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Lt Gnatty-Bug rolled 1 10-sided dice:
4
Total: 4 (1-10)
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:31 am
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Thunder did not normally bother the wild dog, but that particular crack, being so close, made him wince and cower. His ears were more sensative than the average hound, and there was only so much he could do to block out sound. He was normally more apt than this, but it was simply too close this time.
He stayed low to the ground, that is until he smelled the smoke too. This was not going to be easy. Like the lion, Kifu rolled around on the muddy ground, trying to get as much of a protective layer as he could. Then he followed his nose, trying to find the little flames as best he could. The dog definitely knew when he found one, even though the dirt coating it was hot. He stuck to the small area, padding around to try and find as many baby flames as he could. Those with eyes were going to have to tackle the bigger ones.
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Depawsit rolled 1 10-sided dice:
4
Total: 4 (1-10)
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:32 pm
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Nia was a rogue, weather worn and beaten by the elements. So despite the rather large and fearful crack, she ignored it. Not allowing it to interfere with her dancing, at least until she noticed the other's around her beginning to respond in unexpected ways. She noticed the male lion's reaction first, the bit of shock in his eyes. But it took a bit longer for the smoke to hit her nostrils, but when it did she kicked into action.
Her mind was running a mile a minute, so she didn't think to cover herself like the other lion had. She simply ran into the fire, swatting at the flames with her tail, batting at the smaller ones with her feet. But it didn't seem to be doing the trick!
How could something catch fire in a rainstorm!? She thought, frantically picking up the pace. She couldn't help but let out a strange chuckle. Despite the danger at hand, it seemed everyone involved, still seemed to be doing a bit of dancing.
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SilverLutz generated a random number between
1 and 10 ...
3!
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 3:44 pm
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Graceangel rolled 1 10-sided dice:
9
Total: 9 (1-10)
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:57 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 6:49 pm
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Ester was quick to grasp the gravity of the situation, and her healer instincts flared to life swiftly as she saw not just her mate, but others using paws and tails to swat at the fire. She grabbed her medic sack and looped it over her shoulders before sinking her teeth into one of the larger water gourds. She wobbled as quickly as she could manage towards the fire and dropped the gourd. Whether someone picked it up to use, or it fell over itself to try and add to the water and mud being used to put out the flickering flames, she didn't wait to see.
"T-t-toss water on it f-first, then stomp!" she cried above the thunder. Hopefully this tactic would help prevent severely burned paws and fur. "Or use m-m-mud!" she called again before turning to bound back to the gathered water gourds. The more she could provide for them to use, the better. Meanwhile she kept her eyes peeled for anyone seriously burned or, heavens forbid, struck by lightning. The ferocious lightning was still flashing overhead, though the rain was lessening, for the moment. That couldn't be good for the fire!
((Everyone is cleared for rolling again, so be sure to keep it up! You can roll every two hours, so long as someone else has posted since you last did. Every post counts as a raffle ticket for one of the prizes for the game (as well as the participation raffle for the cheetah!), so keep those dice rolling!))
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Siire rolled 1 10-sided dice:
8
Total: 8 (1-10)
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:20 pm
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SilverLutz generated a random number between
1 and 10 ...
5!
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 7:43 pm
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Lt Gnatty-Bug rolled 1 10-sided dice:
7
Total: 7 (1-10)
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:37 am
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:02 am
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They had done it! With a lot of help from the pouring rain the brave dancers had managed to stomp out the flames. The only remains of the fire was a large charred area that steamed a little when the rain hit it. The sickening scent of ozone and smoke still hung heavy in the air and the ground was warm under their paws. It was a weird sensation, especially since it now seemed to rain sideways. They'd talk about this Midsummer Dance for a long time to come...
The clouds were still thick and dark overhead, but it was apparent that the sun must be up since it was a lot less dark now. The clouds were still dancing up there, creating dark swirls and chaotic patterns. It would have been fascinating to watch if it hadn't been for all the rain pouring down. Look up for too long and you might even drown... Eh... Maybe not, but that's a lot of rain.
