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Post by Sonja [Alonzo] on May 3, 2007 21:34:43 GMT -5
((Deleted first post: Munkustrap goes out hunting and gets insulted by a raven. It's a dark and stormy day. He returns to the piano and calls Alonzo over, having a job for him.
It has been a week since Deuteronomy's rebirth))
Alonzo turned to Munkustrap, giving him a small smile in greeting. "Let me guess, a hunt?" Alonzo sighed, glancing around the piano. "Food is getting scarcer, just like we predicted..." He frowned as he thought of his tribe going hungry. No one was in danger, yet... but they'd had a hard winter, and it didn't seem to be letting up. And now...he was Protector - he couldn't get used to it... Deuteronomy was alive and a kitten...and Munkustrap was their leader, and Alonzo was their Protector. He understood why Munkustrap was always so serious - the pressure felt enormous. He knew he had to find the tribe sustinance; Munkustrap counted on him and the Guardians.
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Post by Arya on May 3, 2007 21:43:27 GMT -5
Cassandra looked piano, she rubbed her arms trying to warm herself up. Yes. She was hungry, but she had been holding off her hunger and keeping herself busy by taking care of the kittens. She glanced at the two figures in the piano. She was looking for Munk, but she was more then glad to see Alonzo. She quickly ran up to them, giving Alonzo a peck on the cheek, then looking at Munkustrap. "Munk," She started with a sigh. "The kittens are really hungry. And Etcy is pouting about the fact that some cats are getting more food then her." She said biting her lip. She hated to force this on the stressed out Munkustrap. "We need food Munk." She said looking down at the floor.
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on May 3, 2007 21:46:00 GMT -5
"Yes, exactly." Munkustrap looked around, counting the cats present. "It looks like a storm is brewing. Now would be a good time to hunt - animals should be running around, trying to take care of everything last minute. Take as many cats as you can, and don't come back without food." He glanced over at where Burelle was, curled up near Bomba. "I don't know how long we can push it with the kittens..." he finished, dropping his voice to a murmur so the queens couldn't overhear.
When Cassandra ran up, Munkustrap nodded to her. "I know. We're working on it." He turned back to Alonzo. "I'll stay here and keep things safe if you want to take all the guardians out. I can defend the piano myself, should something happen... not that anything will."
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Post by Sonja [Alonzo] on May 3, 2007 21:50:16 GMT -5
Alonzo nuzzled Cassandra gently in greeting, "Alright. If you're sure, I'll take Tumble and Plato and Mungojerrie, if he's up to it. He'd probably be able to snatch a few things from the houses." He replied to Munkustrap. "We'll gather everything we can." He frowned, "Hopefully we won't have to be gone too long ... we'll leave as soon as possible."
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Post by Arya on May 3, 2007 21:55:32 GMT -5
Cassandra nodded her head then looked at Alonzo. "You're leaving?" She asked her voice worried. "In this weather? But a storm is brewing, what if you get stuck in a blizzard?" She said, then looked to Munkustrap for an answer. She knew that Alonzo would have to do things like this. But like all queens, she worried.
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on May 3, 2007 21:58:29 GMT -5
"We need food, Cassandra," Munkustrap said, placing his paw on her shoulder. "Alonzo is a strong cat. He can survive a storm. Plato, Mungojerrie, and Tumble all can, too. There's no need to worry."
"I can all what too?" Tumble asked, approaching the trio. He had heard his name, and figured he should join in, see what was going on. It was probably about food. Most discussions involving Munkustrap and Alonzo these days were about food.
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Post by Sonja [Alonzo] on May 3, 2007 22:01:00 GMT -5
Alonzo turned to Tumble, "I was hoping you'd join me on a hunt along with Plato and Tumble... the junkyard, as you know, is such a shortage...we'll be leaving as soon as we can and not coming back until we have enough. It's quite the mission in this weather, but I know you can handle it." Alonzo pressed against Cassandra comfortingly, turning his lips to her ear. "Don't worry," He said softly. "'Straps is right, I'll be fine."
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on May 3, 2007 22:08:50 GMT -5
Tumble nodded. "Sure. Let me just tell Quaxo where I'm going, and then I'll be ready." He turned away from the three to go wake up his lover. He didn't want to just walk out without warning Quaxo of his absence, especially not if they got caught in a storm. "Quaxo. Quacks. Wake up."
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Post by [scean] on May 3, 2007 22:10:20 GMT -5
Quaxo opened his eyes slowly, yawning quietly as he turned over to look at Tumble. He smiled, leaning up to kiss the other tom softly on the lips. "Evening, Tumble," he purred, nuzzling his cheek. "What's so urgent, dear?"
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Post by Arya on May 3, 2007 22:10:54 GMT -5
Cassandra sighed but miled faintly. "Okay." She said. "Just come back soon." She said. She looked at Munkustrap. "Are you staying here?" If Alonzo was taking all the Guardians, she at least wanted Munkustrap to be here. Bomba may have her kittens soon!
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Post by Sonja [Alonzo] on May 3, 2007 22:11:32 GMT -5
Alonzo nodded, "I'll find Plato and 'Jerrie and ask them along," He told Cassandra and Munkustrap, and proceeded to look about the piano until he spotted the notorious duo. "Mungo...hey, Mungo," He called, walking over.
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on May 3, 2007 22:13:06 GMT -5
Tumble cupped Quaxo's face, returning the kiss. "I'm going out hunting with Alonzo and some of the other guardians. There's a storm brewing, though, so we might not be able to get back right away." He nuzzled Quaxo's cheek. Neither of them had eaten much recently. "I don't know how long it'll take... but we're not going to come back without food."
Munkustrap nodded. "I'll be keeping an eye on things here while the guardians are out. We can't all just up and leave. Someone needs to protect the den."
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Post by [scean] on May 3, 2007 22:14:36 GMT -5
"... oh," Quaxo sighed quietly and nodded, slipping his arms around Tumble and hugging him closely. "I'll miss you, Tumbles. Hurry back as soon as you can. I love you, okay?"
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on May 3, 2007 22:17:01 GMT -5
Tumble closed his eyes and held Quaxo tightly. "I love you too." Don't fight with Munkus while I'm gone. Don't fuck with Munkus while I'm gone, either. Don't flirt with Munkus. Don't piss off Munkus. He sighed and kissed Quaxo's forehead. "Be good, right?"
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Post by Sonja [Alonzo] on May 3, 2007 22:18:30 GMT -5
[i've gotta head off to bed, guys, i'm super-tired. (sorry, i swear it'll get better once exams and stuff are over!) goodnight!]
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