Zoo Exotica (thewhitedusk, QTS and Doomsday)
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				Title: <strong>Zoo Exotica (thewhitedusk, QTS and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 16:40:45</strong>
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				The whole train ride, Kenzi McAllister rested her head against the cold glass window and watched mournfully as blankets of flaky white snow descended from the heavens. It added to her brooding melancholy of suddenly becoming an orphan at the fragile age of 16. It hurt her to think about it; Ten days ago she had lived a happy life with her mother and father, while her awkward sister lived several states away in her own house in the country. That all changed with one horrible car wreck, and it certainly added to her sorrow knowing it had happened a day before Christmas Eve. She had spent the entire Christmas holiday wholly inconsolable, drowning in her own tears and hiding under a pillow as her aunt and a social worker tried to comfort her.<br><br>Aunt Gracey had offered to let her live with her, but for reasons inexplicable to Kenzi, she hated most of her relatives. With a passion. She politely refused, opting to travel and live with her sister, who had also insisted that Kenzi live with her. Though at times she felt she hardly knew Amber, it was still better than living with... Gracey. She cringed just thinking about it, and cringing always brought on a fresh torrent of tears.<br><br>On that winter day Kenzi was beginning to feel like she had cried all she could have cried. She was still terribly sad, but her eyes just... Wouldn't water anymore. She ate nothing the train service offered, though her stomach growled. From what she remembered about Amber, her sister loved to cook... And besides that, Kenzi thought the gruel the train served was unappealing to the fullest. She just waited and waited, several hours until the train finally stopped in a lonely town, perhaps twenty miles away from Amber's home. She grabbed her bags, sniffling slightly from her melancholy and the cold she had taken from the window, and climbed off of the train in single file.<br><br>She wore a nice fur-lined jacket and a pair of boots, both good choices for the ground was simply layered in snow. The train-station was sparsely populated, so it would be easy to find her sister. She drew her hood up over her head, shivering terribly in the cold, and then Kenzi began to scan for her sister, would notice her blond hair anywhere.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 17:06:39</strong>
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				Amber drove through the falling snow from her home out in the country.&nbsp; It was a short drive to the train station, but one long enough for her to contemplate her thoughts.&nbsp; Her sister was really going to be living with her.&nbsp; She had not seen her family since Thanksgiving and now her sister was living with her, due to an unfortunate accident.&nbsp; It was still hard for her to come to the reality that both her parents were dead, but she had always been a survivor.<br><br>She pulled into the parking lot, and stepped out in her black parka, pulling the hood up.&nbsp; "Kenzi!"&nbsp; She called out for her sister.&nbsp; She walked up towards the building and stepped in, spotting the girl in the fur-lined jacket.&nbsp; "Kenzi!"&nbsp; She rushed forward and embraced her sister tightly.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 17:19:56</strong>
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				She had put up a stone wall around her heart over the last few days, but when she finally saw Amber something gave way and her eyes teared up again... She was glad her sister was there to hug her, because all of the weight had gone out of her legs. "Amber..." She sobbed on the older girl's shoulder for a moment, before trying to compose herself. This was not the sort of family reunion she wanted to have. "H-how are you?" She asks, clearly referencing to the recent death of her parents. Amber did not have the time to come see the funeral, and it had been more than a month since the two sisters had spoken, and before that almost a whole year. <br><br>She looked up to Amber with blurry eyes, trying to put on a smile to not seem so sad. "Come on, let's get in the car... It's so cold." she could feel her tears cryztalizing on her face, and it was not a very comfortable experience. The two climbed into the car, Kenzi having the presence of mind and politeness to kick her boots clean before sitting in the passenger side, her bags now securely in the trunk.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 17:30:27</strong>
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				Amber got into the drivers side, buckling up.&nbsp; Once Kenzi was secure she bagan to drive off.&nbsp; For a while she was silent, then reached over with one arm and wrapped it around her sister.&nbsp; "I've been... coping.&nbsp; You know me, I'm a survivor."&nbsp; She flashed a reassuring smile at her.&nbsp; "You are gonna love it at my place, soo many interesting things to see." She hoped to cheer her sister up, but was most likely failing miserably.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 17:36:07</strong>
