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 Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 8:27 pm
She hadn't meant to wander off like she had. She usually hung close to her father's side, or her mother's, or some other family member. Yet, how could a young girl resist the temptation of chasing a pretty orange butterfly? As it fluttered by, she cooed softly and pounced after it on her little legs, her tail twitching excitedly.
She chased it through some flowering bushes and some grass that was high enough to tickle her chin. Gurgling happily, a happy purr flows from her chest as her fingers nearly catch the fluttering bug. The sun was out, the air was warm, and a pretty new thing had her attention. What could possibly be better?
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 8:35 pm
 Calder escaped the watchful eye of his pygmy guardian Cherish. She was constantly not letting him explore the world around him and he was fed up. So here he was in some high grass with flowers sprouting up everywhere. He didn't know the name of the grassy place but he liked it. It was peaceful.
He wobbled but didn't fall down as he moved further away from where Cherish had fallen asleep and further into the grassy area. His ears twitched picking up a sound but he dismissed it thinking it was nothing. He soon spotted a butterfly and watched as it danced in the sky. He was caught up in watching it while he took slow steps forward. So he didn't notice a new figure who was also paying attention to the butterflies.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 8:43 pm
Not paying any mind to what was around her, she continued chasing after the bug. If she had been paying attention, she probably would have scurried right back to where she'd been, supposedly being watching by the official babysitter of the gathering of adults. Some party that had been unable to hold her interest.
With a playful growl, she leapt forward, hands clapping in attempt to catch the butterfly. However, something blue was suddenly in her way. Not being very graceful just yet, she let out a peep of surprise as her momentum carried her into the other cattuar, arms flailing in her attempt to catch herself.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 8:49 pm
Something caught Calder's attention in time to see a red haired cattaur leaping towards him. His eyes grew wide in shock, yet no sounds escaped his lips. His little arms automatically reached out to grabbed her as she crashed into him. It didn't help much as he went crashing to the ground.
After a moment he wiggled/crawled away from the girl cattaur and shook his head. If this was what happened when you went exploring, he wasn't sure he wanted to continue. No wonder why Cherish kept him close all the time. He glanced back at the girl to make sure she was okay. Not really sure he reached out an arm and poked her head.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 8:55 pm
Face planting straight into the dirt, she laid there for a moment in shock of the tumble. When her head was poked she jumped up in surprise, backing quickly from the boy while spitting out dirt. Her eyes were wide as she hunkered in the grass, peeking up at the other cattaur. Where were her parents? Why hadn't they come to pick her up and make sure she was okay yet?
Instead of feeling fear though, she turned a curious gaze to the boy. She had run into him? Remaining low to her belly, she slunk forward to check on the boy. She cooed in a curious manner while still keeping a safe distance, wondering who he was and what he was doing there.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:01 pm
Calder flinched when she jumped up and backed away from him. He looked at the finger he used to poke her with like it was something new or a weapon of some sort. He frowned as he studied it and then he wiggled it. He turned his face towards the girl with a confused look. Why did she react so badly to a little finger?
It was her cooing noise that sparked some interest. His confused look disappeared and was replaced by a curious, almost awed look. He slowly inched towards her wondering how she did it.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:08 pm
Seeing the look he was giving his own hand, she too started to squint at it, wondering what he thought it was so special for. When his interest turned back to her though, her eyes opened wide again and her ears flipped back hesitantly. She wasn't fond of strangers, no matter their size. Still, she couldn't help but be interested when it came to those who were her size.
Her paws gripped nervously at the ground as he stepped toward her. She lifted her nose slightly and sniffed in search of his scent. He didn't smell mean... Not like that boy earlier who had pulled her tail. She gave a soft little mew, taking a step back when he got too close.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:12 pm
Calder paused in his next step when he saw her ears flip back and the step back. He looked from his paws to her then back to his paws. He really wanted to know about the sounds she was making but didn't want her to be uncomfortable, which he was making her as he got closer. So he took a step back and sat down. He stared at her for a moment with his head tilted.
He opened his mouth like he was going to say something or make some noise but nothing happened. He then closed it and cocked his head in the other direction. Clearly he was asking her about the noised she made.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:21 pm
Perking her ears when he too stepped back, she slowly lifted up from her crouched position, eyes intent on the boy for any sudden moves. Her tail twitched as they sat like that, just staring at each other.
Her ears perked again as he silently opened and closed his mouth. Her torso raised up to full upright position, cocking her head along with the other cattaur. What was he doing? She inquired with a two syllable babble.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:24 pm
Calder smiled a little when she clearly relaxed. His ears also perked up as she asked him something. He nodded his head and then opened his mouth again. He pointed to his throat and then closed his mouth. He then pointed at her and tilted his head again. How did she make that noise? And why couldn't he?
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:32 pm
Pursing her lips, she took a step forward, and then another. Making another two syllable question, she paused just outside of arms reach. What did he mean? Why didn't he make any noise?
Putting a hand to her own throat when she was pointed at, tail twitching again at his little smile. She felt herself smiling in return, cooing softly again as she relaxed further.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:34 pm
Calder nodded his head, thinking they were getting somewhere. The must be if she was touching her throat and making more of those noises. It would be so much easier if they could speak... not that he could if he wanted to.
He again opened his mouth and then closed it. This time he shook his head while pointing to himself. Perhaps she would get it then?
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:40 pm
Head lifting, she finally realized what was going on. He was trying to say that he couldn't make noise! Absolutely flabbergasted by the concept, she took a final step forward and placed one searching hand on his neck. Everyone could make noise. This made no sense!
Looking at the boy's face warily, she suddenly smiled confidently and pressed her head to the other's neck to listen. She could hear the air moving as he breathed, but there really was no other noise... When she cuddled her parents, she could hear vibrations.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:44 pm
Calder smiled brightly when she finally got it. He held very still when she touched his neck and then proceeded to bristle when she placed her head there. He wasn't used to this much physical contact and certainly nothing so close!
It wasn't long until he figured out she was trying to listen to his neck and whatever makes the noises. So he opened his mouth and took a deep breath and tried to make any noise. However nothing happened save for his breath coming out in a natural whoosh.
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Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 9:49 pm
Too curious about his condition to notice how he reacted to her close attention, she narrowed her eyes to listen even closer for anything that might give a clue as to why the boy made no noise. Maybe her parents would know? Or some other adult? ...Not that she would have been able to understand their words anyway.
Pulling back, she started to feel her neck with both hands, and then reached over to feel his. It didn't feel much different. She gently patted his neck, since a baby could fix anything by hitting it. She didn't hit though, so the light tapping would have to suffice. "Bah." She said, telling him to try again.
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