IC: Shortly after the Mistletoad debacle

[thekingsgambit]

[The silence between the cornfield and Boys 4 has just been interrupted by a loud, pathetic puppy cry. Those interested in going after the poor creature might discover the tiny black kitten that is presently clenching said puppy's paw in its mouth and puffed up to twice its normal size.]

-- I told you to put me down!




((This is actually open to whoever wishes to jump it and save the poor puppy. ;;))

Comments

[ascendthethorns]

[... oh for— if I go back to the cabin and lock the door, I won't have to deal with this, right?]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Theoretically. Except for all the cat fights and inevitable louder puppy screaming that will occur. As for that puppy yelp, kitten doesn't seem keen on stopping it anytime soon...

There may also be some BIGGER dog barking in the not too distant background.]

[ascendthethorns]

[... will the bigger dog deal with this?

Bleh.]

Would you let go so that he'll stop that incessant yipping?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Gaze immediately snaps back to her. He releases the paw slowly.]

... A reflex.

[ascendthethorns]

In response to what?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Being carted around like some furry toy.

[ascendthethorns]

[... sigh.]

Are you having difficulty adapting again?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Lashes tail once or twice.]

This animal is too young for much movement.

[ascendthethorns]

And too small to be caught underfoot— what of your speed and agility?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I have not had much opportunity to test its agility, but its speed will surely be impacted by its awkward stage of youth. The legs are greatly unsteady.

[ascendthethorns]

That doesn't sound entirely uncommon for you. When did you last eat?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[I think I am being judged. :\]

... Before the transformation.

[ascendthethorns]

[You should know better than to just think that, lil bro.]

Obviously. How long before? I should like a better idea of what to expect.

[whenknightfalls.livejournal.com]

[yips of paaainnnn]

[ascendthethorns]

What's become of your pride?

[whenknightfalls.livejournal.com]

[oh, well, since you mentioned pride...whimpers quietly]

It's fine.

[ascendthethorns]

[I LIKE PRIDE.]

Show me the paw once he's released it.

[whenknightfalls.livejournal.com]

[I DO TOO...usually. also offering the paw wordlessly now]

[ascendthethorns]

[INSPECTING — how is it, will you live?!?]

[whenknightfalls.livejournal.com]

[yes, it is not life threatening! just a few bite marks]

[ascendthethorns]

[Releases the paw.]

Some instincts are harder to resist than others— or so I've been told, at least. How long has it been since the transformation?

[whenknightfalls.livejournal.com]

Not very long at all, actually.

[ascendthethorns]

Do you feel any new impulses?

[whenknightfalls.livejournal.com]

[shakes himself]

I do feel more...dog-like impulses, I guess...

[...this is strange]

[ascendthethorns]

Can you describe them?