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Toreth at the zoo! Haha…
Caged is a spontaneous, adorable Sunday afternoon trip to the zoo with Warrick and Toreth filled with sun, smiles, observations, and revelations.
I loved seeing these two spend time just being together. Strolling, watching, and learning. Letting the day slowly unfold exhibit to exhibit with fun, hilarious, teasing ease. Manna Francis brings the day alive with people watching, childhood memories, and the warm sun on your face. But the way Toreth and Warrick watch and study ...more
Brilliant. I loved this.
Caged shows us Toreth in all his complex glory. Childlike and brattish one moment and then insightful and intense the next. As for Warrick, he continues his quiet, thoughtful study and appreciation of Warrick in all his weird and wonderful ways.
And finally, finally Toreth is giving more of himself to Warrick. A few sentences of information/memories regarding his family and childhood... when will this panther learn that things have changed for him too? But W doesn't push, ...more
Caged shows us Toreth in all his complex glory. Childlike and brattish one moment and then insightful and intense the next. As for Warrick, he continues his quiet, thoughtful study and appreciation of Warrick in all his weird and wonderful ways.
And finally, finally Toreth is giving more of himself to Warrick. A few sentences of information/memories regarding his family and childhood... when will this panther learn that things have changed for him too? But W doesn't push, ...more
Toreth didn't say anything at all as they walked. However, he was whistling. Usually a good sign, if hard on the ears.
LMAO Everyone is always complaining how out of tune Toreth is.
Toreth smiled, as predatory as anything they'd seen during the day, but without the reassurance of a barrier between them. ...more
LMAO Everyone is always complaining how out of tune Toreth is.
Toreth smiled, as predatory as anything they'd seen during the day, but without the reassurance of a barrier between them. ...more
RE-READ 2021
I love how their relationship (shhh, don't tell Toreth) has evolved.
I also happen to love the zoo.
Big cats always captivate me too.
Toreth is bored...what's new? But at least he's turning to Warrick instead of away from him during these moments. Warrick takes him to...the zoo. There's someone special he wants Toreth to meet. Toreth sees right through Warrick though. This is exactly why they are so good together. I love the almost domestic feels. Almost. ...more
I love how their relationship (shhh, don't tell Toreth) has evolved.
I also happen to love the zoo.
Big cats always captivate me too.
Toreth is bored...what's new? But at least he's turning to Warrick instead of away from him during these moments. Warrick takes him to...the zoo. There's someone special he wants Toreth to meet. Toreth sees right through Warrick though. This is exactly why they are so good together. I love the almost domestic feels. Almost. ...more
"I'm bored"...what are you, 10? C'mon, Tor, grow up a little...
In any case, a day at the zoo proved to be kinda sweet. Cute how they took turns choosing what to see next.
And Toreth at the panther cage: guess he isn’t as oblivious to what everyone thinks of him after all.
Back to the flamingos…
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Oh BRAVO Ms Francis BRAVO!!!
I'm almost struck dumb and speechless! What a similie, what a moment! True characterisation in it's simplest form, but not simple at all!
Brilliant, beautiful and utterly heart-breaking.
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I'm almost struck dumb and speechless! What a similie, what a moment! True characterisation in it's simplest form, but not simple at all!
Brilliant, beautiful and utterly heart-breaking.
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Toreth is bored so you took him to the ....zoo? Come on War...how well do you know your man? I was a little disappointed that T didn't manhandle W in front of the panther cage. However, the "sharing" time in front of the flamingo pool at the end was shocking. Our Toreth does have the capacity for human emotion. how about that??
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That made me sad. It's glimpses like these that make me care more for Toreth.
Manna used great skill in writing this scene, as I found myself holding my breath, sensing a sort of tension and danger in the air. Toreth does indeed resemble the panther. You never know what he's gonna do next.
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Manna used great skill in writing this scene, as I found myself holding my breath, sensing a sort of tension and danger in the air. Toreth does indeed resemble the panther. You never know what he's gonna do next.
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As always, Manna Francis' writing is brilliant in this insightful short story that left me with a lot to think about. It amazes me, how so few pages can be so enjoyable and enchanting experience. :)
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Warrick and Toreth went to the zoo. Warrick compared Toreth to a panther caught in a bad psychological pattern. Boring.
I liked the analogy with the caged panther and Toreth's interest in pink flamingos.
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Toreth and panther--so much said in such a short story
4.5 stars
