Vitani
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Post by Vitani on Jun 27, 2008 10:12:03 GMT -5
"Mm," was the only response Tigress had for a moment while her concentration returned on her work. "Then in trade," she suggested, "you can teach me how to use one of those." A smirk slid over her muzzle. She'd mastered the use of the feathered Dao, but had never so much as held a katana before. "If, that is, you're up for it."
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Post by Jiang on Jun 27, 2008 10:17:08 GMT -5
Jiang smiled and nodded. "All right, it's a deal, Tigress." He replied, smiling. "If you master the weapon, I've got a second Katana that you can have. It's a fine blade as well." He added, relaxing even more under the female's tender touch. "Mmm... You're good at this." He mumbled, as she hit a paticularly sensitive spot on his back. The soreness of his muscles were long gone, but he was enjoying the massage too much to acknowledge that.
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Vitani
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Post by Vitani on Jun 27, 2008 10:26:54 GMT -5
If? If she knew no better, the overacheiving Tigress might consider that a challenge. There was no 'if', she knew in her mind. There was mastery of skill, or there was no skill. The make of the weapon looked simple enough. It was aerodynamic and its length was generous. It would be a treat to see it in use. The sound of the larger tiger in front of her purring underneath her kneading touch made her chuckle, and the compliment was taken graciously. "You can thank Master Mantis," she said. "His knowlege of nerves on ones' body is extensive, if not frightening." Feeling the muscle's tightness having waned from her claws' manipulation, she carries on for a moment longer and then gives his shoulder a gentle pat. "Get some rest," she said. "We will need it for when we arrive." With a flick of her tail she bowed to him and then slipped behind the thin shade separating the room into halves to retire for the night. (( Time for me to go! I'll be back tomorrow! ))
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Post by Jiang on Jun 27, 2008 10:35:17 GMT -5
[Right. May not be here much tommorow.] Jiang purred and flexed his now-loose and relaxed shoulders. He hadn't realized just how tight his muscles had become over the past few weeks. He needed to stop stressing about things. Especially his past. "Good night, Master Tigress." He said, smiling as she slipped behind the screen seperating the two sides of the room. She would be very interesting to train alongside with. He also sensed that she'd master the Katana in half the time it took him. She seemed to be very intelligent and focused, after all. Putting all thoughts aside, Jiang changed into a pair of what could more or less be regarded as boxers, then crawled into his bed. He slipped into a deep, peaceful sleep barely a moment after his head hit the pillow, and he slept the night away without a single sound other than his soft, quiet breathing.
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Vitani
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Post by Vitani on Jun 27, 2008 11:31:29 GMT -5
(( I have time for a couple more posts so I'll Tivo forward some to get things rolling ))
A few days of faultless sailing passed and the ship pulled into port in Africa. Tigress was the first of the Five on deck, her arms crossed while observing the crew bring the ship to dock. One by one her companions joined her. The sun was much warmer than she thought it would be. The heat would take some getting used to. It was certainly quite a change from moderate China. The air was dry and the scents were overwhelmingly new, but the disciplined Tigress maintained her command-like bearing. With the others, she stepped off of the ship onto the dock when the craft had come to a complete stop and the deckhands had secured the anchor lines. "Alright," she said to her friends, "who has any idea how to get to these 'Pridelands'?"
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Post by Jiang on Jun 27, 2008 14:57:53 GMT -5
Jiang was the last one on deck, having been so wrapped up in finishing repairs to his second Katana that he didn't realize the ship was docking. He headed up top with his gear ready to go, wearing little more than leather boots, light brown pants, and a simple vest that he left unfastened, so that he wouldn't overheat as quickly. His Katana, as usual, was attatched to his belt on his hip. "We head north, to the region south of Ethiopia. From there we hire a guide. We can go by river in a shallow-draft boat, or by foot. It's up to you. And we'll want to travel at night once we get farther north. It'll get too hot for us during the day." He said, walking past them towards the shore. If they were to go by boat, he knew from his Master's journal of a place a half-days walk from the port. The place would take them all the way to their destination via the rivers. Almost all the way, anyways.
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 27, 2008 16:01:28 GMT -5
(should we switch to the pride landers now. Lets wrap up this part guys)
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 27, 2008 16:11:03 GMT -5
Mnkey walked up next to Jiang and Tigress. He had a fascinated look to his face. "I heard stories about the animals here in Africa."
