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Post by X2 on May 10, 2015 17:50:53 GMT -5
Well if only a few kept dens full time, that made sense to why he wasn't really running into any other jellicles. He was surprised that he had run into Bomba if that was the case. Rage kept his attention on Bomba and he was getting bits and pieces of what and who she was talking about, but when she had said young, he found himself tuning some of it out.
How young? Was the instant thought.
Rage saw the difference in her mood, and how could he not? And reached out to touch her shoulder in what he hoped was a comforting touch. "I take it; it is unusual for so many to be missing from the yard. Despite them not all having dens here full time." It wasn't quite a question. Since the answer was all over Bomba's face and in her posture.
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Post by dodd4 on May 10, 2015 18:24:24 GMT -5
the shapely scarlet queen leaned into the touch with a soft sigh, "well not really I suppose, but when taken all together like that after finding out about the cats that had been rounded up for that lab AND the ones snatched up by that wannabe furrier...." she turned to look at him her clear green gold eyes wide, "it makes one worrrry dig?" then Bomba gave a distracting fluid shrug. "but then I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed so it might be nothing. probably is nothing and the silly ol Bombshell is just getting the vapors over shadows." then she turned and gracefully leaped to the edge of the bin and peered in. "ooooh here's something..." she reached in and pulled out what at first looked like a broad length of long furred pelt...but in a vibrant electric blue that had never graced the fur of anything natural. "well it's soft anyway."
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Post by X2 on May 13, 2015 23:50:47 GMT -5
Ragnvald's momentary satisfaction that he had made the rest comforting gesture soon vanished when she left his touch and dropped the subject altogether. Granted he needed to at least find a blanket to sleep on for the night, but he suddenly felt that shopping for essentials for his den should be a low priority now. He wasn't sure if he should drop it too. It really wasn't his place. He hadn't even been part of the yard an hour.
What good or use was his word? Really?
Rage's face was serious as he did speak to Bombalurina in a gentle tone. "It's okay to worry." He didn't want to tell her she should be worried or that he would be worried in her place, because that would only make this fragile situation worse, and for now decided going back to the dead blue hybrid rug thing would be a good distraction. And the safer conversation. He didn't know anyone she had spoken of, save for Tabitha. The queen he came to the yard with almost an hour ago.
So all he could provide her is the platitudes that have no personal meaning, and Rage preferred to personalize things. It held more meaning for him. He walked closer to it, and poked it cautiously. "Alright. I can deal with the unnatural dead animal." He inspected it before finally felt it firmly in his paws. "It is quite soft. Yeah, I think this'll do nicely. Thank you."
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Post by dodd4 on May 14, 2015 3:53:51 GMT -5
the lovely red queen lithely flowed down the bin to stand very close to Ragnvald. Bomba tilted her head to one side with a soft smile, "you'rrrre welcome," she purred breathily. "and thank you for not just patting me n the head, or whatever else came to paw, and saying 'don't worry your pretty little head abut such things.' you listened and didn't go all macho or freak." her nose wrinkled prettily, "I get so used to being the one to try and brighten everyone's day, cheer them up or at least distract them for a little while 'cause that's what I'm good at...thank you for letting me be the worry wart." she said, then Bomba leaned in and gave Ragnvald a quick lick on the nose.
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Post by X2 on May 14, 2015 23:05:18 GMT -5
Rage's breath caught short when Bombalurina once again stood close to him, well closer than that, in his personal space. When he wasn't distracted by something else, he was usually very aware of proximity. It wasn't unwanted, just unusual and new. His eyes focused on her and they grew somewhat sad. "Why would I do that?" He shuddered to think that's how this community treated anyone who needed just a little comfort. And what she described sounded pretty condescending.
He wasn't too keen to go back onto the streets and be alone again. But the jellicles definitely needed to be further studied by him. He was a quiet observer. The one that goes to the party and is forgotten due to him being so silent. The one who could see and hear everything without attracting too much attention. His attention went back to the scarlett bombshell. Ragnvald wasn't entirely sure why she was thanking him, but he felt a response was appropriate. His brows furrowed slightly, but he once more reached out and rubbed her shoulder gently. "Anytime."
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Post by dodd4 on May 15, 2015 8:23:57 GMT -5
the lovely scarlet queens delicately cupped ears perked when Ragnvald asked 'why would I do that?' "well some of us, tom's in particular, when faced with something troubling will get all protective and want to fix it dig? others will worry, worry worry." Bombalurina's smile brightened when he said 'anytime' and rubbed her shoulder, she leaned into the touch with a deep rumbling purr. "ooooh you have goodpaws..."
