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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:00 pm
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"Don't fall behind. Keep up. We're going to see the Aran'shale," Nyota snapped at the wild dog trailing him, even as he wandered towards the place his father's scent was the strongest. He'd treated the wild dog's wounds earlier, although rather crudely. He wasn't a healer of any kind, so he only did what he'd managed to learn. Crushed up some herbs that helped with the pain, spread the goop on large leaves from the jungle, and stuck it over the wounds. It may not have been the best treatment, but it worked for his injuries.
Upon coming upon his father, he bowed politely before stepping aside to present Koin to the pride leader.
"I found him wandering inside the borders. I thought he'd make a fine Na'artu, so I brought him back here. He won't be able to run from us. I tore some of the muscles in his hind leg," the juvenile explained.
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:16 pm
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Verge'lian canted head to one side, his poise bespeaking his power silently, even in relaxation. It seemed that this first son of his was quite the ambitious one, but thus far his efforts had served the pride...and so Verge felt that approval was needed. Nodding slowly, he summed the wild dog up with his eyes. "Mmmm...but did you think perhaps that injuring him so might hinder his usefulness, my son?" He rumbled quietly, icy gaze flicking to the younger lion.
Naturally, he simply wanted to hear the answer, his acceptance of this creature was not in jeopardy. It was to Nyota's shame, if the wild dog was utterly useless. The boy could be ruthless, Verge noted...much like himself, when he was younger, and less wise.
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:33 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:42 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:54 pm
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Verge'lian sighed, "Mayhap so, just remember, an able-bodied Na'artu is quite valuable, though he will likely heal decently, even if not completely." Nodding in his son's direction, he actually smiled faintly, "I commend you for bringing him in, however...for as well you know, the pride's ranks need to be bolstered, even by the acquisition of such creatures."
He knew what it was like to be the elder son...under more scrutiny, constantly analyzed for improvement. Verge simply flinched to see that part of himself in any of his children...that powerlust.
Turning then, to the wounded canine, he arched a brow. "And what is your name, then?" It was less an inquiry and more a demand.
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:06 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:16 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:32 pm
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"Koin." He seemed to process this for a moment, before he closed his eyes, seeming satisfied. "You will serve our pride then, Koin. Serve well and our treatment of you will not be overly harsh." What use was it to harm a slave that was doing his job, after all, that was completely counter-productive.
Perhaps he should have a talk later, with Nyota about such things. The boy was proud, and overconfident, likely as not, and better to warn him about possible blunders now, and Verge's own old mistakes, than to let Nyota make new ones that could cause disaster to himself, and to the pride. "I trust you will watch after him, Nyota, and see that he knows his place."
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:40 pm
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:51 pm
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:54 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:01 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:11 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:14 am
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:19 am
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