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

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Loud noises, people, strange smells... Just about any change may induce it.

[ascendthethorns]

And what calms it?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Self-control and constant reassurance.

[ascendthethorns]

[... as if you weren't neurotic enough already.]

Nothing by way of distraction?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[I can always be MORE neurotic.]

Distraction?

[ascendthethorns]

[Lord help us all. Shakes her head.]

You'd have a better idea than I.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I know what excites the older cats. I cannot think of much one this age would be interested in aside from food.

[ascendthethorns]

How unfortunate. Perhaps someone else will have more insight— Nunnally?

[I am invoking a cave-swooshing breeze. Because I can.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

What about --

[Ooooh! That might have my attention.]

[ascendthethorns]

She was about as small as you are now, was she not? Physical differences aside, she might have some insight into adopting a better and more productive mentality.

[I'll bet there are loose strings with fluffies on the end, too.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[I know you are probably saying especially important things but those fluffies are very inviting. Scrunching down some.]

[ascendthethorns]

However—

[ascendthethorns]

—what are you doing, Lelouch?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Pouncing. Or rather trying to.

Let's face it, I'm tumbling head over tail...]

[ascendthethorns]

Mind where you land.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Is presently flopped on his belly.

... I'm just going to stay here and pretend that did not just happen. Ow.]

[ascendthethorns]

[... yes, this prolonged silence on your end is certainly not making things more awkward for you at all.

Or for me, so I'mma check on Kururugi.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Gets up during your absence and mentally berates himself for the loss of control. Also, glances at Nunnally and considers previous suggestion, which he had mostly received in bits and pieces.]

[ascendthethorns]

[While you consder that, I'll start back toward the cabin.]

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Oh no you don't, I have concerns! Thus, attempting to crawl in that direction. Attempting.]

[ascendthethorns]

[... crawling is actually rather concerning... catches it and makes a hasteful return.]

Were you injured?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Sits up as quickly as he can, which is not very.]

What?

[ascendthethorns]

Your movements are more laboured than I'd expected.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Tch. A useless age.

[ascendthethorns]

Where were you headed, then?