forgive my rudeness for interrupting my Lady. This is Cobalt, one of the strong protectors & sentinels here. He is a worthy & honorable tom, despite being pressed into your wayward brother's service. Cobalt, I believe you have already recognized the lady & her brother." Quaxo hesitated, not wanting to repeat names just in case the walls & roof had ears & gave Tanto an apologetic look for being so rude.
"Cobalt, have you seen a stray female anywhere about?" he inquired keeping his voice casual, but saying volumes about his concerns with his eyes. "I was rather annoyed as I scented that one had been near my quarters without introducing herself during the night. tsk. Manners these days." he warned obliquely.
Quaxo also kept his blistered hands down out of sight, not wanting to show any weaknesses--even to Cobalt, whom he mostly trusted. His voice bland, he spoke again though his eyes burned with urgency. "The Lady is completely correct though. Due to the umm business of the other henches, the corridors are rather full at the moment, even here in the quieter part of the warehouse. So, we are trying to find a proper route for my companions to get home safely. We wouldn't want interfere with a hench just doing his/her proper duty after all. As the Lady requested, do you have any ideas sir?" he pleaded softly, his posture giving away his anxiety over the Jellicles' safety. Quaxo's body remained rather tense & ready for anything (Though, he was also very aware of the heat generated by Tugger's presence so achingly close to him). Desperately he ignored the tingles caused by his lover's presence & focused on Cobalt's answer.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 20:07:19 GMT -5
Colbalt always appreciated Quaxo's formal manner in his speech. It gave him someone decent to talk to. Colbalt looked behind them to the female alto and saw a multicolored dark calico. He noted a slight kick in his chest. The first he had felt since Dagda disappeared. It pained him to remember the white calico. This queen however seemed to give him a slight smile. However, he reminded himself of his position and squashed the idea quickly. Her voice was soothing, he imagined she was often sought at the yard for comfort. He was about to speak when Quaxo placed himself between Tugger and him. He politely stepped back to allow comfort in the space. He took a quick sniff of the hall, "The only female that has been around save this young miss, was " He cleared his throat at the next word " 'Lady' Griddlebone. You know how I feel about the treatment of queens Sir Quaxo, but this particular one is one I use the term 'Lady' very loosely. I behooves me to tell you this, but she is not a trust worthy adversary. I believe escorting you out may be the best option. " He looked down at Tugger, "Seems assistance may be needed."
Tugger looked up slightly cross. "I can manage there big boy" He retorted. The younger Maine Coon did not appreciate being thought of as weak.
Colbalt only smiled slightly. "I meant no offense good Sir, but all the same, Griddlebone is very vindictive. I will make sure you get out safely" The large black male was less then concerned for his own well being. "Yes I do know a safe way" He answered both to Tantomile and Quaxo. "Follow me please" He started to lead the way.
Soon after a few confusing turns, there was an Exit door. Unguarded. "This will connect to the tracks, leading to your yard. This area of the warehouse is unused. Its slightly farther for you to travel outdoors, but you will have better cover. You will soon be on neutral territory. " He opened the door and held it open for them to vacate.
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Jul 29, 2014 5:35:49 GMT -5
Tantomile's eyes widened very slightly when the big tom responded. Laying her head slightly to one side she listened to his introduction and what he told them about that one eavesdropper. Her smile grew slightly when he made his disgust known about the person. She followed him quietly towards the door he had indicated as a safe passage out of the warehouse, staying the last in line behind her brother, keeping an eye on his progress and wounds.
When they had reached the door and received their instructions on how to return to the junkyard, Tantomile kept standing in front of the tom, who towered over her. her gaze went from his head to his toes back to his head and face and her smile got a much warmer tone when she said,
"You meant and held what you told us, guardian, and I thank thee for your help and patience."
She stopped shortly only to lay her head to the side again as she scrutinized his face and eyes closer.
"Your form of speech and behavior are not typical of the warehouse and your honor might be something misplaced in this kind of halls. You presented me with a puzzle with your person, guardian, something I need to think about. You are an enigma among those my dreaded half-brother calls his own though well received in our time of need. If time and circumstances allow, I would be interested why a guardian with a code of honor serves someone who doesn't honor anything except his own advantage. Maybe you can enlighten me on that puzzle one day."
With that she stepped through the door and out in the wet smelling London air, waiting for Tugger to follow her into the early dawn on their way back to the junkyard.
[Do I guess right that this thread is about to close - next scene would have Tugger and Tanto returning to the junkyard]
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Post by shizoo on Jul 29, 2014 14:48:00 GMT -5
Quaxo nods feeling a frisson of relief at Cobalt's calm attitude, looking from Cobalt to Tanto quietly noting the beginnings of what? respect? Interest? It was hard to tell & he hoped it wouldn't be interest for both their sakes. Quaxo bowed to Lady Tantomile in respect. "Well met my lady. I hope the next time we meet will be in . .better circumstances." He leaned in close ostensibly to kiss her hand politely & spoke very softly, "Please take care of him Tanto." Rising, he stepped back.
