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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 7:03 pm
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She couldn't have been more pleased with her assignment. Well, correction she could think of several other things besides tramping around the wilderness for her king, but that was neither here nor there. It would be a great favor to the king if she could complete her mission. Nkosazana felt her spine tingle at the thought of the great rewards she could receive from the king. It never hurt to be in favor, right?
She was puzzled, however. Why was King Shangyue so determined to do away with his uncle? As far as Nko knew, he only lurked around the edges of the pride. She didn't see how that could possible be a threat. Meshach had had his chance and failed miserably. Surely the rebels that were living in the pride were a bigger threat?
What she couldn't figure out is how she got saddled with the two she did. Nko stood for a moment at a distance watching the two males. Ugh! Of all the rotten luck. Holding her head high, finally she approached. It was plain to her who exactly was going to be needed to lead. Particularly after the one male tripped, not once, but thrice!
"Good evening," she greeted them coolly.
From above, another pair of eyes watched the trio. Bonded to the lioness, it made sense for him to join in although he didn't agree with it at all. Privately, Jiang figured Nko had been chosen for this because of him. He'd give the group a better scouting ability. And boy did they need it! He gave a whistle and settled down onto a nearby branch to listen in. There was certainly going to be a lively time with this particular trio.
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 7:11 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 7:15 pm
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 7:27 pm
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Dear Great Lion, why these two? Nko thought. No matter, she'd have to make the best of it. The purple male only volunteered his name and not much else. Lovely, he didn't seem the kind to take charge. Her eyes narrowed a moment at the other's very enthusiastic introduction. With his question it was easy to brush him off as leader too. "Nkosazana, and Jiang," she said nodding to the bird.
With disdain she watched the royal guard rub his amulet. A slave shouldn't even have been allowed out on such an important mission! It was like dooming her to fail from the very start! Not that the hunter was much better in that sense, but he'd probably be better at tracking. Nko made a purring laugh at Yksivarinen, "you may start within the pride if you like, but I really doubt he'd be hiding here."
She sat up straighter and looked both in the eyes. "I believe it should be I who takes command. We will be searching at the edges of the pride and into the roguelands. When we find traces," not if, but when, "then we'll track him down." Nko eyed both to be sure the plan was clear.
The bird bobbed his head as he was introduced. "A pleasure." He could only shake his head to himself at Nko. Poor girl. If only she could make up with her cub she might be happier. Jiang wondered if that ever had a chance of happening. He glanced up at the sky, maybe the Great Lion...
His attention was pulled back as Nko named herself leader. He cleared his throat, "rumor states he's been watching the pride so he can't be too far out."
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:33 am
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:23 pm
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:28 pm
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:05 pm
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 4:51 pm
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 7:12 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:36 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:40 pm
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:36 pm
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