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 Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:32 pm
"That sounds like a splendid plan! Let's get to it!" Much like a loyal puppy dog, ********* trotted along close to Noel as he began to make his way towards whichever store he planned to visit first. Her little collar playfully seemed to jingle out, as if to remind him that she was right next to him.
However, as they ran out of grass, the manx couldn't help but hesitate for a moment. It wasn't like she couldn't walk on the concrete, but if she could avoid it, she was going to.
In a cheery tone, she turned to her companion and asked "Might I get some assistance, Noel? It'd be greatly appreciated!"
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:23 pm
Instinctively, Noel tried to keep his walking pace with that of his feline companion. The jingle of her collar and the soft patter of her paws on the grass made it easy to keep a pace that was comfortable for the both of them. The soft breeze that occasionally swept through them also made their journey much better, especially when they reached the edge of the park in just a few seconds and found their way into the concrete heart of Destiny City. Their trip had been so quick, that Noel forgot to offer to carry the Manx further towards their destination. However, he quickly rectified the situation by scooping her up and giving her a large grin. Noel made sure she was comfortably settled and then preceded further towards the farmer's market where he would buy a bag then retrieve ********* for a nice break near the industrial freezers.
"Sorry about that my tiny little lady. I'm kinda of ditz sometimes or maybe a little more than sometimes. Whatever. Hahaha"
He once again found a way to make fun of himself and make himself laugh. Giving ********* a funny face as he looked down to acknowledge her as he spoke, he found his happy-go-lucky demeanor quickly returning with the promise of a poor man's AC.
"Now when I get to the store, I'm going to hide you behind the newspaper machines in the shade for a few minutes while I go get a new cloth bag. Just so you know."
He gave the Manx another smile as they reached their destination. Keeping his word, he found the newspapers and magazines that were distributed just outside the automatic doors. Not only did they metal stands offer shade, but they were now under the awning of the building. Gently, he set ********* down and proceeded into the market to retrieve her disguise.
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:12 am
"Oh, you don't need such formal titles for me, Noel. Though... 'tiny little lady' is a whole lot better than being called 'cat' all of the time." It wasn't everyday that she heard a man call himself a ditz though. Many times, when she heard the word used, it was used to describe a woman or girl. Rarely had she ever heard it associated with a man or boy. It was different, but she didn't mention it at all.
As they moved along, ********* remained a good passenger, but she couldn't help but notice how her fur was sticking to Noel's sweaty self. She could live with it, but poor Noel seemed completely out of his element.
"That sounds fine!" she offered cheerfully just before she was set down. There was definitely shade, but the shade that metal made wasn't as nice as the shade as other objects could make. At least the awning was shading the stands so that they weren't as dreadfully hot as they could have been. Like a good kitty, she waited while keeping herself somewhat hidden.
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:27 pm
"But you are my favorite tiny little lady!"
He gave the Manx a playful smile as he disappeared into the market. As he stepped through the automatic doors, Noel heard the jaunty little tune that was meant to welcome and announce his presence in the store. Though he had only been to this particular market a handful of times, he had actually thought ahead in selecting it. With a quick pace, he sneaked past the cashiers and found the self check out machines on the far side of the entrance. He didn't like the idea of the employees recognizing him, especially when he was only buying a bag that would soon be filled with something besides its intended cargo. Thankfully the cloth bags were hanging right next to the machines and he was easily able to find the largest one without any trouble. A large, dark green bag that was partly soft cotton and part mesh in order to sustain the weight of heavier goods. Not to mention it was perfect for the fact that it allowed air in and out without being transparent. A perfect choice for his feline companion.
"This will do perfectly~!"
He chided to himself as he quickly paid the machine with cash for his odd purchase. Choosing to remain discreet, he placed it into one of the bags for alcoholic beverages as he once again sneaked past the employees of the market. Noel feared they may ask to see an ID if he was holding a brown paper bag, but none of them seemed concerned or simply didn't notice him as he slipped through the automatic doors. Making quick turn, he found ********* under the awning.
"Your carriage awaits my lady! Please watch your step as you enter and remember to keep hands, feet, paws, and ears within the vehicle at all times. Thank you~!"
Playfully, Noel bowed down and gave the Manx a smirk as he held the bag fully open in a sideways manner so that ********* could easily make herself comfortable before they headed back into the market. He made for a poor flight attendant, especially since he was now covered in sweat, his white hair completely out of place and sticking out in odd angles. However, he was able to smile since they both would soon be happily rewarded.
