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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:13 pm
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They'd stopped at midday to avoid the scorching hot sun, passing the time under a shady tree, but otherwise the group of lions had been on the move all day. When night came it wasn't long, just a couple of hours, before Muroki had them stop in a rough spot - all bushes and stunted trees -for a nice long rest . After all, they'd be up at dawn. Still, as he laid stretched out, watching some go find water and others sleep, Muroki couldn't drift off. He just felt proud, happy and sort of responsible for the small band. Not really tired, not yet. Even though he'd tucked himself in an out of the way corner in the scrub.
With a smile, he got up again and went to find Johari. He padded around a dozing off Kainda and paused to make sure she was fine after running back to them. Then it was back on a mission to see the golden lioness with a spring in his step and a purr in his throat.
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:20 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:27 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:58 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:03 pm
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:40 pm
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As he listed things off Johari gave a short nod to each, agreement. All was well, yes, everyone safe, yes, a clear night, yes, yes. Oh, and then that comment.
"Oh? Should I be jealous?" She couldn't help but chuckle, humbled by the wink and compliment, and letting her eyes flicker ahead to where a small stream trickled. Likely the others would find this soon too.
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:45 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:37 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:18 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:26 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:38 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:50 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:54 am
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:05 pm
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This time it was a heartfelt laugh that followed his promise, and she kept her pace, flying through the stream and enjoying the freedom. In the jungles and forests back home, running flat out like this was impossible. One had to worry about vines, roots, plants, trees, holes and alcoves that they couldn't immediately detect. Out here it was just wide open spaces. The wind in their fur, the water at their paws, the stars acting as their daylight, and the light of their lives keeping them each companionship.
"Only if you can catch me!" She taunted, relishing the chase.
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Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:51 pm
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