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				She wore her fake cheerfulness like a mask, but inside she was still mending from that shattering incident. It felt good when Amber held her close in consolation, and she closed her eyes and basked in the warmth provided by that limb, and of course by the heating system of her sister's car.<br><br>"I can't wait," she said... She had no idea what to expect, as this was really her first venture into the country, having been born and raised a city girl. Kenzi was mostly silent for the drive back to Amber's home.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 17:39:11</strong>
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				She turned off onto the long drive way.&nbsp; Amber pressed a button, opening the garage of what looked like a large complex.&nbsp; They pulled in and she shut the vehicle off.&nbsp; "So what do you want first, a tour, a nice hot shower, something to eat, or to see your room?"&nbsp; She stepped out of the car and walked towards the door, smiling back at her again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 17:56:37</strong>
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				She watched the open fields turn into frosted pine woods, now feeling somewhat awkward around her sister after their heartfelt reunion. She gawked at the house that her sister was living in; Kenzi didn't know exactly what her sister did to afford such digs; her own parents had enough money of their own and they could easily write Amber a check each month for some money, but even they couldn't afford something so... Big. And she was almost certain Amber lived alone, well, at least, until now.<br><br>"Nice place, sis..." she said, her tone a bit sharp. She was pretty suspicious of it all... "I think I'd like to just rest for now. I promise I'll be up early in the morning to help with your... Umm, pets." She had been told a couple times in the past that Amber had begun collecting unique creatures, and was a rabid animal lover. When she thought 'unique animal', Kenzi just assumed she would have maybe a python, some piranhas and a tropical bird. She had no idea of the true magnitude of her sister's collection.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 18:01:01</strong>
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				"Alright hun."&nbsp; Amber hugged her sister tightly once more, just holding the girl to her.&nbsp; She could only imagine just how much pain her sister was in.&nbsp; Amber had not been as close to their parents, but Kenzi...&nbsp; After a few moments, she leaned down and kissed the top of her sister's head, stroking her hair softly.&nbsp; "I'll show you to your room."<br><br>The actual house part seemed small compared to the size of the whole building.&nbsp; It was about the size of your typical two bedroom house.&nbsp; Amber led her to the smaller of the bedrooms.&nbsp; "Heres where you will be staying."&nbsp; It seemed well furnashed.&nbsp; A comfortable looking twin size bed, large closet, a soft chair to read in, bedside table with lamp.&nbsp; "Bathroom is just down the hall, and I am right next door."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 18:09:24</strong>
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				Kenzi had been expecting a sprawling foyer of a typical mansion when she entered, but it was... Not as impressive as she had first imagined. It actually seemed a bit comforting, living in a house similar to the one she had previously shared with her parents. Modest, nicely decorated but not too huge. Though she couldn't help but be curious about what was contained in the other buildings.<br><br>She took note of the rooms she passed, knowing she would become very familiar with them in the near future. The bedroom itself was very nice, and she instantly fell in love with it. That was a small comfort to her broken heart, but a comfort nonetheless, and she hugged Amber again. "Thanks sis... I think I can take it from here," she said, resting her head against Amber's chest for a moment. They had never been this close... But god, she just needed someone to hug now.<br><br>After her sister had left the room she could feel the weariness creep in, and she began to undress, stripping off her wet winter clothing and finally finishing until she was just in a pair of white panties and a matching white camisole, small enough to hug her petite curves and show off some of her navel. She had been in a fugue when she dressed, but decided she didn't really need to be so reserved around Amber; they were sisters, after all. She didn't even wrap the blankets around her, the room was already warm enough, and instead she plopped down on top of the soft comforter and was asleep in moments, using her arms as a pillow.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 18:15:28</strong>
