Captive's Struggle [PRIVATE: AC & SinChei]

[AustralianChaos]

Kulinda nodded, a little disappointed that she had not been able to convince Daxis to let Tanga stay, but proud of the cub for controlling his temper and speaking in a more civilized manner about the golden-furred lion. "Okay," she said softly, before turning back up to look at Tanga. "Sorry, Tanga, but he's had a rough night...do you think you could find something else to occupy your time?" she asked, giving him a look that said this was not in any way his fault, and that he was free to talk to her another time.

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Tanga sighed as Kulinda told him that the cub was not quite ready for his presence yet, but nodded. "I understand, I'll just find a spot by the fence to relax for a while," he said, moving past the two of them to find a spot near the gate, but out of sight and earshot of Kulinda and Daxis, where he could watch out for the humans that had saved him last night without giving the cub any grief.

As he passed though, he stopped very briefly. "I hope you're feeling better after last night," he said, directing his words at the cub, but had no name for him, nor any way of calling him by any nickname, not wanting to risk offending the cub again. "You were very brave to stand up to those humans, you know," he added softly, before nodding at Kulinda and walking off, soon finding a spot where he could relax by the wire-link fence surrounding their land.

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Tyson laughed along with Shane as they left the observation room, before focusing on his friend's question. "Cameras are a must...but I'm wary about hiring security guards. Because that could be an easy way for a poacher to sneak into the enclosure, by either coming to us wanting to become a guard, or by paying them off. we really need to think on this, but for now, the cameras are a quick and easy way of helping security while we think of other things."

As they reached the kitchen, Tyson sat down, grabbing his usual breakfast. "But we'll do that this afternoon, I believe you want to see if you can spot Goldy or one of the others and get close, don't you?"

[SinChei]

Still snuggling against Kulindas chest Daxis listened carefully to what tanga was saying. He did not expect something like that from him. He was a bit confused he knew tanga was very kind but that he said it was brave from Daxis to stand up to the humans he haven't expected but still he didn't want him to stay and kept himself quiet. The cub first thought at leat about to thank him for his nioce words but then just closed his eyes slowly and pretended to be asleep not wanting Tanga to know he heard the words of him. It did not take long that Daxis fell asleep again now that he closed his eyes. He breathed low and relaxed. In his breathing was a faint purr everytime.

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Shane was already full and watched his friend eating his breakfest. He was smiling when Tyson knew exactly what he was thinking about at this time.

Oh yes that would be amazing. I hope he is around i don't want to go through the whole enclosure to find him. And it is to dangerous either.

Shane went nervously up and down waiting for his friend to finish eating. By that what the lions have shown in the few days Shane maybe would get close to the golden furred lion and would be able to touch him.

[AustralianChaos]

Kulinda flashed Tanga another warm smile, silently thanking him for his kind words as he left, before turning to look down at Daxis, thinking of speaking to the cub, praising him for his calm manner when Tanga came along. But as she opened her muzzle to speak, she saw that Daxis had his eyes closed, and was breathing steadily, a light purr in each slow breath.

Realising the cub was fast asleep, Kulinda simply smiled at the little cub in her paws, before putting her head down on he grass and closing her own eyes. She was not going to go to sleep any time soon, but she thought a morning rest, and some sunbathing, might be nice.

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Tanga soon found a spot not too far from the gate that looked fairly comfortable, and settled himself down, relaxing as best as his wounded chest would allow. He stayed a small distance away from the fence itself, meaning that no human could reach through and touch him, but he was more than close enough so that he would be able to know if anyone came close.

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Soon Tyson finished his meal and stood up, putting his dishes away for later cleaning. "Alright then, buddy!" he said, grabbing the keys to the pickup as he lead the way down to the garage. "Let's go see if we can meet a couple of them!"

Despite the fact that Tyson gave off a much calmer exterior than Shane, inside he was just as excited over the prospect of meeting this gold-furred lion, and seeing how he reacted after last night's drama. Climbing into the pickup, he started the engine, and checked to make sure all his gear was in place, before waiting for Shane to hop in so he could drive off.

[SinChei]

Makali was still laying near his and Tangas sleeping place from the night before his prey next to him and already dome pieces were ripped off from himself. The hunt made him hungry and he was taking some good pieces from the carcass. He was still waiting for his male friend but had known it could take a while until he would come back when he really were able to meet some of the humans.

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Shane nearly jumped down the few last stairs to the garage where the pickup was in. while moving around the truck shane knocked on Tysons window and smiled. He was so happy that he thought about laying on the roof of the car but then decided to open the door and get inside the pickup. He did not want to fell from it and maybe hurt himself.

Ok i am ready to go Tyse common common

Shanes hands were drumming on the dashboard. Looking at his friend while openeing the window from the inside shane was still so curious about what ould happen that he nearly died and he knew his friend had known that.

