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 Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:37 pm
"You're very sweet, Slavic, but don't try too hard. Kinda feels like you are forcing yourself to be a leader to impress me," she closed her eyes softly, dipping her head down to drink water. Though, it was kinda obvious that she was turning him away left and right, she felt sorry for the poor thing. She being the first female and she was interested in someone else, but there was something about Slavic that made him a catch, but to a certain standard. However, she didn't even know what hers was. For now, being with Slavic was the safest route to getting back to the herd and the Prince. Besides, at least then she will have some company.
"You should get a drink too before I start bathing, I do not want to dirty up the water before you get a good drink," she suggested as she rested herself upon the water hole's edge. It was a nice little place. It was quiet and the sun was beating down upon them. The afternoon was nearing and that meant the lunch rush was gonna come about. Predators from all around are gonna start hunting soon. If that was the case, she best make this quick and get herself, and Slavic, to a safe place if they desired a good chance to see the next day.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:09 am
Slavic smirked at her. Next time, he'd gladly just waltz out without saying anything about safety. He felt a bit of anger sting his chest, but would not say anything. Were all females like that? Always testing? He sighed, lowering his muzzle to lap at the water for a few moments. He wasn't thirsty... but he should get it while he could. He lifted his head, his horns shining-as he walked back up to where the water and the land met one another, standing in the shallows. He'd wait for her.
He didn't know what to say anymore-so he simply gazed around... especially into the water. He could see her reflection too and he had to look away, feeling heat rush to his cheeks. How could she love this prince so much? He puffed. He wished he could meet this fellow prince and give him a word or two on how to protect females better.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:27 pm
[[ Split, meet the wretch that is gonna be thrown into their relationship in the future: Adhimu'Kubwana aka Prince ]]
Kupala cleaned herself as she did normally, she did not care if Slavic was nearby watching or what. She needed to get cleaned up real quick and head on out. By cleaning herself, she will be ridding herself of the Prince's scent... At least most of it. Hopefully, the male won't be upset that she did and be able to find her.
After finishing, the female came up, rubbing a bit at Slavic to get his attention.
"It's time to go, the hunting rush is going to start soon. I think it will be best that we head out to some place where we can remain hidden or would you rather be out in the grasslands so we could see our attackers coming?"
Yet another test.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 3:32 pm
Poor unfortunate soul... doesn't know whats going to hit him xD))
Slavic watched her clean herself, and as if he felt she may be embarrassed by it, looked away. He felt her touch and felt his heart instantly soften-but... she wasn't interested in him... he wasn't 'The Prince'. He shook these thoughts from his head and stepped up onto the bank. "I'd rather hide... if the large rush of predators is starting, wouldn't it make more sense to be out of their view... until the heat of the day starts to bear down and the lions don't want to chase anymore... I'd say some tall grass over north... I've hid there many times... "
He started up the incline, his shoulders tensing at the slope's gravitational pull on him. He snorted as dust fluffed up from his hooves and filled his nose-shaking the dust from him. He would probably get her dirty with the dirt he made fly. He sniffed around for a moment, decided that it was safe-and found no need to tell her. If it was safe, she'd follow. He started North, his ears twitching as he heard some zebra nicker their presence. "So Kupala... tell me... what's herd life like? The predators will be out shortly, but we have enough time to converse comfortably before then."
"Are there a lot of Calves this time of year?"
He said that also so that if Machu were around-Slavic could keep his presence hidden from him. He wanted to be with Kupala right now.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 3:44 pm
(( Adhmiru: Me or this... male? ))
"The herd life?" She murmured. The walk here was not too bad, after being in a herd for so long, traveling around was not that big of a deal anymore. The female was rather more comfortable walking, but that was just her. "It's actually rare for our species to have one, we are mostly solitary, but times change. As far as the one I was in, it was amazing. The Prince took care of all of us, males and females. He made sure it was safe, he made sure that we were safe during these rushes of predators. He had always put others before him, I guess that is what made him special, plus his leadership skills, of course."
The next question hit her rather hard...
"Calves..." she murmured, looking out into the distance. "The Prince was the leader so breeding rights were always his, so the females always flocked to him when it was time. He only took a few during the span of a few moons while the rut season was about. Those who were left were contested by the other males. I guess the Prince lets this happen because if he had them all to himself, the other males would want to overthrow him... I would have been one of those females to flock to him..." she whispered softly. "But yes, there are lots of calves around this time of year, I was sort of hoping that I would be a mother this year, but due to recent events... I doubt it."
