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Post by Ammit on Sept 6, 2014 2:06:48 GMT
Last Ate: Day 9 Health: 67/67
Ammit was following after Ashur, listening to his words gladly. She was very skeptical of Ashur's decision to let him into the pride, but she trusted his judgement. "So long as he does not come near our cubs, I will pay him no mind," she said, keeping pace with the male. However, she simply watched as Ashur hurried forward, rushing towards a fallen male. It was Azikiwe, the male who hadn't been too kind to her.
Ashur looked quite hurt by his death, and Ammit's ears fell. She knew Ashur wasn't one to show many emotions or grieve for long, but she knew that Azikiwe's death definitely affected him. She sat down, not sure how to react to his death. Their only interaction was when Askari was around, and he hadn't been too kind to the lioness. She watched as Ashur spoke to his only remaining child with Vita, looking up at him as he returned to her.
"I will help you, and we will honor them," she replied, looking at the saddened male. Ammit gently pressed a paw to his lower back, easing his hindquarters down a bit before stepping closer to him. She wrapped her head around him, both in a sort of hugging fashion and also to groom a few remaining knots from his mane.
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Post by Ashur on Sept 6, 2014 2:26:55 GMT
Health: 69/86 Last Ate: Day 8
Ashur sighed and sat down as she pushed on his back, letting her comfort and groom him. He still found her affection odd, even if he was getting used to it, but he didn't protest. "I would appreciate that, however, I believe Rudo needs you more." Dnali may be watching him now, but if Ammit wanted that mother-son bond, she'd have to get back to him right away. And anyway, Dnali might have dried up by now and may not be capable of feeding the cub. So he might be hungry.
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Rudo
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Son of Ashur and Ammit
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Post by Rudo on Sept 6, 2014 2:30:22 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 9
His father was right about one thing. Rudo was hungry. For his first few minutes of life, Rudo had happily suckled and curled up against his mother's belly, but then he'd been pulled away, though he'd still felt her presence nearby. But eventually he felt her leave completely, and the little cub whimpered and whined, nosing around and trying to locate her warm belly so that he could nurse again, not just for the food but for comfort. When he found nothing, the little newborn started to cry, tears falling from his eyes, which had yet to even open.
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Post by Ammit on Sept 6, 2014 2:33:55 GMT
Last Ate: Day 9 Health: 67/67
Ammit's mind instantly snapped back to her son when Ashur mentioned him. She had nearly forgotten about him with all of the drama! "Right!" she said, giving him a quick lick on the cheek before rushing back to the den. Ammit hurried in, finding her son crying for her. "Rudo, Rudo! It's okay, Mommy's here," she murmured, pulling her son to her belly as she laid down. "There there, it's alright, my dear. Nothing to worry about. Here, I know you're hungry," she said, nosing him towards her milk-swollen stomach.
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Rudo
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Post by Rudo on Sept 6, 2014 2:42:25 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 9
Once his mother had returned, Rudo immediately quieted down, nursing and relaxing almost instantly. Nothing was more comforting than a full belly and his mother's soothing voice. But soon his tiny stomach was full and he couldn't drink anymore, and at that point he turned his head in the direction of his mother's voice. He still hadn't opened his eyes, but now he made an attempt, trying to blink open his eyes, only to shut them immediately at the rush of light.
Whining in protest, the cub tried to blindly crawl his way over to his mother's head. Of course, since his eyes were shut tightly, he didn't really see where he was going, and he continuously bumped into her belly, and each time he did, he gave out a small grunt of frustration. Why couldn't he crawl straight!?
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Post by Ammit on Sept 6, 2014 2:46:38 GMT
Last Ate: Day 9 Health: 68/68
Ammit grinned softly as Rudo nursed, glad to be needed by her cub. She watched quietly as Rudo attempted to walk, bumping into her stomach a few times. "Rudo, dear, you have to open your eyes so you can tell where you are going," she said quietly, leaning down and giving his head an encouraging lick.
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Rudo
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Post by Rudo on Sept 6, 2014 2:55:34 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 9
Rudo grunted, moving his little paws up to rub at his eyes in a silent protest. He couldn't open his eyes! It was too bright and blinding! Was she crazy or something?
But her lick had the desired effect, and after a bit of sniffling, finally the cub put his paws back down on the ground, and attempted to blink his eyes open once more. He had to shut them again quickly due to the light, but it hadn't been quite as bad as his first attempt. Encouraged by that, he tried a third, then fourth, and finally on the fifth try he was able to keep his eyes open. He looked up at his mother, his dark eyes wide and confused as he tilted his head to the side curiously. So that was what his mother looked like!
Now determined to get a better view, he started crawling to her head again, dragging himself along his belly, but then he found that was too slow. So instead, he carefully, shakily, pushed himself onto his paws, stumbling a bit. He took several moments to gain his balance, before finally he took one, hesitant step forward. But his little legs weren't ready for that yet, and he fell flat on his belly. He blinked in surprise at first, but then his face scrunched up, and he began crying at his failure.
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Post by Ammit on Sept 6, 2014 3:04:46 GMT
Last Ate: Day 9 Health: 68/68
Ammit watched with amusement as her son tried opening his eyes. He was unsuccessful at first, but eventually got them open. He had dark eyes, just like she had anticipated. Rudo tried walking around but he fell, instantly crying. Ammit carefully picked him up by the scruff and laid him on her side, giving his cheek a lick to dry his tears. "Now now, Rudo, it's okay! You just fell, you aren't hurt," she murmured, nuzzling him very gently.
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Rudo
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Post by Rudo on Sept 6, 2014 3:15:47 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 9
Rudo was surprised when he suddenly found himself on her side, enough so that he stopped crying and looked at his mother in shock. But then he smiled and nuzzled her nose, licking it. "Ahhhmm... maaa... Mum!" It was his first attempt at speaking and he instantly brightened up, feeling rather proud of himself, and he started chanting. "Mum, Mum, Mum!" He very carefully pushed himself onto his paws, but only so he could lift up his arms and suddenly hug Ammit's nose, cuddling he face.
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