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Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:08 am
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 9:06 pm
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:11 am
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The heavy rain made both hyenas flatten their ears to keep the water out, the only other alternative being to repeatedly shake their shaggy heads to dislodge it. Unfortunately, it deadened their sense of hearing as much as the smell of wet earth impeded their ability to scent out prey--or other predators for that matter. No wonder nobody goes hunting in the rain. Jua could remember her family waiting patiently under the fronds waiting for the showers to pass so that the water would clear from its turbulent state and they could continue fishing. She'd never thought much of it until now, usually because she was more than happy to play along the water's edge, splashing and barking at the droplets that crashed into the surface of whatever river or lake they had chanced upon in their travels. Her puphood had been uncomplicated and without much hardship thanks to being a daughter of the matriarch of the small cackle. So much easier than many. Still staring back at Couture, she grinned toothily at the miserable hyena behind her. Awh c'mon. It's just a little water!
Rolling her bright pink eyes, Couture was about ready to snap out some manner of sharp-tongued reply when a shape not too far off in the distance caught her attention. They might not have been able to hear well over the roar of the bitter storm, but their eyes still worked just fine! The dark female could make out the shape of a vivid blue hyena, sheltered in an outcrop of rocks that had formed a cave. Without knowing whether or not she and her companion had actually been invited Coutu picked up an eager dash towards the only escape from the weather for miles. If the stranger didn't like it then they could leave, she and Jua were more than capable of muscling out a loner if things got ugly.
Luckily, as she slowed at the opening of the cavern, the other seemed in good spirits and welcoming. Seems we weren't the only ones who got caught in the rain. Have you been here long?
Now it was her turn to glance over her shoulder. Jua, hurry up!
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 7:12 am
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Ducking inside where the other had made room for her Couture immediately shook herself despite the closed quarters. It was an instinct too strong to ignore the nagging habit, not to mention she wanted the revolting mud off of her pelt as quickly as possible. Slinging spatters of gooey brown paste onto the walls, and hopefully not as much on Aoi, the midnight hyena settled in with every intention to make some effort to groom herself. Without a proper bath there wasn't much she could do, but even the littlest bit soothed her displeasure at her currently disheveled state. You must have found this place not long into the storm then, luckily. We've been out there so long I feel like I'll never be dry again.
Grimacing at the mention of her mud stained pelt Coutu huffed noisily. She knew she was dirty, but being reminded by the stranger left her disgruntled. As a creature known for her pristine appearance, it rubbed Cou's fur the wrong way to be acknowledged as anything less.
Jua was more reluctant than her companion to enter the cavern. First of all, she didn't mind the rain nearly as much as Couture did and secondly, no matter how friendly a stranger might have seemed, the sun trotter had learned never to trust anything at face value. Standing just outside the opening, her gaze scrutinized Aoi. Not unkindly, just... wary. What if the other expected something in return for her generosity? Not to be caught with her guard down the pale female tipped her head in question at the cool blue hyena who looked like she could have been an unearthly water spirit in disguise. I don't really mind it out here. Besides, I'm not so sure why you're helping us.. what do you get out of it?
From behind Aoi, Cou raised a brow at her friend, obviously insulted to be thought of as reckless. Stop being stupid and get in here Jua. Why would she have an ulterior motive? Even if she did, why would she admit to it before you'd taken the bait?
However good her point was, Juabuyuka couldn't find it in herself to take anyone's word on faith, perhaps because she didn't want to resort to unpleasantness. Sure, she and Couture probably could have easily taken down a single hyena, but if they could avoid it by just not getting involved in the first place, wasn't that the better option? I don't know. I'm not saying she does.. but it seemed like a good idea to ask before rushing in, Cou.
There was no small amount of accusation in her tone this time.
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:14 pm
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After finding a comfortable spot in the small cavern, there was a shallow indentation in the back where some other animal had previously made its bed, Couture circled several times before settling in. Dropping first to her haunches and then lowering her belly, she nestled against the ground with relative contentment, happy at least to be out of the rain even if she was still far from dry. It's a good thing you found this place when you did.. and even better that we found you, in my opinion.
The dark hyena purposely added the last half to compensate for her friend's lack of manners. It was a strange twist considering Jua was normally far more amiable than she and tended to be the first to exchange greetings and approach complete strangers. Honestly, Coutu wasn't sure what had gotten into Jua.
Still outside the shallow hide-away. Still dripping with rain water. Jua frowned at the stranger Couture happened to be getting cozy with. All she did was express her concerns, they weren't completely unfounded ones either and someone had to be thinking rationally considering her fancy-furred friend couldn't think beyond her own appearance. Yet she felt Aoi judge and accuse her rather quickly.
Maybe she'd offended the other female, but it hadn't been her intention and now, feeling ostracized, Jua decided she liked it better in the rain. Repeating her previous stance with more conviction this time, the pale female sat her rump down outside the shelter, squinting against the occasional raindrops that came too close to her eyes. She would wait until the storm was over and then she and Coutu could go away from this place and Aoi. I'm going to wait outside for you Coutu.
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