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Tawa'di glanced up to see Binti approaching his way. Amused, he let a little of the trance slip off, enough to offer her a nod and a wide smile. "What are you doing here?" he asked, amused. "You've already been accepted, and I know where your heart lies. You don't need to offer me anything to confirm it." He tapped his paw to his mind. "I've got all the proof I need right here."

He was pleased to see her here, though. With so many strangers around her, and so much activity, she seemed to fit into it so well. Ama must be proud of her, along with Us'kali's children she had raised.

Tawa'di binked when he heard the sneeze, quite surprised. He wondered if he had put a little too many herbs into his pile, and that was where the sneeze had developed from.
Continuing on as the last lion passed to find their Clanmates, he looked up to see the guilty party of the sneeze. Well.

He motioned the lion close for a moment, taking the bit of fur and dropping it into the flame. He watched it carefully, seeing not quite a tale, but certainly bits about this lion that were quite amusing. Even still, he would be another able body to help if anyone every needed it.

"Unas'tisgi, you're heart seems intent on the Mantis Clan. You will help strengthen their numbers, feed the hungry, and entertain those when they need it."

They were excited to say it in the least, weakestway possible though they contained their exctiement behind noble smiling faces. Their eyes were lit with hope and light of future days here in their home being part of the Mantis clan and they were happy.

Murasame and Tearh continued to watch others come and gather and be parted into different clans, but no matter the physical separation of clan places they knew in their hearts everyone here was one, linked by a small thread of family and friends.

Their new life started now.

Akea felt as if he was waiting on edge as his heart was suspended within his chest and feeling weightless- sent a flutter with a rush of emotions and thoughts as his eyes watched the fire quickly lick and consume their offering, burning as its plume of spoke seemed to entwine together. The lion pursed his lips as he flicked an ear, glancing beside him towards his accomplice with a rather perplexed expression. Matokeo's quick glance and slight shrug of his shoulders only clarified that the both of them weren't sure as to what the smokes sign meant but, for now, they only hoped it was for the best. Certainly the spirits couldn't lead one astray and both lion and maned wolf knew that the Elder before them, Tawa'di, was someone who could read each individuals heart and align them to the pride where they belonged.

Just as the Elder began to speak the younger male felt his very chest tighten as he inhaled a deep breath. It was exciting, truly, but his nervousness seemed to jostle him just a bit but it seemed the weight of fear was all but lifted from their shoulders as it was voiced that they woul not be separated but remain together and would continue. Akea couldn't help but exhale deeply as his head hung down low, a broad grin stretching across his maw. Somehow he felt lighter- it was strange but the sensation was all but welcomed! Slowly rising his head upwards Akea'kija dipped his head once more in respect as he turned his head towards Matokeo with his maw ajar and head fervently nodding.

He was excited.

The maned wolf grinned just as broadly and swayed his tail. The sky clan! He was amped! Although wouldn't it have been irony if they had been destined for the Wolf clan? Matoeko chuckled to himself and, likewise, bowed his head towards the Elder before he laughed.

"We won't let you down! We'll be lions, and wolves, of the sky. Just you see!" Minus the wing factor and actually being able to roam through the skies, both Matokeo and Akea'kija would not only find their new life but they were soon to start a new adventure.

This gathering was peaceful, delightfully so, and everyone appeared so grave and happy. Saka'am put on her most solemn of faces, but couldn't help but stare excitedly at those around her- most specifically, those already clanned up. A lot for the Earth Clan she mused, the idea of romances and trysts happening just outside of this ceremony playing through her mind. It was all very beautiful, and Saka'am couldn't wait for her turn to belong. It was strange- being a rogue for so many years had been hard for this lioness, and she had only wanted to be accepted by a pride for obvious safety reasons. But now being here, and being accepted by this clan of beautiful lions, with their grave faces and storyfilled bodies, Saka'am was full to the brim with happiness. They were lovely lions, from the very brief meetings Saka'am had had, and to be one with them was her fervent wish.

Stepping up the the elder, Saka'am threw a tuft of her own fur on the flames; taking fur from someone else seemed far too impersonal to Saka'am- though Saka'am had to admit that she had not been any situations lately to merit fur from another lion.

Staring up at the great elder, Saka'am looked at him questionably. I wonder who his mate is, he looks like a kind, gentle soul Saka'am tried to derail this train of thought, but she could not help herself, If he is without a mate I should find one for him! No one should have to be alone

Throughout her short life, the young lioness had only known one home and one family. Her mother had did the best she had known. Mia had never thought to think otherwise. But there had always seemed to be something more to the world than just her brother and sisters, mother, and Kono her ratel nanny. Mother had never really spoken of father, as if he were no more than a passing season sweeping over the Savannah to let it become anew. Somewhere deep within her heart there was the beating of something unknown, begging her to find a way to sooth it's heavy song.

So, adventurous and curious, Mai had set out with her sister, Zia, in hopes of discovering a larger world. For Mai, it was to be a journey of self discovery, and a search to find something greater than herself to believe in.

The young lioness could not help but to smile as her sister approached the Tawa'di, laying down her offering. The whole process still left Mai in a sense of awe. When it was her own turn, she approached the other gracefully. With almost a low bow before the elder she laid a small tuft of her tail at the others feet. “My name is Miasha'Kiwanza.” May I find peace in the smoke, she thought silently to herself. The young lioness hoped that that small bit of fur, covered in the dust of her homeland, would be enough for the spirits to find her spirit and bind it to a new home.

((Hope it's ok. ><))

Makovu was nervous. Shifting his weight from paw to paw, he gazed around anxiously, looking curiously at the others waiting in line. They were all here for one reason: to become a part of something greater than the individual, a pride. It wasn't like him to feel so nervous, but Kovu couldn't help it. He had to wonder if he was doing the right thing. He wasn't completely sure, but in his heart, he felt he was on the right path.

It had taken a long time, but he'd managed to achieve his goal. Now that it was complete, he felt a little lost. The anger that had driven him for so long was gone, replaced with a strangely mellow emptiness. He'd decided he needed to find a new goal and after a great deal of thought, he'd come to the conclusion that he needed to find his purpose. He had to be able to convince himself that his mother had not suffered for nothing and he would do so by becoming a part of a pride and by doing something great for the world.

The line had moved forward quickly and soon it was Kovu's turn. Taking a deep breath, the darkly scarred adolescent lion moved forward and took his place in front of Tawa'di. He bowed his head in respect for the older lion and met his gaze somberly.

"I am Makovu, and I would like to know where I belong."

((I will try to reply tonight. bad day makes for broken brain.