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:39 pm
Slavic couldn't take her talking so sadly. He spun around, a pained look on his face. He stepped up so that they were shoulder to shoulder. "Now Now. I didn't mean to bring up something so bitter to you. I shouldn't have mentioned it..." He said, looking at her softly with his brown eyes showing his true intent-on making her comfortalbe. Sure-he liked her-but if the future did not intend it-he would not protest... especially for something he did not own it he first place.
"Don't worry. If you keep up your heart Kupala... you will see him again-and then you can seek him out to do the job." He said assuringly, giving her a soft nudge on her shoulder with his dark nose. "No need to be sad..." He added. "And the year is not over... you may find him tomarrow..."
He said the last part with a touch of sadness in his own voice. To be alone again-that was a sad thought-but... like before... the future...
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:46 pm
She smiled softly and rested her head under his. He was a really kind male, he really did care about her. Was it wrong to hold out her heart for someone who may be already dead? Sure she loved the Prince, but this male was surely starting to catch up to him. While the Prince is away, he has no way of improving their relationship while Slavic was here with her. He cared about her. He bought her food. He was trying hard to impress her too.
"Don't worry about it. If I don't find him... then I guess I don't find him. There were a lot of predators that day, maybe he did not make it. Maybe he did. I don't know for sure, but until then, I guess I am gonna be stuck with you for a while,"
Kupala removed her head and nosed his cheek.
"I'm not sad, I was just a little disappointed that things weren't going as I had planned. But life has its way of being unexpected, right?"
Unexpected... very unexpected.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:59 pm
Slavic smiled back at her as he saw her do the same. Good. He hated to see the only female he had ever laid eyes on-so sad. He liked her head under his... he liked her. He was starting to think that it wasn't just the fact that Machu had told him to find a mate-but rather... that... he really did like her. He smiled to himself, content to stand there and breath in her clean scent-but continued forward. For both their sakes. "Thats not positive Kupala. Someday You'll find him... either in this life or the next-so there should be no sorrow. You will see him-" He said, looking into the distance.
"Stuck with me-yeah" He said, a bit of a surprised sound to his voice. Did she think she was just stuck with him? He shook his head from that thought, delighted to feel her nosing his cheek. He puffed his nose at her with a chuckle. "Don't be... the Gods have a way with things... Everything will be alright. Trust me?"
He spotted the thick of the tall grass and headed into it-making a path for Kupala to follow. Once he came to a rather thick spot, he stopped and scanned-waiting for her to lay first.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 5:14 pm
She chuckled. The way he talked was like he was a sage or something. There were some of the older males and females of the herd that did the same thing and the Prince regarded them as the wise ones of the herd that he came to when he had his own problems. Of course, she herself knew of them too, the Prince had a habit of talking about his issues with her. "Maybe I will find him, Slavic, but I cannot keep holding my heart for him forever. I will have to admit that he will never find me in this life time and, or, that I will never find him again."
Kupala laid herself down and looked up with silver eyes. "Stuck with you, don't take it wrong, Slavic, I don't mind being here. As long as I am with someone, I don't mind," she paused for a moment. "Of course I trust you, you've kept me alive this long, right?" It has only been two days.
With a soft yawn, she lowered her head. She cannot deny that she was slowly falling for this male, slowly, but it was happening.
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Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 5:23 pm
Slavic gazed down at her with his brown eyes shining. She was so lovely, laying down there. Two days-they barely knew each other. He wouldn't promise himself anything-a sheepish grin on his face. "Well. Keep your heart where he can find it." He said, cocking his head, lifting it one more time-and then began to fold his long legs under him. He shifted and settled so that they were pressed together for warmth and safety.
"I don't mind being 'stuck here' with you..." He said honestly, making sure the way he said it didn't mean anything mean. He was... happy she was there. "In fact... I am really glad Kupala... That I finally got to meet another Waterbuck-and I am glad... that it was you..." He said, looking at her from over his shoulder. Then, he lowered his own head-shutting his eyes and resting until the time came when the predators would not be around. So they could be together safetly.
Together. Not Alone...
With her.
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