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 Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:55 am
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"You wouldn't dare." Bangizwe threatened in a mockingly shocked tone followed by a heart laugh that shook his mane and earned him a look from the a couple of the lionesses.
"I believe you all have waited long enough," He added on, giving the group of lionesses and a few other lions a once-over. "With the time spent, you should have the privilege of beginning to eat just as the sun rises. I'm sure that will be something special." There was a bit of jealousy in the Umholi's voice, but there was always next time and so it was nothing to dwell on. Someone did need to stay behind after all to watch over the lionesses and their cubs. "I believe it's time for the Mkhulu to be underway and for us to get out of your way! You are those who took up this call, who want to prove themselves in the pride's first Mkhulu! I wish you luck, I ask you to stay safe and most of all, good hunting!" Bangizwe punctuated his cry with a low roar that echoed only slightly thanks to the brush, the trees and all of the scattered rocks.
He turned from the group that was now scampering to get in good lucks and good-byes and knocked foreheads with Andhaka, "And you be careful. I don't think the pride could handle losing another Umholi so soon." Bangizwe added quickly with a hushed voice.
"I hope so." Umthunzi added to Inkungu's reassurance to her. Just as the huria was about to reply to Sian, Bangizwe began speaking louder than before and it seemed he was addressing the group itself, not just the other Umholi. She turned her head to listen and couldn't help but smile as he wished the hunting party luck and a good hunt. They'd definitely need it if they were going after what all the rumors said they were.
As the last of the golden Umholi's words fell away, a roar rung in the ex-huria's ears. A few of the other lionesses joined in with him, adding their own roars to his and eachothers. It was exhilirating and just the sounds of the pre-hunt got her heart racing.
[OOC]
Okay, so...all non-participating members will no longer be able to post after my next post as they'll begin heading back towards where the pride's rock formation and the actual hunting party will be off. There will be another follow-up ORP that will run concurrently to this one for everyone not participating in the Mkhulu, so no need to feel left out. <3
If you want to try and get to five posts, be quick about it as I'll be posting again a little after noon CST!
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:20 am
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Udaka glanced over at Bangizwe as he spoke up, addressing the group as a whole now. The roars made her blood pump a bit faster and she added one of her own to the mix before stretching and shaking herself off. Now was the time to act. She padded away from those that would be staying, ready to get this show on the road. There was a hippo to find and kill.
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Sturm turned as he heard one of the lead males speak - he still needed to get to know their names, but he was mildly worried about going to meet them. He didn't want to seem a threat! That's why he was going today, sort of, to show that he was strong but willing to take orders and not get in the way.
"Well, see you later," he said cheerfully to Kala, turning to give her a grin. "Next time you see us there'll be a big ol' feast to go along with us!" He trotted away after that, tail bouncing behind him.
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Han flinched slightly as Bangizwe spoke up to address the crowd. Oh dear...it was time for them to go. She looked back at Kokumo and pushed herself to her feet, nuzzling her once more before she had to go. "I will. Take care of yourself," she said gently before starting to waddle away. She'd take a lot longer than the rest of the group to head out, so she needed to get a head start.
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:44 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:53 am
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Uthuli's mouth grew into a large gaping as she struggled to find words to respond to Ukungcola. She wasn't nervous. She wasn't. It just wasn't possible for her to be nervous, excited maybe but not worried! Not her!
"Thanks but I don't need your advice." Uthuli snorted briskly. "Your not even going on this hunt why do I need to listen to you?"
Cola was taken slightly aback by Uthuli's rush to insult her. Only Ukungcola knew better and she didn't really take it as an insult. "Many of us are staying behind." She pointed out. "It's not really a crime or anything..." She added with a sigh.
"Now I already told you, you will do well." Probably. The word probably rung in Ukngcola's mind. She would probably do well, there was no guarantee. Not with Uthuli who was acting like a hyper cub. "Go join them." She prompted. "Look, everyone is about ready to leave, go have fun." At that she stood and turned tail to head to the meeting rock. That was where everyone was going, yes?
The pale lioness made a few noises in attempt to talk back to Ukungcola again, but by then the lioness had already left. Clamping her jaw shut the female stood for a few moments, contemplating this decision.
She wasn't nervous... She wasn't nervous...
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Okay maybe she was a little nervous, but that okay. Lifting her head she exhaled a large breath and then trotted over to join the others, arriving in time to pipe up and add her own roar to the growing noise. It didn't matter if she was nervous, all that mattered was that she was participating in this hunt, and that it'd be a feast afterwords if everything went well!
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:40 am
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"Watch me," Andhaka countered with a grin, but his expression quickly settled back into seriousness when Bangizwe raised his voice to address the gathering. He took the time to scan which of the group seemed to be going, and was cautiously relieved not to see anyone he knew really disliked him. It was a relative minority, but still, they could be a rather vocal one, and it would be good not to have to tiptoe around them on this venture.
He returned the golden male's head-bump with an affectionate rumble and the brief return of a grin. "That would be a blaze of glory no one would forget, wouldn't it? Chomped in two by a hippo." He chuckled. "Don't worry, when i go out it will at least be with dignity, and not anytime soon."
"A pity they're not old enough for solid food. Hippo would be quite the first meal!" But no, they were a long way off from anything but milk, though Sian knew the time was sure to fly past, and they would be grown before she knew it. It was difficult to imagine, as tiny as they were now.
Siantaidh nodded her agreement with Inkungu. "Yes, you will be! And there's no shortage of help if you need it."
She quieted down when Bangizwe spoke up, and after he finished said to Umthunzi, "Good luck!"
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:10 am
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:18 am
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