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Post by X2 on Sept 15, 2013 14:01:05 GMT -5
Gilbert paced the streets feeling as though he were getting nowhere. He hadn't been on the streets in a while, so many of his old contacts had moved on or had been killed. And the ones that he had found and talked with knew nothing about Tugger, or Jelly. Though they had told him that there was something suspicious going on in hench territory. But when was there not?
The cream colored tom wasn't going to ignore the lead, any lead to be honest. Even if it was an eventual dead end. Gilbert was tempted to go into hench territory on his own, but he did promise Jemima he'd check in first. Sitting down, he was able to trade for some first aid supplies as well as information. He wasn't too concerned about his head wounds, they were small superficial cuts. They looked worse then they felt. It was the wound on his arm that had him worried.
The smart thing would have been to go seek out Jenny and get it treated and dressed before heading out. But Gilbert was too stubborn for his own good sometimes. He finally finished dressing it himself and was just tying it into a knot with his good arm and his teeth when he heard a noise. His head and ears moved into the general direction where it came from. With his eyes narrowed dangerously, his claws came out, not taking any chances.
((OPEN. Will eventually be for Demeter/Henches.))
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eliaza
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Post by eliaza on Sept 28, 2013 22:38:49 GMT -5
After his extremely puzzling and dissatisfying conversation with the strange queen, Fangorn decided it was high time he found something useful to do. Macavity was rather occupied with the Jellicle prisoners at the moment, so there was no need to bother him to ask what to do. Fang decided to patrol around, scan the area, see if any activity was going on. After all, the Jellicles would doubtless be sending along a rescue party...just as always...and there would be more fighting and death. He couldn't help shivering in anticipation. It had been some time since he had been able to get his claws into a Jellicle... Catching sight of someone, he quickly ducked behind an old dumpster. Accidentally knocking into it and making a noise in his haste. Curling his lip in frustration, he peeked out and saw that the other cat had clearly heard it and knew that someone was there. Deciding there was nothing for it but to show himself, and, if it were a Jellicle, he could at least keep them talking while he thought what to do next, he approached Gilbert, stopping a few feet away. "That looks painful," he commented, noting the other tom's wounds.
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Post by X2 on Sept 29, 2013 13:08:57 GMT -5
Gilbert's eyes went wider as he saw the tom come out of the shadows. Time on the streets had taught him enough to be wary and suspicious of everyone else, especially, those on the streets. It gave him the time to determine whether or not they were trustworthy and helped him survive. Still, he hated to admit living with the Jellicles had softened him....but it had.
His first instinct was to make some wise crack then make a tactful retreat. At the toms words, his sarcasm got the better of him. Rolling his eyes he spoke dryly. "No. Really? I never would have known that this looks painful or is painful. Thanks for pointing that out. Now who the hell are you and why are you sneaking around?" Gilbert had no time to jump around the push, so he went for the direct approach.
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Post by eliaza on Sept 29, 2013 15:15:49 GMT -5
Fangorn shrugged, electing to keep up the nonchalant approach for now. "I didn't realise proceeding cautiously was considered 'sneaking around,' but I'll keep that in mind in future. I might ask what you are doing about these parts. It doesn't appear to have done you much good." He had only made the slightest allusion to the fact that he was fully aware that Gilbert was Jellicle, but the other cat would probably understand. It didn't require much thought on the part of either of the two toms to know that they were enemies. Still, as long as Gilbert wasn't trying anything, Fang felt no need to attack. Besides, he appeared rather incapacitated at the moment. It wouldn't be too difficult to Fang to get the better of him if he decided to take him to Macavity.
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Post by X2 on Oct 5, 2013 19:49:37 GMT -5
Gilbert's eyes were still trained on the tom, especially after he scented the unquestioning odor that all Henches seemed to have mixed up with their own unique individual smells. But despite remaining cautious, both of them, Gilbert didn't think it was wise to start a fight with him. One he wouldn't be much good in one. Though he supposed his gift could come in handy, at least defensively. But he needed information, and perhaps if he played this right he could get information from the tom.
He didn't expect it to be easy, however.
"Like you need to know what I'm doing out here, or anything about my personal life." His voice was sarcastic and still hostile, though he added in a slightly more playful voice. (NOT a flirtatious voice, and he'd deny it being sarcastic. But there was still lingering traces of Tugger and Munkustrap imprinted on his mind.) "We're not even on a first name basis yet." He did have some of Tugger's 'playfulness' to his tone, but it was still layered with his (Tuggers, Munkustraps, and Jemima's) stubbornness.
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eliaza
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Post by eliaza on Oct 16, 2013 20:46:11 GMT -5
((eep!! So sorry!!))
Fangorn raised an eyebrow. Was this Jellicle actually going to try and outwit him? He nearly laughed aloud at the thought. Still, he had no problem bandying some words around with Gilbert. It'd keep him talking, at any rate. "How right you are. Give me your name, I'll give you mine."
