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Post by MESSAGE MODDOG, NOT ME on Aug 14, 2014 12:36:41 GMT
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Chizoba
Junior Member
Creed & Nneka's Daughter
Posts: 56
Species: African Wild Dog
Age: Adolescent
Faction: Painted Army
Rank: Commoner
Attribute: Social
Flaw: Nightowl
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Post by Chizoba on Aug 14, 2014 12:48:32 GMT
Health: 51/51 Last Ate: Day 6
Chizoba had backed away from Zuberi. Not to be rude but he was quite stinky. Hopefully her mother would take care of cleaning him if they were going to be keeping him. Stinky or not, she was actually rather excited. This was a member of their pack, they were a PACK! They were becoming the Painted Army once more. Although at Sethos' words, she looked at him with a cocked head.
"Well, you can visit, right? I don't know where we're going but why can't you visit sometime?" Chizoba asked. She then looked at her mother, deciding that really, she was probably the one to be asking about that. "Can Sethos come to visit, mom? He's nice."
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Post by Nneka on Aug 14, 2014 18:55:58 GMT
Health: 67/71 Last Ate: Day 7
Nneka moved closer, sniffing at Zuberi and trying to hold back her disgust at the stench. Instead, she licked the top of his head a few times before glancing up at the hyena again. "So long as he doesn't bring friends, sure, I guess." She wasn't too keen to make friends with a hyena, even if this wasn't the same as the spotted hyenas, but still. Gently grabbing Zuberi by the scruff, she looked to her daughters. Time to head home. Nodding a little to Sethos as a sort of goodbye, she turned and started rushing back toward the delta. Of course, they would likely have to go around the delta to get past it and get to the lands up north, which would then require going through lion territory... Well, she supposed since they were on this side of the river, they would go through Clapperclaw lands. She just had to hope they wouldn't get caught.
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Kojo
New Member
Posts: 35
Species: African Wild Dog
Age: Adult
Faction: Painted Army
Rank: Alpha
Attribute: Intimidating
Flaw: Vulturous
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Post by Kojo on Aug 15, 2014 2:22:13 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 60/60
Panting as he trotted along, Kojo had finally entered the Underwood. He was returning from his journey down south; the male had been exploring distant lands and broadening his horizons. When he had left, the Painted Army was strong, many dogs loyal to the pack. Little did the excited male know, the pack had been completely torn apart; quite literally torn apart.
The heat was staggering, dust puffing up with every step the male took. Kojo needed to find water soon; the heat was beginning to exhaust the male. He stopped at a very small watering hole, dipping his head to the liquid and taking a few laps of water. However, as he drank, a familiar scent filled the air. Someone was here... and they were a Painted dog!
Kojo lifted his head quickly, eyes darting everywhere to figure out who it was. His eyes caught the familiar pelt of the alpha female, Nneka. His heart raced as he watched her walk, a couple of dogs following her. However, Kojo didn't recognize these dogs... were they her children? Nneka was also carrying another pup, and Kojo couldn't hold back his excitement anymore.
"Nneka! Hey! It's Kojo! I'm finally back!" he said, running over to her. He was so glad to see his packmate was still around, especially being the alpha female! His tail wagged excitedly, his whole body nearly shaking with it.
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Post by Nneka on Aug 15, 2014 2:28:55 GMT
Health: 72/72 Last Ate: Day 7
Nneka jumped a little at the sound of the familiar voice, and for a second she hoped it was Creed. She had to hold back from gasping and dropping Zuberi as she spun around, though her shoulders instantly slumped when she saw it was only Kojo. Sighing, she set down Zuberi, looking at him. "Hello, Kojo." Her voice was monotone, with no emotion whatsoever. A part of her was truly happy to see another painted dog, but mostly she was just so exhausted from everything. "Where are you coming from?"
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Kojo
New Member
Posts: 35
Species: African Wild Dog
Age: Adult
Faction: Painted Army
Rank: Alpha
Attribute: Intimidating
Flaw: Vulturous
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Post by Kojo on Aug 15, 2014 2:35:03 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 60/60
Despite Nneka's slightly unfriendly tone, Kojo was still excited to see her. "I'm returning from my expedition. I left the area to see what else lies outside the area's borders! There's not much else there, unfortunately," he answered, looking at the ground for a moment before perking back up. His tail was still wagging, though this time he looked at all the other dogs. "Who are all of these dogs? I've never seen you guys before!" he said, a smile wide on his muzzle.
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Deleted
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Posts: 0
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 2:40:08 GMT
Health: 50/50 Last ate: Day 7
Ofure had just been standing, watching, waiting. Then....she saw a pelt similar to her own kind, the spots and blotches. Her ears went forward and as the male approached she suddenly got this....weird itch. Not like a scratchy itch, but like....some sort of instinct slowly reaching it's way throughout her whole body.
Suddenly, without even Ofure knowing, she quickly leaned over and licked Kojo's cheek.
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Post by Nneka on Aug 15, 2014 2:40:12 GMT
Health: 72/72 Last Ate: Day 7
While to another, Kojo's upbeat attitude might have been uplifting, to Nneka it was just annoying and frustrating. She WISHED she could be that happy. Glancing at her daughters, she gestured to each one in turn, "That's Chizoba, and this is Ofure." She then looked down at Zuberi, gently nuzzling him. "And this is Zuberi. I believe he is the son of Gulpari. She had left the pack a while ago." She lifted her head again, staring at him oddly. After several moments of silence, she finally spoke, "You've been gone a long time, haven't you?"
