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Post by Ashur on Sept 21, 2014 17:23:31 GMT
Health: 75/87 Last Ate: Day 10
Ashur snorted, as though he were offended. In reality, he was faking, though. "You think I am incapable of being happy, or playing? Playing is a very important part of cub's development! It's a good exercise, and teaches them team work, and how to plan an attack. Rudo demonstrated that very well when he realized one tactic wasn't working, so he changed plans." He smiled proudly at his son. Though he wasn't going to comment on him sticking his butt in the air. It had been a way to invite everyone to play, and it wasn't as if Ashur had never gone into a play bow before, but whenever he did and he looked back on it later, he had to mentally berate himself for being so childish.
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Post by Ammit on Sept 21, 2014 17:34:24 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 69/69
Ammit chuckled at his response, and she knew he wasn't being completely serious. "Calm down, Ashur, I was playing with you," she laughed, batting a paw in his direction. She wasn't close enough to touch him, but she still felt the need to swing her paw out playfully towards him. "It was nice to see you playing with them, though. All of your children love you, and it's clear when you get to play with them all," she added, her smile softening back to its previous state. Though she kept chuckling, despite her efforts to regain her composure.
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Rudo
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Post by Rudo on Sept 21, 2014 18:12:32 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 10
Rudo didn't nap long. When he woke up again to the sound and feel of his mother chuckling, he blinked open his eyes and smiled up at her, yawning once before reaching up his paws to bat at her chin. "What's so funny, Momma?" He looked around curiously and saw his father. So he must be the one being funny then. Yawning once more, Rudo cuddled against his mother's chest, sighing. "My legs are still tired. I wish they'd stop being so sleepy. Playing was fun."
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Post by Ammit on Sept 21, 2014 18:36:43 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 69/69
Rudo woke up then, his little paws batting at her chin and gaining her attention. Ammit looked down, nuzzling her cub's belly. "Your father and I were just talking, dear. He was so happy to play with you all," she answered, smiling gently down to him. She made sure Rudo was comfortable as he shifted around before speaking again. "They'll wake up soon. You played very hard today, Rudo, and it's very good for you to play. It makes you strong," she murmured, grooming the top of his head.
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Post by Ashur on Sept 21, 2014 18:49:34 GMT
Health: 75/87 Last Ate: Day 10
Ashur smiled a little, and when Rudo woke up he looked down at his son, chuckling softly at the little cub's words. "Your mother is right, Rudo. Rest now while you have the chance. You'll get to play again soon enough." He rested his head on his paws, sighing deeply. "Later, we may even take you and your siblings out to see more of the territory." Briefly he wondered if he should tell Rudo that he could become king someday. Though after a while, he decided against it. He didn't want the little cub to get too ambitious, especially just in case a more suitable heir was born later on.
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Rudo
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Post by Rudo on Sept 21, 2014 18:54:42 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 10
Rudo perked up a little. So long as his legs weren't sleepy forever, he'd be fine, he supposed. As Ashur brought up exploring the territory further, though, he immediately stood up, grinning broadly. "I can't wait! I wanna explore more of the territory!" He was extremely excited about this, and without thinking, he leaned up to nuzzle his mother's chin. "I love you, Momma!" He then jumped over her leg, rushing for Ashur, and nuzzled his nose. "I love you, Daddy!" But of course, his legs were still tired, and he walked shakily back over to his mother, though he was still grinning and practically shaking in excitement.
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Post by Ammit on Sept 21, 2014 18:59:52 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 69/69
Ammit nodded as Ashur spoke, glad to know he was thinking of another expedition soon. Rudo jumped up then, nuzzling her chin again. Ammit shut her eyes and grinned, her heart nearly bursting at the seams. He rushed over and did the same with Ashur, and her grin only grew wider. She watched as her son walked back, clearly exhausted but wanting to be up and moving more. "I love you too, my little Rudo," she replied, nuzzling her son. "Don't make yourself too tired!" she chuckled, licking the top of his head proudly.