((suuuper short...gah writer's block))
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Post by X2 on Nov 4, 2013 11:01:49 GMT -5
Gilbert gave Fang a look as he watched the smrik on his face turn into something more amused. He had a bad feeling this hench was toying with him. But he'd play into the toms paws if it gave him any leads or information on Tugger's whereabouts and fate. "Gil." Was his gruff and short response.
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Post by eliaza on Nov 6, 2013 20:41:05 GMT -5
Fangorn nodded, though almost positive that wasn't his real name - or at least not all of it. But no matter. "Fang," he responded, matching Gil's surly tone. "So, Gil..." He tried to think up a question that would give Gil a nice long story to invent - because of course he wouldn't tell the truth. "Lived around here long?"
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Post by X2 on Nov 6, 2013 22:34:38 GMT -5
Gilbert didn't let up on his stony stare, and listened to the tom speak in the same tone he had. He wasn't sure if he liked this tom for being just as ornery, or if he despised it. Rolling his eyes and letting out a sigh, he sarcastically replied,"Why don't we cut the bull crap, alright Fang? You and I both know I'm a jellicle. And how long I've been a Jellicle is not your business and I can't imagine how that information would benefit you at all." He did make sure his bandages were on tightly, a quick second look. "And don't act like all you want from this little encounter is a friendly chit chat. So let's cut to the chase, shall we?"
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eliaza
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Post by eliaza on Nov 6, 2013 23:36:11 GMT -5
Fangorn scoffed. "In other words, let's start a fight? I do not fight injured cats." He thought a moment. "Unless they start something... Or have something of mine... Or are due for execution..." He shrugged. "Or, perhaps I've got something you want? And you intend to fight or outwit me for it, whatever it may be."
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Post by X2 on Nov 6, 2013 23:48:15 GMT -5
Gilbert rolled his eyes, though this time in exasperation and pure annoyance. "Are all of you Henches melodramatic, or just you?" Gilbert shook his head, relaxing slightly, as he leaned up against the brick wall he had been in front of. "I have no intention of fighting you." Though he would defend himself if he had to, and unfortunately he didn't have enough of Munkustrap's memories in him to give him an advantage on fighting, but he'd give Fangorn a hard time if he had to. "I need information, and I'm sure I have something or could do something for you to get said information. If not, then you're of no use to me."
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Post by eliaza on Nov 7, 2013 12:50:10 GMT -5
Fangorn raised an eyebrow. 'Of no use to me?' These Jellicles, they just thought they owned everything, didn't they? Thought they could go waltzing around wherever they pleased and get whatever they wanted. Out loud, he said, "I see. That would depend on what sort of information you are looking for... And just what exactly you are willing to do to acquire it." In reality, he couldn't think of anything useful for the Jellicle to do; no matter, this would all just eventually end in him being dragged of to the dungeons, anyway. Unless of course he had back-up nearby...
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Post by X2 on Nov 7, 2013 23:00:54 GMT -5
This was a tad awkward. He did need information and he figured even a Hench would make that kind of deal if it was mutually beneficial. And Gilbert didn't think Tugger was too big a thorn in Macavity's backside to really be considered sensitive information. If he was asking about defenses and the like, then he could understand Fang's attitude.
Still, his problem was, he was too emotional and would do anything to find out what or where Tugger was, but he didn't want to sound desperate.
"All I need is the location of someone, assuming this acquaintance is even in your territory. It's nothing harmful to your tribe. Reasonable, right?" Gilbert bit back, trying his best to sound civil and businesslike, without getting his sarcasm involved. "For payment...Whatever you think would be worth such information." There. Gilbert even was allowing Fang to set the standards for payment.
He hoped Fang would still be interested, but Gilbert knew it was almost impossible to deal fairly, or deal with Henches period.
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Post by eliaza on Nov 10, 2013 15:26:01 GMT -5
Fangorn stroked his chin, pretending to be deep in thought. "Hmm... Location of an acquaintance... Sounds harmless enough..." He turned his attention back to Gilbert. "Are you going to tell me his or her name, or must I guess? Bit difficult to know if you've seen someone if you haven't a clue who they are." He added, "I suppose, if the name is sensitive information, you may simply describe him." He put off mentioning what Gilbert would have to do in trade for this information, because, frankly, he had no idea. Besides giving himself up willingly to the dungeons. But he might not even be useful.
((would you mind PMing me and briefly explaining where Tugger is, or telling me which threads I could read to get the story, because I am lost in that regard and have no idea if Fang would know or not =))
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Post by X2 on Nov 14, 2013 16:07:27 GMT -5
Gilbert's lips drew up in a thin line as he watched Fang with diligence. At first, he thought Fang wouldn't take him up on his offer and was simply going to respond to him with a punch to the face. He supposed he could take a small peek into the tom's mind but he had had enough of other jellicle's voices in his head to last a life time.
He did let out a sarcastic chuckle. "Oh him. You can't miss him. He thinks he's heavyside's gift to all. Surely you've heard of the Rum Tum Tugger." He spoke of Tugger with annoyed affection, but affection nonetheless. Gilbert did wonder how far he'd go to try and get Tugger back to the safety of the yard. Would he risk or give his life for Tugger? Gilbert wasn't entirely shocked when he realized, that yes....he would.
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