His shoulders relaxed marginally as he turned to his lover. Quickly, he looked at Tugger's bandages--checking for blood.
Then his heart sank as he realized this was it. . Tugger was leaving & he couldn't follow. Resolutely, the tuxedo tom attempted to shove his own heartbreak aside & failed miserably. Stroking his finger down the leopard tom's cheek, he gave him a shy kiss. "I will miss you." He said simply. The small tom longed for a silver tongue to tell Tugger just how he felt, not realizing how eloquent his eyes were getting as he drank in the sight of Tugger's face.
Soon all he could do was stand there & look at Tugger, raw longing on his face-forgetting his small audience completely.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 19:54:17 GMT -5
Colbalt was quiet and respectfully attentive at Tanotmile addressed him. He liked her soft voice. The warm tones it sent. He could not explain it, but her manner, her way of speaking was vintage. Like she was from another time. That struck him, especially since others have said that to him. The word Guardian rang from her lips like a chime. He liked that description much better then a Hench. Although some things he had to do make him feel dirtier then the word Hench. Though he had never killed, doesn't mean he had not done things against his will that he was not proud of. "Guardian?" He tried the word out. His deep bass rumbling the word like and anticipating drum. The large muscled black male's lips peeled back into a small smile. "Not something I am used to hearing" He commented with a slight bow of his head in appreciation of her kind words.
"Perhaps my lady, our paths with cross for that discussion" He answered her inquiry. "I look forward to it" And he truly did. He bowed slightly at his waist and stepped back thinking Quaxo would be following him. However Colbalt caught a look in the patched tom and Main Coon toms eyes that stilled his heart. Colbalt had heard of two toms being mates, he may not have fancied the situation, but he knew love in someones eyes when he saw it. The look they exchanged was deep. Colbalt realized they were separating. He swallowed and stood tall, taking a step back to watch over the situation so the two males were not interrupted. His deep blue eyes kept a vigilant watch over the surrounding area.
The moment Tugger had been dreading was here. That feeling you know something is coming to an end, but yet there is stuff to do. You try to remember each sight your eyes see, each scent you pick up, everything you hear. You try to imprint it in your memory. Because you know it is about to end. Tugger's heart felt like it weighed twenty pounds in his chest. Quaxo turned to him. His brown eyes sought his. Like his eyes were going to relay into the patched toms mind everything he was feeling and thinking. It was a heavy look. He had not even heard Tantomile and Colbalt. They were like a faint electrical buzz. Kind of odd considering not two seconds ago he could have heard Quaxo's blood in his carotid artery, pumping from his heart. He felt Quaxo's dainty kiss, he felt his feathery touch on his cheek. He looked down at the toms white face. Tugger brought his hands up and brushed over his cheeks and into the smaller toms mane. Tugger leaned in and kissed the Quaxo passionately. After what seemed like minutes, the leopard male broke the kiss. Tugger looked at Quaxo and withdrew his hands. "I will be back for you" He said stoically. Tugger had been rather quiet up until that point. It was obvious he was dealing with something he had never dealt with before. He turned and limped slowly towards then past his sister. He just kept walking.
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Post by ShirQuickpaw on Jul 31, 2014 9:49:08 GMT -5
Tantomile waited outside the warehouse for her half-brother. She had acknowledged both Cobalt's and Quaxo's replies and farewells with a short nod and was now watching the cloudy sky of a false dawn when Tugger walked briskly past her. Once more she turned towards the door and nodded to both still standing in the doorway.
"I wish thee farewell, magician, guardian. I am sure the Eternal Cat and our Silver Lady will let us meet again."
Tantomile turned and walked after Tugger into the night.
[EXIT TANTOMILE]
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Post by shizoo on Aug 1, 2014 16:54:23 GMT -5
Quaxo kissed Tugger back with all the passion in his heart. Feeling a painful rift tearing at him as Tugger turned & walked away. The tuxedo cat followed Tugger with his eyes until the leopard tom was completely out of sight. Then he stood & watched a little longer. Finally, he turned with an effort & nodded at Cobalt. "Thank you for helping them." he said softly. "Can you tell me what's going on in the warehouse now? should we create a diversion just to be on the safe side perhaps?" His mind seething a little at the thought of Griddlebone sullying his beautiful tryst with Tugger by spying on them. He knew where he'd like to start with a diversion. .
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Post by Moonstruck on Oct 1, 2014 18:52:54 GMT -5
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Post by shizoo on Oct 4, 2014 14:53:07 GMT -5
Quaxo gave a last longing look after Tugger, then turned to Cobalt with a slight bow. "Very well, let us go see what Ms Griddlebone is up to shall we?" The gentle tom's eyes held an uncharacteristic glint of annoyance as he turned & gracefully went back into his den.
[[Exit Misto]]
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Post by X2 on Nov 23, 2014 0:16:01 GMT -5
((Is this thread dead??))
[If not, if this isn't replied to within a week, I will be moving it to the dead threads section.]
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Post by X2 on Dec 1, 2014 23:30:02 GMT -5
[[DEAD]]
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