Sinner's Parade [PM for Invite]

[Tordier]

Amy recognized the growl as a defensive one. Once again, Tommy reminded her of Aj. The black and tan mutt would always use that sort of growl to warn strangers away. She remained quiet as he communicated with the leopard. Amy was sure that was what he was doing and she did not want to make it worse by interrupting. She turned to look wit hehr two origional eyes, but kept them averted. She knew enough to keep from accidentally challenging the big cat with a direct stare.
The way Tommy had rubbed against her hand puzzled her. It was one of those things only cats did. Amy took it as a request to rub harder and did her best to work the tension out of Tommy's shoulder.

[Solanum]

(( Hehe. Tommy marked her with a scent gland under his ear xD You iz marked gurl ;3 ))

Tommy purred, dropping his challenging gaze, closing his tail-eyes and wrapping his tail round his body. He curled up around Amy once again, ignoring the big cat. It wasn't a threat, he knew that now... Bars separated them... But if he was moved any closer, they might start a fight that only one could finish. He licked Amy's face, his lips twisted into a grin. He was content once again.

I tried so hard and got so far | But in the end | It doesn't even matter

[gam]

Zeus was unnerved by his nonchalant response. He knew Tommy was bigger, he knew he was capable of more. But still, he wasn't going to back off until he was absolutely sure he wasn't going to pull anything.
Nero got to his big paws, his tousled tail flicking back and forth. Iris went to Zeus' side, stroking his back with her black tail. He instantaneously backed away, laying down a few feet away. Ming was still at Iris' side as her master looked back and made sure Zeus was going to behave. "Sorry." she muttered to Tommy, her purple eyes looking at the two. It still hurt to talk, and her mouth was still bloodied from when it was sewn shut.

[Tordier]

(I know. XD Iz funny!)
Usually, Amy avoided girlish, bubbly expressions, but she could not help but giggle as Tommy licked her face. The cats behind her could have just as been wallpaper, she was so unconcerned. It occurred to her that perhaps it was the fact that she had Tommy with her. She grinned happily at him and wrapped her arms around his neck in a grateful hug.
"Thanks.", she said simply.
Amy did not know any better way to put it. She hastily removed her arms when she heard Iris's voice. Since when had she gotten so soft? Amy reminded herself that remaining tough was the only way to make in a world as cruel as this one.

[Solanum]

Tommy whined at her as she stopped the hug, his head hung low. He thought he had done something wrong. So he sat up, as human-like as was possible with his spine. Flexing his fingers, he tried rubbing some sense into them, to try and give them back some colour... They had been used as feet for a few months now... They were beyond numb... Stepping away from Amy, he dropped down back onto four 'feet', walking to the bars furthest from her, his tail between his legs.

I tried so hard and got so far | But in the end | It doesn't even matter

[Tordier]

Amy frowned. Perhaps, she had gone about that in the wrong way... She stood and took a few hesitant steps after him.
"Tommy..."
Amy shook her head. She decided she would rather be soft than cruel. With her doubts set aside, Amy trotted after Tommy until she stood a few feet away. Then she dropped to her knees so she could more easily look him in the eye. She swallowed hard and stared at the floor.
"I... I'm sorry. You don't have to go... Unless you want to..."
Amy shook her head slowly and hesitantly looked up to see how just angry Tommy was at her.

[gam]

Iris watched curiously over her shoulder as Tommy abandoned Amy, and she took careful note of his numbed fingers. She had a fairly normal spine, unlike Mei and Tommy, though. She sat down and leaned on the bars that were separating the cats from Amy and Tommy, her back facing them, her eyes on Zeus. She wasn't concerned about his him, though. She just had nothing to stare at, except the cats that were there. She looked back at Amy, her purple eyes watching her a moment, before her stare was directed at Tommy. Was he just sensitive?

[Solanum]

Tommy flicked his tail round to look at Amy, his body remaining where it was. "Perhaps I took it the wrong way... I thought you wanted some space..." He twitched his whiskers, turning his head so she could see his mouth moving, the space where his eyes should have been was completely blank... "So what did you mean it as?" His tail-eyes blinked innocently, but curiously at her, his mouth twitched into a smile.

I tried so hard and got so far | But in the end | It doesn't even matter

[Tordier]

(Seriously? Sorry, I must have missed that... Only tail eyes. Got it!)
Amy glanced sideways at nothing. That was a good question. How should she put her answer into words...? She carefully arranged her thoughts in her head before speaking.
"I just thought that perhaps I shouldn't be so... openly affectionate. Others might mistake that for weakness and make a whole lot of trouble for me..."
Amy risked a glance at his face to check for some sort of emotion before steady meeting his gaze.

[Solanum]

(( Hehe yes. He is a bit more deformed than he first appears xD ))

Tommy nodded. "I get it now. I'm sorry." But I wouldn't let anyone hurt you... He dipped his head to Iris, smiling warmly at the two of them. He was glad that Amy was feeling a little better. "So how've you enjoyed your time with the Sinner's Parade so far?" He smirked at her, chuckling softly at her. "Hell looks like nothing compared to this. But it gets easier over time... I mean, look at the others." He shrugged, his expression going completely blank, except for his very expressive eyes.

I tried so hard and got so far | But in the end | It doesn't even matter