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Post by cherokeewarrior on Jan 8, 2010 20:35:30 GMT -5
Koda was stunned seeing Ken'ichi walk away, the bear looking nervous, and Kenai covering up the scene. Koda just decided to wash his hands of it. "Um okay Kenai I will just...uh go okay?" Koda whispered to Dash come on. "Come on Dash let's...uh just go." Koda continued looking confused.
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Post by dashtheplayfulcub on Jan 14, 2010 11:41:29 GMT -5
Dash who just stood there with a Quizzical look on his face just nodded. Half of him wanted to find Kenichi and tell him it was Ok. It wasn't that long ago that Dash was afraid of water. And if it weren't for Koda he would have probably been just as afraid or even more afraid of the water then Kenichi was. But, the other half decided to leave him alone. The last thing he wanted to do was make the situation worse.
"Yeah" Dash just replied to Koda solemnly.
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Post by jasper on Jan 20, 2010 1:18:26 GMT -5
Jasper just sat there, awkwardly, watching Ken'ichi walk off by himself. He let out a heavy sigh. Great. The first group of bears he runs into in ages, and they already all hate him a whopping 2 minutes later. That must be a new record. 'I've made a fool out of myself' Jasper thought loathingly. 'Oh, and I almost killed a kid. That's great.' He felt miserable about himself. He could feel himself loosing stature as he tried to sink into his fur. 'What was I thinking? There's no way they would accept me. I was stupid to come here.'
He needed to get out of here before the staring, clearly judging eyes of the other bears seared his soul any further. He got up. "I uh, I-- ... I'll go now." He started to walk away, but stopped and turned his head over his shoulder to Truttle. "Sorry about your little brother. Just... take care of him, ok?"
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Post by Truttle on Jan 20, 2010 2:43:38 GMT -5
Truttle felt awful about everything that had just happened. He wanted to say something to alleviate the problem for everyone, but his brain couldn't think that fast. Before he could even get the nerve to do anything, Jasper was already going to leave as he spoke to him directly, it jarred him into action.
"What? No wait! Don't leave! Please. This was just a mistake, everyone's fine. We're not judging you and I for one would really like for you to stay."
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Post by jasper on Feb 3, 2010 21:04:48 GMT -5
Jasper turned around to face Truttle, half expecting to see a mocking face behind the voice. There was none. Just honest sincerity.
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He was a little shocked. He hadn't expected that. He didn't know what to say, so he just stood there. And although he didn't allow a smile to apear on his face, he felt a warm comforting feeling, the kind he hadn't felt in a while, that kind of feels like friendship.
"Really?"
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Post by Epesi on Feb 3, 2010 22:29:59 GMT -5
Kenai has been quiet since Ken'ichi left, feeling disappointed and frustrated by this poor outcome -- feeling defeated. It seems like he hasn't been much help to anyone today. He doesn't blame Jasper either, but he hasn't been able to think of anything particularly encouraging to say to him, so he's glad when Truttle speaks up.
Seeing Jasper's reaction inspires Kenai to join in; he nods in agreement. "Trust me, leaving just because of that would be a bigger mistake."
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Post by Ken'ichi on Feb 8, 2010 19:59:48 GMT -5
The young bear silently padded along the edge of the river. He doesn't know where he's headed, but that's how he traveled before. No set goal or place in mind, just walking...And walking...And walking...
Same ol' thing...I find places...Meet others...Only to leave it all behind by the end of the day...
Ken'ichi stopped and looked down at the water, seeing at his own reflection on the water's surface. Those eyes full of loneliness, full of sadness. He's been alone for so long he nearly forgot how it felt to have others around him, others to talk to.
He plays with a strand of fur from his head as he second-thinks that. Why do I care, bears don't get along...
Yeah, that's what he thinks. They only get along because this is the Salmon Run. Any other day they're territorial, fighting for food, for mates.
Stupid bear... Ken'ichi growled under his breath as he still felt his fur damp. He almost drowned because of him...And because of him, the others discovered his secret...
I can't swim...They must think I'm a total loser... He can only imagine. He was rather of a jerk toward them. So when they figured out he can't swim they must've gotten a kick out of it.
They're probably laughing at me back there...
