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Post by Sipp on Sept 5, 2007 18:14:43 GMT -5
An armadillo stumbled disorientedly into the midst of Knothole. In truth, he had gotten up as early as he could. (Honey seemed restless, and Mighty had heard tales of her attacking people in her sleep... ) Not that he slept well... new environment and all. But well, the armadillo wasn't one to complain. The problem: He was not a morning person. At all. So here he was, yawning widely and moving slowly. He wanted coffee more than anything, but he doubted they had much- if any at all. "Mm..." He made his way over to the pool, splashing his face with water.
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Sept 12, 2007 22:48:44 GMT -5
"STOP RIGHT THERE, UNKNOWINGS PERSON!" Yelled a voice from behind some brush. Dramatically, a heroic-looking coyote leapt out of the bushes, standing at the ready with his sword drawn. Or rather, that's what Antoine WISHED had happened. In reality, the doofy dog had stumbled out into the open, trying to draw his sword at the same time, when he tripped over his own feet and fell to the ground with a squeal and a shriek. Attempting to keep any dignity he had left, he glared at Mighty from the ground. "Zer are to being no peoples about ze Power Ring Puel. Especially fuel strangers who theenk they can just walk in through Knothole!" Sigh. What could Knothole ever do without its faithful guard Antoine?
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Post by Sipp on Sept 23, 2007 22:28:04 GMT -5
The idea that someone would be speaking so loudly so early in the morning was so strange and foreign to the armadillo that he jolted at the sound of Antoine's shrieking. "Hi there. You must be... Anchovy," the armadillo was sure someone called him that, "I'm Mighty. It's nice to meet you." he smiled a little nervously, ".. Ring pool?"
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Oct 7, 2007 1:07:20 GMT -5
As the silly coyote stood up, brushing himself off, he glared at the armadillo, "I am not being a leetle swimming fishies! Moi name ees Antoine, and I am ze royal guarde of ze beautiful Preencess Sally!" he proclaimed, posing heroically. He points at the pool beside him, "Thees! Thees ees the Power Ring Puel! It ees very special, and I must to be guarding eet weeth moi loife!" and then he points at Mighty, "Now as I must be askeens of you, how do you to be in Knothole!?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 9, 2007 0:21:23 GMT -5
"Ease up, Antoine," Bunnie said, coming into sight on the beaten trail leading to the pool. "Me, Sally'n Rotor brought 'im,"
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Post by Leda on Oct 9, 2007 16:02:53 GMT -5
A tiny, golden squirrel toddled along beside and slightly behind the rabbot, tethered to her at the arm. His mangy fur looked a bit shaggier than usual, as though he'd just been given a bath. Ray hiccuped quietly as Bunnie led him along the path, unsure of where they were headed, and frankly, not really caring either. All he cared about was staying safe, if his death-grip on Bunnie's hand was any indication. If that weren't evidence enough, the child began to squeal fearfully and dig his feet into the dirt at the sight of strangers up ahead.
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Post by Sipp on Oct 11, 2007 19:03:45 GMT -5
"I see..." he was trying very hard not to laugh. His mouth twitched a little but aside from a smile, (one that could easily be interepreted as polite) his iron self-control prevailed. "Er, well..." and then Bunnie entered. His smile brightened. "Good morning, Miss Bunnie. Did you sleep well?" He blinked at the blob of yellow behind her, suddenly concerned. His voice became very gentle and quiet, "That's the boy we brought in, isn't it? How is he?" he took a few slow steps towards the pair, "He has been taken care of, hasn't he?"
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Oct 12, 2007 15:55:18 GMT -5
There was a pause, and Antoine's demeanor brightened a bit. "Oui oui Bunnie, and I suppose zat thees little squirrel boy you 'ave brought 'ere too?" he said, crouching down to get on eye level with Ray.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 13, 2007 4:22:04 GMT -5
Bunnie chuckled sheepishly at the armadillo's first question, "Well, mah sleep was well'n good, too bad the mornin' followin's been a bit hectic." The Mighty and Antoine's focus turned to the squirrel, Bunnie looked down to Ray sympathetically and brushed his head with her free hand. "Yep. Me'n Sally got them nasty fleas offa him. Poor thing's scared outta his wits though," Continuing to stroke his head in what was hopefully a soothing way she began speaking to him calmly, "It's alright, honey, these here are friends," she motioned to each respectively, "That there's Antoine, and Ah'm sure ya'll remember Mighty here helpin' ya from yesterday, right?"
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Post by Leda on Oct 14, 2007 1:23:46 GMT -5
Ray had begun to wail as Mighty and Antoine each decided to close in on him, choking slightly for air and diving behind Bunnie for protection. As she stroked her fingers along his bangs, the squirrel quieted somewhat, but continued to bury his arms and face against her metallic leg, as though the strangers would disappear if he couldn't see them.
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Oct 14, 2007 1:44:04 GMT -5
LITTLE YELLOW THING SCREAMING IN FACE. For anyone, this was rather suprising, and commonly too loud for ears, but Antoine was special. He yeeked in surprise, clapping his hands over his ears and jumping back.... Right into the Power Ring Pool. It wasn't until he was completely submerged that he realized he had fell in, and after this revelation he began to flail wildly in the water. Le Sigh.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 14, 2007 3:39:24 GMT -5
"... See honey? He's about as harmless as a toothless dog."
