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 Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 10:08 pm
Nahasi watched the healer do his job. To him it looked like he was doing more harm than good. He nodded to the guard to confirm Juan's orders. He stared at Juan, now even more worried. "You can lean on me if you need to." he crouched down near Juan. "I'd try and carry you, but I think that would end with one or both of us dead." He laughed at the thought. Even though he was large for his age there was no way he could carry an adult Leopard on his back.
The guard went ahead of them and went to the mouth of the tunnel. "Look alive and keep your eyes peered for any cubs. They play around here all the time." he said to the guard before the guard scurried off. "I don't think he is as good at the job as you are." Nahasi spoke in a whisper, just incase the other guard could hear. "You are much more professional. Now lets's hurry and get out of here."
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:07 pm
The offer to carry him was so surprising, even if it was unrealistic, that Juan was lost for words for a moment, pale eyes blinking at his king in a kind of stunned gratitude. Suddenly coming back to himself and realizing the healer was giving him a funny look, he swallowed his heart back down his throat and chuckled. "I think if you tried to carry me, I'd be the one to carry you, my lord, after I flattened you." He was far from fat, but he was all muscle and a good size for a leopard so he knew he weighed a lot more than the currently adolescent king.
"I would appreciate your shoulder though.." He finally admitted, lowering his head in embarrassment at his own weakness though was unable to stop the little fizzle of pleasure in his gut at the idea of being close to Nahasi again, and under the eyes of the pride, if any of them happen to pass by. Once the other guard had left, he smiled at Nahasi's comment, though was pleased with how the youth was already adopting a commanding tone and when needed, automatically stepped up into the role of a true king. In time he would make a great and just ruler, Juan was sure of it.
But for the moment, they had to get out of this tunnel... Pulling himself painfully to his paws, his back leg held clear off the ground, he nodded carefully. "Yes.. I am looking forward to that relaxing bath.." He smiled, an uncharacteristic expression that, since he had become Nahasi's personal guard, was becoming a far more common expression for the stoic male.
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:52 am
Nahasi gladly gave him his shoulder. He wasn't too much weight for him and he could use the work out anyways. It would do him some good to do some physical labor. "I'll take you straight to the lake once you are feeling up to it." He promised with a grin. "For now should I take you to your den?"
He could see the main tunnel ahead, they weren't too far from it. "Juan I was wondering, once you are feeling up to it do you think you could teach me some of the quicker ways around the tunnels? I don't want to make anyone wait longer than I have to." He requested as they walked.
As they walked Nahasi had to look back at the events that unfolded that day. It was supposed to be his first real decision as king. Juan got hurt, but it could have been worse. If he would have let them kept digging some of his brothers could have died. He also got to spend some extra time with Juan, though he did wish it was under different circumstances. There would be another day when they could just spend a nice relaxing day together without worrying about the pride. For now though he would have to stay focused. Over all he decided that his choice could have been worse and that he was doing a decent enough job.
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Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:28 pm
Juan leaned into the younger male, grateful as he started to limp forwards that Nahasi was steady at his flank. The warmth of his king's fur against his own was comforting and a good distraction from the pain that was plaguing his rear leg. Nodding at the question he glanced down at Nahasi. "Yes, the healer wishes to return soon and change the pad... he said it would be several days before he can be sure the wound will heal and not sicken." Juan did not want o think about what would happen if he got sick from the injury.. who would look after Nahasi? who would guide him on his rounds? It was these thoughts that the younger male disturbed when he spoke again, drawing Juan's pale gaze back to him.
"Of course. I should have started teaching you earlier, but I did not think it was necessary to add to your burden just yet. But clearly I am not omnipotent and you need to be able to function just as well without me." That gave his chest a pang, the idea of Nahasi refusing him one day and telling him he was no longer needed. But for the good of the pride, their King had to be prepared... "As soon as I can walk again, we will start." He confirmed, wincing as his wound throbbed strongly for a moment, before continuing along the tunnel.
They were drawing close to his and Nahasi's tunnel, his own den had been moved to be close to the king since he spent most of his time in the younger male's service. That fact gave him come comfort for during his recuperation.. at least he would be close by if Nahasi needed him...
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Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:51 pm
He smiled as Juan leaned on him. For once he was supporting him and not the other way around. It felt good to be needed like this, though Nahasi wished it was under different circumstances. "I am sure that you'll be healed up in no time," he assured. He would figure out how to cope without Juan for as long as he needed, though it was going to be tough. He was sure that he would have to find someone to help him through the tunnels in the mean time.
Nahasi didn't know how to react to Juan saying that he would have to learn to funtion without him. He couldn't imagine his life without Juan. "Juan you'll stay with me for a long time though right? I need you and I want to need you." he said quietly, not wanting anyone but Juan to hear. He didn't want anyone thinking he was weak by needing someone.
He walked into Juan's den with him. "If you need anything just make a sound. I'll have a guard posted outside your bedroom incase you need anything. If I hear you I will be right over." He assured him.
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Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:03 pm
As usual the stoic guard's mind had been on his duty to the king, though the warmth of Nahasi's body against his own was both a buzzing distraction he was trying ignore, and one of the most sensuous pleasures he had ever experienced. It was difficult to keep his mind on business when all he wanted to do was curl up with Nahasi in his den and rest, ignoring the cares and worries of the pride. But he knew neither of them could afford such a thing, so he left the wish in his mind just that, a simple wish and one that would not be expressed to his lord. So when he caught Nahasi's soft, almost fugitive whisper in his ear, he had to look at the younger male, pale eyes wide in surprise before a look of tender warmth filled them, a look only for Nahasi to see. In the same low whisper he replied, his voice surprisingly tender and soft. "Of course I will. I will always be by your side, my King..." He paused for a moment then breathed a single word, putting all his feelings and an unspoken promise into the name. "Nahasi."
They were in the den now and Juan turned to face the young ruler, expression serious and yet filled with a gentleness that was uncommon enough on the leopard as to be remarkable. "I will call." he promised, though lingered a moment, looking concerned. "If you need me..... please send for me." he hated leaving the other male alone like this, not knowing how long he would be useless to him. Nahasi needed a steady voice at his side and Juan knew changing even the smallest thing could set his king's progress back by weeks...
"See if Arancion or Arathien might fill in for me, they are steady and trustworthy males... "
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:37 am
Nahasi felt comfort when Juan said his name. He couldn't bare it if Juan left him. He didn't know how he would live his daily life. If anything were to happen to Juan he would think it was his fault and he couldn't live with himself, being filled with guilt. He would probably run away, leaving the pride to it's own doing.
"I will Juan. Now get some rest. I will be sure to check up on you and give you reports on the pride's current situations." He put his fore head against Juan's "Please just get better." he spoke softly, before he left the den.
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 12:46 pm
Juan nodded slowly, feeling as if this was a final parting rather than just a temporary separation from his duty and his king. he had to mentally scold himself and calm his thoughts. he would only be out of action a short while, what could possibly happen before he returned to Nahasi's side? Best not to think on such possibilities or he'd drive himself crazy with worry.
"Thank you." he replied softly, grateful Nahasi would at least come and visit him and once he was moving around better, he hoped the two of them could at least take short walks. e knew he'd go mad if he was stuck in his lonely den for days on end.
The sudden press of Nahasi's head made him smile and melted the wall around his heart a little bit more, until he surprised himself with gently nuzzling the younger male's cheek. "I will." His reply followed the young lion as he slipped from Juan's den, leaving the leopard alone in the firefly-lit darkness. Sighing softly he eventually made himself turn and limp across to the pile of furs that was his bed. His worry for his king was already alive and well... he knew it would be a long few days.
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