Machine Fur Project IC

[shkkf]

The feline snarled at the comment that he was given, more so at the fact he was being called a boy. His paw grabbed the cane more ferociously almost making it crack a little bit under the pressure he was adding to it. His eyes narrowing to the skunk, as he looked at Seven for a moment. "Indeed, we were just a 'friendly' chat." As he arched his head a tiny bit, growling softly. Five was known as a good fighter, plus in his condition such a brawl could end badly for Three. So he tried not to antagonize the other too much.
 
"However." The feline spoke, as he turned around slowly, walking a few steps away from the other two. "Pray to whoever, or whatever you hold dear that they don't put you against me in a match..." As the cat stared infront of himself, before turning his head, his face menancing and angry, as if he was a demond himself. Suddenly finding the strength to pull the cane upwards and pointing it to Fives face. "For I swear I'll do to you what you did to One and more... That I promise." Before letting the cane move back to the ground and walking away from the other two, intending on getting some rest before having to go for dinner.
 
The cat couldn't help but feel sorry for One, but she would survive. However how her own sense of pride, her own respect for herself would be now, was something he did not know. And that worried him, to loose faith in yourself was the last thing Three wanted One to loose. And that was due to Five's actions then Three would make sure he set things right. One way, or the other... Administration or not.

[K0brA]

Five just stood there and grinned at Three as he ranted at him. He was plucking at Three's nerves, and he was loving it. He waited for the feline to finish his rant, and gave him a little wave as he walked away. "Bye bye now. Try not to get yourself into any more trouble, boy!" He smirked at Three's back "..less they hook a leash onto that collar or yours too.."

He waited a moment longer to see what reaction such a comment would spark form the feline, then turned and started heading down the hallway in the other direction. He was quite certain that even if he pushed a little more, Three wouldn't risk lashing out at him, at least not in his current condition, so he had little concern about simply turning his back on him like that. He also intended to go to his own room to hopefully actually see some down time today before dinner time, but he didn't particularly care to take the journey the whole way there with Three, so he took a more scenic route, during which he decided to step outside for a breath of fresh air. While outside he actually decided it was quite nice out, so he sat down laying on the ground at the base of a tree, closing his eyes and just relaxing for a while and reflecting a bit.


Five actually was quite pleased with what he saw out of One in that match. She showed a lot of potential, but lacked control. Control which of course would come in time. Seven.. He actually shook his head a bit when Seven popped into his mind. He didn't know what to make of him exactly. He could really be something impressive, he thought, if he'd just not be so stupid. His blind rage against everyone around him is going to cost him dearly someday.. Thirteen.. She cares way too much. She tries too hard to do everything for everyone and at her own expense. Stupid girl.. Four.. He had mixed emotions about that one. He respected his eagerness to be a success, yet he gives up every test and fails, and then pulls stunts like earlier today. He just needs a good push in the right direction. Maybe a shove even.. Three.. "Three..." he snarled and muttered as the feline popped into his head. They would be butting heads for a while, this much was certain. This one just didn't set well on his good side at all. No respect for authorities or the system, or even some of his own unit. What he needed was a good hard backhand of a fist to set him straight..

He took a deep breath and sighed as a breeze passed over him, then stared up at the sky.. "This unit is such a mess..."

[Lavender_Stripes]

Thirteen stretched herself out, rubbing her head and walking down the halls, her eyes glancing to various subjects. Her mind was swimming and she couldn't think straight. She needed something--anything to do. Her tail flicked from side to side, and she ended up at the door to her room. She sighed, shaking her head. No, not yet. She turned on her heel and walked back down the hall, simply staring off into space. Since she was a success, and had proved herself many times over, she didn't get many tests from the administration lately. "Everything's so dull..."