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				Amber sat in her own room, doing some light reading.&nbsp; After an hour or so she got up and checked on Kenzi.&nbsp; She saw the girl sprawled out on the bed and let out a soft sigh.&nbsp; Amber walked into the room and quietly pulled the chair to beside the bed, just sitting and watching her sister sleep.&nbsp; Her hand softly moved to rest on the girl's head and soothingly stroke her hair, trying to comfort her even in her sleep.&nbsp; She spoke ever soo softly, not loud enough to wake her up.&nbsp; "You are prolly going to hate me, but in time I hope you can forgive me.&nbsp; I hope you understand that what I am going to do is meant to help you.&nbsp; Help you escape this world of pain and sorrow.&nbsp; Soo young... such a heavy loss... I will help you,and in time you may even thank me for it."&nbsp; She very lightly kissed her forehead and went back to just sitting and watching her sleep, still softly stroking her hair.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Feline Fancies (thewhitedusk and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 18:28:47</strong>
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				She was dead asleep when Amber came into her room, but in the fugue of her dreaming state, she could sense a benign presence near her, touching her hair, and a contented look gradually grew on her face. That touch influenced her dreams, and she dreamed of her mother, as if neither her parents had died. That was her one greatest wish, and that was what made the dream so lovely... She truly wished she never woke up.<br><br>But she did. The next morning's dawn peeked through the eastern window, rousing Kenzi instantly. She was usually a light sleeper; Yesterday, when she had crashed on the bed, she had been in such a deep sleep that was so unusual to her, but very pleasant nonetheless. The girl 'dressed', pulling a pair of jeans on over her legs, but otherwise remained the same as she slept, not even bothering with socks or a shirt, trusting the tank top to keep her decent enough.<br><br>She wandered to the bathroom to clean up, brushing her hair and her teeth, as well as washing the sleep out of her face, before she sought out her sister.
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				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 18:44:22</strong>
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				Amber was sitting in the kitchen with a newspaper, sipping at a mug of coffee.&nbsp; She turned to Kenzi when she walked in.&nbsp; "Good morning sleepy head.&nbsp; Have a nice sleep?"&nbsp; She was clad in only a silk robe and slippers.&nbsp; Amber set the paper and mug down and walked over to hug her sister once more, softly stroking her hair.
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				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 19:04:00</strong>
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				Something about her sleep had refreshed her; There was still an empty place in her heart where her parents had once been, but the sadness had waned away during the night. She of course was still grateful for the hug, glad to know that someone was there for her. She and Amber had never been close; Kenzi did not know why, but sometimes they just didn't get along or understand each other. But now she felt like she had someone who could feel like family, and she hoped she would continue to feel this way as long as she lived there with Amber.<br><br>"I haven't slept so well since... You know," she said. <em>Nearly two weeks...</em> is what she wanted to say. After their warm embrace ended, Kenzi helped herself to the coffee pot. She was not a coffee expert by far, but she still enjoyed the taste of cappuccino, and could survive on regular coffee as long as she added a generous helping of sugar. "So when do I get to see your pets?" She asked curiously.
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				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 19:12:08</strong>
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				Amber sat back down and sipped from her own mug once more.&nbsp; "Once you have some breakfast we can go look at them, if you want."&nbsp; She smiled at her.&nbsp; "I think you are really gonna love them.&nbsp; Most of them are really rare, have to have a license to keep them even."&nbsp; She loved her pets, and she had such an exotic collection too.&nbsp; "I hope you don't mind helping me with them."
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				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 19:22:55</strong>
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				"That's not a problem," she said, smiling. "I want to earn my keep here." She had never supported a job before, never had to, but she wanted to help her sister maintain this big place. And working with animals, while not what she had intended, wasn't all bad. She missed her cats, which she had given to the humane society after her parents had passed on, just because she wasn't in any state to take care of them.<br><br>For breakfast she kept it simple, nursing her coffee as well as a couple of bagels layered with fruit-flavored cream cheese. When she was done she disposed of her mess neatly, having always been a tidy person. "Alright, I'm ready," she said, waiting for her sister to introduce her to the animals.
