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 Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 1:26 pm
Mia was sat near the borders with what was a considerably obvious frown on her face. Previously mated to Mheetu, her scout-mate had either run off or gone missing and she had no clue what had happened to him. At times she had feared the worst, and as their children neared adulthood, they had to grow up and move on without him.
The passing of time had softened most of the blow, and Mia's fondness for numbers had meant that she had kept herself busy. She had taught a simple form of addition to her cubs, but none of them seemed to love numbers as much as she did. It was her quirk, so to speak.
She longed to be a mother again. She still saw her cubs but they had grown and had their own lives now. It was unfair to cling to them, and without Mheetu she had become more lonely than ever. Mia sighed. It was easy to make friends in such a big pride, but losing a mate and watching your little ones grow up, that was quite difficult.
She would give anything to have the big family she had always longed for. Her time as a mother felt cut short, but her love for a large family like the one she had - grew bigger than ever.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 1:39 pm
Kihalua was restless. He had previously been mated to a wonderful female, of whom he had raised an adoptive daughter with, and then she vanished from his life completely. Still to this day he had no idea where she had gone, though he hadn't stopped looking. There was a bitterness in his heart that hadn't been there before, and it was what had caused him to wander into the world for the first time since he had been a young male.
He kept his loss to himself when meeting others, though, and met almost every rogue with a chipper smile. Kihalua, the party male, the one who could keep a dance in his step and a song in his heart in the darkness of his own heart. In truth he hadn't realized just how depressed he was until he was released from his work as a Costumer.
Maybe he should try finding his mother? Surely she and his sisters would have settled somewhere, since his homeland no longer existed? He pondered on it and shook his head. They wouldn't want him around, so what would be the point?
Instead he kept walking.
Kihalua kept walking until he saw a rather downtrodden lioness, looking much the same way that he himself felt. "It's too lovely of a day for such a frown." Still, even as he said it, he felt a tug on his own.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:06 pm
Mia nearly jumped out of her skin when a rogue male began to talk to her. Rogues weren't that rare, especially this close to the border. Mia could see a few scouts about but none had intercepted this male so far. She wasn't entirely sure how he'd managed to sneak up on her- he was so pink! As he moved closer she counted his footsteps in her rhythmic, calming way. 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4...
She gave him a weak smile until she noticed that he wore a similar expression. "Same goes to you." Mia said gently.
"Want to talk about it?" She offered. Knowing full well that the male might not want the company nor advice of a stranger, she thought perhaps it was better to have the choice. Talking about things had certainly made Mia a little calmer and helped her to think easier, maybe she could do the same for someone else.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:21 pm
Lua shrugged. "I'm not..." He stopped himself and nodded. "Sure. You seem like you need to get something off your chest, and I can't say that it would be such a bad idea for myself."
He sat down near her, or as close as he wanted to get with Scouts around. Though he had known he was coming closer to pridal territory, he could only have hoped he would be met with friendly smiles instead of claws, so long as he didn't go in too far.
"Can I know your name first? I don't feel all that comfortable laying out my problems to a complete stranger," he teased weakly. It was small, and a little pathetic, but it was a start.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:28 pm
They both seemed as vulnerable as one another, so Mia didn't feel awkward about laying her problems out for him to see. Though she did not want to seem like she was whining, she figured a little chat would be beneficial for them both.
"I know, it is a little odd to talk about these things with a stranger.." She began, eyeing him shyly. His coat was oddly enchanting. "But I figured it may be the best I have right now." She looked around, and couldn't see any of her friends nor her children. "You look like you need it. I'm Mia."
She had hoped the male would start, but if not she was prepared to begin her tale of woe, as she had become accustomed to calling it. It was more of a life dilemma, she supposed. So many went through such worse.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:38 pm
She was so different than anyone he had ever known. Shyness, and such a dark, rich, earthen pelt color were all, but lost in the Suka'Fumo. It was all about the performance; being larger than life! It was a refreshing change.
"It's slightly odd, but in a nice way, to be on the same level with another, Mia." He smiled, but this time it was more genuine. "My name is Kihalua. I'm a Costumer from a pride called the Suka'Fumo, where theatrics and nobility are large. It used to be a welcome distraction, but now...." He shifted awkwardly.