But then Ofure suddenly licked his cheek and she raised a brow at her daughter. And she had been so quiet before. She wondered about the sudden change, but quickly pushed it away. It was the least of her worries now.
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Kojo
New Member
Posts: 35
Species: African Wild Dog
Age: Adult
Faction: Painted Army
Rank: Alpha
Attribute: Intimidating
Flaw: Vulturous
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Post by Kojo on Aug 15, 2014 2:45:12 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 60/60
Kojo grinned as he watched Nneka, glad to be back in the company of his own species again. Without warning, a warm sensation passed over his cheek, and when he looked, Kojo noticed one of Nneka's daughters had licked his cheek. "O-oh, I, uh... hi," he said sheepishly, a smile tugging at his muzzle. Now she was affectionate!
He turned back to Nneka, though he kept glancing at Ofure. "Where's everyone else? I'm excited to get back home!" he replied, his tail still wagging wildly.
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Post by Nneka on Aug 15, 2014 2:50:15 GMT
Health: 72/72 Last Ate: Day 7
At Kojo's question, Nneka responded simply, "They're dead." Her expression was hollow and she sighed, looking down. "Somebody pissed off the Sunbaked pride. Ashur decided he couldn't let it go and made us his main source of food. Everyone's gone." Her lips curled back in a silent snarl and she closed her eyes. "We took refuge in Clapperclaw for a while. I just wanted to go home, but Creed... he decided it'd be a good idea to kidnap the hyena princess, since the Barrens had allied with Sunbaked. That pissed them off. The hyena gave birth, and one was a stillborn, and then the Sunbaked attacked again and took her back, and she ordered us to be brought back as slaves, and...." She was speaking fast, and she almost sounded like she was on the verge of crying, but she looked angry. And yet, suddenly all of that melted away and her body slumped. "Creed's dead." She didn't know how she knew. But despite her hopes that he had simply escaped, somehow she knew that he was dead. He had fallen behind when they were fetching the elephant, and died. She looked to her daughters sadly, ears pinned back. "It's just us now."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 2:51:50 GMT
Health: 50/50 Last ate: Day 7
Ofure had almost stopped mid-lick as she stared at Kojo's head. She quickly pulled away and if dogs could blush, oh boy her face would be red. Sure, to others it was a pretty small sign of affection, but to her it was....everything! Sure, her mother licked her, but that was different, that was family love. This was a bit similar though, she guessed. She didn't feel any love for him so she guessed it was alright?..
Her train of thoughts were cut off as Nneka announced that Creed was dead....Ofure's ears pulled back as her eyes grew slightly bigger and she stumbled back. "Daddy's.....dead?" She said. She couldn't believe it! Her dad, the strong alpha, was dead!
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Kojo
New Member
Posts: 35
Species: African Wild Dog
Age: Adult
Faction: Painted Army
Rank: Alpha
Attribute: Intimidating
Flaw: Vulturous
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Post by Kojo on Aug 15, 2014 2:57:28 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 60/60
Kojo's tail immediately froze when Nneka answered his question. The pack was... dead? But... how? Ashur had killed them, the Barrens taking them hostage, and Creed... Creed was dead. Nneka, Ofure, Chizoba, and Zuberi were the only remaining members besides himself. Kojo's tail dropped, the male standing with his mouth slightly agape.
"I... I'm... I'm sorry, Nneka," he said, his voice unstable. Kojo didn't know what to do. Was the Army still even technically existing? Who was the alpha male? Was Nneka the only alpha? He glanced at Ofure, who was staring at him, but Kojo showed no response. He was too shocked to react to anything right now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 3:02:28 GMT
Health: 50/50 Last ate: Day 7
Ofure slumped down, staring ahead as if her whole world just came crashing down on her. She shut her eyes, a few tears rolling, but she eventually took a deep breath and stood up, her eyes closed as she was facing ahead. She opened her eyes, looking at the small group in front of her.
They would get through this....Ofure just felt it....they would survive even if her father was gone
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Post by Nneka on Aug 15, 2014 3:04:01 GMT
Health: 72/72 Last Ate: Day 7
Nneka sighed and shook her head. "I don't need pity. I need strength to make sure what remains of our pack survives." But if this was all that remained, then no amount of her strength could save them. Safety in numbers, especially when it came to the frail painted dogs. Her heart was still heavy with grief over the realization of Creed's death, and then the fact that most of their pack was gone as well, but she knew that now, she had to step up and be a leader. Originally, she had only become alpha so that she might stand a chance with Creed. But now, with her daughters here, she felt a much stronger sense of responsibility. She would lead this pack back to its former glory, with or without Creed. But they needed numbers.
Turning to Kojo, her tone was strict and no-nonsense. "I need to speak with your privately." Glancing to her children, she tried to smile but failed, "Stay here and watch Zuberi. Okay? Maybe try to clean him up a little." Since he was still stinky and everything.
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Kojo
New Member
Posts: 35
Species: African Wild Dog
Age: Adult
Faction: Painted Army
Rank: Alpha
Attribute: Intimidating
Flaw: Vulturous
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Post by Kojo on Aug 15, 2014 3:12:13 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 65/65
Kojo stood still, a bit defeated as Ofure began to cry. Nneka spoke up, and he turned his attention to her. "I am sure we'll pull through. It will take time, but the Army is still strong," he replied, managing a smile despite all of the shock. Nneka asked for him privately, and though he was curious, Kojo obeyed. Nneka was still the alpha, of course, and Kojo still followed her commands as he always did. "I'll follow your lead," he said, giving her a quick nod.
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