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Post by Baneth on Sept 9, 2014 1:51:02 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/72
Baneth's ears perked up as Tau accepted her suggestion. It felt good to be able to make decisions like those, and Baneth started to think that perhaps being a queen wouldn't be so bad after all. "Well, I've got a king to look after, I might as well step it up," she joked, giving him a playful nudged with her shoulder. Tau began towards Softwood and Baneth followed, quickly catching up to walk by his side.
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Post by Anan on Sept 11, 2014 22:43:43 GMT
Health: 41/52 Last Ate: Day 8
Anan walked slowly to Lake Keto, limping slightly. He sighed in relief when he reached the water, dipping his head down to lap up the refreshing liquid. Such a relief. Still, he didn't know if this territory would be friendly to him anymore. He was Alibaster's son, and with the leopon dead, no doubt someone else had taken over. Would they take kindly to him, the son of a previous king? Even if said king had only ruled for a few hours.
Though he supposed that was the least of his worries. What of his family? Or, rather, what remained of it. Would his sister and brother be happy to see him, or outraged? Surprisingly, Anan found that he wasn't quite put off by the idea of them being outraged, and possibly attacking him. There wasn't anything left for him anymore. If they killed him, then fine. If not, oh well. At least he'd know they still cared for him to an extent, despite him always struggling to avoid them throughout cubhood.
Taking a deep breath, he turned and headed for Softwood.
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Post by Anan on Sept 15, 2014 1:26:26 GMT
Health: 57/68 Last Ate: Day 8
Anan returned to Lake Keto, head low. It had been a stupid idea for him to return. He never should have come back. Sighing, he settled near the water, staring down at his reflection with his ears pinned back. He was alone once again. Soon he would have to leave the territory to find a new home, but for now, he just wanted to rest.
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Post by Khalfani on Sept 21, 2014 18:26:08 GMT
Health: 9/70 Last Ate: Day 10
As they walked to the lake, Khalfani nodded a little at Nuru's words. "Yeah. I don't like groups, either." Unless it was a purely family group, but now they were surrounded by strangers as well, some of which despised the leopard and lion family. Ah well. Khalfani wasn't part of this pride, and he never would be. Once he was healed, he would simply visit occasionally to see his mother, and that's it. "Maybe... maybe once I'm healed, we can leave together?"
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Post by Nuru on Sept 21, 2014 19:31:09 GMT
Health: 55/68 Last Ate: Day 10
Nuru smiled, halting near the shore of the lake. "Sure," she replied, giving a mischievous grin. "Lord knows you wouldn't survive without me," she nuzzled under his chin, trying to avoid rubbing against any wounds, and slowly sank to the ground.
Then she sighed, looking out over the water. "I want to apologize for leaving like I did. It was a mistake, clearly. You should've been the first animal, aside from me, that he met, and because of my decision he ended up seeing Alibaster as a father figure."
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Post by Khalfani on Sept 21, 2014 20:58:44 GMT
Health: 9/70 Last Ate: Day 10
Khalfani grinned a little, happily nuzzling her back. As she apologized for leaving though, he couldn't help but frown a little, and he sighed. "It's... it's okay. He seemed to like me a little better earlier, anyway." He was still upset about it, though. He'd been so heartbroken when Nuru left, and when he was finally reunited with them, only for Solluxander to reject him... it had hurt deeply. But he wouldn't say that. It was over now. With a sigh, he rested his head on top of Nuru's, occasionally licking her forehead. "Anyway... we could always try again." He grinned playfully, though of course she wouldn't be able to see it.
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Post by Nuru on Sept 22, 2014 23:35:41 GMT
Health: 55/68 Last Ate: Day 10
Nuru purred quietly, smirking as Khal brought up having another litter. She rolled onto her back, reaching up to tap him on the nose playfully. "Indeed we could," her tone was playful, tail swishing in the grass. "Perhaps if we tried now you'd be well enough to play with them by the time they're born?"
