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Post by Epesi on Apr 4, 2009 23:03:16 GMT -5
Kenai stares, mouth agape, completely stunned by Dash's reaction. The cub seems to go through violent mood swings, rambling on and changing the subject so fast that Kenai doesn't have a chance to utter a word. Where did all that come from? At first he's just confused, but as he has time to absorb it, he becomes offended too. The warm fuzzy feeling is definitely gone, replaced by a fouler mood than he's had all day.
"I'm not hiding anything," he snaps, ignoring Dash's attempt to change the subject. "Okay, excuse me if I don't want to tell my whole life story to some kid I just met! A little hesitation doesn't mean I'm keeping some deep, dark secret!"
Of course, he's outright lying now; he'd hoped he wouldn't have to lie, and with most people he probably wouldn't have, but it seems to him that Dash's suspicion is unfounded paranoia. Sure, it just so happens that he really is keeping a deep, dark secret -- but what sane person would really think so? He got lucky. That doesn't mean he's not crazy.
Without waiting for a response, he marches on toward the other two cubs. They're close enough that they may have heard him snapping.
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Post by Koedi on Apr 5, 2009 0:40:04 GMT -5
(I think we should wait for Keni to post before we go any further ^.^ Don't want to leave him behind =3 )
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Post by Ken'ichi on Apr 5, 2009 16:13:16 GMT -5
((Hehe, sorry for the late reply, I was rather stuck trying to figure out what Koda in Koedi's post meant XD))
Hey, you asked! Ken'ichi pawed his left ear lightly, trying to keep conversation about his scar to a minimum. There's no reason as to tell the real story at how he got the scar, it would bring nothing but trouble for him.
...Whatever. Was Ken'ichi's thought after Koda's little add-on about his 'fall'. "It was...More like a beating against the rocks..." He added to make the story a little more believable, even if a bit more gruesome.
"So what..." Ken'ichi continued, just trying to be nice...Wait, what? "You had a big fall too?" Not that I'm too interested, but anything to get the subject away from me. Maybe even if it'd get you to forget about my scar.
Before any other words could be exchanged, the black cub's ears twitched to catch the sound of someone's foul mood snapping into words. Wow, that's a rather grouchy bear. Whoever got him to snap like that must've prodded too much. Heh, wonder who's the unlucky guy who was at the receiving end of that...
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Post by Koedi on Apr 9, 2009 19:03:05 GMT -5
OOC: I dunno if you guys are waiting for me to post, but I didn't think that it would be appropriate to post anything else before Epesi and Dash came into play. =3
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Post by dashtheplayfulcub on Apr 9, 2009 20:47:07 GMT -5
OOC: Then I will post first since I haven't made a reply to Episi's post yet.
Dash suddenly stopped his mouth agape. Nobody had ever lashed out at him like that. Dash wasn't trying to be mean about it or anything. Dash knew he had made Kenai upset. If those cubs weren't angry at Dash before for running off they no doubt would be mad at him now. Why was Kenai so defensive about this? Did Dash say anything that would warrent that kind of reaction? Kenai was his friend and deep down he just wanted Kenai to be happy. "Kenai was happy until you had to open your mouth"Dash's head told him. "I'm sorry Kenai I was only trying to make you happy. Don't worry Kenai I'll never ask you a question again" Dash said softly on the verge of tears. Dash didn't mean to be so mean and angry at Kenai. He had just been lied to his whole life. And to think Kenai might be hiding something from him made him feel bad. Dash stopped as Kenai marched toward the cubs. The last thing he wanted to do is anger Kenai more. "You should have never come back to the others you shouldn't have even trusted Kenai" Dash's head told him as he just stared at Kenai .
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Post by Epesi on Apr 10, 2009 9:22:35 GMT -5
Kenai knows he's going to regret his outburst very soon. For now, knowing that only makes him angrier. He can't make out whatever Dash is saying, since the cub is speaking softly and Kenai is already walking away -- that, and he's trying very hard to ignore him.
"I found him," he mutters bitterly as he reaches Koda, and then passes him, not meeting his eyes. His marching has petered out to more of a trudge, and he drags his paws to the water. He's probably half as likely to catch anything in his present state, but twice as determined to try, just to stay focused on something other than his latest screw-up.
