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Post by taron on Oct 28, 2009 14:47:26 GMT -5
Taron felt Bane's grip, and looked down at him, smiling. He looked confused, and afraid. How strange, when he'd obviously had the courage enough to wander off on his own before. Taron was itching to stroke Bane's head again. He wondered if..in this situation, the boy would let him.
After a while, he turned his attention back to the crowds, but of course, Claw was gone. Even if he had been watching, he doubted he would have been able to follow her movements. Still, he scanned the heads, or...she'd probably be crouched down, so he just kept his eyes open for any quick movements in general.
Finally he spotted her, making her way back with amazing agility; she hardly seemed to touch anyone as she weaved in and out of the many people. He smiled. 'Claw's really something, am i right?' he said, not really sure if Bane was listening or not.
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Post by Ruko on Nov 1, 2009 15:55:39 GMT -5
Thofte looked up, slightly confused, at Rok's words. Ruko was really something? What did that mean? Rok had a weird smile on his face, as he watched Ruko. The young boy followed his eyes, but only saw his older sister being her normal, awesome self. Is that what he meant? That Ruko was awesome? He should've figured that out a LONG time ago.
Her bag having been filled up, Ruko turned, ready to head back in the direction that Taron and Thofte were, when something caught the corner of her eye. Two figures, male and female, disappearing into the shadows. Huh. She hadn't expected Snake to send them, of all people, but hey. She'd rather have those two guarding her back out of anyone. Shark and Mouse. Yup, she was happy with them.
She was easily able to find Taron and Thofte, as they were some of the only people not moving. "Done!" She announced cheerfully, in a good mood now that she knew who was with them. Ruko showed her bag, filled with plenty of dried meat. Unless they were absoulute pigs, it would last them awhile. "Hey, guess what?" Without waiting for Taron's answer to her rhetorical question, she grinned. "My gang's here."
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Post by taron on Nov 1, 2009 17:16:21 GMT -5
Taron saw her pause slightly in her weaving, the same way he often paused to evaluate a threat, or risk. This was different though, claw didnt appear on guard (any more than usual), and only seemed to stop for a split second....he must have imagined it.
When she returned to their side, he smiled back, in response to her unusually strange cheerful mood (not that he was complaining). Wow, she'd gathered quite alot of meat; he was about to comment, but Claw spoke first, confusing him slightly. Guess what? Claw didnt strike Taron as the sort of person to like guessing games...and then she confused him further.
My gang's here
'Your...gang?' Well that was a bit unexpected..unless she meant something else. A metaphor, he seemed to remember that being called...Taron wasnt fond of metaphors...why not just tell it as it is? He reckoned that was what she was doing, which meant she was referring to a real gang, but who?
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Post by Ruko on Nov 1, 2009 17:22:38 GMT -5
Ruko nodded, her smile dimming down to a slight smile at Taron's confusion, though not in a bad way. She just couldn't be overly cheerful for long. Unlike Mouse. "Yeah, my gang. I'm part of a gang, though we're a traveling gang. I seperated a bit ago, and Snake promised me an escort..." She frowned thoughtfully. "I hadn't been sure who, but they finally decided to show themselves." Ruko sighed, slightly exsasperated, then proceeded to explain it to Taron. "Shark and Mouse like to hide in the shadows. Frankly, it can get annoying."
Thofte thingyed his head, having released Rok's hand, and now drifted over to stand by Ruko. Gang? He had heard that word before... But where? When Ruko mentioned Snake, he frowned slightly, the word sending a slight chill down his back. Where...? At the mention of Shark and Mouse, his eyes lit up, comprehension in them. He remembered them! Snake... Shark... And Mouse! Mouse was really nice!
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Post by taron on Nov 2, 2009 13:41:03 GMT -5
'Um...okay?' Shark and Mouse, huh? And just when Taron thought he had a pretty good idea of Claw and Bane's situation. Apparently there were more people involved than just the two, and that meant he'd been dragged into it all. Actually...that wasnt fair. He was very grateful for Claw's acceptance of him, and wouldnt want to leave now, if he was given the choice. Besides, what was he worried about?
'So uh...why do you need an escort? Planning on going anywhere?' Taron was more than a little confused as to the whole point of her having stalkers that liked to hide in the shadows. It didnt sound good to him, and who was this 'Snake' person, anyway?
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Post by Ruko on Nov 2, 2009 19:41:12 GMT -5
Taron seemed a little confused, as was obvious from his question. Planning on going anywhere... Sheesh... He really needed to learn the ins and outs of ganghood. Ruko rolled her eyes, before explaining. "You can't just leave a gang, Taron. You try to leave, you get wiped out. End of story. Snake... He likes us, and doesn't want to kill us. So, with Shark and Mouse along, we don't count as 'leaving' the gang. It's just the way it works."
