[Duel]I want in... on this home...

[Split Personality]

Uxe stalked the borders of this pride of lions; his red eyes glaring out into the distance. He had a confrontation with... well he didn't know who it was. It was a female and her mate no doubt; Ea and Vlam... He had lost and she had left; and now he wanted to be apart of this pride...

He wasn't bold enough to just head right into the pride itself.. he figured that it wouldn't be nearly as proper to just barge right in. So he was waiting to see someone else from the pride... he just... felt strongly at this point that perhaps this was... somewhere he could belong.  

[mouselet]

Hunting was a necessity and Huozin had been about to do his part to feed the voractious appetite of the Motoujamii-Simo when he noticed the grey lion waiting outside. No, not waiting, biding his time, as if he were already in a duel.

So, this rogue wanted a chance to join the Firekin? Very well, Huozin would give him that chance.

"Bright the day, fireless one who wishes to be of the Firekin," he greeted the stranger. He did not yet make a move, waiting instead to see what the other would do.  

[Split Personality]

Uxe rose to greet the strange red lion who greeted him in a much friendlier fashion than the last had. He simply nodded to him in his own greeting... Uxe rarely talked in fact he avoided it half the time. He was one of many thoughts and few words. "I do..." He said simply, before moving into action and swiping at the opponent. He suspected this was actually the way to get into the pride...

He had to know. He had to see if this was a place he could call himself apart of and feel fully apart of it.

 

[mouselet]

The red lion snarled a bit as his opponent's paw came down hard. That was...painful. This lion did have strength...but so far Huozin had seen no skill. Perhaps that was a weakness he could exploit.

He might not be part of the military, but as one of the Motoujamii-Simo, he had as much combat training as anyone. Part of that, of course, was learning how to analyze his enemies' style and figure out how to take advantage of it.

Not to mention he was disinclined to exert himself more than necessary, particularly against some rogue. So Huozin would wait. Patiently.  

[Split Personality]

Uxe didn't particularly like this lions way of addressing him... or the lack of that is... he hadn't spoke to him. Uxe for one; didn't talk a lot but when others did the same; he was bothered by it. He felt an itchiness in his paw from his swipe; and he went after the male again with a semi affective hit; though not nearly like the one before.

He would be apart of this pride. He was going to be accepted into them and perhaps maybe; just maybe he would be happy here... or as happy as he could feel. He couldn't ever remember being happy.. he remembered being miserable... a whole lot of that.  

[mouselet]

This time it was a glancing blow. Negligible, and therefore unimportant. The lion was determined, he'd give the stranger that much. But...perhaps he was too eager, this grey lion. Huozin circled around, taking a good look at his competition and refusing to even attempt to strike so much as a single blow.

It was a strategy that had worked well for him before, infuriating his opponents to the point where they attacked recklessly, leaving wide openings in their guard for the red lion to exploit.

It took less effort than attacking all the time.  

[Split Personality]

This lion was making Uxe frustrated. Was he taunting him? He sure seemed to be. By not attacking, Uxe could sense he was toying with him. A technique no doubt; to make the enemy frustrated and angry. It was kind of working. Mostly because he was hot and had been traveling for a long long time... and he just wanted this all to be over and he wanted to start living already...

He attacked again, a slight growl escaping his lips; as his strike was true and his confidence was building. He was feeling like maybe he could do it this time... prove he was worthy of this life and these people...  

[mouselet]

Another solid blow. Impressive...for an amateur. It seemed like his trick of infuriating his opponent was working. Perhaps he should push the grey lion's temper a bit further.

The red lion ran in close and took a swipe at the rogue with outstretched claws. He missed, but that wasn't the point of the movement. A small smile crossed his face as Huozin skipped back again, waiting to see his opponent's next move.

This was rather entertaining.  

[Split Personality]

Uxe took that moment to use the strangers momentum to reach out and attack the stranger as well; getting another sound attack in. He couldn't help but smile as well, his red eyes shining and his heart beating. He imagined that this was a huge mark on his life... a huge mark for his family. He recalled his father; the big soft fat male who taught him nothing on how to be a strong and fitting male... but taught him kindness that never stuck.

He felt a shiver of annoyance at the thoughts of his father and he braced himself for another attack.

He would get into this place. Once and for all.

((I think that's it for me. I am at... 13 whoo))  

[mouselet]

Hmm...good reaction time. That was promising. That could be trained. Huozin's own pain was unimportant - he'd recover and soon enough. This male had disdained the use of his claws and so the red lion only had bruises, some painful ones, but still only bruises. No deterrant to his going out hunting.

He struck a glancing blow of his own, one that would quickly and easily be shaken off, before sitting back on his haunches and considering his opponent.

"Not terrible, fireless one, but you'll need to learn how to keep that temper in check." Getting back to his feet, Huozin turned and headed back into the pride. It seemed he had a stop to make before continuing on his way for the day.

"Come on, let's get you in officially." He'd be a good fighter, this grey lion. Good for the pride.  

[Split Personality]

Uxe was hoping that this was doing what it was supposed too... effectively showing he was capable of being a member of this pride. He looked a bit confused when the male sat down and looked at him for a moment. He blinked quietly, backing down but still looking on edge. He felt his eyebrows furrow when his temper was mentioned and he gave his shoulder a roll to distract himself from that comment.

He also chose to ignore the fireless comment; mostly due to not being sure what that meant. He watched the stranger stand and he did as well, excitement building in his eyes as the red one turned and started towards the pride; or at least he assumed. He took a hesitant step; looking a bit stunned. That was it. That was all he had to do?

He felt a smile crack on his muzzle as the red one spoke. Home... This could be home.

((WHOO this even has over 1000 words so it can count for breeding rp's too xD))