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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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 Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:15 pm
As soon as her call had been answered Iirte had awaited this day. The lions of this land were strong, they were survivors. And she wished to be a part of their pride... And to that end, a duel had been arranged with the pale lioness before her. If she won the duel or it was a draw, she would be accepted. But if she lost, she would have to train before she challenged another to a duel.
For her, there was no other choice. She would win this duel. She would become a part of this pride, in this harsh place she would become a survivor. She continued to look at the lioness before her, waiting for the first move to be made. And when it wasn't, the red lioness charged forward with a roar, paw extended and claws unsheathed. Without hesitation she went for her opponent's shoulder, intent on being victorious.
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demon_pachabel generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:27 pm
She'd been called out to duel - not that she was going to complain. Certainly being a huntress all the time had put some of her poor muscles out of commission (she needed to work on fixing that one), but there was nothing wrong with taking some time to spar.
A few of these and perhaps that same rage that had gotten her through the desert as a youth would start channeling itself properly.
However, she had other priorities to aim for first: Like making sure the outsider didn't ruin her chances of getting in by causing too severe of injury to her opponent in the duel - and maintaining the pride of only having the scars over her one eye.
Sinking her paws into the sand, Lake calmly braced herself for the impact of the incoming blow, not hissing and bristling as she would have if she'd been under attack - the idea of having a lion lunge at her and NOT actually be aiming to maim her horribly was actually an awkward one.
Ha ha.
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:29 pm
Iirte did her best to pull back as the blow landed, effectively softening it enough that no serious injury would result. She sincerely doubted it would scar, she wasn't aiming for that anyways. And just as quickly as the blow had hit, she pulled back.
For a long moment, the lioness paced before the pale creature before her. And when again, no move was made, she raced forward, her paw moving for Lakeisha's side.
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demon_pachabel generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:31 pm
Lake was actually rather surprised by how 'light' the blow had been, having been expecting worse, but following along with the almost 'play' fight well enough anyways.
However, the dodge of the next attack went rather.. downhill for the female, quite literally. A blind bound out of the way had found her both crashing onto her paws awkwardly but also tumbling down onto one side. dsfkjadkl.
Crap, that had probably been the most hilarious 'fail' she'd made in a while, rolling right out of it though and standing herself up so that she once again was facing her dueling partner. Rrrrgh. Okay, she'd just have to make sure to make a better 'counter' attack the next go around.
(awkward, Awkward...)
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:34 pm
Iirte had to hold in the slight laugh at Lake's tumble. It wouldn't be proper of her to laugh at the other lioness's misstep; every lioness had their bad days after all. But it wouldn't be fair of her to attack after such a tumble, so she hung back, allowing the other lioness some time to recover.
If this was to be an honorable duel, she wouldn't take advantage of one small slip of the paws. Something like that wouldn't get her into this pride.
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demon_pachabel generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:35 pm
Now the other female was watching her....
and she was watching right back, slowly pacing side to side while watching. Hmmm. It seemed that both of them were waiting... for something? Something yes. However, Lake wouldn't keep them both waiting on this one. Once she was sure that her feet were settled again, checked with a careful shifting in the sand, it was her turn to strike out.
Though naturally, calmer than she could have been about it.
There was no need to harm the other lioness (make contact with, yes, but not a lasting mark).
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:38 pm
Iirte felt the blow land on her shoulder, and it very nearly knocked her off balance. But she as quick to regain her footing. She quickly back stepped to avoid any potential follow up attacks before lunging forward and swiping her paw at Lakeisha again. She could almost feel the duel winding down to a finish...
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demon_pachabel generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:39 pm
And contact it did indeed make! Though Lakeisha did feel a slight stinging at her pride as said swat caused her to lose her footing in turn.
fjadklf.
She was not a happy lioness -- she'd have to take a few deep breaths and not follow up this meeting with a beatdown on some more other hopeful-rogue in-joining. Alas, she had to instead take her distance to pace again -- no, she wasn't going to risk making a move that would throw the duel too quickly.
Though she was pleased by the potential of the female she was in battle with.
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Kitsune Mistress Nyoko generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:40 pm
Once again Iirte kept her distance. Merely eyeing Lakeisha as the lioness sorted out her thoughts. Win or lose, this had certainly been a good duel for her. She could easily learn from it and take her knowledge to her next duel, whether it be with another Firekin or a simple rogue.
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demon_pachabel generated a random number between
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Posted: Wed May 13, 2009 1:41 pm
Lake, roll 5
Winner is Iirte 11, Lake 10
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Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:01 pm
This lioness was wise -- she certainly knew how to keep her distance. Lakeisha was definitely of the approving type for such knowledge. Fighting for the sake of throwing oneself into the battle wasn't her style -- seeing her challenger use her brain was definitely pleasing.
Not that either were in danger of the other by any means.
Lakeisha made the last move, practically leaping upon the other lioness with one paw outstretched--!
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And batting her challenger lightly, as though in play.
"You pass." Lakeisha said, holding her head up proudly to the rogue she'd just (by her own standards) deemed worthy to enter the pride. "Enter our lands proudly and learn our ways well -- I think you'll go far."
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Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:05 pm
Despite all of her attempts not to, the ruling making Iirte grin. She was in. Although not of their blood, she could call herself one of them now. A Firekin. Without a second thought, Iirte stepped forward, only to pause and turn back to Lakeisha.
"Let's head back together. We are pridemates, after all," she said lightly, before bounding off into the sands. She didn't have to look back to know that the other lioness would follow her... And most likely take the lead to show Iirte where the pride was situated.
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