She sighed, before mentioning something to Taron. "In our gang, we're all +Animas. Shark is a Great White Shark, and Mouse is a Mockingbird. Don't ask. She hates it when people make fun of her name, but there was already someone named Bird, so... She'll hit you if you mention it, so don't say I didn't give you fair warning." Hmm... What should he know about Shark? "Shark won't like you. Heck, he really doesn't like anyone. You'll think he hates you, but he doesn't. Anything else..."
Ruko trailed off, before one more thing came to mind. "Oh, and they know me as 'Tiger'. Any questions?"
(ZOMGZ That was so much fun to write! ^^)
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Post by taron on Nov 4, 2009 14:37:00 GMT -5
((XD))
Taron shifted uneasily to the other foot. Wiped out? Did that include Taron, if he ever tried to leave? What had he managed to get himself into?
'Um...no...got it, thanks, Tiger' he said, holding back a smirk. How basic. He hoped the same rule wouldnt apply to him. There was something positively unattractive about the name 'lizard'. He also hoped that they wouldnt always be followed by these two new shady-sounding characters, but had an odd feeling that that would be the case...'I guess i'll just keep quiet' he said, half to himself.
'So...we gonna meet them or what?' He didnt like the idea of being followed full-stop, but if they had to be, Taron wanted to know these people.
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Post by Ruko on Nov 4, 2009 15:04:48 GMT -5
Ruko tapped him on the nose. "You are NOT calling me Tiger. It's Claw. Honestly." She half-turned to the alley right by them. "I gave him the lecture. Get out here all ready." Her foot rapped impatiently on the road. "Dramatic, much..."
'Melting' out of the shadows, Shark and Mouse appeared, moving swiftly through the short distance that was between them. "Well, well, Tiger!" Mouse began, draping one arm over the younger girl affectionately. "You don't have bad taste in guys, that's for sure!" She grinned at the boy. "Taron."
Ruko turned red, glaring at Mouse. "Stop it, Mouse! He's part of the pack, and that's all. Period." Honestly, she was even sure if he qualified as a friend yet. Not like she was gonna say that with him here.
Shark didn't say anything, only glared at Taron with a hostile gaze. Mouse flicked her eyes up at him, before replying to Ruko. "Deny it all ya want, Tiger. I think Taron here's got it in for ya, too."
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Post by taron on Nov 4, 2009 15:25:46 GMT -5
Taron blinked when his nose was poked, and couldnt help smiling. Of course she would disaprove, when he'd said it with such a humourous tone. Fine, Claw would do, atleast it wouldnt make him chuckle everything he used it. Seriously though, why name yourself after your +anima like that? Isnt it just asking people to figure it out and arrest you?
His smile faded quickly into an analysing stare when the two stalkers appeared. He was more than a little anoyed to hear the girl, Mouse, speak his name. How much did they know? How long had they been watching, without Taron even knowing? He really didnt like this one bit. Still...'Taron' was better than 'lizard'. He ignored the first comment, about Claw's taste....But at the second comment, his eyes widened, and he blushed majorly. Great...if he'd have been a bit colder in the blood department, that wouldnt have happened. Trust her to make a comment like that when he was at his daily peak (regarding being active). He couldnt even use the benefits of being cold-blooded correctly.
'I...just like company' he said, not facing her. '...fed up of being lonely..' That guy was staring at him, which didnt help. Taron was terrible when he was under pressure like this.
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Post by Ruko on Nov 4, 2009 15:38:15 GMT -5
Mouse's grin widened as Taron turned beet red. "I believe that, but..." Her eyes flicked between the two. "You would look so cute together!" She paused a moment, before her face settled into a thoughtful frown. "Although, you two dancing would be a sight to see. Tiger would so be leading."
Ruko's face, if possible, turned redder. "Ugh, Mouse! You're such a matchmaker!" She turned imploringly to the older boy, who had Thofte hanging off of his leg. "Shark, get her off my back, would ya?"
The older boy tapped Mouse on the head, who stuck her tongue out. "Mouse. We came to talk to Tiger, not patronize her. Besides, you know she has never shown any inclination to be with a boy. Now is not the time." At her slightly crestfallen face, he added to his words. "If you wish, you may patronize the boy."
Mouse brightened up considerably at that statement. Practically leaping off of Ruko, she swung her arm around Taron. "Now, Taron, I can give you some advice when it comes to Tiger... We know each other like the backs of our hands!"
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Post by taron on Nov 4, 2009 16:06:53 GMT -5
((oh gawwd, pick on the poor new boy XD, haha))
D-dancing? Taron had never even tried dancing before, and doubted he'd be any good at it...maybe Claw would have to lead, just because he'd be a complete failure! How embarassing...But then, it shouldnt be. Claw had been the one in charge ever since they'd met.