[shkkf]

Three walked down one of the many hallways of the facility, he was amazed at how large this building was. Then again, from what they had learned the Unit was that a lot of the facility was located underground, with portions aboveground. For safety reasons however, all Units were kept in seperate area's and only permitted to acces other zones when it was needed, or no other option was available. This was often accompanied with what Three thought was half the security force!
As if someone would be foolish enough to brake out of this 'frotress', he thought by himself for a moment. The walls were so much reinforced that even Herculean types needed time to breach it. But at least they were able to go outside at times. What lay beyond those first walls however was a mystery to all.
 
Yet from the highest room of their little area, Three had been able to see a sort of church, at least if what they teached them was correct. The pointy rooftop of a small church, with the bell ringing several times a day. More so on sunday, wether that was due to some festivity he did not know however.
 
As the feline walked further down the halls, he suddenly saw Thirteen, his tail swaying more from left to right as he walked towards her and tried to support himself enough. He called out to the other Subject, but got no response. She must have been in thoughts of some sort. "Hey, Thirteen?! Hello?..." As he blinked at her not reacting to his presense.

[Lavender_Stripes]

"Three..?! You're okay? You don't need help..?" She was snapped out of her trance and looked him up and down, concerned about his well-being. "I heard some stuff went down with Seven and Five...I haven't been able to find anyone. It's been so empty..." Her voice sounded wistful. She enjoyed calm stillness as much as anyone, but the Unit was so scattered. So apart. It was almost unsettling.

[shkkf]

He grinned at her response, bringing a hand to rest on her shoulder. "Don't you worry, they need to ditch out more before I can't do anything anymore." Winking at her, but sensing some concerns with her. "With Seven and Five?... I think you mean One and Five." With the male arching a brow confused, then again Thirteen might have been wrong, or she knew something that the male did not. He placed himself at the wall, somewhat gritting his teeth as his back went against the cold stone.
"Five and One had a training... Well, I use the word looseley with Five however. He pummeled One into the ground almost from what I saw." As he shook his head in discomfort. "It seems they asked him to get One to use her new powers. They altered her to a Zeusian I think, well if there are any other class types that shoot lightning I might be wrong however."
 
"But..." He spoke to her calmly, somewhat alarmed. "Are you ok?... I am a bit worried for you as well, you were staring awefully long into nothing. Tell me anything this cat can help with? A listening ear at times can do wonders." Smiling at her. If it wasn't that he could get into trouble, he would have almost dared to take a kiss from her. But then again, his feelings for concern on her outweighed those by a large margin.

[Oedipus Rex]

Watching as five and thirteen walked away in different directions, I sigh. It seems that any attempts to start a conversation today have been shot down and stomped into the dust. It must just be one of those days.
I walk back the shorter path, not wanting to delay the bit of peace that my own private room can offer me any longer, and don't even bother closing the door when iI enter. My mind was soley focused on getting a bit of silence to myself in the only way I knew how.
Sleeping.
Today has been a very sleepy day.

[Lavender_Stripes]

"Right, right...Five. Sorry. Damn, though...Everyone's been pushing everyone else. Something's going to happen. I'm not entirely psychic, but I...I guess it's just a hunch. I dunno. There's just been a lot of pressure building up...from the Unit and the administration. I can always feel it. The stress. I'm sorry, really. Feeling these emotions makes me want to console everyone. I can only take so much, I guess." Her attention was stolen by Seven walking down the hall, down to his room she assumed. Her head swam with his emotions. Frustration, loneliness, stress. It was all there, all building up. "Oh man..."

[shkkf]

He looked with care to her, concerned. He cupped her cheek and brought his face close to her, mere iinches away. His pure black eyes staring into Thireteen's as he began to whisper softly. "You are too kind... Just go to Seven. I'll be fine." He said gently to her. He knew that whatever he would say or do, she would no doubt go to the mantis.
 
Three was no fool, he had already known Thirteen for his entire life. And letting her do and deal with her emotions was the best thing. She was correct however, stress between Failures and Successes was high up. Maybe less in other Units? That Three did not know, but figures as Five were seen as the cause by the cat. It was people like that one dammed skunk that caused frustrations. Perhaps he himself did it too? Nah, that wasn't the case... He had the best for all in mind, all but the administration. And he especially wanted Thirteen safe.

