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Post by [scean] on Apr 28, 2007 15:59:40 GMT -5
Quaxo sneered and pulled himself from Tumblebrutus's grasp, standing to meet Munkustrap's gaze.
"And why do you care if I'm dead?" he hissed, knowing he was liable to get stares from most others in the piano. "You have your mate. Don't give me that 'I have to protect all Jellicles' bullshit, either."
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on Apr 28, 2007 16:03:11 GMT -5
"How about the 'you're my friend' bullshit, then?" Munkustrap asked, unable to keep all his irritation inside. "Or, what about the 'you're my family?'" Munkustrap considered all the Jellicles his family, but with Quaxo, that had a deeper meaning that Quaxo alone would understand. "Or am I not allowed to care about anyone but Bomba?" He was staying quiet, though. Burelle had glanced their way, but Etcetera hadn't seemed to notice anything was amiss.
Tumble stood as well, placing a paw lightly at the small of Quaxo's back. "Calm down," he said. "Munkus was worried about you... you shouldn't be getting mad at him for that..."
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Post by [scean] on Apr 28, 2007 16:06:25 GMT -5
"Friend?!" Quaxo hissed, ignoring Tumble and unsheathing his claws. He wasn't going to attack Munkustrap; he could never do that, but he wanted to try to intimidate him.
The tom took a step toward Munkustrap and glared at him. "You tear my heart in half and expect me to be your friend?" He sneered again, his lip actually twitching in anger.
The mention of family made him falter for a second, but Quaxo shook it off. That didn't matter anymore.
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on Apr 28, 2007 16:10:15 GMT -5
Munkustrap stood his ground. Macavity was more frightening than Quaxo. "I had hoped you would still be my friend," he said. "At the very least, I still value you as a friend, as a member of this tribe, and of this family. That means that even if you don't like it, I will care about you, and I will worry about you." He nodded to Tumble. "I am sorry for disturbing your rest. Take care of him."
Tumble nodded, reaching out for Quaxo's arm, trying to tug him away from the Protector. He had known Quaxo took Munkustrap's rejection hard, but he hadn't expected this sort of reaction.
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Post by xxelectraxx on Apr 28, 2007 16:11:21 GMT -5
Electra was about to pad over to Munkustrap when she heard quaxo upset, mad at Munkustrap for some reason. She stopped where she was and turned back around, goin back to bed. She didn't want to get into their business and make them more upset...
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Post by [scean] on Apr 28, 2007 16:14:24 GMT -5
Quaxo turned back to Tumble and curled into his best friend's chest, closing his eyes. "I hate him," he hissed, shaking his head. He was lying again; it wasn't Munkustrap he hated.
The tom leaned up and pecked Tumble softly on the lips. "I'm sorry..." he sighed, kissing Tumble again and taking a seat on one of the pillows.
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on Apr 28, 2007 16:17:45 GMT -5
Munkustrap returned to Bomba's side, shaking his head when Burelle tried to get information out of him with just a look. He didn't want to talk about it. He saw Electra though, and had noticed her moving around earlier. "Everything all right, Electra?" he asked the kitten, forcing a faint smile.
Tumble sat down beside Quaxo, pulling him into his arms. "Shh... I'm sorry he hurt you..." Tumble felt bad, though, because he liked Munkustrap. He didn't want to side with Quaxo and be anti-Munkus... but he didn't want to side with Munkus and have Quaxo get mad at him too.
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Post by xxelectraxx on Apr 28, 2007 16:20:25 GMT -5
" Yes sir, I just wanted to ask if you were all right... I heard you yell something... I was going to ask you earlier but Mr. Quaxo seemed upset about something, so I decided not to ask.. I was 'fraid that I might make him more mad..." Electra said.
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Post by [scean] on Apr 28, 2007 16:22:04 GMT -5
Quaxo swallowed quietly and nodded, leaning against Tumble's side and sighing. "It's not your fault, Tumble. I just wish it could have been different," he murmured, not realizing what he said and was going to say could hurt his relationship with Tumble. "He didn't have to choose. I wish I still had him, Tumble."
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on Apr 28, 2007 16:24:51 GMT -5
Munkustrap smiled a little and held out his paws to Electra. "I'm okay. I just had a bad dream. Quaxo's not feeling well now, so it probably is best not to bother him."
Tumble bit the inside of his cheek and nodded mechanically, hugging Quaxo a little tighter. "Everything will be all right, Quaxo. I promise." You still have me... I'm here...
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Post by xxelectraxx on Apr 28, 2007 16:28:03 GMT -5
Electra took his paws. " Ok, Mr. Munkustrap. I'm sorry that you had a bad dream." Electra said, then hugged him. " I hope it doesn't come back. Sometimes when I have bad dreams, mama sings to me and then my bad dreams go away. Maybe mama can sing to you, and make your bad dream go away." Electra said, still hugging him.
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Post by [scean] on Apr 28, 2007 16:29:58 GMT -5
Quaxo looked up to Tumble and sighed heavily, shrugging. "I guess," he said dejectedly, resting his head on Tumble's chest and shaking his head. No it won't. It'll never be okay.
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Post by Munkustrap Etc. on Apr 28, 2007 16:32:33 GMT -5
Munkustrap hugged Electra and kissed the top of her head, smiling. "Thank you, Electra. Maybe I'll ask her for a song." He was touched that the kitten was so concerned for him. "I don't want it to come back either."
"No, it will," Tumble insisted, nuzzling Quaxo's head. "I'm here. I love you."
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Post by [scean] on Apr 28, 2007 16:36:36 GMT -5
"Thanks, Tumble," Quaxo said, but didn't return the affection. He lay limply in Tumble's arms, sighing heavily.
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Post by xxelectraxx on Apr 28, 2007 16:37:05 GMT -5
" Ok." Electra said. She continued to hug him. Then she broke free of the hug. " Sleep good, Mr. Munky. Don't let that bad dream get you down.... Just remember it's just a dream. Sometimes, that's what mama tells me." Electra said, looking up at Munkustrap.
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