If you wish, you may patronise the boy.
Taron gave the guy, Shark, a nasty glare. There was no need for that? What had Taron done to deserve all this? Nothing. Or maybe just hanging out with Claw was enough to hack these guys off. Well in that case, tough! If they didnt like it, they should have intruded right at the start, and he wouldnt have to suffer this now.
He was about to bite back with some comment (Probably not a good move to make with shark, but...) when Mouse jumped on him, pulling him into her with one arm. Taron frowned, eyes wide, finding this everything but enjoyable. Advice with Tiger, huh? Advice for what? Taron was about to ask, when, conveniently his eyes started leaking again. Ah! Maybe Mouse would let go of him now. He stared at her, his face expressionless now as the blood ran down.
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Post by Ruko on Nov 4, 2009 16:21:05 GMT -5
(Shark's just awesome like that... XD And Mouse... Well, just read...)
Mouse frowned slightly as stuff began leaking out of Taron's eyes. "Hm?" She dabbed her finger into the red stream, then put her finger in her mouth, sucking on it. "Blood..." Grabbing a handkercheif out of her skirt pocket, she wiped away at the blood, cleaning it off of his face, though it proved to be useless as more leaked out. She sighed, smiling slightly. "You'll never impress Tiger like that, Taron!"
Shark watched the exchange, before turning to Ruko, Thofte still clinging to his leg. "Tiger, what made you pick up something like him? He's not part of the gang."
Mouse, hearing the statement, dropped Taron, and popped over. "You know how Snake hates you picking up strays like this. Remember that dog you brought home? He was furious." She paused a moment, then grinned, seemingly figuring out something. "You just picked him up to make Snake mad, didn't you? Well, that's a relief. For a second, I thought you actually cared about him!"
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Post by taron on Nov 4, 2009 16:41:29 GMT -5
((XD they both rock, in a wierd nasty kind of way XD, and lol to thofte and his clinging XD))
Taron watched in disbelief, and jerked out of the way when Mouse started wiping his face like that. Who did she think she was, his mother? Frankly he couldnt care less whether his face was still covered, why should they? It was obvious they didnt think alot of him anyway. Maybe he'd keep the blood for a while, as a statement. I'm not letting someone else clean my face.. Yeah it wasnt a very impressive statement...
At Sharks next comment, though it wasnt aimed at him, Taron finally spoke up. 'I was not picked up!' Actually....now he thought about it, it had been Claw's decision to let him come, so...really she had kind of picked him up, not vice versa, but still. Taron was being discussed as though he were some found object. And why was Bane clinging like that! What was so special about this jerk, Shark?
...So that was it, Taron was being used to make this stranger, Snake, angry? For a second, i thought you actually cared about him. Yeah...you and me both, Taron thought bitterly. It probably wasnt true, but hearing things like that outloud were strangely bringing back old memories; it wouldnt be the first time he'd be used, under the impression that someone had actually 'cared' for him. He let his gaze wander elsewhere, trying to appear unnaffected by Mouse's words.
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Post by Ruko on Nov 4, 2009 16:54:20 GMT -5
(XD Well, it gets kind of tiresome to put in his thoughts ALL the time, and my posts would get REALLY long if I did, so he's gotta do something...)
Ruko rolled her eyes. "Mouse, shut up and quit teasing. Please. I'd forgotten how annoying you could truely be." Taron was really bad at hiding his emotions, too. She'd have to show him how to do that sometime. Marching over to him, Ruko swung her arm over his shoulder, as Mouse had done to both of them before (When you hang around that girl long enough, she rubs off). "Taron is part of the pack now. Gosh."
Mouse grinned. "And that's a beautiful moment, right there! You should pose like that for your anniversary portrait!" Ruko rolled her eyes, and Shark flicked his eyes in Mouse's direction, his way of showing amusement, though it was hard to tell. Ruko and Mouse knew him too well, however.
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Post by taron on Nov 5, 2009 10:44:59 GMT -5
((XD ah, i see your point))
Taron's head was getting seriously messed up, and he almost felt like being sick. Right now he didnt know whether to smile or scowl. Claw was defending him, but not quite as viciously as he'd hoped. Still, that was understandable; these strangers were her friends afterall, and he was lucky to be getting any support whatsoever. If this had happened the previous night, the situation would have been quite different. He could still hear Claw and her threats to tear his throat out...Mouse was still dishing out the awkward comments. Luckily though (or maybe not) instead of blushing, he just bled more, which oddly, he didnt mind as much. Then...there was Claw's arm around him now....anyone would think this was 'put-your-arm-around-someone' day.
In the end he decided to just accept it all and shrug it off, keeping quiet before he did/said something he'd regret. Mouse and Shark....particularly Mouse, seemed the type of people to find something in any sentence that they could mock him for.
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