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 12:58 pm
When Noel returned and offered her such a playful little greeting, ********* couldn't help but let out an airy chittery giggle escape her. There was no hesitation for the cat when it came to walking into the bag. When the "vehicle" was set right for carrying, she definitely made herself comfortable, forming a rather small kitty loaf.
"I believe the carriage has been properly boarded, sir. Shall we continue on our journey to the Arctic Circle?"
Well, that was an exaggeration if she ever offered one, but that was okay. ********* was pretty certain that the white haired boy would know what she was talking about.
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:28 pm
Giving the cat a smile, he lifted the cloth bag up and held it firmly in his left hand. As he walked through the automatic door, he looked down to make sure the Manx was fully concealed. Shifting the bag, Noel pulled the cloth handles tighter to make sure ********* wasn't visible from the top of the bag. As he did so, he made sure not keep a casual look as the pair made their way past the cashiers. Quickening his pace, Noel made his way through the coffee aisle. A rich aroma wrapped itself around him; he almost stopped to smell the fresh coffee beans, but remembered his hidden companion and made his way to the end of the aisle and made a left past the milk and yogurt to the aisle that contained the alcoholic beverages. Carefully setting the bag down, Noel checked all around to make sure no one else was around, quickly turning his head from left to right in order to avoid detection. When he was satisfied, he opened the cloth bag.
"The coast is clear and the freezer is open!"
Taking a quick glance back and forth once more, he then proceeded to open the large, plastic door and propped it open with his foot. He was oddly paranoid about being caught. Though he had never been in a situation where he had to conceal an animal from grocery store employees, he couldn't imagine that the consequences would be that severe. This thought eased him a bit and he took a seat on the bottom of the freezer door. Once he relaxed a bit, he found it hard to imagine leaving this particularly cold spot as he instantly felt the cold air alleviating the awful side effects of the heat.
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:27 pm
Only once given the okay, a pair of ears seemed to perk up to being viewable from outside of the bag. However, she didn't exactly attempt to exit the bag. She was quite fine with being in a bag, even for a conversation. Sure, being able to see him, and seeing him able to see her would have been nice, but a cat had to do what a cat had to do.
"At least we have prevented you from melting into a puddle of goo, Noel." There was a muffled giggle.
"Now that you are cozy... we can talk!" There was a pause before she addressed something relatively important. "So... how's the senshi-thing been going?"
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Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:42 pm
As the cold air finally brought Noel's body temperature down to a more comfortable level, he started to feel closer to his usual upbeat self. Clothing no longer stuck to his skin and made him feel like he was wearing a spandex body suit and his hair actually stayed in place. A wonder for the white haired boy who couldn't help, but to feel like he looked like something that had been caught in a drain. As his mood continued to brighten, he let out a chuckle at ********* joke with the image of his melted remains on the grocery store floor.
"I know right? What a mess that would be with a cat trapped in a cloth bag covered with my gooey remains. Gross and funny. Hehe."
Taking this chance to cool himself down further, he removed one of the large bottles of vodka from the freezer shelf. Though it was heavy and ill-suited, he placed it against his forehead to bring his temperature down a bit. Cold air made it easier for Noel to think and it came at the proper time given the Manx's question.
"Well, it has certainly been a journey. Haha I'm glad that I have been able to help those who were being attacked by those crazy monsters. That has probably been the most rewarding part, but recently, I've felt like I'm stumbling in the dark when it comes to why I continue to fight. I mean, it feels like we are always reacting to the Negaverse's big plans with no real action of our own. Seems like we should be able to just wipe the floor with those guys once and for all. Like just get it over with and stop them from sucking the life out of people."
He took a pause to gather his thoughts. Noel wasn't the most articulate and he certainly rambled more than he should, but he still felt like it needed to be said. Remembering his manners, he removed the bottle and offered the Manx the same treatment.
"Oh, sorry. Do you want a liquor bottle to cool you down?"
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:36 pm
"Oh no, I am quite fine as is, Noel." All a bottle would do is stick to her fur. It wasn't something very many people had to deal with since they weren't really covered in fur. Manners chipping in, she added "...but thank you for the offer."
