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]

... 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.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

's all I ask.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

... And all I ask is to sleep on something that is not dirt.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

...

[Picks him up, gently.]

C'mon, let's go find you a blanket or somethin'.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Curls up politely for once.]

Make sure that fool dog has someone to see he eventually gets inside as well. It is too hot out here for him, whether or not he acknowledges it. Do not let him sleep with those hybrid sheep.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

Yes m'lord.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Swats with tiny tail, which probably barely registers any impact at all.]

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

An' would you like some catnip left on your pillow when the maid drops by to turn down the bed?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Ears flatten at the mention of catnip.]

Do not mention that ridiculous substance.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

[Taking him into the cabin, having actually knocked first to make sure he's not intruding on anyone.]

You sure make a lotta rules for a kitten, y'know that?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

I might be aware.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

'Long as you've noticed. I'm glad it's not just me thinkin' the talking cat is kinda pushy.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

The talking cat realizes he probably bit his friend hard enough to necessitate some attention. I just want to see that he gets it.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

I'll take care of it.

Sooo... Have you had all your shots?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[:\]

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

It's a perfectly pertinent question, Lelouch. If Suzaku gets the hydrophobies, I'm not gonna be the one who puts him down like Ol' Yeller.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

Hydrophobies? I think we can dismiss worries about that.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

Plague, then.

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Flicks tail.]

Just make sure there is no injury.

[2nd-slinger.livejournal.com]

[Setting him down on... a sofa, or something. Whatever manner of furniture you've got here--I dunno, it's been a while and I was being chased by bears last time, so we didn't get the nickel tour.]

I said I'd take care of it, didn't I?

[thekingsgambit.livejournal.com]

[Curls up slowly.]

Ah, you did. I will trust you with it then.

Thank you.