A Theuraputic Chain of Events?

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:52 pm

Mikey gave a whimpering scream, shuffling backwards.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:53 pm

Ryland moved forwards. "Stay still," he growled, pinning the Avian down.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:35 pm

Mikey bucked in desparation, trying to protect his children.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:39 pm

"I said stay still," Ryland closed his hands around Mikey's neck.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:40 pm

Mikey's eyes widened. "Leave them alone!" He bucked again.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:42 pm

"You brought this on yourself," Ryland applied pressure, threatening to break Mikey's neck. "Stay still."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:43 pm

"How...?" Mikey sobbed. "I didn't do anything..."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:47 pm

Ryland paused. "You know what weddings are, right?"

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:47 pm

"Y-yeah..." Mikey looked confused.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:48 pm

"No you don't," Ryland chuckled. "Or you would have had one."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:49 pm

"I-I can't..." Mikey looked at him mournfully. "I'd be found."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:51 pm

"Isn't that convenient?" Ryland rubbed Mikey's neck with his thumb.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:52 pm

"Wha-what do you mean?" Mikey shivered.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:55 pm

"You don't have anything official with Andrew. He could leave you at any time. He doesn't have to come back." Ryland dug his fingernail in Mikey's skin.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:55 pm

Mikey shuddered. "I told you. He will."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:58 pm

"They why is he always gone?" Ryland chuckled, starting to squeeze Mikey's neck.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:59 pm

Mikey choked. "He sees people. He's a social person. His skills are needed."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:03 pm

"Just keep telling yourself that," Ryland squeezed harder, "We'll see how long it takes for him to come back this time."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:04 pm

""H-he's back tomorrow..." Mikey choked out. Nils whimpered.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:12 pm

"Luck you then," Ryland twisted his hands. "Take care of those eggs for me. I'll take this one for now."

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:13 pm

Mikey gagged. "Nils!"

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:15 pm

Ryland snapped Mikey's neck to prevent Mikey from doing any more speaking, moving away to scoop up the hatchling.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:17 pm

The light in Mikey's eyes dimmed. His hair covered his body as he lay at the top of the stairs, body motionless.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:18 pm

"Take a last look at Daddy," Ryland held Nils over Mikey.

Subject: Re: A Theuraputic Chain of Events? Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:20 pm

"Burdee..." Nils held out his arms. His mouth parted in shock when Mikey didn't respond and tears filled his eyes. "DADDY!"