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Post by Desta on Sept 13, 2014 0:19:16 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last ate: Day 8
Desta frowned as daddy had to leave. With a tiny 'okay' she watched as he went. But, she jumped onto the pile of pelts, watching them. She could kind of understand what Tau was saying, except the 'gather' and 'announcement' part.
She laid down on the pile of pelts, watching and listening to her daddy. She looked back at her siblings, they were still un-active. She wished they were playing with her more often...
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Post by Holly on Sept 13, 2014 0:22:31 GMT
Health: 37/62 Last ate: Day 7
Holly got up with a slight groan, having not gotten up in quite a while. She glanced at Kikilo and nudged her shoulder as if to say 'come on' before heading towards Tau and Baneth. She sat down as proper as she could, her tail was curled around her hind leg and her head held high.
They may not be the best king and queen, in fact, they'd probably be her last choice when it came to the kings and queens that they've had; but she'd still like to seem proper.
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Astennu
Junior Member
Posts: 52
Species: Lipard
Age: Adolescent
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
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Post by Astennu on Sept 13, 2014 0:23:57 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 20/20
Astennu was again not paying attention to much, only now noticing that his parents had left and returned already. Their mother had mentioned a "pride meeting". What exactly was a pride? Astennu was still too young to truly understand, but he had an idea. A pride was like some sort of big family, at least from what he knew. Tau then announced a meeting, and Astennu turned to his siblings.
"Maybe we should come out? I mean, if it's a meeting, we need to stay by Mom and Dad," he said, looking to his other siblings curiously.
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Nephthys
New Member
Posts: 9
Species: Lipard
Age: Child
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
Attribute: Phantasm
Flaw: Soothing
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Post by Nephthys on Sept 13, 2014 0:26:12 GMT
Last Ate: Day 9 Health: 20/20
Nephthys was overloaded with information, and she kept herself quiet. Everyone wanted her to say their name! The little cub decided to keep quiet, unsure of what to do. She heard her parents' voices outside the den; her hearing was still very weak, but she knew that the voices were Mommy and Daddy's. She squeaked, tumbling out of the den and into her father's paws. "Da'y!" she squeaked, nuzzling between his toes.
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Post by Desta on Sept 13, 2014 0:30:08 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last ate: Day 8
Desta looked back as she heard her older sibling speak. It was Astennu, she listened to him carefully. She understood 'we should come out' and 'Stay by Mom and Dad' her ears went back slightly. No mom! She liked daddy better, so she'll stay by him!
Desta tried to say his older sibling's name "Ast.....Aaaaast.....Astennooooooo." she tried pronouncing it, but it was harder than Tarik's or her own name! "Astennu!" she mewled. "Yes, Astennu!" she said gleefully and jumped off the pelts, heading straight for daddy.
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Post by Anan on Sept 13, 2014 0:42:51 GMT
Health: 57/68 Last Ate: Day 8
Anan was relieved when Baneth didn't attack him, though he wasn't so sure if he was really going to stay in Clapperclaw. He didn't belong here. He wanted to see his siblings, sure, but this wasn't home anymore. Home had died with his mother. Still, he tried to smile at his brother, just barely succeeding. "Hi, Chinyere." But he quickly had to look away, remembering Alibaster's death and feeling absolutely ashamed of himself.
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Post by Baneth on Sept 13, 2014 0:44:43 GMT
Last Ate: Day 8 Health: 64/79
Baneth sat down proudly beside her mate, feeling the sudden rush of power come over her. She was a queen now, and could order around these cats as she pleased. Of course, only time would tell what kind of queen she would be. "I have been named the queen of Clapperclaw!" she proclaimed, her tail flicking as she spoke. "I am Baneth, and Tau is my mate and my king. I shall serve as his advisor and will also be helping to keep our pride together," she added, settling herself into a more comfortable position.
The black leopardess looked at all the cats before speaking again, a soft grin on her face. "As if it must be said, our pride is made of a mixture of lions and leopards alike. Thus, there shall be no discrimination of species in this pride. Lions and leopards are equal, and if anyone has a problem with this, they can leave the Clapperclaw," she said, her last sentence a bit stern.
"Tau and I have many children, and I am a very experienced mother, as well as a grandmother," she said, looking over to Khalfani's family. "Khalfani is my oldest. Astennu, Ambokile, and Adeleke are my middle children. Tarik, Desta, and Nephthys are my youngest," she introduced, glancing down to see Nephthys burying her face in Tau's toes. "Being a well-experienced mother, I shall also help aid in any births in the pride, as well as take care of cubs as needed," she added.
"All are welcome in this pride and it will remain that way until the end of days. If anyone has any questions, you may ask one of us when needed," she finished, turning to her mate. "Tau, would you like to say anything?" she asked sweetly, noticing Desta running for her father.