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Post by Ashur on Sept 21, 2014 19:35:19 GMT
Health: 75/87 Last Ate: Day 10
Ashur smiled at his son, though he had been rather surprised by the cub saying he loved him. He's had cubs say that before, but it was rare, and always caught him off guard. Still, he supposed this was a good sign, and after a moment, he leaned over to nuzzle his cub. Of course, since Rudo was right against his mother, Ammit was consequently temporarily covered in his mane as he nuzzled the little male, but Ashur sat up and leaned away after a moment. "Well he's eager. That's good. Perhaps once Dnali and our cubs return, if they're not too tired, we can go see the rest of the territory."
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Post by Ammit on Sept 21, 2014 20:01:28 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 69/69
Ammit sputtered a bit as Ashur's mane draped over her, the lioness chuckling when he pulled away. At the mention of heading out again, Ammit perked up. "I'm sure he'd love to go, wouldn't you, Rudo?" she replied, looking down at her exhausted cub. "And if your legs are still sleepy, you can ride on Mommy's back," she added, grinning. Ammit was willing to go to great lengths for her son, even if it meant pushing herself past physical exhaustion for his happiness.
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Rudo
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Post by Rudo on Sept 21, 2014 20:12:42 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 10
Rudo grinned when Ashur came over to nuzzle him, though he blinked in surprise as the gigantic mane draped over him and his mother, and when Ashur finally pulled away, the little cub stared with wide eyes, before turning to his mother. "Momma, why's Daddy so fluffy?" Odd that he was just now noticing his father's 'fluffiness,' but oh well. "Am I gonna be that fluffy? Why aren't you fluffy?"
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Post by Ammit on Sept 21, 2014 20:40:36 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 69/69
"Daddy is fluffy because he is a male lion," she answered. "Daddy has a mane, and you'll have one too, someday! Lionesses can't grow manes, most of the time. If they do, it's a very small mane," she added, smiling. It was good to see that Rudo was so curious, especially about his own kind!
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Post by Ashur on Sept 21, 2014 21:11:07 GMT
Health: 75/87 Last Ate: Day 10
Ashur was laughing softly at Rudo's reaction to his mane. He sure hoped the boy grew a mane! He didn't want another maneless son like Jasiri. Jasiri was loyal and all, but still. Even Sekai was looking to have a fluffier neck than him! "Most lions don't grow manes as large as mine, though. There's some downsides and upsides to having mane like mine, though." He shook it out, the thick fur swaying as he did so. "It provides lots of protection, with is good. And it's also important in attracting lionesses." He glanced once at Ammit and grinned. Somehow he'd caught on that she liked large manes. "It's not as great when it's really hot outside, though."
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Post by Ammit on Sept 21, 2014 21:27:04 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 69/69
Her eyes were glued to Ashur as he displayed his mane, Ammit nearly drooling as she watched him. Before she could get totally lost, however, she snapped her attention back to her son. "Y-yes, your father is right. It protects you and it definitely helps bring in lionesses... but it can get troublesome. Heat and water are a thick mane's enemy," she added, smiling to her son. "When a mane gets water in it, it gets heavier, and it can be hard to move fast," she continued, glancing to Ashur.
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Rudo
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Post by Rudo on Sept 21, 2014 21:55:26 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last Ate: Day 10
Rudo was amazed, and despite the downsides his parents mentioned, he decided right then that when he grew up, he wanted to have a very large mane. "I want a mane! I want a big mane, like Daddy's!" He looked to his mother with a grin. "Momma, how do I get a mane that big?" He knew she'd said all males grow manes, but Daddy had said most didn't get one as big as his. Rudo wanted to have a huge mane, so he'd look even bigger and stronger than he already was!
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Post by Ammit on Sept 21, 2014 22:14:52 GMT
Last Ate: Day 10 Health: 69/69
"You'll grow a mane soon, Rudo," she responded, chuckling. He was so enthusiastic that for a moment, Ammit felt as though everything was right. Here she was, lying here with her son and Ashur, and there was no fighting. No one was challenging the Sunbaked, no one was wishing ill will upon anyone. It was perfect.
"Manes come in when males get older, my dear. Your mane might be as big as your father's... maybe," she chuckled, leaning down to nuzzle her child.
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