I Have No Excuse

Untitled Part 30

"Oh come on. Really? Really?" I asked as I watched Prowl retreat back to his new nest.

I was soaked. Prowl didn't even look back at me and I now knew what Blurr meant when he said he swore the 'green Accuratius brats' were laughing at him. It was this kind of hissing snicker from some of them and the others didn't even bother trying to hide their own amusement. I suppose I should have seen it coming in a way. I'd probably do something similar if I was stuck in a situation like this. Actually I'd probably do something much more damaging that splashing some water.

"Ok fine. I get it. I deserve it. I know. I'm sorry, but this is for the best. You'll see."

Prowl didn't even poke his head back out. Great. I was being shunned again. Back to square one. Only this time I had him drenching me every time I passed by. Just great. Life just keeps getting better and better I swear...

"Fine. I was gonna try and make it up to ya. I brought some puzzles and some candy."

No reaction.

"Come on, Prowl. Prowl. Prowls. Hey. I'm not just going to let ya ignore me this time. I've got all day. Prowl. Prowler. Prowls. Prow-"

And I got a reaction. Not one I would have prefered, but it was a reaction. He had left his nest only to splash more water at me. A whole tail full came down on me and there came the laughing again.

"I guess that means you're not it the mood."

Prowl just huffed at me with a cold stare that, to me, said obviously.

"Don't look at me like that. This wasn't My idea. Sure I supported it a little, but just a little. This could really be good for ya. Having a pod again. Finding a new nest. Doesn't that sound great? It has to be better than sitting in here all day. Ya ain't leaving until you've got yourself a pod and we're sure you're not going to get yourself killed."

Prowl growled softly at me and turned away.

"Would ya quit pouting? Lets make some puzzles to lift your mood instead. It was given the ok even. Sure they think you'll be more willing if you're not pissed at everyone, but Blaster and I know ya and how stubborn ya can be so tough luck for them and more fun for us, huh?"

He was making some sounds under his breath and I was sure now he was muttering something about me.

"Whatever insults you're saying I really don't care right now. I came here to lift your spirits and I'm dealing with being soaked and cold for ya so what is it? Are ya in or out?" I shook the bag of m&ms in my hand.

He stared at me from the corner of his eye before shooting up with a swift and calculated flick of his tail. I grinned and made my way up to where my mer friend was waiting. His roommates watched us from their side of the tank. They didn't seem thrilled, but they didn't make a move against me like Barricade had. Just paced the invisible line of territory that Prowl had been sure to make once he was sure we were leaving him in there every once in awhile. It was kind of funny that they didn't dare to cross it now. At least not when Prowl was paying attention.

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The Accuratius mers were building another nest. It didn't take them long compared to other mer types. It was big and had high ridges with a few holes along the side of the tank to see out of the tank. It was the only way we could see into the nest. It was built along the glass with sturdy rock and coral. It was actually rather impressive from the outside. Beautiful even and it made us all wonder what the inside looked like. They were in and out of it. Dragging out the excess and bringing in seagrass and other flora. They switched off their little tasks. Whoever wasn't working on the nest was making more art stones from what they were dragging out. Prowl was ignoring it all as per usual. The seagrass that hid his nest didn't so much as twitch.