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Post by X2 on Mar 8, 2015 23:21:23 GMT -5
((Yeah. I'm fine with jumping ahead to when they get to their destination and picking up outside the city.))
Munkustrap felt the usual apprehension before a mission, but he knew failing those queens wasn't an option. He gave a final reassuring squeeze to Alonzo's shoulder, then a brilliant smile down at Rumpleteazer. "Then it's settled then." Since everyone seemed to know what they were doing, and he trusted his cousin and her mate enough to know they were okay with their assignment, he padded over to Grumbuskin as he began to sing. Slinging a arm over the tom's shoulder, he joined in with harmony, as they waited for the train to get them to their destination.
[Exit Munkustrap?]
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 0:14:57 GMT -5
Tumble had gotten quiet, really quiet. He nodded to the others as they got closer to the destination, he had two jobs, to distract whoever was harming the queens and to protect Teazer, and he would not fail. He lightly hugged the tiger queen to him, just letting any tension and anxiety he had be expressed through the one armed hug.
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Post by eliaza on Mar 9, 2015 17:54:57 GMT -5
Teazer gladly threw her arm around Tumble in return, happy for the comradeship. It made her feel lots more confidence, knowing she wouldn't be on her own - and also made it easier to pretend she wasn't actually frightened out of her wits (which she admittedly was).
Everything seeming settled, Alonzo settled in to wait through the train ride.
Oswin stayed carefully hidden, making a mental note to follow behind Teazer and Tumble when they went to start the distraction. Once they noticed her, it'd be too late, and they'd have to let her help.
[[Exit Teazer, Alonzo, Oswin]]
((are we jumping ahead in this thread, or starting a new one?))
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Post by X2 on Mar 10, 2015 0:58:56 GMT -5
((I have no idea, but either or is fine with me. Might just be easier to do a bit of a time jump and stay in this one. But starting a new thread is fine as well.))
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Post by dodd4 on Mar 10, 2015 5:41:20 GMT -5
((survey saaaaaays...Time Jump!)) "And now, my boy, I´ve told you why On Easter morn´ I sigh, For I recall my comrades all And dark old days gone by. I think of men who fought in glen With rifle and grenade. May heaven keep the men who sleep From the ranks of the old brigade." then the scarred gray tom gave Munkustraps shoulder a friendly bump and said in a low voice that carried no further, "you're stand up ya are Laddiebuck! and na worries Ah taint plannin on dyin on ya, just dosn't hurt ta let tha old Crew know that Ah miss 'em an would have liked ta have 'em along ey?"
AN HOUR LATER....the train began to slow as it approached a rural platform. Grumbuskin got up and adressed the band of cats, "tis time all...now some advice from someone who has lived long enough ta give it. these are the sort a Humans that AH lived among. they taint nice an will most likely kill ya as look at ya. tha Good...we're smarter than they thinlk an they'll be defendin again other HUMANS. tha Bad, tha head Monkey tis smarter than we'd like an fancies herself a furrier. so any meassures in place won be ta keep tha Kindred OUT they will be ta keep Us IN so gettin in twill be east gettin OUT will be tha trick. keep ya wits about ya, be aware a your surondins, DON't BLOODY WELL SHOW OFF! an ya will be fine." he said then he turned to Munkustrap "Cap'n whenever Ya are ready, sirrah."
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Post by X2 on Mar 15, 2015 22:29:46 GMT -5
The singing didn't last the whole trip, but it was something to do and had eased the tension. Besides, Munkustrap felt like one of Grum's 'mates' and he had fun joining in. But that had come and gone, and the train had finally halted. Munkustrap still stood at Grumbuskin's side, but his attention was on the others. Grumbuskin was well experienced, so trusted him, especially to watch his back. Munkustrap did nod at Grum's words,"Grumbuskin pretty much took all the words out of my mouth. Now we all know what needs to be done. Teazer, Tumble if something goes wrong, I'm counting on your ingenuity Teaze, to get a message to the rest of us or to recapture the guards (?) attention." The silver tabby had made a comforting, yet guiding, gesture with the two younger cats. He then left first, leading the way,"Let's go. CP, Chromie if you two are down with your schematics and plans, we're heading out."
((Guards, that's what Teazer and Tumble are creating a distraction for, right? Eh, they are now. Also, I'm assuming we're still suppose to carry on even if Autumn doesn't come back on to post CP and Chromie? Oh, Ellie, did you want Oswin to get discovered, or are you planning on her popping up once Teazer and Tumble are alone?))
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2015 7:58:30 GMT -5
Tumble had been listening to the singing as they rode,being calm for that moment being. He didn't notice that he hadn't let go of Teazer,seeming lost in his thoughts until they rolled to the location and the others began to talk. He glanced towards munkustrap and nodded at his words, if something went wrong he could only hope that Teazer would go and tell the others, he would try to hold them off. Tumble then gave a weak smile and looked at Teazer, just now noticing how close he had been to whole ride, but that was not a focus right now. Seeing as it was time to depart he gave her a small smirk "So,are you ready? " he asked, moving towards the edge of the bus. They would be the first to go and the last to leave.
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Post by eliaza on Mar 31, 2015 16:36:20 GMT -5
As they rode and Grumbus sang, Teazer was almost able to forget they were heading into danger and just pretend she was enjoying a ride and sing-along with friends. But then the ride ended, and she gulped, pondering what everyone had to do. Glad as she was to have Tumble as a teammate, she couldn't help wishing her brother was along for this job. But it couldn't be helped. "Let's 'op to it," she giggled nervously, moving to follow Tumble.
