Swoon

Until adelaide had come along. the pink-furred, strong-willed bat. until she'd entered his life. until she'd attempted to decipher him. she made him feel like he belonged. like he wasn't messed-up.

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Stirring the Embers

adelaide would claim she got that from field. and field would claim that it wasn't stubbornness that akira had, it was toothy-ness, and she most certainly got toothy-ness from adelaide. but, regardless, it wasn't just at night.

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Driver Introductions

And adelaide, paw still over her mate's muzzle, called a breathless, annoyed, "what?" "it's me," said the voice. her publicist. "what?" adelaide demanded again, trying to steady her breath.

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Trolley Hangover

I think adelaide and field should do that." spitznagle squinted. "can they handle it?" "we've been in the underground before," adelaide said quietly. "paid a visit to mr. science. we know how to maneuver. we both have good noses.

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The Lucky Kat Returns

adelaide cried, "roger!" "adelaide!" the hyena broke her free from her bondage. she hugged her boyfriend. "i knew you would come for me, i love you." the lovers kissed. one kiss quickly became another and then another.

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Moments of Transition

"daffodils," adelaide whispered, smiling ... and taking a baited breath. "um ... they're from azure. he thought you might like them.

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1.7 - Pink Rising Sun

adelaide, in the co-pilot's seat, was extending her telepathic feelers (like metaphysical tendrils) as far as they could go. as well as keeping a visual eye out the windows.

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Pink Rising Sun

Rella and adelaide had to feign calm. it wasn't easy. adelaide let out a breath. nodded. "i'll ... lead the team. i'm the ops officer." "alright," rella whispered, eyes blank for a moment. "um ... take shuttle-pod two."

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Inside, Outside, Clear

adelaide, in just over a year in this series, had yet to win a race. she had a pair of thirds last year, and this year ... had finished 8th and 4th in the two races thus far.

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Firework Show

"you think she'll, uh ... give 'em," adelaide breathed, her paws on the mouse's sides, "any trouble?" their little year and a half old daughter, akira, was with adelaide's parents. watching a fireworks show in zionsville.

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Fireworks in the Trees

Before adelaide, taking a deep breath, willed herself to sit up. "we really," she said, "gotta get out of bed." field nodded, breathing in. "yeah," he said, exhaling.

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Briskly Ice-Blinded

"thanks ... " adelaide nodded, letting go ... and asking, "how long's he gonna be out?" "another day ... i think they said. i don't know. i just ... i don't wanna leave him." a sniffle. "you know mice, adelaide.

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