"When I was young I belonged to another pride, the Kunanda, where females were above males. I was taken from my mother and sisters young, and with no close male relatives I felt lost. So, I left, and I joined the pride I'm in now." It was surprisingly easy to open up, once given the okay to do so. He had never been shy by nature. "There I fell in love and it was...it was wonderful. I had a purpose, a mate, and an orphaned cub we found made a daughter for us both. It was perfect, until she left. I just...I can't find her, or my daughter, and it's very stressing."
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:45 pm
Mia took everything in that the male was saying, and tried to process it the best she could. It was difficult sometimes, living in the Pridelands, to understand how other Prides worked. Sure they could be explained, or thought about in a similar way to theirs, but the truth is were that some were so different.
As the male went on she found herself gasping a little, and hoped she would not be mistaken for rude. The similarities between their predicaments were uncanny, and she was made to agree with his opening statement even more. It was nice to be on the same level with another, someone that understands....
"Thats terrible... I'm so sorry." She said sympathetically. "I understand completely. My mate is missing too, he has been for a long time. He left too and I don't know why..." She looked at the ground for a moment. "I have children, but they're grown up. I always longed for such a big family and now I feel alone."
Her maroon eyes met his for a moment.
"So I understand completely."
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:14 pm
Her gasps had been a little odd, but not un thought of. His life had it's ups and downs, truly, but he was fine with it, wasn't he? It wasn't as if he could change any of it now. He was getting too on in years for that!
Shaking his head, Kihalua gave a little short laugh. "It's alright, it's just something I have to adjust to, is all." When it came time to hear her story his half smile turned into a shocked frown, eyes widened in disbelief. They were more alike than even he had first thought.
Lilac met maroon when he saw hers and his heart truly went out to her in a way that only a fellow survivors could. "As you are sorry for my loss, I grieve for yours."
He was silent a moment, trying to process it all.
"Still yet, you shouldn't be this close to the border. You never know what could happen to someone out here." A villain may nab her up, or worse yet, she may just wander away from home with little thought of returning...
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 3:40 pm
She smiled at him with a chuckle, and felt her heart warming as he spoke and she looked at him. The oddly bright male seemed very respectful, and though he was obviously a little broken because of his past, she found it very endearing that he displayed concern for her being so close to the border.
"There's lots of scouts, and I have no plans to leave." She looked over to the horizon. Mia had fantasized about seeing Mheetu there for so long, running towards her. "My children may be adults but I have no plans to leave them orphaned in any sense..." She looked to Pride Rock with a smile.
"Having a pride is a joy and a comfort in these times, I can only imagine the pain of being alone and having to travel." Looking at the male seriously, she moved a little closer to speak quietly. "You know, we are always looking for more help, and it is painful to be alone. If you wanted to stay for awhile, I could keep you company."
Oh gosh, it was probably so obvious that she was lonely. She felt a little flustered and embarrassed so counted to 10 slowly in her head, looking at Kihalua sympathetically.
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 4:05 pm
At least she knew of those that lurked the boundaries with her. It brought him a little warmth to know that there were those to look after the ones inside of the pride. It was something he himself knew of back in his home, but had never spent much time watching.
"How many?" Kihalua broached. "How many children do you have? If you don't think it rude." He was curious as to just how many this loving lioness could be mother to. Surely a pride, with the way she had embraced him, and he was just a stranger! "Prides have shown me nothing, but loneliness, in all honesty. It's much easier to bear being a rogue with no ties to disappoint me."
It was stark, but the truth. However, he'd always been a sucker for a fantasy life. He wanted her company more than she would ever know. He was so desperate not to be alone anymore that her little quiet offer brought him more of a spark than he'd known in a long time. "Give me a day to decide. I-I need to make sure..." Kihalua didn't want to jump straight into this, but when he moved forward himself, his voice was low. "I'm too afraid you are a spirit sent to tease me with a visions of a true home."
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Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:49 am
"Six. No, no, it's not rude. I always wanted a big family," She admitted. Happiness crept over her face slowly as she thought about her children. It was so nice to still have them around. She didn't doubt that someday some of them may go on to find a different home, or perhaps even to start a pride of their own.
She nodded in agreement of his words. "Choosing a new home is no easy task indeed, but I am no spirit."
"Teasing would be cruel. I just... wanted to suggest a new start." Mia sounded a little feeble so continued with a brighter tone.
"Take all the time you need!"
She really hoped he decided to stay, or that if he didn't, he at least found happiness again. Painted Moose Finished <3 Sorry for the wait!
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