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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 22, 2010 22:01:28 GMT -5
Laney nodded, not fully trusting herself to speak just then. Maybe when they were alone she could confide in him. She reached out her paw and once again took his. It surprised her to realize just how much she had missed holding his paw for that short amount of time but as soon as they were linked again she couldn't resist a small smile and blush.
Mother watched everything with interest. She wanted to beg the poor starving child to eat a bit more but she was sure if anybeast could get her to eat something than Catori could. "Alright, you two have a nice little walk then. We'll just keep this warm for you here when you're ready." She shot a curious look at her husband wondering what he thought about all this.
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Post by Wolfie on Aug 22, 2010 22:05:03 GMT -5
Catori nodded and escorted his new friend outside, holding her paw and smiling back at her; a light blush staining his own cheeks under his fur.
Father watched them silently and turned back to his wife once they were outside. They'll be fine, Dear. Just you wait and see.
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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 22, 2010 22:17:07 GMT -5
Laney took a deep breath and sighed once they were out of the little holt. Her mind was full of questions. What should she say to him? How could she explain? What would he think of her? Mostly she just wanted to apologize for her rudeness, so she blurted out, "I'm sorry, about that back there. I'm sure your mother is a wonderful cook. I would never want to offend her, especially after all you both have done for me. I just... I...." she trailed off not knowing how to finish.
"Oh I'm sure they will be." Mother fretted with her napkin. "I just have to wonder what sort of creatures could possibly have allowed that poor maid to - to - well you saw her dear. What do you think? Sweet little thing, isn't she though?"
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Post by Wolfie on Aug 22, 2010 22:22:03 GMT -5
Catori patted her shoulder soothingly and hugged her confortingly. Whatever's going on, you can tell me. I won't judge you.
Father chuckled and nodded, taking his wife's paws in his own. She is a very sweet young girl, and I hope she gets well soon.
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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 24, 2010 9:54:56 GMT -5
The hug came as something of a shock to Laney and she first stiffened before she relaxed in the big black otter's arms. She sighed again and was glad that held this way she didn't have to look him in the eye. "I know what you all must be thinking. That I was starved by vermin or that my family didn't have enough, but it's just not true. I..." She hesitated and pushed away from him very aware that he could feel how her bones poked against her skin and fur.
Standing a few paces away now she turned away from him and crossed her arms over her chest protectively. "My Da says I'm just too picky, that if I would just try new things that I would learn to like them but..." she hated how dibbunish this sounded like it was something she could just grow out of. "but there's some foods..." most foods really she thought with a roll of her eyes, glad he couldn't see her face, "I just can't get them down. The taste... or the smell... or how they feel in my mouth, I can't swallow." her voice lowered to barely more than a whisper, "I'm afraid to try." She had never been this honest with anybeast and she waited for him to laugh or get angry with her or tell her it was all in her head.
Mother looked at the door by which the two young creatures had left and then back at her husband and smiled. "I do too. But you know I was thinking that she may be just what our Catori needs. After loosing..." She couldn't speak aloud the name of the young kit they had lost. "Well he seemed to take it harder than even we did." a lone tear escaped down her cheek and she wiped it away quickly with her apron. "And with everything else he's been through, I think he needs that sweet maid to care for."
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Post by Wolfie on Aug 24, 2010 15:26:49 GMT -5
Catori listened as she spoke, allowing her to pull away but placing his paw back on her shoulder and rubbing gently. I kind of know how that feels. I was more or less the same way after I managed to escape from the vermin that had captured me; I couldn't stand food because I was so used to going without. I don't know exactly what the reason is for you not liking it, but I managed to get past mine. Maybe I can help you do the same.
Father looked also and smiled back at her, hugging her. He wiped her cheek gently and kissed it. I think you're right. I didn't know if Catori would ever get over loosing his baby brother, but if she decides to stick around, I think he'll be just fine.
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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 24, 2010 22:09:01 GMT -5
Laney turned slowly to face him as he spoke. She was wary at first, wondering if he was just saying these things but she saw the truth of it in his eyes. She had never met anybeast who understood what she was going through. The otter maid was still a little hesitant as she replied but she allowed herself a glimmer of hope. "Would you really help me?"
Reassured as she aways was by her husband's words and his comforting embrace, Mother perked up and smiled. "I wonder if he's gotten her to tell him any more about her past. I must admit I'm very curious how that little slip of a thing came to be wandering all alone on the flat lands."
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Post by Wolfie on Aug 24, 2010 22:17:19 GMT -5
Catori nodded and smiled reassuringly. Of course I'll help you, but in order to do that, I need to understand everything that's happened to you and your family.
Father nodded in agreement. I'm curious as well. Let's just hope we can help her, whatever's going on.
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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 26, 2010 22:42:32 GMT -5
The ottermaid's eyes brimmed with tears but they were relieved, happy tears. She felt such a kinship with this otter already even thought they had only known each other for a very short time. Then with a laugh that was half a sob she wiped the tears away with one of her paws and began to tell him the story of her family. She told him about how the older generation made up of several different types of creatures had been oarslaves together on a vermin ship. She told him how unlike himself once they had won their freedom they treated food like it was a treasure greater than gold. She told him how everyday in their strange holt seemed to be a contest to see who could pack away the most eatables. And she told him how when she was younger they used to try to include her in this gluttony but when it became apparent that she had no appetite for the indulgence their attitude became one of, 'oh well, more for me.'
"Oh Catori," she came to the end of her story not even realizing that at some point he had hugged her again and she was even now in his arms. "Watching them stuff themselves all those seasons, it was just awful." She said it as if she was closing a door on that part of her past and looking expectantly to a completely different future. "How could I possibly go along with it?"
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Post by Wolfie on Aug 26, 2010 22:48:27 GMT -5
Catori listened intently as she told her story, hugging her in hopes of offering her some sort of comfort. We're not asking you to do anything like that at all, but you need to eat in order to survive. All we're asking is for you to eat just enough to fill your stomach for a little while, to give you strength and energy.
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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 27, 2010 16:40:48 GMT -5
"Oh...I know you wouldn't. You're not like them. I...I trust you." She wanted to make him understand that she didn't fear him. Something about him made her want to try. She had never before cared what her eating habits were doing to her health. "I suppose," Laney looked away from him again blushing. "I might be able to try to eat a little. Your Mother's soup did sort of smell nice." She still wasn't sure if she'd be able to swallow the wiggly little freshwater shrimp but maybe she could eat around them.
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Post by Wolfie on Aug 27, 2010 16:55:29 GMT -5
Catori smiled. You ready to try and eat some then?
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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 27, 2010 17:06:47 GMT -5
"I-I think so," Laney replied nervously. There was one more thing she was a bit worried about. "Your parents... they... will they understand? The last thing I'd want to do is hurt your mother's feelings if I couldn't finish a whole bowl or make them feel uncomfortable. You've been so kind but...I don't want to overstay my welcome."
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Post by Wolfie on Aug 27, 2010 17:14:13 GMT -5
Catori hugged her fondly. If anyone would understand, it's my parents. They're very understanding people so you don't have to worry about hurting their feelings.
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Post by carabadgermum on Aug 27, 2010 17:20:54 GMT -5
Of course there was another reason Laney wanted to put off going back to the holt. She was enjoying the time that she was spending here alone with Catori. She thought she could sense that he was enjoying this as well, but she was afraid to let on how strong her feelings were becoming already for the big sturdy male. "Alright."
The ottermaid pulled away from his hug half hoping that he'd draw her back again right away.
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