The Unexpected Visit [ORP]

[Pippin]

(I'd play Munk, but I don't really want to play both Munkustrap and Mistoffelees as this plot unfolds, as I think both would likely be too involved to focus enough on either one that way.)

MISTOFFELEES

As if on cue, Munkustrap rushed into the Junkyard only moments later, apparently in a hurry, and apparently also already alerted to the fact that his father was present. How news traveled so fast among Jellicles Mistoffelees wasn't sure he'd ever understand. But it didn't matter. He felt a small wave of relief wash over him at Munkustrap's entrance. He would know what to do, and additionally, it took the focus off of him at the moment.

He made his way over to Munkustrap as he came to a stop, glancing only briefly at the others as he went by. "Yes, he's here. Actually, he wants to see you. I can take you to him," he offered, answering the flustered tabby's question. He didn't quite succeed in wiping the look of concern from his face.

POUNCIVAL

Pouncival thought over Misto's vauge response for a moment. Something about it didn't quite seem right. He had a feeling the tuxedo tom knew more than he was telling, but that wasn't really a new occurence. Despite being around the same age, and being fairly good friends, there was a sort of mysteriousness to Mistoffelees that Pounce never seemed quite able to break through.

But before he could put his finger on exactly how he might probe further for more information, Munkustrap darted into the clearing in a hurry, commanding his attention. So something was up. He knew it. Of course, it wasn't unlike Munkustrap to be nervous or upset about something, but he seemed genuinely more concenred that Old Deuteronomy had come all the way out here. What surprised Pouncival was that he seemed, well, surprised. "You mean you don't know..." he started to ask Munkustrap, hoping he had been mistaken and perhaps he could shed some light on the subject, but again he was interrupted before his thought was fully formed.

Pouncival ducked instinctively, throwing his paws over his head as his brother came flying over him. Of course, he didn't realize it was Tumble right away, and let out a rather embarassing yelp of surprise as the other sailed towards him. When he did a neat flip and landed on the other side of him without colliding, however, it was clear to Pounce who it was He shot his brother a glare as he brought his paws back to his sides, using one of them to give him a good smack in the arm. He hated it when he snuck up on him like that. He made a mental note to get back at him for that later.

He rolled his eyes at Tumblebrutus' question, pushing his annoyance with his brother aside for the moment in lieu of his interest in what was going on. How could he be the only Cat in the 'Yard who didn't know what was going on by now. "Where have you been? Old Deuteronomy's back in the 'Yard. Everybody's being all secret about it. Misto knows something, but he's not telling, at least not yet."

[animalboything]

"Whoa, Old Deuteronomy's back? Where is he?" Tumblebrutus asked naively, warm smile on his face. Though it was odd that everyone was being "all secret about it" as Pouncival put it. Then again, this was his brother talking, and Tumblebrutus believed that, really, if it came to a disagreement or something that Pouncival would be wrong by default. There was absolutely no logic to that thought, one he kept a little quiet as he scanned the junkyard.

Wait... Old Deuteronomy..?

"... long walk for him to come for a visit," he conceded, the ecstatic smile morphing into an expression of concern. "Investigate?"

[Atraielees]

MUNKUSTRAP and OLD D

Without another word, Munkustrap ran behind the tire to his father's Junkyard home. He slowly climbed under the upturned lorry trunk and into his father's space.
"What's going on father?" he asked, despite the fact Deut looked asleep.
"Haven't you felt it?" Deut answered as he opened his eyes.
Munkustrap felt embarrassed that he did not.
"I don't know...is it Macavity?"
"Macavity is most likely behind it, yes. The Heaviside has been sending me warnings, it's likely to come soon...whatever it is."
"Well, what should we do? What do I need to do?"
Old Deuteronomy went on to discuss his ideas with his son. After some time, Munkustrap and Deuteronomy both emerged and stood up-top the tire.
"Jellicles, there is something coming, something bad. We are unsure as to what it is at the moment but we advise you to be on your guard and report anything unusual to myself or Old Deuteronomy. There is no need to panic, just be on the lookout."
Munkustrap sat down and let his father speak.
"I will be staying here in the yard till this gets sorted out. Jellicle Cats be not afraid, your Jellicle leader will be of aid." ending in song, Old Deuteronomy left once again to his lorry.
Munkustrap climbed down from the tire and ran off through the Jellicles, not stopping to answer any questions.


((hey guys, I'm closing this thread now cause I want to move the plot forward. I'm not sure how other RPs do it but for ours, when there are two plots happening in the same location...that means its time to speed up and end the oldest one...that way, I can make the time in the overall time-line move...so now it's late Spring (May)...ask any questions here))

((The current thread at the tire/TSE 1 is with Exotica and Mungo if you feel so inclined to join...please, keep each character in only one thread at a time to avoid confusion...and feel free to end a thread once you feel it has served it's purpose...that way the story stays clear...thanks!!))