Three's a Crowd ((24--New Year's Ball 1295))

[Meadowlark]

Munkustrap glanced at his brother, turning his collar up against the wind as he waited on Electra's porch for an answer to his knock.

[amanika]

Tugger said very little as he stood slightly behind Munkustrap, though he was watching the door with interest, curious to see what kind of gal his brother had fallen for.

[victoriousscarf]

Electra skidded down the stairs from where she had still been fiddling with her hair--for perhaps the twentieth time. She opened the door, a little wary and a whole ton of nervous. "Hey," she said, smiling at Munkustrap and then glancing over to the other tom with him.

[Meadowlark]

It took Munkus a second to gather his wits after she answered he door. "Hey. You look amazing." He glanced toward Tugger, with only the briefest hesitation. "Electra, my younger brother, Tugger. Tugger, Electra Peirce."

[victoriousscarf]

She smiled at Munku before holding a paw out to Tugger, still giving him a look over. "Nice to meet you," she said.

[amanika]

Tugger couldn't help but let out a low whistle when he saw Electra, his brother had certainly picked and attractive queen, she was young too, he noticed, no wonder Munk had been nervous about admitting to a relationship with her. He shook the offered paw, normally, he'd have kissed it, but didn't want his brother to feel he was flirting, so decided a handshake would be more fitting, "It's a pleasure t'meet you."

[victoriousscarf]

She smiled broadly at him, shaking his paw and letting it drop. "I've been looking forward to meeting you and your other brother," she said, though it had been more due to her curiosity than anything. She shifted somewhat, smoothing down her skirt before glancing back at Munkustrap. "Are you sure this is alright though?" she asked, nervously, motioning to her appearance.

[Meadowlark]

The look Munkus gave Tugger for the whistle alone was enough to indicate that it was a good choice on his part not to kiss her paw, but he offered his girlfriend a reassuring smile. "You're beautiful, you'll be fine."

[amanika]

Tugger caught the look and tried to curb himself, pretty as she was, he wouldn't consider making a move on his brother's gal, but he was a natural flirt when interacting with queens. Still he would try to stamp down on it for the sake of his brother's pride.

"Y'look stunning," Tugger added, feeling the need to say something as well, "you'll show the two of us up." He stopped himself there, realising how that might come across if Munk was feeling insecure, perhaps better just to keep his mouth shut.

[victoriousscarf]

She smiled faintly at the pair. "Thank you," she said, getting her coat off the hook by the door and putting her hat on as well, before stepping outside and closing the door behind her. She linked her arm through Munkustrap's. "Shall we then?"

[Meadowlark]

The silver tabby offered her a gentle smile. "I think we shall."

[amanika]

Tugger followed, keeping a step or two behind them both, and deciding he didn't trust himself to speak. Perhaps he shouldn't have come with his brother after all.

[victoriousscarf]

After walking a little way, Electra turned back to glance at Tugger. "Are you alright? You're being rather quiet."

[amanika]

Tugger was somewhat taken aback at her concern. "I'm fine," he managed after a second, "but thanks f'askin'. Jus' figured I'd give the two of you some space."

[victoriousscarf]

She watched him for a moment more and then nodded. "Well, thank you, but you don't really have to..."