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Post by Azriael on Apr 28, 2020 13:05:15 GMT
Azriael emerged from the snow spluttering and hissing, his now damp fur fluffed up in agitation, not unlike a startled house cat. Under his already russet fur, his cheeks flamed red with heat. It wasn’t that he was expecting to be reprimanded - it was the sound of Wolfgang’s laugh, directed at his embarrassment, that Azriael dreaded. He abruptly shook his pelt free of snow, unable to meet the emperor's eyes. “I’m fine.” He said, perhaps a little more curt than his usual tone. Wolfgang’s encouragement made him feel like a child, which only made the growing anger and furstration worse, so he wisely kept his mouth shut before stomping toward where the hares had been. Frustration built when he saw they had scattered, but he focused on finding their soft tracks in the snow for the direction they’d gone - at least it gave him a reason to avoid the king’s eye. Wolfgang
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Wolfgang
Ifari Tundra
PLAYED BY Hinter
Male
Emperor
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 28, 2020 13:17:11 GMT
Wolfgang felt a little guilty for laughing when Azriael's reply was terse, even more so when the burgundry lion padded stiffly off to the direction he'd indicated. He made a mental note to do a better job of hiding his amusement - apparently it was sore spot. To save face for Azriael, Wolfgang trotted a little further up, dropping into a careful crouch with gently-placed paws. This time, he was hoping to flush the hares out of the thicket and toward Azriael. Maybe getting the first catch would make him feel better. Azriael
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Hinter
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Post by Hinter on Apr 28, 2020 13:20:44 GMT
Azriael 3d20 (3 19 10) 32 total SUCCESS
Wolfgang 3d20 (17 5 1) 23 total FAIL
Azriael has succeeded the stalking roll, but Wolfgang has failed. As a duo the stalking round has been suceeded. They may now roleplay out the results.
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Post by Azriael on Apr 28, 2020 13:30:36 GMT
It was easy enough to spot the tracks; they led into a thicket and that was likely as far as the hares had gone. They were stupid, but fast, little bastards. Azriael dared a glance at Wolfgang, finding the lion dropped low and heading toward the hares’ hiding spot. Azriael copied him, still shamefaced, moving much more carefully this time. This, surely, he could do without ending up with a face full of snow. He spied a large, fat hare through the underbrush. This was it. It had to be it; further embarrassment was not an option. The lion lunged forward, jaws open and ready to snap closed around the hare’s plump body. Hopefully the rest of them would scatter toward Wolfgang and the king could get his share as well. Wolfgang
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Wolfgang
Ifari Tundra
PLAYED BY Hinter
Male
Emperor
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 28, 2020 14:32:01 GMT
Wolfgang was too slow, too dedicated and careful in his stalking technique and by the time Azriael had already reached the thicket, Wolfgang realised he was too late to enact his plan. With hurried steps he crunched over the snow to catch up, reaching the thicket with perhaps a little too much speed. Azriael was already pouncing, and another of the small group of white-furred creatures leapt upwards, obviously spooked. With a huff of alarm, Wolfgang attempted to swat it back down to the ground with a huge paw, nearly tilting himself off-balance in his sloppy haste. Azriael
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Hinter
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Post by Hinter on Apr 28, 2020 14:34:26 GMT
Azriael 3+1d20 (16 6 2 6) 30 total FAIL
Wolfgang 3+1d20 (14 11 8 9) 42 total SUCCESS
Azriael has failed the attacking round. He has 2 more attempts left. Wolfgang has succeeded the attacking round. They may now roleplay out the results.
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Post by Azriael on Apr 29, 2020 0:43:32 GMT
The little bastard slipped through his jaws, but Azriael was far from done. He kept moving, kept his speed up, barrelling through the thicket after that same hare. Heedless of Wolfgang and whatever he was doing now. Determined to catch the stupid thing, he attempted to pounce yet again, this time trying to using his claws as a barricade when his jaws snapped hungirly for its neck. Wolfgang
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Wolfgang
Ifari Tundra
PLAYED BY Hinter
Male
Emperor
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 29, 2020 1:01:23 GMT
Wolfgang's paw connected, pinning the umlucky hare to the snowy ground. The blow only stunned it initially, but it was easily enough time for him to dispatch it with his claws. As the scent of rabbit blood filled his nose, Wolfgang glanced up to see how Azriael was doing - it appeared he'd missed the first strike, and was now trying again with a multi-faceted attack of teeth and claws. The emperor watched, tense with anticipation for the kill. Azriael
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Hinter
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Post by Hinter on Apr 29, 2020 1:02:50 GMT
Azriael 3+1d20 (8 2 19 9) 38 Total FAIL
Azriael has failed this attacking round. He has 1 more attempt. He may now roleplay out the results.