Remaining as a cat in a bag with her ears perked out of the tippity top, ********* addressed his statements in regards to taking a more active approach.
"So, you are basically suggesting a massacre? If we did that, would we be much better than them?" She paused so that he could have a moment or two to try and figure out his own view point on said subject. "I can understand how frustrating it is to feel as if you are sitting by and just watching as bad things happen. However... the way I choose to look at this is that the senshi are 'defenders of justice.' Certainly, some people would hear that and think nothing of it. Yet the word defend in the statement is important. It means you protect against and resist the opposing force."
Two paws reached up and pushed down on the edge of the bag just enough so the cat's face could be seen by the boy keeping her company currently.
"The minute you go to the offensive, then you are not much better than the Negaverse. Yes, we know what the Negaverse is doing is wrong. However, a great majority of the people associated with the Negaverse... were manipulated into that life. There are ways to be active in defending... but until we can locate the true source of the chaos... going on the offensive would be disastrous."
Her paws slipped back into the bag, allowing the edge of the tote to rise again so all that could be seen were her ears.
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 4:49 pm
The blue eyed boy stared intently at the Manx as she spoke. Her words revealed the reality of his dismay. ********* understood their situation and their respective place far better. The word "defensive" rang out in his mind and he contemplated its meaning as well. It wasn't that Noel had misspoke. He did want the Negaverse's schemes and plots to end as he was tired of seeing drained and lifeless bodies. However, this didn't mean he wanted to the same for the agents. No, he really didn't wish harm to anyone nor did he see himself as some grim reaper that stood above them in importance. ********* words resonated within him and he quickly took them to heart. As he began to speak once more, he gave her a smile, not his usual happy-go-lucky grin, but a more somber smile.
"Thanks little lady, you certainly know how to put things in perspective. I like your way of thinking, so much so that I want to make it my own. The last thing I want is more bloodshed or death. True, I want the Negaverse to stop corrupting society, but not at the cost of their agents' lives. That wouldn't feel right at all. Not after everyone, even those other senshi I don't know, have put so much time into preserving life."
He paused once more to remove the bottle from his forehead. Placing it on the shelf, he took another bottle, this one slightly smaller with a dark brown color. As he pressed it against his temple, he tried to step outside himself and see things from the perspective of an agent of the Negaverse. Their world turned completely upside down as they were brainwashed into a strange sort of slavery. Noel couldn't really connect or feel their pain, though he did have a slightly better understanding. He didn't have any experience to draw from that conveyed any kind of mercy or compassion when it came to the Negaverse. For now, he would have to try and keep these thoughts in mind as he stepped forward. These agents had been twisted and corrupted. He couldn't begin to relate, but he could remember to be the better man when dealing with them.
"I suppose my next point would be to say that I need to try and see them less as monsters and more as people. All I saw before were their actions and I let that fully define them, but I guess that could have easily been me. I can't imagine these people are born predestined to be a part of the Negaverse. Someone has to be pulling them into the fold, right? Now I wonder if there isn't a way to stop them from recruiting entirely. Though the more I mull it over in my head, the more I'm guessing that I'm not the first to think so. Stop it at its source. It's simple enough for sure, but not original by any means. Haha Guess I haven't really solved the problem."
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 1:19 pm
From inside of her bag, the feline smiled a bit.
"It is good to know that you aren't as hot headed as some of the other senshi about. If only more were willing to listen before acting." From the whisperings she had heard on the streets, the Blood Moon Court was definitely one of the more guilty parties when it came to offense of the same variety as the Negaverse.
As she had earlier, the feline decided to drop another reality check on the boy. "...I'd imagine trying to stop it at the source would almost be like committing suicide in all honesty." The source wasn't exactly something that would go unguarded she imagined.
It almost seemed out of place, but after that assessment, the feline asked "Boreas, could you set your henshin pen in the bag with me?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:58 pm
As these new thoughts and notions made their way deeper into his mind, Noel still wasn't one hundred percent sure how to feel about the agents of the Negaverse. The Manx's words had certainly resonated within him, but this didn't mean he had already had a change of heart instantly. He knew even after the two said their goodbyes when the day was done that he would again face some twisted officer of the Negaverse in battle again. This thought only lead to more questions. Was it alright to fight them in the first place? Should he just focus on beating them one at a time and the let the cards fall where they will? Should he try to gather the other Seasons and devise a new plan of action? However as his mind unraveled further, he didn't think to ask ********* about her interest in his henshin pen and quickly removed it from his pocket.
