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Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 5:35 am
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While Dastan had been working with the Mkulima over on the east side, Aisu was exploring the rest of the pride territories. Everything was relatively new for her here. She had grown up on the dying lands, and it had been forbidden to step foot in the God's territory. She had even met a deity, although not their former patron, on the lands to prove it really was sacred!
Lucky for the lioness, the members grew to the point that they no longer could sustain themselves on the small island, and they continued west over the river to make their new home. The next step the Malkia would take would be establishing some sort of bridge to bypass the island completely, so they could still work with the Mkulima.
Now, Aisu found herself near the Mpigani territory. The female appeared to be staring at something. Brown eyes glancing past Chufundo, Aisu too, spotted the lone waterbuck by itself. She frowned.
Waterbucks weren't part of the old lands? Perhaps there was a herd nearby? She glanced, not noticing one, before stepping towards the Mpigani.
"Poor thing is going to get itself killed out here by itself." Dastan had made a clear hunting schedule for the pride to not overhunt. Luckily for the small prey, waterbucks were not on that schedule, though the charcoal lioness would bring the information back to her mate that there was likely a herd around that they could find.
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 6:10 am
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Contemplating the suggestion, Aisu nodded slowly. "Perhaps Mina or Mpenzi will assist. Their schedules have been relatively quiet as of late, though I have heard word there was a young cub found in the forests recently that was taken in."
The reminded Aisu, she needed to go see this new cub.
"Please, call me Aisu." The lioness corrected the formality. She never was a female that enjoyed being called by her rank, even though it was necessary in a pride hierarchy system.
"All I ask is be careful." While she knew the names and faces of the lions in the pride, she didn't know their personalities just yet. With the new protector rank, who knew what would be in it.
"I'll be careful," she chuckled. "I promise!" However, she glanced at the Mpigani. "But if you wish, you can accompany me back to my den? I think my rounds are done for the evening."
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 6:49 am
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"Oh. He speaks!" Aisu laughed as the waterbuck shakily moved forward. At least Chufundo wouldn't have to worry about teaching him all the basic skills of life, though she did have a tough time before her raising a baby, let alone a prey beast. Aisu figured she could do it though, if she couldn't, then...well the poor baby wouldn't have a very happy ending.
"Good," The Malkia continued forward, making small chat with the Mpigani and her new ward until they arrived at the den. Excusing herself from the pair, the dark lioness entered, sending a small wave goodbye as she went further to the darkness, waiting for the return of her mate.
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