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Post by Koedi on Apr 10, 2009 11:41:53 GMT -5
Koda stares after Kenai, dumbfounded at the state he's in. He was fine just, what, two minutes ago?
"Ummm...One sec!" He says to Keni'chi, sorry about ruining the conversation they were having and immediately pads over to Kenai nuzzling one of his front legs. "What's wrong?" He asks softly so that only Kenai can hear, not sure if he wants Keni'chi or Dash to hear.
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Post by Ken'ichi on Apr 12, 2009 20:08:10 GMT -5
Yeah, sure. I'll be here.
Sarcastic thoughts from the black cub himself. Now the big bear came back grumpy and Koda charges right up for him. It's like he can't help but bombard a grumpy bear with questions. But then again, Kenai's his big brother so it seems like he's worried about his well being. Oh well, at least he gets a break from all the questions. Maybe now he can finally get back to his salmon and fill his belly, he's still a bit hungry.
"Hm?" Upon turning around he catches the sight of Dash, and he doesn't seem to be too happy either. Okay, I'll bite.
"Hey, you all right?" The black cub started as he took a couple of steps toward Dash. He'll just ask if he's all right, make faces and act like he cares and pretend he's listening and trying to make him feel better, then it's back to eating.
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Post by dashtheplayfulcub on Apr 13, 2009 22:36:34 GMT -5
Dash slowly followed Kenai his head down sadly. Dash didn't mean to upset Kenai or make him angry all that he was trying to do is make him happy. He thought maybe if he could find out what Kenai was hiding he could have felt better about it. Kinda like him with his secret. He had no idea how he had upset Kenai this much he kept on going through what he said in his head but he just couldn't see why or how something like that could lead to that kind of reaction. Dash walked past Kenai and the others sadly. This is just great he had the one chance to make friends something he had never really ever had before and just like that, he had blown it. He had blown any chance he had making friends with Kenai or Koda or Ken'ichi. " You see this is what happens when you have to ask questions"Dash thought to himself. He didn't blame Kenai for the way he felt in fact he would of felt the same way if the roles were reversed. Dash didn't even care about Kenai's secret any more all he cared about was getting Kenai, to be his friend again. All he cared about was that Kenai wasn't mad at him anymore. "I guess bears like you are incapable of making friends" Dash said to himself. He turned his back to the others to ashamed and sad to even show his face to Kenai and Koda and Keni'chi. And besides he didn't want Kenai to see him cry. He was in enough trouble with Kenai as it was without him seeing him cry. "You really royally mucked up this time Dash. And this time it's all your fault." Dash whispered to himself.
Dash turned around toward Ken'ichi. But he quickly turns away from him to wipe away some tears. "I don't know Ken'ichi I just don't know. Keani got really mad at me and I wish I knew what I said that could make him this angry. My whole life has been all about living on my own or doing stuff for myself and then there comes a point where I can actually find my first friend. And I blow it just like I end up blowing everything else. My whole life has been about disappointing people. If it wasn't my parents it was someone else.
I guess I was sick of being a "Disappointment" And wanted everything in my power for Kenai to be happy and to be my friend. But, it's hard making and keeping friends was never something I was really good at. And all because of me I guess I have lost Kenai as a friend. And Kenai is gonna tell Koda what a jerk I am and then Koda won't be my friend either. Even when I try to do something simple I end up screwing it up.
I guess I really just wish Kenai would forgive me for all I did. I wish he would understand that I am still new with this "Making friends" "Buddy -Buddy" stuff. I sometimes end up saying the wrong thing or asking a dumb question. But, I don't care all I care about is making a friend. And I couldn't even do that"
Dash said putting his head down sadly.
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Post by Epesi on Apr 14, 2009 17:36:08 GMT -5
Kenai stops short of entering the river when Koda nuzzles his leg; he sighs and sits down, unable to take his eyes off the water. He idly dips a paw in it, playing his claws across the surface and making ripples.
"It's...it's just...he..." He stumbles over the words for a moment, then stops to take a breath and gather his thoughts. "He asked me to tell him about myself. I told him as much as I could without mentioning...you know. I--I don't think I was that obvious, but he seemed to know that I wasn't telling him everything." He scowls at the mud forming under his wet paw, now planted on the ground. "He acted like I owed it to him, just because he told me something about himself. He thinks he's got this terrible secret that everyone will hate him for, when really it's just the stupidest thing...he just has no idea."
