Along came a spider... [Open to all!]

**Greenleap** · #1 April 4th, 2020, 09:23 AM

Spider padded near the barn she called home. She needed to find some prey soon or she would starve. She stalked along, looking for prey.

**Abyssopelagic** · #2 April 12th, 2020, 10:21 AM

Taffeta was making her usual move from one nesting place to another. This was one of her older ones she hadn't visited in nearly a year. She padded through, steps carefully placed to avoid making sound, but with a spring to each one. Excitement buzzed through her veins.
As she neared the barn, she noticed very strong, very recent cat scent. Her pace slowed, ears and tail drooped in disappointment. What else was she expecting? It wouldn't just sit there like it was hers. Perhaps the cat was lonely and wanted company? She could always ask.

Not quite as cheerful, she continued her trek, watching for any kind of traps (it was unlikely, but a near encounter with a two leg fox trap and particularly intelligent group of feral cats had been enough to make her wary). She caught a glimpse of the other cat and turned for a better look and her mouth dropped.
You could see every rib and bump of her spine through the skin and when they moved, it was a wonder the skin didn't rip, not even much muscling to pad the friction her joints probably caused.
Her pace increased, but wasn't a full sprint, and approached the severely malnourished cat, concern clearly written on her face.

@Greenleap

**Greenleap** · #3 April 12th, 2020, 07:23 PM

Spider stood straight up, turning her head to see what was coming toward her. As she saw the cat trotting toward her, her ears flattened and she got into a fighting position. She wasn't going to be attacked by any-cat! Her hackles raised as she hissed at this unknown cat. @Rainquail
OOC: @Rainquail? Henlo?

**Greenleap** · #4 April 18th, 2020, 06:12 AM

@Rainquail?

**Abyssopelagic** · #5 April 18th, 2020, 10:06 AM

[Hey, sorry. When I got the notif, I forgot to respond.]

"Hey, there. I'm not looking to hurt you." Taffeta mewed softly to the other cat. "I originally came here for shelter before it became night, but you look like you could use some help hunting. If you are not opposed, I could help you get back on your feet."
The offer was sincere, but she wasn't quite sure the other cat would see it that way. No doubt she would try to shoo her away first chance she got. This was her home after all. And she was just a stranger who randomly approached at her most vulnerable.

@Greenleap

**Greenleap** · #6 April 18th, 2020, 10:49 AM

"Why would I trust you?" The she-cat hissed, not letting her hackles down or coming out of her defensive position. "And why would you help me at all?" @Rainquail

**Abyssopelagic** · #7 April 18th, 2020, 11:19 AM

"You look like you have a paw in the grave." She mewed, referring to how starved the other cat looked. "I could help you hunt." She offered.
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**Greenleap** · #8 April 18th, 2020, 11:36 AM

"Fine, but if you lay one claw on me-" She cut herself off. @Rainquail

**Abyssopelagic** · #9 April 18th, 2020, 12:53 PM

"Wouldn't dream of it." Taffeta was in no mood for a conflict, she just wanted to rest her sore paws as soon as she could. The walk had been farther than she originally thought. But she should catch something for this cat first. Maybe she'd share her barn.
"How far have you gone out for hunting? Repeated hunting in a spot will scare away any prey that could appear later." Or maybe she knew this and there just wasn't anything nearby. That would be quite troubling.
@Greenleap

**Greenleap** · #10 April 18th, 2020, 01:01 PM

"I know that!" The she hissed, "But the stupid clan cats won't even let me near their territory, so i'm stuck around the barn!" She wasn't in the mood to be nice, she was starving and she couldn't find a lick of prey! @Rainquail