caughtinanetwork | [088]

[What you see when the feed turns on is an Oshawott holding a rather large black and white guinea pig. The guinea pig is squirming, and squeaks every now and again; it's obviously not very happy about its current predicament. But the Oshawott seems very determined to hold onto the creature, despite the fact that the little otter pokemon is not, in fact, much bigger than his captive.]

[All in all, it's not actually that unusual a sight compared to some things you might see in Vatheon.]

[Mitsuhide himself comes into view moments later, sitting down now he has set the SFC in place. He hums softly before patting the Oshawott on the head.]

Easy, Takumi. I think you may be squeezing the poor thing a little too hard.

[Takumi, who is, of course, the Oshawott, makes a noise that sounds something like a huff, but he does loosen his grip a little. This seems to calm the guinea pig, at least a little; Mitsuhide nods, and then addresses the SFC.]

I take it this is one of the animals that escaped from the petting zoo? Takumi here came running in with it mere moments ago... I have no idea how so small a creature got this far across the city, but-

[At this point the guinea pig manages to break free of Takumi's grip, its previous calmness vanishing in an instant as it bites down on the poor pokemon and then darts away. The Oshawott is not amused, and with a cry darts after it. Mitsuhide sighs deeply, forgetting the network for a moment as he gets up and follows after. One can hear him say, vaguely:]

Good heavens, will you please stop terrifying the poor thing? It can't get out of the kitchen, you know.

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[Popping out for a few things had never been so hazardous -- Motochika swore that he would find his shin bruised from the pig that had ran into his leg, and both his obi and his kataginu had been chewed on by vagrant goats. Both times it had been a tussle to get free.

The first thing he did when he returned home was strip both of them off, leaving them in a pile with his purchases before the murmur of Mitsuhide's voice drew his attention, like a siren's call.

Without bothering to replace his clothes Motochika headed to the kitchen. Unaware of the predicament going on within, having not checked his SFC recently, he opened the kitchen door.]

[Unfortunately, the guinea pig is very quick to spot the escape route now open to it, and it immediately darts between Motochika's feet and out into the hallway. Takumi follows on, ignoring his master for the moment in order to pursue.]

[Mitsuhide heads for the door himself, pausing out of necessity in front of Motochika.]

Oh, dear heavens, dear heavens... Takumi, please wait! You'll only... ah...

[He sighs, and looks at his lover.]

We have an unexpected guest and a very riled-up pokemon to deal with, my Lord.

Edited 2012-11-17 11:49 (UTC)

[Motochika blinks, surprised, and for a second glances over his shoulder at the chase before he looks to Mitsuhide. Mitsuhide looks harried, and he cannot resist a quick tease.]

Aren't you going to squeeze between my legs?

[He smirks as steps back, giving Mitsuhide the room to pursue.

Of course, he intends to follow, especially given that Takumi is part of the problem. What had he missed?]

[That comment earns Motochika something relatively rare; a proper frown sent his way. There is a certain sharpness to Mitsuhide's voice when he speaks next, even though the slight flush in his cheeks betrays other feelings:]

Lord Motochika, this is hardly the time for such inappropriate talk.

[He sighs again, voice growing softer again afterwards.]

Takumi found one of the pets that escaped the petting zoo: a guinea pig. Unfortunately the poor thing is terrified of him, and while I kept it calm for a short while, things have gotten out of hand now.

[Mitsuhide steps past Motochika, looks around, and begins to chase after Takumi down the corridor.]

[The steel in Mitsuhide's disapproval is, conversely, something Motochika certainly approves of -- as too is the faint blossoming of colour on Mitsuhide's cheeks.

But that is where he ends his provocation for now, since his intention isn't to well and truly anger his lover. Instead Motochika turns his attention to the matter at hand. He follows behind Mitsuhide, remarking upon the matter as they pursue.]

I see. Takumi is strong-willed; deterrence won't work. But together we can round them both up.

[The guinea pig bolts into the living room and promptly gets underneath one of the sofas there. There isn't much room under there, but that doesn't stop the pursuing Takumi from diving underneath himself.]

[When Mitsuhide steps in, the sofa is slowly moving across the room.]

No, no... ah!

[He steps over to hold it in place, and then turns his head to give his lover a desperate look.]

Strong-willed is most correct. Motochika, would you please try and get Takumi? The guinea pig will be much easier to capture when it's not being scared half to death!

Edited 2012-11-18 09:34 (UTC)

[Motochika cannot help but laugh at the absurd scene before him as he moves in and drops to his knees, then down onto his stomach to reach under the sofa in pursuit of his errant Oshawott.

It takes a bit of stretching and shuffling and tussling before he manages to grab onto Takumi. But when he does he quickly retreats and gets to his knees. Takumi squirms in his arms, determined to break free.]

That's enough, Takumi.

[Takumi stills just enough to give his master a defiant look, before doubling his efforts -- Motochika struggles to keep a hold and hopes that Mitsuhide works fast. It's a losing battle, given that Motochika is restrained by his desire to avoid harming his pokémon in the process.]

Act swiftly, Mitsuhide. Takumi won't be denied for long!

[Motochika warns.]

[Mitsuhide lets go of the sofa at that, and drops to the floor completely. He flattens against it and peers beneath, trying to find the scared little guinea pig.]

Takumi is far too much like his master.

[Despite the frustrating nature of the situation, Mitsuhide smiles to himself as he talks, his voice a little teasing.]

Stubborn and determined, at all times.

[He locates the creature after a few seconds and reaches out for it swiftly; unfortunately, the guinea pig is very determined as well as scared, and promptly bolts out of the other side of the sofa.]

Oh... oh, goodness! Please stop!

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