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Post by Leda on Oct 14, 2007 10:01:02 GMT -5
The squirrel didn't seem so convinced, and held his position behind Bunnie's right leg.
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Post by Sipp on Oct 14, 2007 21:41:30 GMT -5
Mighty winced at Ray's noise, but continued to move slowly until he was a foot from them, making sure to keep his voice quiet and soothing. "What happened in the morning? Well, I'm glad he's warmed up to someone, though..." he smiled warmly at the two of them, crounching, as to be closer to Ray's eye-level. "Hi there, remember me? I'll introduce myself again... I'm Mighty. Nice to meet you."m
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Post by Leda on Oct 17, 2007 21:10:02 GMT -5
The child hiccuped and peered at the armadillo amidst his tears. Yeah, he recognized him. He was the man from yesterday that had found him and gotten him something to eat. But he was also the one that wouldn't let him down when he wanted, and had taken him away where his parents couldn't find him. Ray hadn't been hurt by this guy, but was still extremely uncomfortable around him. As a result the whimpering squirrel shuffled backwards to continue hiding at Bunnie's other side; he would've preferred to flee outright, but still lacked the confidence to venture out by himself.
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Oct 18, 2007 22:13:59 GMT -5
And at that time, Antoine finally managed to drag himself out of the water. He then collapsed on the bank, exausted from flailing around for no apparrent reason.
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Post by Sipp on Oct 19, 2007 21:38:04 GMT -5
Am I really that frightening?Mighty looked hurt for a moment, but reminded himself that this was a frightened child who got seperated from his parents... one that had been sheltered beforehand, and lost everything at once. His face relaxed, back into a gentle smile. "Does he speak at all...?"m
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 20, 2007 2:53:34 GMT -5
"Ease up a bit now, he's real timid an' scared," Bunnie warned, wrapping an arm around the boy to give a reassuring hug that she hoped would make him feel more secure, gently massaging his back, "Ah'm sure he'll speak more when he's ready,"
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Post by Sipp on Oct 23, 2007 17:24:36 GMT -5
The armadillo nodded, backing off a little. "Sorry... None of my brothers were really timid... It has been a while..." he trailed off, "You're very good with children, Miss Bunnie... do you have any siblings or anything....? If you don't mind me asking, that is."m
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Post by Leda on Oct 23, 2007 23:11:09 GMT -5
Ray sniffled and looked up at Bunnie. She may not have been his mom, but she did make him feel calm -- and furthermore, safe. Walking on his own was fine when there was no one around, but around strangers... The squirrel boosted himself as much as he could on the balls of his feet, raising "hold me" arms up at Bunnie.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 26, 2007 7:40:18 GMT -5
Bunnie couldn't help it. The sight of those big pleading eyes and his little hands reaching up pleadingly to her... "Ohh ain't you just the sweetest lookin'..." she said in spite of herself. Smiling widely she complied, picking him and letting him rest on her metal arm while she gave him a tight hug. She looked back at Mighty. "Ah have a big sistah runnin' around here somewhere. Her name's Vanilla. Used to help her take care of mah niece."
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Post by Sipp on Oct 29, 2007 22:15:32 GMT -5
The sight was actually a little nostalgic... "Hmm... that's interesting. You struck me as more of a big sister than a little one... I myself was a big brother... I'm sure your niece grew up into a fine young woman."m
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 29, 2007 22:37:02 GMT -5
The rabbit's expression dulled a bit at Mighty's comment. "Uh, well, actually..." she cleared her throat, looking uncomfortable. "She was roboticized a few years ago. She would have been nine by now."
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Post by Leda on Oct 29, 2007 22:42:32 GMT -5
Ray didn't pay much attention to the adults' conversation. Though Bunnie's metallic arm still unsettled him, the caresses of her organic one eased his discomforts. The young squirrel draped his arms around his caretaker's shoulders and rested his forehead against the side of her neck. She smelled like earth and flowers. It was reassuring, in a way.
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Post by Sipp on Oct 31, 2007 22:11:57 GMT -5
He winced. "Oh, I'm so terribly sorry... ah, me and my bad habit of broaching uncomfortable subjects..." Foot, meet mouth. Gee, I'm very tactful, aren't I? Sigh.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Nov 1, 2007 0:17:36 GMT -5
She just shrugged. "Oh, it's alright, sugah. Weren't like ya'll knew anyhow."
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Nov 1, 2007 14:45:54 GMT -5
It was about time that Antoine had recovered, and he began to walk over to the pair. "So, vere 'ave you come from?" he asked curiously.
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Post by Sipp on Nov 4, 2007 23:44:22 GMT -5
Finding himself unable to think of a response to Bunnie, the armadillo was grateful for Antoine's reappearance. "Um, well, I was part of Lower Mobius Freedom Fighter group, actually... was there a couple of years. Just left recently."m
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Post by Topaz Mutiny on Nov 10, 2007 17:05:14 GMT -5
Ant's face scrunched up a tiny bit at the mention of Lower Mobius, remembering that Griff belonged to that group. But the look disappeared as soon as it came. "Well, why 'ave you been to come here? 'As someseeng 'happened?" Antoine asked.
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Post by Lans on Nov 13, 2007 22:39:44 GMT -5
At that moment there came a swooshing sound as Tails flew up. "Hey Aunt Bunnie!" Tails said as he landed, "I cae to make sure Ray was ok."
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