It doesn't help matters that Dash offered to drop the subject almost as soon as he'd brought it up; Kenai knows he overreacted. Guilt and anger are a lousy combination. "It was none of his business," he mutters almost inaudibly.
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Post by Ken'ichi on Apr 14, 2009 22:24:17 GMT -5
((Post already, Dash? Kind of didn't give me a chance to post a reply I had already prepared, considering your character and I started a small conversation.))
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Post by dashtheplayfulcub on Apr 14, 2009 22:37:01 GMT -5
(Sorry got a little to eagar)
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Post by Koedi on Apr 15, 2009 0:21:31 GMT -5
"Aww...Well that wasn't right of him to do that...but maybe..." Koda says in response and nuzzles his big brother's front leg again before continuing carefully.
"Maybe...Maybe you should share your story. I mean with the other bears, like at the salmon toss..." He takes a deep breath before continuing. "I was thinking about this alot on the way down the mountain, and it doesn't seem right to keep it a secret from everyone. They'll find out somehow, I know it..." He looks up at Kenai earnestly, wondering how he'll take this.
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Post by Ken'ichi on Apr 15, 2009 8:02:24 GMT -5
Ooooh boy...A whiner. That was Ken'ichi's initial thoughts as he listened to Dash spilling his guts out. whatever he said it sure made Kenai grumpy. And if what Kenai shouted at him (He was pretty close and loud enough for him and Koda to hear some of it), he must've asked about something private. Reminds him of Koda...
Sure, Ken'ichi could just say that he'll play the world's smallest violin for him and tell him that everyone has problems and to just suck it up and keep going, but for some reason he couldn't bring himself to say such "harsh" things to the cub. After all he's already broken up, and a simple tap could turn him into dust.
"Are you always this hard on yourself?" It was all Ken'ichi could think of that wouldn't sound so harsh on the cub. "I mean, yeah, maybe you messed up, so what? Everyone messes up all the time, doesn't mean we have to run away to hide our shame or fears."
"You can't just run away from everything, otherwise you'd be seen as a coward, and nobody will ever get to know you better if you just run away. Otherwise, what's the point if you hide the moment you say something wrong or anger someone? No one will want a friend who runs away from anything that upsets him or someone." Whether or not this sounded harsh for the cub, too bad. It's the truth, actually. Although Ken'ichi wouldn't know since he doesn't have any friends either, but that's the gist of it from his angle.
"It's okay to be afraid, but instead of running away you should face your fears. And if you say something that upsets another, simply apologize. I don't know him, but I don't think Kenai would hold it against a cub. And Koda? I doubt he'll even get angry at you in the first place." Boy does he know. He gave a slight apology to Koda for snapping at him and the moment after he was buddy buddy with him again.
Ken'ichi slightly turned away from Dash as he rubbed his shoulder, continuing. "Anyway, I can't tell you much because much like you I'm a loner, and I plan on keeping it that way. But if you're worried about what others think of you, don't worry about that. By the end of the day all that matters is what you can do for yourself to survive. And so what if people don't accept you for whatever reason. If you ask me, those aren't real friends. Real friends, if I have the concept right, are people who accept you for who you are and help you through your troubles. No matter what."
Did I just say all of that to someone I just met and don't know about?
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Post by Epesi on Apr 15, 2009 8:53:08 GMT -5
Kenai recoils, breaking his stare from the water to look at Koda in alarm. Tell everyone? Everything? His empty stomach seems to twist at the thought, making him queasy. Telling them what he was would be bad enough -- most bears seem to feel much the same about humans as he felt about bears -- but telling them what he did...Koda is as close to him as a brother, and he almost couldn't forgive that. The others aren't so attached to him, and he doubts they would be so understanding.
"No," he hisses, not angrily but urgently, still keeping his voice down. "Nononono. I can't -- they won't -- no." He shakes his head. "I mean...at least...not yet. They don't even really know me..."
Koda's last remark sounded especially ominous, and it echoes in Kenai's mind. They'll find out somehow, I know it...
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