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 Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:41 pm
Manelesi sprawled across a sun-warmed rock, letting the beams of sunlight worm their way through his fur to warm him up. He had had to cross a river a few hours ago, and he was soaked to the bone.
Manelesi hated being wet. But with the sun warming him, things were just about perfect. The only way they could get better would be if he had something to eat and a nice little lady to keep him occupied for the rest of the day. Or a nice big guy. Manelesi wasn't really picky about it.
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:48 pm
 Speaking of big guys, one just happened to be coming down to the river for a drink of water. He had a silver gray coat with white markings and a dark mane and dark tipped paws.
He easily spotted the cheetah but was more concerned with a drink at the moment. The cheetah posed no threat and looked a little silly all soaking wet. Lusala settled in to drink on the bank of the river after checking for crocs.
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:57 pm
Manelesi sat up and watched the lion take a drink. He looked vaguely familiar somehow - not super familiar though. Just kind of.
He shook himself off and made an effort to look more presentable for when the lion turned around again.
"Hey there," he called. "Have I hit on you before?"
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:12 pm
Lusala had finished his drink turned back towards the plains and coincidentally the cheetah when he heard the greeting. He peered at the cheetah, now that he'd groomed a bit he wasn't nearly as silly looking as his first vague impression implied. He was rather striking now that he actually looked.
"I think I would remember someone like you hitting on me." He said in a slightly rumbly voice.
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:26 pm
"Oh really?"
Manelesi stood, stretched, and jumped off the rock to start prowling around the lion, flicking his tail back and forth.
"You looked like this big fellow I gave a back rub to once and then freaked out when I suggested a little R and R, but now I see that you're not him at all. You look vaguely similar, though. Maybe some kind of family relation."
Manelesi cocked his head when his circle brought him back to facing the big lion. "I think you're better looking though."
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Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 9:01 am
"Yes, really, I have an excellent memory." Lusala said as Manelesi prowled around him. "I doubt I was in my mother's first litter or her last litter for that matter, so perhaps you did meet up with a relative of mine. I am Lusala, and I am pleased to hear that you think me handsomer." And he was. He knew he was a very handsome lion, but it was nice to hear it from others from time to time.
"It's a shame he freaked out on you." Lusala eyed Manelesi up and down. "I bet you give a mean back rub, I'm surprised he wasn't completely relaxed. And that's a sad repayment for a back rub, I don't know about you, but those are few and far between for me."
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:48 pm
"Well, if you're interested in relaxing a bit with a backrub, I'm sure I can oblige."
Manelesi was more then willing to help this big lion loosen up if he was stressed, especially if he was up for some fun afterwards. It was a shame that the other big fellow Manelesi had confused him for hadn't been interested. Or at least hadn't reacted so poorly.
"My name's Manelesi, by the way, best cheetah on the savannah."
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Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:32 pm
Lusala looked pleased. "I would love a backrub, Manelesi." He was nearly purring at the thought. He certainly did not get a backrub nearly as often as he thought he should. A little r and r would go a long way in making his week.
He hunkered down into the grass and settled his head on his paws. "I'd be willing to return the favor, but I am no good at rubbing backs." Lusala's tail curled in anticipation. "But I would certainly be up for playing after.
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:37 pm
Manelesi was a lot lighter then the lion, so he had to put almost all of his weight on his front paws to actually get anywhere with Lusala's back rub. It would be worth it later though.
"What brings you out here today, Lusala? Just thirsty or were you looking for a friend?'
Manelesi was new on this side of the river. Anything Lusala could tell him about the felines around here would be helpful - just another perk of making "friends" as quickly as Lusala did.
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:49 pm
Lusala let out a rumbling purr at the skill of Manelesi's paws. Oh yes. This was wonderful. He'd definitely have to look this one up again at some point.
"Mmm, thirst was my primary focus. However I'm always interested in making allies and friends." He told Manelesi about a few of the creatures he had interacted with around here. "I will definitely remember you, Manelesi, you give a mean back rub." Lusala's purr vibrated through his whole body. "You're amazing at this."
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:35 pm
"I do what I can," Manelesi informed Lusala seriously. He usually did, too. Whatever he could, whatever it took, to get the current object of his affection in the right mood for some affection. Lusala wasn't playing too hard to get though. Or freaking out, like sometimes happened. Manelesi just didn't understand it. Things were so much more pleasant the way he did them.
"Everyone should get backrubs and give backrubs all the time. The world would be a much better place if everyone just relaxed more."
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 11:56 am
"I couldn't agree more." Lusala purred, really, this cheetah had amazing paws. And a willing stress relief partner. Today was definitely a good day. "I'll return the favor if you like." It certainly wouldn't be fair to take total advantage of the guy without doing something for him too. Not that he wouldn't be doing something for him later, but hey, this was turning out to be a great connection.
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Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:39 pm
Manelesi smiled at the purrs that sent his forepaws shaking. He enjoyed some feedback.
"Perhaps after?" suggested Manelesi. "Something to work out all the kinks after some exertion would be nice."
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 4:44 pm
"Sounds good." Lusala said lazily. Today was really turning out to be a great day.
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Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:57 pm
"I'm afraid I'm going to have to disappoint you, Lusala. My legs are getting tired, so I think that I'm going to have to cut the backrub short. I know it is upsetting, but it's the way it has to be. You'll have to stand up now."
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