The 5 of them, Munkustrap, Macavity, The Rum Tum Tugger, Alonzo, and Mungojerrie, sat on the top of a large garbage pile, discussing the most important of subjects of their teen years. Queens.
"I'm telling you, Munk. They're a lot more fun when you actually talk to them." Tugger said, leaning back.
"Oh, stuff it, Tugger. Not all of us have to spend all our time thinking about Queens. Right?" He said looking at the other toms. Alonzo shook his head. He liked queens. He might not be as self absorbed as Tugger, but that didn't mean he didn't get around, too. Macavity shrugged. He kind of agreed with Tugger. Queens were certainly fun to mess with.
"Actually, I think Demeter's pretty attractive."
Tugger motion toward his brother. "See?" Munk just grunted and crossed his arms over his chest, still not convinced. Queens caused nothing but trouble. They were just another distraction from your work. And nothing got between him and his work.
"'Oi agree wit' ya, Munk." Mungojerrie confirmed.
Tugger rolled his eyes. "Oh, please. You told me last week that you thought that new girl you met on the street- what's her name?"
"Ya mean Griddlebone?"
"Yeah- that's the one. You told me you thought she was cute."
"Well-"
"And you talk to Bomba an awful lot, too." He added, a bit of venom sneaking its way into his voice.
"Hhhm," Munk said, leaning forward, a mischievous look on his face. "Do I sense… jealousy?"
"Wha- no!" Tugger cried defensively, puffing up his chest. "The Rum Tum Tugger does not get tied down, thank you very much."
Munk snorted. "Yeah, yeah. Just face it."
"Well, she's smokin' hot, but… The Rum Tum Tugger doesn't get tied down!"
"Hey, if you don't want her, could I take a crack?" Alonzo said, nudging him in the side. Tugger turned to him, still puffed up, and looking just a bit scary.
"You already have Cassandra." He said, crossing his arms over his broad chest. Alonzo shrugged. He couldn't disagree with that. He was thinking lately about asking her out, but he wasn't sure. He still had a lot of training to do to become the Second Protector, and he had too much fun with the other Queens.
"Boys!" Called a bright voice from below.
"Coming, Jenny!"