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				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 19:55:02</strong>
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				Amber smiles at her, finishing her coffee.&nbsp; "Alright, but follow my rules while we are in there.&nbsp; I don't want you getting hurt."&nbsp; She began to walk towards a back door that would lead into a suprisingly green looking area, actual grass showing that was not covered by snow.&nbsp; "SO what would you like to see first?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Zoo Exotica (thewhitedusk, QTS and Doomsday)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:10:53</strong>
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				Kenzi follows her sister to the back door, marveling at what she saw inside. "Indoor... Grass? Nice," she said, impressed. She could tell it was actual grass as she walked over it, and she could recognize wild weeds sprouting here and there, could even smell that sweet grass smell. Her bare feet got a bit wet with morning dew as she crossed the little field following at her sisters heels.<br><br>"I don't know, sis. I really have no idea what you've got here. Why don't you pick?"
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				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:15:21</strong>
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				Amber grinned.&nbsp; "Wanna see my cats?"&nbsp; &nbsp;She could not hide the glee on her face, knowing Kenzi would love this.&nbsp; "They are really something."&nbsp; The more she talked about them, the more she seemed to get excited.
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				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:18:03</strong>
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				"Your... Cats?" She asked, curiously. The giddiness in Amber's voice tipped Kenzi off that they were no normal, cutesy housecats. "Alright, lead the way," she said, allowing a thin grin to leak on her face. Despite how distant they were, Amber knew how much her younger sister loved cats. Back in the old days she usually slept with at least one curled up on top of her blanket, and when she was a younger child she insisted that the cat box be in her bedroom so that they would never have to leave... After a week the stench made her change her mind, just as her mother and father had expected.
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				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:25:10</strong>
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				Amber smiled as she led her to the first cage.&nbsp; In it was a large spotted leopard.&nbsp; The next contained an african lion.&nbsp; They kept going, showing her the multitude of cats.&nbsp; Snow leopards, jaguars, cheetahs.&nbsp; Finally they stopped at a cage that contained a pure white tiger.&nbsp; "What do ya think?"&nbsp; She smiled at Kenzi.
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				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:30:08</strong>
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				Kenzi was breathtaken by the displays. She had been expecting... Well, not this. Not full grown wild animals. "Amber, this..." She gripped her sister's arm, in amazed disbelief. "This is a lot more than I thought. You really do have a zoo here! Do you just do this for a hobby, or do you charge to let people see?"<br><br>Looking over to her sister, she wanted to see more exhibits, to see what other exciting creatures she had living in her very house. Kenzi liked animals; She wasn't great with anything bigger than a cat, but still, every time she went to an actual zoo was a great experience for her.
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				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:34:33</strong>
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				"All mine.&nbsp; My "exotic" collection.&nbsp; They were not easy to get too, but hey, I didn't get that genius grant for nothing."&nbsp; She smiled.&nbsp; "What would you like to see next hun?"&nbsp; She toussled the girl's hair playfully, wrapping an arm around her.
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				Post by: <strong>Doomsday</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:38:17</strong>
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				Of course, Kenzi didn't believe for a second that these animals were easy to get... She figured it would be easier to actually purchase them than it would be to work up the money to make such a hefty transaction. Her sister must be a millionaire... And she had no idea how it happened.<br><br>When asked what she would like to see next, Kenzi just shrugged, wrapping one arm around Amber's shoulder. "Whatever you think would be the most interesting. I guess I'm not as big on animals as you... But I want to see what you've got."
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				Post by: <strong>thewhitedusk</strong> on <strong>15-10-2009, 20:40:59</strong>
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				"I'll show you my most unique animal.&nbsp; It's a reptile, a snake."&nbsp; She began to lead her towards a closed off area of her "zoo".&nbsp; They eventually entered a room with a lone cage in it, too dark to truly tell what was in it.&nbsp; Amber turned the lights on and all that could be scene was the scales of something curled up.&nbsp; "She'll get moving in a minute."
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