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Adeleke
Junior Member
Daughter of Baneth and Tau
Posts: 79
Species: Lipard
Age: Adolescent
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
Attribute: Protected
Flaw: Soothing
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Post by Adeleke on Sept 13, 2014 0:54:41 GMT
Health: 50/50 Last Ate: Day 9
Adeleke was already outside, standing beside her mother, though she heard Astennu inside the den and quickly ducked her head outside. "Come on out, everyone. Mom's introducing us!" She smiled, before returning to Baneth, nuzzling her shoulder as her mother gave the speech. The girl didn't really like being so close to the one who was currently the center of attention, but she wanted to show her support for Baneth, so she remained.
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Post by Desta on Sept 13, 2014 2:16:49 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last ate: Day 8
Desta stuck close to daddy, not wanting to be any closer to mother. Her voice was always booming and big, and daddy's....daddy's was way more calming, Adeleke sounded like daddy too! She crawled in-between Tau's front legs, nuzzling up against his chest.
She didn't know who these people were, but they seemed okay!
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Post by Tau on Sept 13, 2014 2:17:56 GMT
Health: 24/61 Last Ate: Day 7
Tau chuckled as his cubs ran to him, grinning at Nephthys. Since she was trying to hide between his toes, he decided to take that opportunity to tickle her gently, leaning down to nuzzle her as he did so. Just in time for Baneth to ask him if he wanted to add anything into his speech. Coughing awkwardly, he sat up straight up, looking to the gathered animals. "Nothing in particular that I wish to add, aside from this: We're a pride now. All of us. And we will treat each other as such." He didn't really know what else to say. He was a lover, not a speaker.
But then he looked around and took notice of all the lion bodies, and even Kenosi. Briefly he wondered if the bodies should be moved, like they always were, or if perhaps they should leave them. After all, the leopards in the pride (really just Baneth, Khalfani, and Musoke) could eat the lion bodies, and the lions could eat Kenosi. He wondered if maybe he should bring that up, but then decided if it bothered anyone, then they could speak up about it.
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Post by Holly on Sept 13, 2014 2:22:54 GMT
Health: 37/62 Last ate: Day 7
Holly sat like she was supposed to and listened to her new king and queen. She hasn't seen much of the cubs so far, but she's only seen 3 for now. She hasn't heard much of their names either. She'll just have to learn them later.
Though, through the whole speech, the lioness had her anger thoughts. Equal? If we were equal why did you attack us while you were trying to become the rulers? She thought to herself. She really didn't like the un-stablebility in the pride.
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Post by Abeni on Sept 13, 2014 4:14:44 GMT
Health: 50/50 Last Ate: Day 9
Abeni listened half-heartedly, feeling rather frustrated by Baneth's hostility. She supposed it made sense, but regardless, she wanted to do this quickly! As the meeting ended, she padded back towards the den, looking at Baneth. "You say you welcome everyone, but you won't even let me meet my future pride mates, and the siblings of my own cubs. When my children are born, will you aid me, or will you hold a grudge against me for my father's actions? I do not want to leave my birth pride, though it has changed so drastically. My loyalty is with this pride, and with the father of my cubs. I don't want to be like my father. He was clever, and I looked up to him, but clearly his choices were not ideal."
She said all this quietly, looking at Bane with a worried expression. Hopefully the leopardess would buy her little ploy, but even if she didn't, Tau wouldn't drive her out while she was carrying his next litter.
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Post by Desta on Sept 13, 2014 21:12:59 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last ate: Day 8
When the meeting was done, Desta wanted to go play! She saw two leopards and the strange colored leopard off in the distance, talking. Then, she saw this other oddly colored leopard curled up all alone.
Maybe she should go talk to him! She ran over to the leopard (Musoke) and looked at him, and hesitantly poked him "Hello?" she mewled questionably. Was he sleeping?
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Musoke
Junior Member
Posts: 63
Species: Leopard
Age: Adult
Faction: Solitary
Rank: None
Attribute: Blighted
Flaw: Tramp
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Post by Musoke on Sept 13, 2014 23:27:24 GMT
Health: 65/65 Last Ate: Day 9
Musoke hadn't gone to gather to listen to the announcement. He didn't really care, considering he wasn't part of this pride, and he didn't plan on joining. He just wanted Baneth, and perhaps Nuru, as well. But both females had been spending time around their mates, so the oddly colored male was left alone, pouting. But then one little cub, who he guessed was one of Baneth's children with the lion, came up and he looked at her, confused. Well, a female had approached him, but it wasn't at all what he'd been hoping for. Still, he sighed and rolled over a bit so that he was laying on his stomach. "Hello. You name what? I Musoke." Despite being so upset, he tried to smile at her, though it was a rather small smile.
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Post by Desta on Sept 13, 2014 23:30:32 GMT
Health: 20/20 Last ate: Day 8
Desta smiled when the leopard looked at her and not only that, he spoke to her! Yay, friends! She listened to him introduce himself, Musoke sounded like a nice name. It sounded easy to say too! She heard the word 'name' also and mewled "I am Desta!"
She waddled over to his face to get a good look at him. His colorings were strange, but then again, she looked pretty strange too! She put a paw to his nose and mewled "Play with me?" she asked, happy to meet new animals.
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