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 Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:59 pm
It evening in the Pridelands; the sun had not set yet, but it was getting lower in the skyline. Two black shapes approached Pride Rock; a jackal was walking ahead, while one a young lioness stayed further behind, staring in awe at her surroundings.  "This place is amazing, Jani," the lioness said as she reserved a particularly long glance for Pride Rock itself. "I could never have imagined something like this being less than a day's walk from the thorn patch. I just hope that they'll let us stay." She sighed shook her head in an attempt to get rid of her nervous jitters, but it was in vain. Tufani was a scared lioness; she had met other lions, but she had always been a rogue. She had never even thought that she could be accepted among a pride; she hadn't even thought she needed to be, with Jani around. But she was growing taller, and she did want to make new friends. She just hoped that she would be accepted. "I'm sure we will," Jani the jackal said as she turned around and fluffed Tufani's fur one last time. "You look quite respectable, and you are a hard worker. A pride couldn't possibly want to turn you away. Besides, I have heard that the King here is good and kind. Whatever happens, we will be fine. And you'll have me with you. So smile and be polite, Tufani, and everything will work out." The jackal then turned and started walking the rest of the distance to Pride Rock, noting the light footsteps of Tufani behind her. Jani knew her lioness daughter had to be nervous; normally Tufani was the least dainty creature in the savannah.
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Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:30 am
-From Priderock Mufasa lounged softly, taking in the cooler air that was settling about the land as the heat giving sun sank lower and lower. He didn't really have anything important to do as the evening slunk over the land, so he instead looked for some comfort and joy.
His eyes were settled on a few cubs below, playing and wrestling around as if the rest of the world around them didn't exsist. Cubs had always brought him so much joy, perhaps that was part of the reason why he so happily let so many families in. Because each little cub, no matter how unrelated or different then him in apperance always brought a little riffle of joy through his chest, and now as he watched these two little ones he stiffled a contented chuckle.-
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Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:10 pm
Tufani noticed the two cubs before Jani did; probably because she was looking every which way out of nervousness instead of staring straight ahead as Jani did. While she was nervous about the way others talked about the king, she was more than willing to meet other lions closer to her age. Maybe it was because in her mind she pictured the king as being a somewhat scary lion almost as tall as Pride Rock itself, whereas lions her age were always potential friends. "Hiya!" she called out as she started to walk toward them. "Can I maybe play with you guys?"
Jani's head jerked over to the quickly disappearing form of Tufani. Her expression was what would be classified as that of horror. "Tufani," she started shouting, "Perhaps we should meet the king and get permission before you try playing with other cubs...that older lions will want to protect, and..." the jackal stopped when she realized the pointlessness of shouting such an explanation, especially if she wanted to protect Tufani. She couldn't see any older lions, but that didn't mean they weren't there. So she ran quickly after the black lioness.
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:02 pm
-These days with the great influx of animals entering the pride.. and the many who soon after bore children Mufasa was getting rather bad at distinguishing who was who. Perhaps his age was part of it, but it didn't really bother him, not so much as it might have some of the others. Even without his direct permission all the children of the land were 'his children', it was almost a right that was passed simply by stepping onto the lands with good intentions in their heart.
The thoughts rippling through his mind he tried to push them away, growing amused by how often he found him drifting off into bits of philosophy these days. It seemed to be one of the things he was particular good at despite his failing form. Scooting a little closer to the edge he lay so that his paws hung over the edge and his golden face and chesnut mane became more apparent to those he watched.
The black cub seemed a little older then the other two already playing. Yelping in the distance drew his attention and though he couldn't make out the words he glanced curiously at the small jackal that formed them.-
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:24 pm
Tufani looked back toward Jani, a puzzled expression crossing her face. She heard her name, but couldn't make out much more than that. King purr mission? What in the world was that? When she turned around, she saw paws sticking out from the ledge above. Large paws. Curiousity got the better of her as her head tilted further and further up, until it was nearly resting on her back. It probably looked comical to outsiders who witnessed it, but at least she saw the new lion. A new friend, maybe? "Hiya, Mister!" she shouted at the top of her lungs, which for her was quite loud indeed.
Jani finally caught up with Tufani, panting as she looked around. She couldn't really see this "Mister" that the young lioness was shouting to, and she definitely couldn't see why Tufani was holding her head up in that ridiculous position. But there didn't seem to be any harm done; there wasn't anything chasing after them, so she hadn't done any harm. Now if only she could figure out where this king was..."Never run away from me like that again, Tufani...or at least warn me next time."
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:25 pm
-Mister? Well that was a new one. A smile touched Mufasa's golden maw, his ears tilting forward curiously. Either this one was new, or her parents hadn't taught her very well. She looked a little old to been a pridemember that hadn't happened by Priderock yet though, so she must be new.
Glancing momentarily to the cubs, who also looked onto the black child was unfamilar curiousity he settled upon his assumptions.
Letting his tail flick back and forth lightly he called down lightly back to them, almost as enthusiastically, though not nearly so loud.- "Why, Hello little one."
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:30 pm
Tufani glanced at the other cubs for a moment, noting the puzzled expressions. Now she grinned sheepishly; if she were capable of it, she would have been blushing at that moment. Well, she was certainly making an impression. Jani probably was going to yell at her for being silly later, especially since they weren't making progress finding that king person. But the older lion seemed nice enough. He was smiling, and smiling was good, right? "Are you having a nice evening, sir?" she asked, this time straining to remember the manners Jani had been trying to teach her for some time now.