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Post by X2 on May 18, 2015 13:31:22 GMT -5
Ragnvald nodded his head. Not really agreeing with her, since he didn't spend too much time socializing with others. He, for the majority of time, had been alone while he lived on the streets. So if that was the norm in the junkyard, he took Bomba's word for it. "If that is the majority ruling here, then I will probably be filed away in the minority."
He paused, not sure if he should share. But it wasn't a big secret and Bomba probably already knew from the time they've spent that he wasn't the normal tom. "I think when something trouble happens, I go out asking questions. I don't get protective, though I've never had anyone to get protective of."
His mouth quirked up slightly into a smirk. "Thanks." At the positive feedback, he used his other paw to gently touch her other shoulder. Then proceeded to gently massage her shoulders, in the hopes of calming her down and easing any remaining worries she had. She didn't ooze worry, but he felt that she was trying to show that she wasn't worried out of habit.
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Post by dodd4 on May 19, 2015 0:22:25 GMT -5
the lovely scarlet queens long fluffy tail curled and uncurled in delight as her eyes closed and her purr deepened ecstatically. it had been far to long, in Bomba's opinion, since she had received this sort of attention. all right there had been the cuddlepile with Tumble, Teazer and Oswin earlier that day...but this, this was different. and oh this felt so right...
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Post by X2 on May 19, 2015 19:32:10 GMT -5
Rage was the first to admit, least to himself, that he didn't know if he was massaging her the right way. However, his insecurities were dumped aside at the sound of her purr. It was enough to reassure him he what he was doing was a good move, and that he was doing it that was pleasing to her. He moved his paws down slowly, and then kneaded at a knot he felt between her shoulder blades. "You're a little tense." His voice was low and sincere, and right behind her ear.
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Post by dodd4 on May 19, 2015 19:43:36 GMT -5
the lovely scarlet queen's delicate ears perked again, "ooooh if it would keep you at this I could get a lot tense!" she said in a smokey voice. "you have only a year to stop Stud!" Bomba added. "my oh MY but you have talented paws Big Fella!"
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Post by X2 on May 19, 2015 20:06:59 GMT -5
Rage cleared his throat to cover up his sudden flustered state. His paws had stopped mid-massage, when he heard Bombalurina speak. His ears twitched and his tail kinked to the side unusually. "I...thanks." He frowned when he noticed his paws were still on her back but so still. He went back to the task at hand and moved his paws lower, kneading anymore knots further down her back. He stopped himself just above her butt and removed his paws. "I...think I've gotten all the knots removed from your back." He paused, his voice still slightly awkward. "Or did I miss any?"
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Post by dodd4 on May 19, 2015 20:46:48 GMT -5
Bomba had been kneading the carpet in time to the massage and when Rangnvald stopped Bomba had to unhook her claws, then she gave a languorous fluid stretch and gave him a bright smile. "that...that was wonderful! you should offer that as like your specialty to the Tribe, I'll introduce you to our Healer if you like!" she said with feeling.
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Post by X2 on May 19, 2015 22:54:38 GMT -5
Rage still felt flustered and shy. And while he never really pegged himself as shy. Introverted, reflective, maybe stoic or antisocial. But never had he really experienced shyness. He didn't know meeting a scarlett queen named Bombalurina was the ingredient. He gave her a shy smile. "Er...I..." He looked away from her. "Thanks. I didn't know I had a talent for massages." The brown and white tabby tom glanced at the pelt that Bomba had in her paws. "Well, um introductions can wait for a bit. We are still shopping, right?"
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Post by dodd4 on May 20, 2015 12:07:34 GMT -5
the lovely scarlet queen blinked her big clear green gold eyes, "that's right! would you like to have a box or something to sit on or use as a table? or a mirror? they can be used to light a den Owen told me that. did I mention Owen?" Bomba said brightly as she lightly flowed to her paws.
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Post by X2 on May 20, 2015 21:01:31 GMT -5
One of his fingers popped up, but he couldn't get a word in edgewise. Too many questions, that he wasn't sure which to answer first or what to go with. His brows did furrow in confusion. He had an excellent memory, but he didn't remember her mentioning any Owen when he had been asking who all lived in the junkyard.
An alley perhaps. "I was just about to ask you who Owen is." He responded kindly, figuring that'd be a good place to start. "Perhaps he can teach me or show me how a mirror will light my den. I'll only have the one opening, so extra light would be preferred."
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