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Post by Azriael on Apr 29, 2020 1:17:08 GMT
Again the hare slipped free, if only barely making it over the height of Azriael’s paws. A more reasonable lion might have given up on that particular bunny and made for a slower or dumber one - but he was not that lion. The growl in Azriael’s throat is feral as he lunges again, heedless of the sharp twigs and sticks that cut into his face and sides as he tears through them, his focus solely on the offending hare. With one last wild attack, he swings a set of sharp claws, trying to just rip through the hare’s stomach entirely. Wolfgang
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Wolfgang
Ifari Tundra
PLAYED BY Hinter
Male
Emperor
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 29, 2020 1:27:42 GMT
Wolfgang winced and settled down to a seated poise as Azriael missed - just barely - again. Hunting such small quarry was difficult, and he'd honestly just gotten lucky with his wild swings. Sensing the burgundy lion's frustration, he remained silent, patiently waiting to see if the hare would finally slip away into the tundra plains or if Azriael would snare it with a precise swipe. Azriael
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Post by Hinter on Apr 29, 2020 1:28:33 GMT
Azriael 3+1d20 (15 5 14 11) 45 total SUCCESS
Azriael has suceeded his attacking round! He may now roleplay out the results.
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Post by Azriael on Apr 29, 2020 1:43:08 GMT
His claws sank into skin and meat, pinning the hare into the snow. He stumbled to an ungainly hault, dragging the hare and staining the snow bright red. Azriael was panting, pleased that he had finally won but it was all overshadowed by the bubbling, boiling frustration at his failures before. Ripping his claws free, the russet lion grabbed the hare in his jaws before turning to face Wolfgang. Keeping his jaws occupied was probably a smart move - he simply wasn’t capable of joking about how pathetic this hunt had been - anything that came out of his mouth now would not sound like Azriael. At least the Azriael he presented to Wolfgang. Azriael moved quickly back to the emperor’s side, an audible crack heard from the hare’s neck when his jaws clenched. His expression impassive but unable to hide the twitch in his muzzle, the frustration in his gaze, the aggitation that rippled down his spine, he jerked his skull back toward the caverns and the cache. He wanted to go home and sulk. Wolfgang
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Wolfgang
Ifari Tundra
PLAYED BY Hinter
Male
Emperor
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Post by Wolfgang on Apr 29, 2020 2:36:56 GMT
Wolfgang had thought Azriael hard to read before, but it was not the case now. The hare was snagged, and the snow was stained red just like the slush below his own paws. The anger that radiated off of the cream-maned lion had Wolfgang taken aback, despite Azriael's undeniable attempts to smother his frustration. It stood out in his eyes, his tense poise. Uncertain what to say in such a situation, Wolfgang flicked an ear and stooped to pick up his own catch. "C'mon." he mumbled, his voice muffled past the bloodied fur. He began to make his way back to the pines, making sure to cut around the Azriael-shaped hole. Judging by how Azriael had reacted after tipping himself into a snow drift, Wolfgang figured it would be better to let him address it first. Hares were slippery bastards, but the tension in the air wasn't the good kind. Azriael
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Post by Azriael on Apr 29, 2020 3:02:21 GMT
Azriael moved at Wolfgang’s direction, sliding along in silence with the hare still keeping his mouth in check. Embarrassment still channeled into anger, which was far easier to deal with, Azriael stewed. Being dramatic was his usual flair, but right then he could not deal with Wolfgang so much as giving him a sidelong look. When they passed the unmistakable hole he’d left earlier, his jaw tightened. “I’m not usually so…” he mumbled through the mouthful of hare, “inept.” the need to defend himself, save some sort of face, was enough to force him to speak. But he still couldn’t look at Wolfgang, keeping his eyes on the path ahead. Wolfgang
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