 Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:31 pm
It was a typical day for little Nema, at least what her version of typical would be. She was far from a textbook definition, but she liked to think that not everyone knew everything. For all they knew she could be the normal one, and they were all the weirdos. Alas, as many times as she tried to explain this point, hardly anyone listened, and those who did listen gave little to no care once she was finished. A mere smirk, or giggle followed by a long awkward silence, and they were gone. leaving Nema to pick up the broken pieces of her heart all over again, alone. Well not entirely alone, but her family weren't the biggest helpers in the world when it came to the cruelty of others. Mostly because they were her problem. Though, she had never had the courage to admit this to them. She just couldn't, if she told them they were the cause, they might leave her. Alone. No, she couldn't allow for that. Not ever.
Struggling to compose herself for another day of the same old thing. Nema brought herself to her feet and lunged forward in a long feline stretch. Her tongue lolled out as she took the time enjoy herself. She didn't really get to do that much. A small giggle snort came from across the room and Nema quickly pulled herself to attention in order to investigate. Any normal lion would look into the corner of the room, see nothing, and proceed to shrug it off. But not Nema, she saw something the others could not. A group of lions, of all shapes and sizes huddled together in a corner giggling over her antics. She smiled sweetly over to them and giggled herself, "Could I do that at least once without all of you giggling at me?"
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Alone travelling the lands could leave a male miserable. He would kill for some company right about now, possibly just about anyone. Male or female alike. It had been days since he'd run into anyone on his travels, and in most cases they'd simply glared at him or given him strange looks. As though he were something to be feared?! He'd only been out here a matter of days and already everyone hated him? Typical. But he didn't need them, he just needed someone to interact with. Pleasant or unpleasant he just didn't care anymore.
As his thoughts fled down the way of companionship, a sweet smell caught his nose, and an even sweeter noise fell on his ears. It was a female, of that he was sure, but where she was? Well he'd just have to sniff her out wouldn't he? Nose to the wind, Ulimi inhaled her scent one last time and began to follow it's trail.
It took him quite some time, but at last he could hear her again, but she was talking to someone. Not really one to barge in, the male waited, hoping her company would leave, but not a single noise aside from her's met his ears. Was she really with anyone? Lifting his nose once more, he caught no scent other than hers on the wind. Well, this was confusing. Another giggle filled the air, and the male couldn't take his loneliness anymore.
Turning the corner he finally caught sight of the female - but JUST the female. Wait - there was no one else there? No, that couldn't be right, there had to be someone else there. He had heard them speaking, well he'd heard her speaking. Was she - talking to herself?
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Nema caught wind of the intruder far too late to do anything about it. In fact she was far too late to do anything other than step back in fear, her feet trembling, and her heart racing. Trying to find her voice, her jaw fell open but no sound came out. She just couldn't communicate the thoughts to vocals. Fearful for her life, the female backed as far back against the wall as she could, and slowly rolled herself over and onto her back. Her tail flattening against the dirt floor as she did so. Paws dangling, she finally felt as though she might have a voice. "I - I don't have any food, and i'm not dangerous myself, so please. Don't hurt me..." Immediately after commenting the words, Nema could hear her family criticizing her words. "YEAH! I know I shouldn't have said it! I'm just scared OK?" She blurted out, forgetting her intruder, and glaring in the direction of the empty corner.
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Ulimi was confused beyond belief, not only at her terror, but also at her random explosion of accusation. "Wh-who the hell are you talking to? I'm not here for food, or for you. Well. I am here for you, but not in a way you should fear." Ulimi exclaimed roughly, his anxiety getting the better of him. "Look, I just heard you talking, and your voice sounded very nice, I thought you might like some company. Excuse the hell out of me for offering!' Ulimi growled once more and turned to storm out of the den, waiting half a second to see if he could rouse a reaction out of her.
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It took Nema less than a millisecond to get overexcited at his offer. "Yo-you wanted to meet me?" Cautious in her steps, the lioness pulled herself to her feet and stepped forward. I've never had someone willingly come to meet me before....
IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOU!?" She exclaimed, attempting to scrutinize the lion from far away. He didn't seem off, except for his random entrance. But you could never be too sure...
From the background Nema could hear her family whooping and calling out cautions. A split reaction - that's exactly what she needed. Rolling her eyes at the situation Nema turned her attention back to the male, her eyes bright with hope.
"I'm Nema, i-it's nice to meet you. I'm sorry if my family are a bit embarrassing, they can't help it."
ACT I FIN!
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