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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:24 pm
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Nawiri's ears flicked and she turned as she heard someone call out to her. She couldn't entirely place the voice, and was surprised when she caught sight of the blue-grey bard. It was Tarafa, and it was quite unusual for Nawiri to cross paths with the female. They had never had a chance to really get to know each other, especially after the death of Uzazi. Given, Nawiri had been very young at the time of his demise, but she still knew of him, and of Tarafa's place as his betrothed.
A small smile crossed her features as the bard approached, and the grey lioness dipped her head in greeting. "Salutations, Tarafa!" There was a slight amount of surprise in her voice, but she was more than happy to be called upon. "What might I do for you? Is everything well?" Her brows knit with a moments concern as she studied the blue and white furred female, hoping that there wasn't some greater concern or issue brewing. Times were stressful enough without worries in the pride . . . besides which, the Kitwana'antara had stresses enough! If the disease and death wasn't causing someone to grieve, than there was relationship issues . . .such as the unspoken but obvious drama between Gerda, Jozo and Eppie!
For the sake of everyone's sanity, Nawiri'chiwa could only hope Tarafa came with good tidings. . .or at least neutrality.
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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:19 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 3:51 pm
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The blue and red eyed lioness was surprised at the question. Mittere. Though it wasn't unusual that the bard had met the pink female, it was merely surprising that Taraf would request her opinions and thoughts! Had something happened? Was Tarafa uneasy about the warrior in their midst or was it something else?
Needless to say, she was a little baffled by the request but to each their own. "I've met with the pink lioness, twice now we've . . conversed." If you could call it that. The first time Nawiri had mostly explained her condition and her new restrictions. The second she had been able to explain a little bit of the pride and had done a small check up on the females condition. "I couldn't say they were heart-to-hearts, mostly I explained to her the condition and terms of her stay, and answered a few basic questions about the pride and the plague. I spoke, she listened. There wasn't much more to be said."
Surely though, if anyone could get another to open up and speak it might be Tarafa. From what Nawiri understood, she was talented in her craft and she'd yet to hear anyone say something against her. Canting her head lightly, Nawiri gave a small smile. "And what of you? Might I assume you've met the pink female or is it something you're considering?" If Tarafa hadn't yet met Mittere, she'd encourage such a thing. The pink lioness had been den-ridden for weeks. . . perhaps the bard could offer a little break from the monotony.
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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:04 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:09 am
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Nawiri listened to what it was Tarafa had to say. She was glad that the other female had a chance to meet their newest member. Her arrival had been a surprise, and the situation had been less than idea, but with luck Mittere would adjust. It had to be a bit of shock, and quite unfortunate, to realize that one was stuck. . . . Thankfully, the pink female had mentioned being a warrior in a previous pride. That meant she was at least slightly acclimated to a pridal setting. . . if she'd roamed all her life, the adjustment might be more difficult to make.
Either way, Nawiri was surprised to suddenly find Tarafa giving Mittere such support. There was still much about the pink lioness that they didn't know, and it was likely going to be a fight to get to know her history and her past. Still, Nawiri hadn't felt hostility even with Mittere's quiet and mistrustful nature.
"I'm glad that she has your vote of confidence, Tarafa. I don't know much about her, but I have thought about her position and her previous posts. She will indeed serve to be useful, should she be willing to share her knowledge and experience with others. As for her attitude," and here it was that the young queen chuckled, "I think her nature is going to be a wake up call for all members, both young and old. Some might not take well to it . . . . but others might enjoy the liberation. I will be greatly intrigued to see how things change with the introduction of Mittere."
Nawiri'chiwa wasn't going to assume they could trust Mittere so swiftly. Given, she didn't doubt that the pink lioness was going to start a coup or anything so bleak, but while the grey lioness wanted to live in an ideal world. . . . unfortunately, there weren't always happy endings or kind hearts and loyalty. And Mittere was still very new and hadn't wanted to come here or be a member. But the Kitwana'antara had to trust her . . .they had no choice and time would tell them the true intentions of the fiesty pink lioness.
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:25 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:39 am
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Nawiri laughed this time, giving a nod of her head. "Even if I didn't think requesting her aid with our fighters and warriors was a good idea, which I do, I have a feeling we'd be hearing her opinions in one form or another. She may not speak much, but I have a suspicion when it comes to the art of war, she will have no problem clearly stating her views. Besides," the queen shrugged and gave a smile, "her experience is invaluable. We lost so many during the unfortunate times near the end of my Mother's reign . . . some of our warriors haven't the experience, nor were they able to truly learn under those whom passed on."