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Post by Khalfani on Sept 22, 2014 23:46:39 GMT
Health: 9/70 Last Ate: Day 10
Khalfani grinned, and as she rolled over onto her back he leaned over, supporting himself with one paw on each side of her and leaning down to gently press his nose to hers. He didn't know if he loved her or not, but she had been his first, and only, mate, and he certainly felt something for her. "In fact, I think I would be well enough by then." He smiled and gently nuzzled her cheek.
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Post by Nuru on Sept 22, 2014 23:53:38 GMT
Health: 55/68 Last Ate: Day 10
Nuru laughed quietly, licking Khalfani's nose and lips. Normally she would be a bit rougher and more playful, but she was acutely aware of the fragile state Khal was in, and was trying not to hurt him. "Shall we, then?" she asked, leaning up to lick his cheek. It was hard to say what she felt for him, he was also her first and so far only mate, but safe to say Nuru wasn't exactly faithful in her thoughts. Regardless, at that moment it was just the two of them, and her mind was solely focused on him. She had made a mistake leaving when she did, but she wanted to fix it.
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Post by Khalfani on Sept 23, 2014 0:31:41 GMT
Health: 9/70 Last Ate: Day 10
Khalfani was thankful for her gentleness, and he closed his eyes happily as she licked his nose and lips. When she spoke again, he reopened them and grinned, getting off of her so that she could get into position. And though he was still weak and in pain, like hell that was going to stop him from breeding!
Moving behind her, he gently licked the back of her neck and nuzzled her. "I'll be there for this cub, and we'll finally be able to be a family together." And with that, he began.
((Faaaade.))
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Post by Nuru on Sept 23, 2014 0:38:58 GMT
Health: 55/68 Last Ate: Day 10
Nuru sighed, gazing at Khal fondly. With that done, now all they had to do was wait, both for him to heal and their cubs to grow. "I'm sure you'll be a wonderful father, Khalfani," she murmured, resting her head on his shoulder. "I wonder what this one will look like, we did end up with quite an interesting coat on Sollux."
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Post by Khalfani on Sept 23, 2014 0:51:20 GMT
Health: 9/70 Last Ate: Day 10
Khalfani was exhausted, even more so than the first time only because his was still injured. But he was still smiling, staring back at her as he laid next to her. "Well whatever it looks like, it'll still be perfect." He licked her forehead then rested his chin there, sighing happily. "Whenever you're ready to head back, let me know. I bet my mother will be excited about having more grandkids soon." He grinned at the thought, but then he also had to frown a little. "And... how do you think Sollux will respond to having a little sibling?"
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Post by Nuru on Sept 23, 2014 0:59:45 GMT
Health: 55/68 Last Ate: Day 10
Nuru frowned a little, sighing. "I'm really not sure. He seems to get these mood swings, when he met Alibaster he was angry and confrontational, and then with you he was shy and quiet. I just don't know with him, honestly," she said. Her son was quite a loose cannon, after all. "Hopefully he won't be too upset. He is still young, in a few days he may not even remember that bastard. You do still have a chance to bond with him, you know."
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Post by Khalfani on Sept 23, 2014 2:32:52 GMT
Health: 14/70 Last Ate: Day 10
Khalfani frowned as well at Nuru's words, sighing and shrugging. "Well he already seems to hate me. Even with Alibaster gone, I don't think he'll forget that." He looked away sadly. Really, he felt like he had already failed with Solluxander. Sure, things had seemed a tad bit better the last time he had spoken with the cub, but as Nuru had just said, the cub went through mood swings. How was Khalfani to know that it wasn't just a fluke? "Anyway, we should get back." At the very least, he was feeling a bit better, and he slowly pushed himself onto his feet with a groan.
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Post by Nuru on Sept 23, 2014 23:19:31 GMT
Health: 55/68 Last Ate: Day 10
"Well, remember I used to hate you, too," Nuru chuckled, standing up beside Khal. "Just give it a try, he might warm up to you yet, just don't give up on him so quickly," she murmured, padding alongside him and offering her shoulder for support. She really did hope that Sollux grew out of his moodiness, it was unpleasant for everyone involved, including him.
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