Alonzo's stomach churned, but he tried to keep a brave face as he prepared to follow Munkustrap for their part in the rescue.
((Okay, so, before I post Oswin... Are Tumble and Teazer staying here to create the distraction and everyone else is exiting to a different thread, or the other way around? Or is everyone just staying in this thread and we'll just pretend they're in different areas?))
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Post by dodd4 on Mar 31, 2015 17:21:40 GMT -5
((I think that staying in the same thread and prefacing changes of location with "MEANWHILE ( insert cation here)" should work! ))
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Post by dodd4 on Apr 26, 2015 17:33:09 GMT -5
the grey and black striped tom drifted off of the platform crossed the cinder field and was under the chain link fence and disappeared into the tall timothy and witch grass like a shadow from a cloud crossing the sun. Grumbuskin waited in the tall grass carefully watching for any threat to the others. he was filled with confidence by the long familiar activities.
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Post by X2 on Apr 26, 2015 21:13:40 GMT -5
Munkustrap stayed a beat longer, his eyes watching Tumblebrutus and Rumpleteazer run off. His protective side wanting nothing more then to trail after them to make sure they'd be okay. However, he knew he had to show he trusted them, and knew there were queens in the building in the distance that needed his help. Turning on his foot, he raced after Grumbuskin. He was graceful and fast, but made barely any noise, save for the breeze whipping through his fun, in his haste. He came to a slower pace once he hit the fence. He took his time sliding under the chain fence, to ensure he didn't rattle it. Before long he was beside Grumbuskin, as his golden eyes looked steadily in the distance. He was down low, and his mane slightly hung down covering part of his face. "As soon as Tumble and Teazer make their move, we'll go in." He whispered to the tom, already knowing Grum was waiting for those two to create a distraction. But he had felt the need to point it out anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2015 21:30:54 GMT -5
Tumble ran off to the opposite direction of the building they were invading, looking back at Teazer to make sure she followed every once in a while. One they were in position tumble began to make a awful noise, like a dying strangled animal. He hoped that it would be loud enough and disturbing enough to draw attention from anyone inside. His first move was to act injured, hoping that would take up whoever was insides time.
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Post by eliaza on Apr 27, 2015 21:16:57 GMT -5
Alonzo followed along with Grumbuskin and Munkustrap as noiselessly as possible, trying his best not to imagine everything that could possibly go wrong. He knew Tumble and Teazer would make excellent distractors, but would they have the instincts to react quickly enough if something went differently from how they planned? Crouching down beside Munkus, he shook his head to clear it. He needed to focus on doing his part, or disaster would most certainly occur instead of just being a possibility. He nodded silently at Munkustrap's words - and, as if on cue, the sounds of the distraction began.
As Tumble moved into action, the larger part of Teazer's nervousness disappeared. What was there to be nervous about? This was just like the kind of thing she and Jerrie did to distract the ones they were trying to rob! And nine times out of ten, it worked beautifully. The key was keeping the ruse going long enough. Easy as anything, right? Since Tumble was playing the part of injured, she guessed she'd do her favourite move and go into hysterics. "Ahhh!" she shrieked, dropping to her knees by his side. "'Elp, some'un 'elp!! I fink 'e's dyin'!!"
Oswin had meant to follow Teazer and Tumble unnoticed, but that was no easy matter since they left first. She had to wait until everyone else had left as well, and then she slowly crept out of her hiding place. Taking a moment to get her bearings, she wondered how she'd find where the distraction was taking place - because, brave as she might pretend to be, she did not care to be with the group who actually might have to face and fight angry henches. Just confusing them and then running off, now, that she could do. Thankfully for her, at that moment Tumble and Teazer started carrying on and screeching. She went over to where they were, still staying hidden. There should be a plan B., right? She'd pop out as soon as their distraction stopped working, and something new was needed. And what a funny surprise it would be for all! Meanwhile she'd enjoy the show. She stifled a giggle behind her paw.
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Post by dodd4 on Apr 28, 2015 20:18:31 GMT -5
as they moved in the cats found that the tall grass hid debris ranging from loops of wire and broken cinder blocks to the old axles of human vehicles. the junk would have made it very difficult for any human who tried to use the tall grass as cover to approach unseen. fortunately this was not the case for the cats, in fact it could work in their favor during their withdrawal. when Tumble began to caterwaul, he was answered by a chorus of despairing cries from the grey weathered clapboard walls of the building.
Grumbuskin scowled grimly as he kept pace with Munkustrap. the scarred tom continued to keep a wary eye on their surroundings.
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Post by X2 on May 6, 2015 20:24:03 GMT -5
Munkustrap was maneuvering through the junk under the cover of the tall grass, when the sounds of their distraction team came across the field. He'd recognize the sound of Teazer's hysterical voice anywhere. He smiled to himself, over their plan of distraction. Munkustrap walked closer, still low to the ground. He moved passed Grum, and got close to the building. Not close enough to be seen if any humans were to look out the nearby window. He motioned to Grumbuskin and Alonzo to come closer. He had seen his cousin and her mate slip around the corner to the other side of the building, and it was only a matter of time before one or more of the humans came out to see the sound of the yowling. Munkustrap just hoped that Teazer and Tumble wouldn't end up two more captives of the humans.
((I'm not really temping CP and Chromie, but still making references to them, so that they're still sort of in the thread.))
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