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Post by Truttle on Feb 15, 2010 15:37:03 GMT -5
Truttle’s eyes glowed with empathy as he gazed at Jasper, his new friend. He nodded to assure him that there was nothing to worry about. He wasn’t alone. He came over and nosed his shoulder with his snout. “Come on. We should go find Ken’ichi.” Raising his snout, he sniffed the air to try to find the little cub’s scent.
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Post by jasper on Feb 19, 2010 17:02:46 GMT -5
The corners of Jaspers mouth turned themselves up as Truttle nudged him. He looked at the kind expression on the bear's face. The anguished feelings that had been welling up inside him suddenly vanished. He felt at home, somehow, suddenly; even tho he'd thought he'd lost all sense of what that really meant.
...love, and trust... ...and belonging...
He turned his attention to the runaway cub, sniffing for Ken'ichi's scent and listening carefully for distant growling or cursing. He pointed down the riverbank "I think he went thattaway."
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Post by Truttle on Mar 5, 2010 20:18:00 GMT -5
Truttle was able to pick up the cub’s distinct scent in the air as he followed Jasper leading the way. Going a bit ways along the river, they were able to spot the black furred form of Ken’ichi.
“Ken’ichi. Where are you going?”
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Post by Ken'ichi on Mar 10, 2010 20:31:16 GMT -5
"Huh?"
The young bear turned and was taken by surprise to see the others following him. Oh Great Spirits, can't a bear have some time alone? Wasn't getting him nearly drowned enough for them? Why did they even followed me?
"What do you guys want?" Ken'ichi asked with a slight growl, lowering his head. "Couldn't resist letting me leave without a joke or two at my expense because I can't swim? I'm sure as heck the big brother bear has a thing or two to say to me." He added that last part referring to Kenai. After all he's been the butt of his remarks and taunts ever since they met.
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Post by Epesi on Mar 11, 2010 1:18:11 GMT -5
Kenai thinks about it for a moment. He could say a thing or two to Ken'ichi, but now is not really the time for it. It's true, the kid's taunting stung; a little earlier, Kenai would have been happy to chew him out for it, if he'd been pushed any further. But right now, the kid is in a vulnerable state, and he doesn't need to be made to feel any worse. That's not what Kenai's totem stands for.
"Me? Nah. A grown bear who can't fish is worse than a cub who can't swim." He smiles warily, already wondering if that little joke was a bad idea. "Kid, do we look like we're here to laugh at you?"
Okay, so none of that came out quite as he intended; deciding he's said enough for now, Kenai shuts his mouth and steps back, looking at Jasper and Truttle.
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Post by Ken'ichi on Mar 11, 2010 19:13:50 GMT -5
Ken'ichi looked at the three bears just after hearing Kenai's words. Yeah, according to him they're not there to make fun of him. Yeah, that's his story, not the other's. Who knows what the big one there (Truttle) is planning, and he's sure as heck doesn't trust the other one (Jasper) after he nearly drowned him.
"Okay," Ken'ichi muttered after Kenai said his piece. "Then what are you here for?"
The cub still finds it impossible that they're probably there not only to apologize but probably to cheer him up. Ken'ichi finds that stupid. They just met. They're not family, let alone friends. Well, according to him. I mean, why would they?
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Post by jasper on Mar 21, 2010 22:11:13 GMT -5
"I think I owe you an apology, little bear." Jasper walked over to Ken'ichi. He sat down, and fidgeted with the tips of his paw-toes nervously. " I didn't mean to put you in danger. I was only trying to have a little fun, and... you know what, it doesn't matter. I made a big mistake, and I'm sorry."
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Post by Ken'ichi on Mar 29, 2010 22:24:34 GMT -5
He listened and arched an eyebrow as Jasper expressed his apology. Okay, so he sounds like he's actually sorry. Maybe it really was an accident and not the other way around. Perhaps they're all not as bad as the other bears from before...Maybe they're different...
But how can they? Was all that went through Ken'ichi's mind. What makes them so different from every other bear I've met?
"Um...Sure...For...Get about it." Ken'ichi responded rather awkwardly. Not exactly sure how to react in this situation.
Whether he can believe it or not, they're standing right there apologizing to him for what happened. So, is this what they call making friends? Apologizing for the things they've done and try to cheer others up?
"...So uh..." Ken'ichi went on as he rubbed his shoulder. "Does this make us friends? I mean, you apologized. Isn't that how it works?"
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