[AustralianChaos]

Tyson laughed as Shane expressed his eagerness, as he pulled the pickup out of the garage and set off along the fence towards the main gate. "I'm going, Shane, I'm going," he said, sighing in amused exasperation. "Just be patient."

But in the end, Tyson did not need to worry about patience, because they found what they were looking for before they reached the gate. A short distance from the gate, Tyson screeched the pickup to a halt, parking it. He poked Shane's shoulder to get his attention, before pointing to the fence. "Shane, look!" he whispered, his voice containing the excitement he had hidden all morning.

But he was also a little worried, because there, close to the fence, was the golden lion Shane was so interested in...the one that had been wounded last night. But what had Tyson a little worried was that the lion was most definitely awake and alert...and was staring right at them.

[SinChei]

Shane turned his head around and his grin got wider and wider. He could see the golden fur of Goldy behind the fence and he had already spotted them. Shane was not worried about it but more happy that he had already seen him.

Okay Tyse open the outer gate for me lets see Goldys reactions. I hope they are positive.

Shane was excited about what would happen he was observing Tanga through the gates and trying to spot any signs of anger. He could not take his eyes off him and opened the mouth still waiting for his friend to open the gates.

[AustralianChaos]

Tyson watched Shane nervously, wondering if what his friend proposed was a good idea. "Are you sure you want to go in there with him?" he asked, taking a nervous look at the lion on the other side of the fence. Tyson was curious about the regal creature in front of him...but entering the enclosure with it was another matter entirely for him. He was worried about his friend, and did not want to use his tranquiliser gun to make the lion think he was threatening them.

Eventually, seeing the look on Shane's face, he relented slightly. "Alright, buddy, I'll stay in the pickup and watch...if the lion looks like he's going to hurt you, I'll put him to sleep okay?" As he finished speaking, he grabbed his walkie-talkie and called the gate operators, opening the outer gate for Shane, leaving inner gate closed, and keeping the pickup outside both, holding the dart gun out of sight, watching carefully.

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Tanga looked up as the metal machine containing the two humans arrived, watching them carefully. He was curious about them, particularly since they had defended him against the other humans last night, but he was still on his guard. His black mane flared up slightly as a sign of defence, and while he made no sound or sign that he was going to attack, he made no sign that he was happy to see them, either.

But Tanga was genuinely surprised when one of the humans went to the gateway, and after a short pause, the outer gate began to open. "What?" Tanga asked to himself, tilting his head in confused curiosity. Why would a human willingly enter the enclosure...unprotected? His curiosity even stronger now, Tanga pulled himself to his feet, and walked to the inner gate, standing in front of it...just out of reach of shane if he tried to put his hand through. He did not notice Tyson watching, as his entire attention was occupied on Shane right now, as he watched the human who he remembered helped him last night, wondering what the strange creature was up to.

[SinChei]

Shane looked back to his friend and nodded once more with a calming smile on his lips.

Hey don't worry if he willdo something i have you i trust you but i don't know why but this golden furred Lion isn't the type of attacking people without a reason

Shane went past the outer gate and crouched down infront of the inner gate. He made himself smaller not to small but exactly that he was as big as the lion near the inenr gate. He was happy he came closer and hoped, Now that he made himself smaller, the male lion would see that he didn't want him anything bad. He opened both hands and tired to show the lion his hands were empty. and shane decided to pull of his t-shirt to show the lion that he didn't want to defend himself.

I don't want to do anything bad to you goldy...

Shane had known that the lion wouldn't understand but maybe the calm manner of his voice would make him trust the human more.

[AustralianChaos]

Tyson nodded, gave held off giving the signal to open the inner gate. "I'll leave the inner gate close for a minute, though!" he called. "Let you two get to know each other safely first."

But even with the extra precaution he was placing on his friend's safety, he kept a hand on his rifle, ready to bring it up and put the lion to sleep should anything go wrong.

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As the human in front of him spread his hands, and even removed that strange fur they used, Tanga became even curious. What was the strange creature doing...and why?

But when the human made a series of strange, complex noises that Tanga did not understand in any way, he slowly began to realise that the human was posing no threat. The human's voice was soft and calm, and Tanga figured that whatever the human was trying to say, that it was meant to prove that he was not a threat.

Tanga opened his muzzle to ask the creature a question, but realised that such an effort would be completely pointless. Instead, he looked to the bandage on his chest, then back at the human, trying to remember exactly what the human that had treated him last night looked like. He was pretty sure this was the same human, but wanted to be absolutely certain before doing anything.

[SinChei]

Shane tried to make no hasty movements and wanted the lion to come closer. He was the one who trusted him already now he just waited for Tanga what would happen next. Shane noticed that he was looking at the bandage but was not sure if he was really asking himself if Shane did this last night. Shane was just sitting there and waited for something to happen hopefully something positive.