"Oh this? Yeah, no problem."
As he placed it in the bag before her, Noel gave ********* another smile to make sure she didn't feel like she was left out of the conversation he was having in his head. As he opened the adjacent freezer door to give the guardian cat more air, Noel decided these questions were far too serious to be answered now. He wanted to believe that he was taking the time to thoroughly contemplate each angle, but in all honesty, he just wanted to go back to smiling without a care. This after all was the same problem he had with the Negaverse and its minions to begin with. For now, he would just have to do his best and keep going, that was all there was to it for him. Bigger questions and serious conversations didn't suit him, at least until they absolutely had to be dealt with. Letting the perplexed look fade, his face shown with a more jovial expression as he turned his attention to ********* and her purpose in asking for his henshin pen.
"Weird little device huh? Especially with that gold top with the strange snowflake marking. Do you have one of those things?"
Noel couldn't imagine where she would keep it, but it didn't hurt to ask as far as he was concerned. Maybe that was the only pen she could use to write with for all he knew. Guardian cats seemed to be on the up and up anyway, so he reasoned why couldn't they have henshin pens like everyone else?
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 11:40 am
"Magical, yes. Weird, not so much." The cat immediately scampered to where the pen was set, placing her paw upon the stick. She closed her eyes, but before she began to focus in on her work, she mentioned "Alas, a henshin pen is what a guardian cat creates, not what a guardian cat keeps for his or herself."
With that, she quieted down, focusing on an unmentioned task. Initially, it seemed as if nothing was happening, but as time continued on, the pen began to glow. Not only that, but if anyone was watching, they might have noticed as the pen began to change shape as well. Eventually the glow dulled and the pen could be seen once more. However, ********* didn't leave it the way it had been before at all. It looked like something completely brand new.
The tailless animal finally reopened her eyes, then sat down next to her accomplishment. "I believe this belongs to you" she said before letting out an airy giggle.
"Next time you henshin up, shout 'Boreas Asteroid Power, Make-Up!'"
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:56 pm
Light blue eyes widened in wonder as the Manx transformed his henshin pen into a more ornate version. The top gained the most dramatic change with the change from a flat golden ornament with a snowflake to a shining, black orb that now boldly shown the light blue snowflake in its center with two small light blue orbs stacked atop each other at the top of the orb. The handle also underwent a transformation as the light blue body now had a white snowflake pattern. As Noel continued to examine it many times over, he felt dumbfounded by the change as he knew it meant something greater than a fancy new pen to tote around. However, he had a hard time grasping the idea of a power up in any form. His voice revealing his disbelief as it shook slightly with each word.
"So... uh.. does this mean...? Wait... did you just 'super' me?"
Knowing only a handful of senshi, Noel wasn't quite sure of the true ramifications of an upgrade. The only information he was certain of was that the he would receive a new uniform, a new transformation phrase, and now he knew he gained a new henshin pen as well. Picking the pen up, he held in his hand. For some reason, he expected it to be a great deal heavier, but it still felt the same regardless of the cosmetic change. Placing the pen in his pocket he started to come to his senses a bit. Still unsure of the change, he just let it go for now and quickly picked the cat up out of the bag to give her a hug.
"Thank you! I don't really know what this means, but I'm betting good things are going to happen from here on out! Now how about some cake from that bakery, like I promised."
Overjoyed, yet blissfully unaware of the true meaning of the change from senshi to super senshi, he gave the cat another hug before placing her once more in the bag and heading for the market's exit and towards the bakery.
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Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:34 pm
********* giggled. She was a giggly cat, not afraid to show or share her feelings. The light airy giggle that was filling the beer cooler was enough to hint that the way Noel phrased things was amusing. Heck, even when she was scooped up from the bag she had been nesting around in, the little animal was still giggling. She leaned into his body as he hugged onto her small form, cheek rubbing up against his chest.
Eventually she was able to offer in a rather lighthearted tone "You're welcome, Noel!"
Of course, he had mentioned cake, and the moment the word came from his lips, the feline perked up, ears absolutely alert and eyes eagerly upon what she could see of his face from this current angle (there was a lot of chin in her view).
"Oh, yes please!" She was placed into the bag again, and once more she settled herself into a loaf of kitty.
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