"Really?" asked Viper. "Like what?"
"Well, they have no houses to live in, no clothes to wear, and they walk on all fours."
Mantis scoffed, "How Primative."
Monkey said, "It's true. I heard these stories from local travelers who share their experiences in the market place."
"Walking on all fours though?" asked Crane. "They can't be that backwards of a society."
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Post by sindragon on Jun 27, 2008 17:22:12 GMT -5
nala lick her lips charging at master monkey
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 27, 2008 17:34:35 GMT -5
(not yet sin)
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Post by kana on Jun 27, 2008 17:36:48 GMT -5
(intill jamall post than can we start the pide lands).
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Post by sindragon on Jun 27, 2008 17:38:00 GMT -5
how long then
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 27, 2008 17:49:25 GMT -5
(just wait, dude)
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Vitani
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Post by Vitani on Jun 28, 2008 3:47:15 GMT -5
(( I'll get us there so we can get the others involved ))
The six followed the instructions laid out by Jiang at the port. The trek into Africa was arduous, but once a guide was found the remaining distance seemed to go by quickly. Once across the border into the Pridelands, the guide was paid his fee and the group was able to find adequate shelter inside a tall rock formation which was not too great a distance from water, though paled in comparison to the massive Pride Rock that stood proudly a modest walk away, that they would know as home for the remainder of the journey.
The next morning's sunrise was met by Tigress standing atop the rocks that created their camp, much in the same fashion as she'd often done underneath the Peach Tree of Heavenly Wisdom back at the palace. She had adapted her dress to better fit the warmer climate, having substituted her gi to a bit more of a primitive, if not regretably revealing and native ensemble to acclimate to the heat. Her eyes watched Pride Rock with a thoughtful gaze, interested and eager to find their contact and discover exactly what it is that Master Shifu had sent them here for. From how Monkey had described the indigenous citizens, she wondered if they would even be able to understand their language. "Hm.." she grunted to herself and narrowed her eyes. It seemed movement had begun to stir around Pride Rock. The occupants were beginning to wake up.
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 28, 2008 11:23:41 GMT -5
(Zira attacks, the five think she's the danger predicted, but the real danger appears much later)
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 28, 2008 11:27:28 GMT -5
Crane's eyes shot wide open. "Wow!" he said. "You were right, Monkey. They're on all fours and...they're naked!"
"Told you so," Monkey said.
"Hmm," thought Viper. "I don't see any danger. Everything looks peaceful."
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Vitani
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Post by Vitani on Jun 28, 2008 11:44:14 GMT -5
.oO(I don't blame them what with this heat.) Tigress thought to herself when hearing Master Crane's observation regarding the natives' nudity. She sprang from the top of the rock and landed squarely after a flip, joining the others. "Someone should wake Jiang. If anyone will know about this place, he will," she explained. "His master left him with scrolls about Africa. Maybe he can tell us more.."
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Post by sindragon on Jun 28, 2008 16:32:16 GMT -5
nala pin monkey to the ground her teeth bared licking her lips
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Post by hewylewis on Jun 28, 2008 19:04:05 GMT -5
(no sin)
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Post by Jiang on Jun 29, 2008 17:19:30 GMT -5
Jiang was already awake, dressed only in a pair of simple, local cotton pants dyed a very light, faded tan. He wore the same boots he had during the trip, but nothing other than those, his pants, and the sheath for his Katana, one that had a pair of shoulder straps that crossed in a X pattern on his chest, leaving his blade on his back, in easy reach.
The Tiger walked up behind Tigress, smiling faintly. He couldn't help but notice that she had a very slender, graceful, yet muscular build. She was very beautiful. He stood alongside her, and looked around at the Furious Five. "That up ahead is Pride Rock. It's inhabited by a Pride of lions. Kind of a small village, in a way. They're carnivourous and extremely primitive in most regards. Be on your guard, if they're hungry, feral lions like these WILL attack and attempt to kill and eat you. But my master said something in his last journal for africa that these 'Pridelanders' are unique. They're warm and friendly people, we should have no trouble. But a lot can change in sixteen years, which is how long it's been since Master Yi-Shan has been out here." He said, crossing his arms in front of his muscular chest.
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