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. ;;))

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[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Streeeeeeeetching.]

My surprise cannot be put into words.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

I can get you a thesaurus if y'want...

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Swats at, lightly.]

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

Well fine. No excitin' library expeditions for Grumpy McWhiskerface.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Well, if you are so adamant about it, it would not hurt to pick up some more worthwhile reading.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

The Dummy's Guide to Cat Grooming?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Flicks tail.]

And here I thought you were approaching considerate.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

Well, sort of--just from the opposite end of the spectrum. I'll get all the way 'round to the considerate part eventually.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Another squeaky laugh escapes before he can catch it.]

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

See? Occasionally I have good jokes.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Ah, how does it go? Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

Clocks generally aren't very funny. Even the talkin' ones.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

A matter of perspective.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

No wonder you don't like most of my jokes.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Such a slight.

[Stares to the side for a moment.]

You will find I am rather dismal at jokes, myself.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

No big loss, Lelouch... You've got other things goin' for you.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

For the moment.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

That's good enough for now.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Sets head back on paws and lowers ears.]

Ah, I suppose it is.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

...

Listen, dude, just as somethin' to think about--you don't get a better offer, you're welcome to come back with me when we get outta Camp.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... What?

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

I've been here four years now, Lelouch, an' after that long in the nuthouse you start to notice things. You've seemed like a guy livin' on borrowed time for a while now, so I've got to wonderin' about what might be waiting for you back home.

An' I'm just saying--if it's something you don't like, hey, I'm offerin' you an out.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Stares at for a long while.]

... Your proposal is highly unexpected and generous, Johnny, I cannot deny that. But the borrowed time you speak of is nothing more than my desire to provide an alternative to the overly busy lifestyle I engaged in back home. I wish to correct the neglect that occurred because of it and have been working toward that goal. But I am skeptical as to whether I will be able to continue such progress upon our return. Still, as my concern is properly spending the time with those most important to me, a change in locale would have little meaning. Whatever happens... it happens here. That is the way things should be done.

[Gaze trails to the side as he nears the end of his speech.]

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

...

Your call. The offer stands.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Flicks his tail more lightly.]

I will keep it in mind, Johnny.