A Cardinal plays with a Cricket. {P}

[Luna16]

Cricket felt her fur bristle. Her blood felt like it was running hot, like it was boiling. "What did he look like?" She did her best not to growl the words so she didn't scare the poor kit, but she couldn't completely suppress her rage.

@Red'fur - Cardinal

[Red'fur]

(( Cardinal ))

* To scared to remember he just shook his head and pressed into Cricket. *
" T-to s-scared... D-didn't pay attention... "
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[Luna16]

Cricket forced her growl to die in her throat. Cardinal didn’t get a good look at the cat, of course not. He was too busy running for his life. There were no leads. She opened her mouth to taste the air, but all she got was the putrid stench of dog. Perhaps it would be different on the ground? The brown she-cat leaned to peer over the side, checking for any signs that the dog still lingered. Once satisfied that it was gone, Cricket gently picked up Cardinal by his scruff and began to back down the tree. Claws extended to catch herself and guide her way down.

It felt like it took forever, but soon enough she felt her hind paws touch the ground. Cricket released the tree’s trunk from her forepaws and plopped them on the ground, setting Cardinal down too. She immediately began to sniff the nearby undergrowth, trying to see if she could find trace of a cat’s scent underneath the dog but it was impossible so far. “Stay close.” She instructed, casting a stern glance at Cardinal. She didn’t want him wandering off and getting hurt…again.

@Red'fur - Cardinal

[Red'fur]

(( Cardinal ))

* He started to protest. *
" My leg still hurts from the rat Mama... I-i... I just want to rest... "
* He barely managed to flex his back left leg. *
" I-i just want to go back to camp... "
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[Luna16]

Of course. Cricket sighed, but her gaze softened. She lowered the front half of her body, stretched out in front of Cardinal. "Climb on." She meowed, angling her ear towards her back. "You can use your claws if you have to. Make sure you're on my shoulders, it'll be steadier there." Giving a ride to a kitten was a new experience for her, but at least this way they could make it back to camp and she could keep her jaws and foreclaws free in case she needed them. Plus, this way she'd be certain he hadn't wandered off...

@Red'fur - Cardinal - phew! This has sat for a while LOL. Sorry about that.

[Red'fur]

(( Cardinal ))

* He climbed up onto Cricket back and held on as best he could. He placed his legs on either side of Crickets back and barely dug his claws in. *
" I'm ready Mama. "
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[Luna16]

Cricket flicked an ear in acknowledgment when Cardinal assured her that he was seated. She lifted her body slowly, allowing him to adjust as necessary. When she standing up fully, she paused for a moment before stepping forward, glancing over her shoulder at Cardinal. “You good up there, kid?” She asked, wanting to ensure his grip was still good before moving forward.

@Red'fur - Cardinal - did you wanna go back to main thread from here or continue on this one?

[Red'fur]

(( Cardinal ))

* He nodded lightly. *
" I'm good Mama. "
* He was in fact quite good and looked comfortable. *
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