At the sound of the greeting, Jani's ears perked up, and, she finally noticed the adult male lion watching them. Well, there didn't seem to be any harm done; this must be one of the nicer Pridelanders. "Good evening, sir," the jackal said. "Pardon us for our newness, but perhaps you may be able to help us. Do you know where the king is?"
(( rofl Oh, the heart attack poor Jani is about to get. ))
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 4:54 pm
-He nodded lightly in greeting once again as the soft show of childhood manners touched the air.- "Indeed I am. I'll take any time to relax and enjoy my surroundings that I can manage."
-He been about to ask her something along the same lines, or ask where she'd come from when the jackal drew close enough to hear, and the question brought another amused grin to his face, not to mention a few whispered giggles from the curious cubs.- "As a matter of fact I do."
-Leaving the poor dears in a long moment of silent suspense he finally pushed himself up with a huff, creeping closer to the edge as he prepared himself to decend down the rocks, the jovial expression never leaving his maw.- "I'm Mufasa, the king of the Pridelands. Is there something I can help you two with?"
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 5:37 pm
Tufani's eyes widened in complete surprise as she looked at Mufasa with newfound awe and respect. So this was the king that everybody kept talking about. But at least he wasn't mad at her for calling him "Mister". This was, perhaps, her lucky day-err...close to night thing. If only she could manage to say something other than. "P-Pleased to meet you, your highness, sir. My name is Tufani."
Well, they had certainly made a first impression. Jani, luckily, was slightly more articulate under situations like this one than her adopted daughter. "My name is Jani'mwiba, your highness. We come humbly seeking a place within your pride if there is room for us. Tufani has lived with me as if she were one of my own children since she was a young cub, but there is only so much I can do for her. I will never leave her side, of course, but I felt that she needs lions of her own age to learn and grow up with. We would both be loyal workers for you, especially Tufani as she rapidly outgrows her own mother." The jackal smiled as only a proud mother could.
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:45 pm
"Hellow Tufani, nice to meet you too." -Slowly he began to make his way down the rock ledging towards the young one and her jackal caregiver. Something he'd been able to do without caution or care before, he now took the utmost care doing.
When finally his golden paws touched the warm ground, he turned his gaze once again to the smaller creatures, his thoughts filtering into the air before he could stop them.- "A jackal raising a cub?"
-Well.. he'd seen a fox and owl looking over a cub before. Pushing his questioning glance away for a smile instead.- "A very kind thing for you to do Jani'mwiba."
-Seating himself on his haunches in an attempt not to loom so high above the two, he pondered for the shortest hint of a moment, before nodding.- "It takes a truely responsible and wise mother to know when she needs help. Or that does things to better their young's exsistance. We have a few rules of course.. but it would be an honor to have you two join the pride."
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:16 pm
Tufani grinned. "I promise to be good, King Mufasa, sir. I won't break any rules when I know 'em," She and Jani were wanted by other lions? This truly was a great day-er, evening. So many new friends were probably waiting for her in these lands; it made her most excited, though she contained her giddiness in front of the king.
The jackal was at first worried that the king would question her parenting at great length, but as he spoke, she grew quite relieved that the king was allowing them both to stay. It warmed her heart to know that Tufani had a decent future ahead of her now, a chance to grow up with other lions while still maintaining that connection to Jani. "Thank you for your generosity, King Mufasa. My daughter and I would be glad to learn your rules, as it is a great honor for us to join a pride with such a kind king."
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:58 pm
"Ahhh don't worry, they're simple enough rules. Rules of curtiousy and family mostly." -His smile broadened gently as he spoke, rattling off the rules.-
"Treat everyone equal and with kindness. We're all family here, children of the land." -Pausing for a moment he added lightly.- "Royalty is no better then any of the other children of the land, and lions no better then any other creatures."
"Don't take in excess where you can share. There is no reason to waste food or space, others will share with you, and you're expected to share as well."
"You're allowed to come and go as you please, however be wary who you bring back with you. We welcome any of those that we can, but there is a heavy toll for those who come in that want to hurt or harm any of our members."
-Trying to end on less of a somber note, he laughed a little lightly, offering.- "Any questions?"
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:23 pm
Tufani listened carefully, nodding at each rule. She couldn't understand why anyone would waste, and she was happy that she could apparently visit the thorn patch any time she wished. "No questions, King Mufasa. I don't mind sharing, and I want to be everyone's friend. Unless they're mean or rude or something."
Jani grinned. "These seem like simple enough rules to follow. My mother always said not to waste anything and to help creatures who are hungry, so we'd simply be living life as we always have...only differently, if that makes any sense."
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:10 pm
"Indeed I do." -Nodding a little, he mused softly.- "They're really more common senses then anything to anyone who's been raised in a compassionate home, but on the occassions in which those who haven't had compassion in the past join, we always need to state them anyway."
-Shifting a little, he glanced back to the little one, grinning widely.- "Well there are plenty of cubs and children running around to make friends with, so I hope your task of finding some new friends will be an easy one."
-And once again settling onto the jackal, he let his tail twitch in soft contemplation.- "Many of the members stay at or around Priderock, atleast at night, but there are many places through the land that one could settle. It shouldn't be too hard to find someplace you'll find comfortable."
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Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:02 pm
The younger lioness nodded and looked around the area, noting that the sun was getting even lower in the sky. "I hope that I find them tomorrow, King Mufasa. I think everyone will mostly be getting ready for bed now."
Jani nodded and thought of the place they had left behind. She was certain that she and Tufani could find a place to stay that was closer to Pride Rock. "There is someone I know here--another jackal. I think, if the family he lives with doesn't mind, we may stay near them for a while."
((I can't think of anything else to add to this. If you'd like to close the RP up, you can. Thanks for the great RP! heart ))
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