[Lavender_Stripes]

Thirteen blushed, leaning closer to his chest. His care, his...it was almost overwhelming. She felt drawn in, like a metal to a magnet. She really cared for him. Ever since they were little she'd wanted to be a Success with him so they'd always be together. But back then her feelings were little more than a strong friendship bond. Now, she had started to feel...maybe something more? She leaned into his hand, not wanting to leave just yet. He knew her type, though. He knew her ability. He had to know that she knew about his feelings.


"You know they'll probably never let us..." She stopped herself. She had started to talk without thinking, and now she'd probably made him upset. Damn it all.

[shkkf]

The feline blushed at this response. Staring into Thirteen's eyes, what she had just told him. His eyes widening at this revelation as the words sank into his mind. Her face was still being cupped by his hand. She didn't let go, not even after he said that she could go to Seven, she stayed. He felt his heart race and his body become warmer at this notion. But then crude harsh reality sank into his mind. The knowledge of where they were, the cold harsh truth of what they were. She was right, even if both of them cared for each other more then they would even dare to admit, even with Thirteen having spoken those words, the Administration would never allow it.
Fraternation with anyone could lead to harsh crude penalties, something which he would not want to see happen to Thirteen. Three would gladly throw everything away to make sure that she as well as his Unit, even creatures like Five and Six would be able to be free of these cursed chains that were put around them. In response to what the female had said, he began to brush a hand over the collar.
 
The cold hard steel felt strange beneath his paws, but underneath he felt the warmth of his body. A warmth that was pulsing more stronger then before even, as even the collar began to feel nicer around his neck. Three knew that he could not give Thirteen a life that she would have wanted if given the choice, not the way he was now. But he knew he could at least make her feel loved, even if it was for this once time. Even if after this guards would shackle him and probably torture the cat for going against such rules. He did not care at this point.
 
"Thirteen..." He spoke softly, as Three cupped her face more, slowly bringing his own head closer to her. His other free paw, placed above her hip, trying to figure out wether she wanted too or not. What then were mere seconds became minutes hours, as he brushed his lips onto hers, feeling her warm skin against his, as his paw stroked her cheek tenderly. He closed his eyes, letting the feeling and the sensations flow over him. He knew she needed to feel something too and by God, or anything divine even if it didn't exist, this felt so right and good.
 
Adrenaline rushed through his body as they kept their lips locked. Three wished that this moment would never end, and purred in delight and joy.
 

[Lavender_Stripes]

Thirteen didn't put up a fight. She returned the notion, her own arms wrapping around the male's frame. Right then and there, she knew. She had always known, really. But now she knew more than ever. Seconds seemed like minutes and minutes seemed like hours as she stood with him, never wanting a single moment to end. The cat's tail swayed from side to side before she regained her thoughts and stopped the kiss. She wanted to, really, she did. She just couldn't. She sighed, backing up and turning down the hall. "I'm going to visit Seven. Stay out of trouble, Three..."


And with that, she made her way down the hall, down to Seven's room where he kept the door open. She knocked on the wall. "Hello..?"

[Oedipus Rex]

Inside of the room there wasn't much to behold, just a small dresser where various personal belongings were kept and a large pallet on the floor, almost like a bed for a very large dog. As thirteen knocked on the wall I looked up from the pallet where I was taking a short nap. Seeing her in the doorway I stand up and head towards her.
"What brings you here, girl?"

[Lavender_Stripes]

"I heard you've been having a hard time...well...I felt it, more or less. Was it Five..?" She seemed to be concerned with his well-being. In fact, she was.

[Oedipus Rex]

I give something of a slight chuckle. "I'm always having a hard time, love. Thank you for your concern though, it means alot. Also, what could five done to upset me? I'm used to his attitude with everybody else." At that, I give you a slight smile, at least you think it is a smile, and change the subject hastily. "How much longer until dinner?"