Heimdall pushed his wet mane out of his face and looked around at the muddy, wet and sooty creatures that had helped him put out the fire. No one seemed to be hurt, but he'd let Ester be the judge of that. His paws stung a little, and he must smell like smoke and fire. He was impressed by those who had helped him. Heimdall had just wanted to protect his home, but the dancers had rallied to help him without hesitation. For most of them this wasn't even their home! And fire was a scary thing indeed. He touched the burnt skeleton of a bush, wondering how lightning set fires. It was beyond his comprehension, but apparently this patch of grass and bushes had been so dry and dead not even the rain could keep it from catching fire... He shook his head and decided to get back to the task at hand.
"Thank you," he called, "Follow me everyone. Ester, Paean, could you make sure no one falls behind!"
His task tonight was to judge the dance, and that was what he intended to do, but they needed to find some shelter and make sure no one was hurt first. He led everyone down from the meadow, down the slope of the mountain and under the cover of trees. Heimdall had heard stories about lightning striking high trees so he chose lower trees as shelter for them.
"Please go see Esteryti if you're hurt in any way," he said when he was satisfied everyone would be slightly more comfortable. "I'll have a winner to announce to you soon!"
exclaim Medic! This roll is optional, and just something to do while you wait for the winners to be announced! Roll 1-10
1-2: Your paws are a bit scorched and it hurts to walk. 3-4: Um... Your fur. Parts seem to be missing 5-7: Minor burns, you decide where. 8-9: Well, you kind of stink, and your fur is all messed up from the mud and grime, but that's it. 10: Oh, yeah! The fire couldn't touch this! cool
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Siire rolled 1 10-sided dice:
7
Total: 7 (1-10)
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:07 am
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SilverLutz generated a random number between
1 and 10 ...
7!
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:21 am
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Lt Gnatty-Bug rolled 1 10-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-10)
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 1:26 pm
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Kifu whimped. Maybe dancing so much and then not even hesitating to hop on a fire was a bad idea. Earlier in the evening he had felt little blisters forming on his paws from all the hops and slides, but this was worse. The fire had just amplified every little hurt he had been developing.
The dog's ears flickered, focusing on the different voices, but it was no use. He did not know exactly which voice to follow. He took one step, heading for the general cluster of voices in hopes that it was right, but his paw gave out almost instantly from the pain; his feet were definitely burned. He hated asking for help, espeically after having done so well through the dance. With a slightly frustrated sigh, he gave in. "Could someone help me to the medic, please? I'm, uh, not sure where to go..."
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Depawsit rolled 1 10-sided dice:
1
Total: 1 (1-10)
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Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:39 am
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Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 2:54 pm
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As her mate called to her, Ester unslung the sack from her neck and quickly pulled out a wide-mouthed gourd, pulling the top off it and tossing the lid into the sack. She put the sack back on and sank her teeth into the edge of the gourd. By now most of the crowd was moving off, but several were getting slowly left behind, limping painfully. This was just what she was watching for.
She first went to the side of one wild dog who had been dancing most impressively. She could tell from how he spoke that he couldn't see properly, but hadn't been able to tell during the dancing. She moved close enough to softly touch her shoulder to his, then set down the gourd. "I've c-c-come to y-you!" she said brightly, chuffing reassurance to him. "G-give me y-your p-paws," she instructed him, scooping a cool, thick salve from the gourd. "This should n-numb them until we c-can g-get to s-some shelter," she told him. The majority of the concoction was aloe, and the thick coating she was putting on his paws would prevent anything from getting into the burns or worsening them. After finishing with his paws, she spoke again between thunderclaps. "Stay with m-me, I'll g-g-guide you."
But first, she could see another nearby needing her help. She called to the lioness, "Over here!" She sank her teeth into the rim of the gourd again, lightly bumped her shoulder to Kifu's, then started off at a slow pace towards the limping feline. Once they met, she set the gourd down again. "S-s-same for y-you," she began. "G-g-give me y-your p-paws. This w-will let y-you g-get to s-s-safety," she said, momentarily getting irritated with her stutter. This would be so much easier and swifter if she didn't take so long to say a word! Her irritation was quickly brushed aside, though, as she slathered a thick layer of the aloe salve on the paws of Nia. There, all done. "L-let's g-go!" she told them both, another flash of lightning nearly blinding her. Turning towards the trees, she led her limping charges toward safety with the rest of the crowd.
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Graceangel generated a random number between
1 and 10 ...
6!
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:34 am
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