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I overheard my name in conversation..

What are you hooligans saying about me?

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Ella, nice to meet you too. I honestly can't tell, are you a student or a teacher?

Well that was fun..

Well, the ship’s still sailing so that counts for something.

I don’t believe we have. I’m sure I would remember if we had. I’m Ella. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

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Greaaat.

I don't know that we've met yet. I'm Bagheera, the captain's first mate.

Well that was fun..

I want say everything’s still in perfect shape but I’m honestly not sure. Especially not with a ship full of teens.

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Well that was fun..

You foolish cubs better not have broken anything in my absence.

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It's Never How We Imagine It | Closed

Tripping into his room, Bagheera remarked to himself that he felt a bit off.It must bean effect of my concussion, he reassured himself. He sat down on his bed, but once he caught sight of the stuffed black panther toy Jessie gave him, he felt restless with emotion. Normally, his face would have gone red when he thought of her. This time, it didn't.

This time, he realized something was truly wrong. He got up quickly, but then fell fast."What in god's na-AAAHHHhh" He screamed as his stomach twisted into knots. He tried to stand but it got tighter with every movement.Why is this happening? Who could do this? Father?All these thoughts rushed through his head. With one arm and his powerful legs, he propelled himself forward towards the bathroom, the other hand gripped at his gut. A small feeling of success ran over him once he felt the cool tile of the bathroom floor, but it was immediately dissipated when the cold sweat from his hands caused him to slip. He yelled out for help but no one answered. He pulled himself up to the mirror. He barely recognized the panicked, flushed face in front of him.I'm dying, aren't I?He already knew the answer. Everything went numb before Bagheera could realize it. His eyes rolled back and he slipped to the floor once again. The last sound he heard was Jessie's sing song voice and the door slamming.I never could have imagined..He thought as everything went black.

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Small cowgirl.. but h-hold on.. so you investigated on your own?! Jessie, you never should have done that, you could've gotten hurt! But who was this boy? What was his name? And why are so many people accusing Roxanne in the first place?

So, still nothing...

-blinks- Okay then…?What’s that mean?

Okay, look, some kids are saying Roxanne is the person doing all of this, which is crazy! I mean, she’s Roxanne! She can’t be! So I did a bit of snooping..oh, you don’t have and tape left … and I tried to find some evidence to help her.. But yesterday, this guy gave me a really bad vibe and sort of threatened me and I want to find about more about him…and I don’t know, maybe it’s him? I need some ideas! I can’t let them accuse her like this, and I don’t know what to do! -finally takes a breath-

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Alright, alright. I'm all ears. What's up, pequeno vaquera?

So, still nothing...

Yes yes yes yes, Bagheera! Listen, listen! -looks around, then moves in close, whispering-

I’m going to tell you something,okay? It’s important! And you have to hear me out. And not tell me no…cause I’m doing this anyway.

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Jessie, I've told you, it's going to be alright. I'm here, and so are you, love.

So, still nothing...

I mean, ya know, what with the..uh…dwindling of people…and the fact I’m about scared to death.

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Good. -crosses arms, stands tall, and smiles- I think you vastly underestimate my abilities to protect you though. If it really makes you feel better, we can take shifts. I'll wake you up when it's your turn to watch. Alright?

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

…Fine. -goes and sits on the bed and starts running her fingers over some of her hair- But can’t you move the cot any further away? I don’t want you close to the door either… Alternate, maybe?

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True.. but really, I am not going to let you sleep on the floor and that's that.

Besides, the bed is farther away from the door..

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

Of course not, but I’m not a horse now, am I? I really wouldn’t mind it…

Besides, if I’m already on the floor, I can’t fall off the bed or something and smoosh you.

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No, really, I would never make you sleep on the floor. Would you ever make your neighbor's horse sleep in the field when you have perfect stables just over the hill?

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Clean indeed.

On no, I can take the cot. I don’t want to take your bed! -clasps hands and leans forward- Well, I don’t see how that would fit anywhere else,really.

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It's really no worry at all if you're room is dirty. I just like mine to be clean is all.

Hmm, well then I'll just set you up on my bed. I have a cot somewhere around here. -opens closet to find it right in front of him- Well that was an easy find..

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

Oh wow… -looks around- You’re very neat….makes me feel bad about you seeing mine.. -shakes head- Not really. I’m good pretty much anywhere.

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-drags her along swiftly before arriving to his room, everything is very neat but virtually untouched- So this is it. Do you have any sleeping preferences?

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

Okay…That’s good..

Alright! I suppose I can keep an eye on you this way. -stumbles for a moment, then keeps pace-

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I swear to you.. I will not. You won't either.

Glad to hear it. Let's go find a spot for you right now. -grabs her hand, pulls her along-

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

Okay -takes a few more deep breaths-…But you have to promise me, okay? Do. Not. Get. Hurt.

I….okay, yes, please. That would be great..

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It's a bit late for that..

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

Don’ tell dat to de otha students. We don’ wan’ mass panic

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Seriously? I find that strange. It's not that big of a ship afterall.

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

The killa’ hasn’ been caught yet. 

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Alright, alright.. great. We are going to be just fine.

You can even bunk with me until all this blows over, if you wanted to.

Oh Tai-kong suo-yo duh shing-chiou sai-jin wuh duh pee-goo

We’re alright, we’re alright…okay.. -takes a deep breath-

-paces for a few more moments, then pauses- Okay, okay. I’ll trust you, but I swear Bagheera, anything….even one scratch..