Nawiri wasn't stupid. She did not have the heart of a warrior or a fighter, but she did have diplomacy, respect, and she wasn't blind to the horror of the world. Unlike Kubwa, or even Gerda, who might look foolish for responding so well to ideal scenarios, while Nawiri'chiwa always did look for the best in a situation or person. . .she wasn't entirely unaware of the reality of a situation. She had a tender heart, but she had to be compassionate and empathic, it came with the role of living in a cursed pride. She could never be a Mittere. . . . but she was lucky that there were others who could be.
"Given, I don't think some of our guards and warriors are going to like what she has to say, for I know she won't pull her punches. But ultimately they will learn, I have every faith and confidence, and any complaints they make will be silenced when they realize how much more they had to learn. Hopefully." There might always be someone who would complain or b***h, but if Mittere was as experienced as Nawiri'chiwa guessed she was, it would all be wort it in the end.
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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:52 am
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:08 pm
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Things had gone sour during her mother's reign, Nawiri'chiwa understood this very well. Bad fortune, along with bad luck, all aggravated by the wrath of Pestilence herself made life very difficult for the Kitwana'antara. Her mother had made the ultimate sacrifice in hopes for a better future, and thus far, it seemed as if her offering had worked. But there had been some choices made out of desperation, and while Nawiri didn't blame them for doing what had to be done, she knew that their mistakes could help them in the future.
Some of those mistakes, hopefully, would never be made again.
"If you wish to relate the current events and most recent history with Mittere, you know I won't object. We can all learn from the past, so it is good for such things to never be forgotten, to never be silenced." She smiled gently at the bard though her words were strong and sincere. Just because the reign of Surya'nontle might not have ended on a high note didn't mean there wasn't much to learn, didn't mean her entire reign had been a flop.
"If you don't discuss it with her, than I likely will. I think our newest guest should learn everything she can about her new pride. I'd also hazard a guess she might find the history interesting, or at least a bit enlightening. I'll be curious to know how she views us . . . and what changes she'll encourage us to adapt."
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Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:53 pm
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 8:58 pm
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Nawiri'chiwa had always tried to stay neutral when it came to matters of her mother. On the one hand, she had been very young when she had died. She was very young now, all things considered, but such was the way their pride functioned. It was through her sacrifice that Nawiri'chiwa had hoped to be granted wisdom and compassion and patience, but most of all, a knowledge to learn from Surya's mistakes.
Perhaps complacency was the Kitwana'antara's biggest sin. There was no getting around the fact that most were diseased. Everyone would lose someone due to it, everyone would suffer in one way - if not physically, than emotionally - all due to the plague. Happiness was fleeting, so it was easy to give allowances to others if their own happiness was found.
But Nawiri knew she couldn't be so soft. The pride had suffered once before due to complacency in the queen, and she knew she couldn't follow in those footsteps. All the joy that the pride had felt before times grew hard were overshadowed by the bitterness and anger during Surya's final days.
Unfortunately, that would always be her legacy and often Nawiri'chiwa wished it wasn't so.
"I understand, Tarafa, and I'm perfectly willing to seek out and once more speak to our new guest. I appreciate your willingness to approach her and assist in getting her up to par with an understanding of our pride. Perhaps deep down, I think she might even appreciate it too." The grey lioness allowed a small smile to cross her features. Mittere was certainly a unique lioness. . .
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:05 pm
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:02 pm
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It wasn't a painful task to speak to Mittere, it just wasn't easy. Some might be disconcerted by her quiet and seemingly terse nature. It didn't bother the queen, whom was accustomed to speaking to lions and lionesses near death, where words didn't come easy or (most often) plain didn't come at all. She had worked with those whom were bitter, angry, and a general pain in the rump, and Mittere was no different a case.
This was why the queen of the pride had to be compassionate, eternally patient, and generally good of heart and sound of mind. Most creatures became very cross at their lot in life, or their lot in disease. But Nawiri would be forever diplomatic. . . and Mittere didn't seem mean. Just . . . possibly. . .very, incredibly, curt.
Oh well. The more she got to know the pink lioness, the better. Besides which, after speaking of Surya'nontle, Mittere would likely have a better idea on what happened, and exactly what sort of position Nawiri held. If she didn't already know, after all. Dipping her head, she smiled and nodded at Tarafa. "Very good. While we're on the subject of conversations, as well as story telling, might I suggest making another visit to see Eluja and her litter? I don't think she has long left, but she told me this very morning that her cubs seemed delighted in some tale you'd conjured a week or two ago. . . I'm most certain they would enjoy a repeat performance." As well as a distraction from their mothers failing health.
"Now, if there is nothing else, I should continue my rounds. It was good speaking with you again, Tarafa. . . "
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:10 pm
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