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at that moment Shi started to have another spasm. her wing flailed around uncontrollably as she cried out in pain.

Shi tried but the pain was unbarable. this was probably her worst spasm yet and it wasn't letting up. and with how close she was to the entrance at the rate things were going she was going to fall!

Shi tried her best and the spasm was starting to subside but it sure was taking its time in doing it.

Sybil was very happy that everything went well for them, and there was no sign of Rose having gotten away last night, so that was a start.
"Hey Sayan, if you're not too busy, before you get any breakfast, I need a bit of advice... in private." she said, almost whispering. She was now usually turning to Sayan for advice, since Rose was younger and had too much troubles to lend her on her own.

Sayan nodded and walked out with Sybil. "What's going on?," he quietly asked once they were out of sight.

"Well... you know Jack the chimp. He is at Hunted island treating an injured serval that one of the orcas brought. Well, it's been a while since then, and... I'm not sure if I should risk calling an orca to go to the island and bring him here." she said, wondering if the big animals were still well fed enough to be called on.

"I see..," Sayan said looking at Sybil. "If what you say is true, then we have not one but two residents potentially stranded. And while they're perfectly safe over there, I doubt they want to spend the rest of the drought over there not to mention that Jack could potentially be needed later on. If we're going to ever bring them back, now is the time-- before it's too late. I say we risk it, but after that no travel between islands should be permitted.," he then advised not wishing for anyone to remain stranded on the wrong island.

Sybil thought that Sayan was going to be against the idea, so she didn't know whether to he relieved or worried that he said otherwise. But she was more worried when he said we.
"I think I should go alone Sayan... just in case. I will call Jet. He seemed nice yesterday." she said, wanting to take by heart when he said that he would never turn against her when she told him the worries Barloc shared with her.

Cairo in the meantime, was still heading to the Haven after a short rest. If he kept that rate, he would arrive at the Haven that night. He was having mixed feeling about staying now. He was sure that both Sybil and Jet would pressure him to leave once he came to retrieve Heede and Jhen.

Sayan frowned at the idea of Sybil going alone. He trusted himself and his instincts-- but was unsure of the civet's abilities in a worst-case-scenario. "I should remain close by when you do it-- to observe and to intercept if need by. And if something does happen, I don't want to be the one to say I did nothing.," he admitted exposing his reasoning and hesitation.

on hunted island...

Jack was making sure that everything was how Whirlpool wanted and kept an eye on the serval. while he may be all better now its best to be on the safe side.

Whirlpool treated the serval for those days. He was better in health, but still needed a lot of rest. The wounds were healing, but slowly, and not even he was sure on when will the stranded cat have enough strength to move by himself.

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Sayan frowned at the idea of Sybil going alone. He trusted himself and his instincts-- but was unsure of the civet's abilities in a worst-case-scenario. "I should remain close by when you do it-- to observe and to intercept if need by. And if something does happen, I don't want to be the one to say I did nothing.," he admitted exposing his reasoning and hesitation.

"I understand your concern Sayan... so I'll let you be close by. Not that it would matter though. You and I are no match for an orca." Sybil said, knowing it was hopeless to escape from one.
"Jet so far has proven to be loyal and kind, but even though he has assured me that he would never turn on anyone, not even he can be sure of that." Sybil said, still remembering that she wasn't safe from Rose attack the other night even though the young tiger has known her for much longer.

Sayan nodded, thankful that Sybil agreed with him. "All he has to do is hold back one more time and we're golden.," he then said reassuring the civet and hoping it would go smoothly.

Sybil agreed, and head with Sayan to the beach. As they both walked, Sybil lowered her head, really bothered.
"This is ridiculous! The orcas have always been so loyal to us, and here we are thinking the worst of them. Nothing has happened and we are here believing they are going to bring harm to us eventually!" Sybil said, upset of thinking of her marine friends were going to become merciless predators that will snatch them away with time if they approach the water, even though that she knew thinking like that would most probably save their lives in the near future.

"I know what you're saying. I've always considered the orcas our friends, our protectors, and even playmates-- and now I might as well be talking about the sharks.," he exclaimed equally upset how quickly their viewpoints changed on them.

As they were halfway, Sybil answered Sayan:
"It's true. Sharks are more merciless. I was certain that my paranoia was because of what Barloc told me, but then I realized that it's because of Rose. She turned that way the same day that Barloc warned me, and that was what really worries me. It I want to think the best of the orcas, but just look at them! They are huge! I haven't seen the amount if food they require daily, but it must be a lot. This drought is really going to be heavy on them." Sybil expressed, being the most worry about them precisely for their size, and the extremely success they had when catching them during the game.

"If only we had known and stretched out the food supply.," Sayan said thinking of the orcas. Sadly, he knew it was already too late and they were already too dependent on vast amounts of fish.

"No Sayan. We would have never recollected enough for them. If only Jet alone would have stayed behind, but two more had to return." Sybil complained as they arrived to the beach, hoping no other orca appeared at the Haven during the drought.

"Now stay here. I'll call Jet right now..." she said, taking a deep breath before calling to him.
"JEEET! JET!?" she called, really hoping that he was the only one nearby. She would hate to call the attention of the other two and be at even more risk.

(Dang ... quiet for a few days, and then all these posts. Anyway, what Avius was going to say next was that he meant about Orca's being big.)

Avius yawned, waking up at the same place he had went to sleep, and then looked around to find that he was now alone.

OOC: Well, you took a little long. I had to continue somehow, sorry. But the conversation can continue another time.

As Sybil waited for Jet to appear, she tried very hard not to look afraid. She felt so stupid distrusting such loyal companions. Even though Jet was the newest member, he had shown undying loyalty to her, so she absolutely hated feeling that way about him and the others. She really believed things couldn't get any worse...

(I actually was waiting for someone else to post for most of the time ... yesterday I was distracted.)

Avius soon decided to fly around and look for something to eat.

OOC: Don't worry. I already have something in mind to continue the conversation when night reaches the Haven

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"Good morning miss Sybil." Jet said.

Sybil saw that Jet was acting normal and without suspicion, so she decided to act naturally as well.
"Hey, good morning. Sorry to bother you so early, but I need a ride to Hunted island to look for Jack." Sybil explained, knowing that once she went to sea, she would be exposed to not only Jet, but to the other two orcas as well. But she knew that the drought hasn't hit completely yet, so she had to take the risk of calling an orca before Jack himself would call one.

Sybil obeyed, and got on his back, acting as naturally as possible. It was quite hard, considering how she was developing fear towards them.

Sybil thought of a response, since she saw coming that Jet would ask her that.
"It's the drought. It has me very stressed. And well, I'm just worried that everybody isn't going to be well fed during these months." she expressed, thinking specifically about Rose, Jet and his companions. And also of Sholeh, who must still be very furious for what happened to her home.

after about 15 minutes Shilise's spasm finally subsided she looked lovingly at Sozen "thanks Sozen." she got up slowly being careful with her right wing since her scar next to it is what causes her spasms.

ooc: shi was still spasming dud i just wanted to wait a few posts before i posted about that.

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"Well we orcas are tough. We can handle this." Jet said. "Heck we been through worse."

Sybil wasn't sure if Jet was saying that due to pride or if it was the truth, when she remembered that he use to be a loner.
"Well, you lived alone for a long time. I'm pretty sure you learned to be more sturdy due to the circumstances." Sybil hypothesized, though at least through those times, Jet was free to go wherever he pleased and where food was available.
"I'm worried more about Heede and Jhen. They are use to the abundance of the Haven. I believe it will hit them harder." she said upset, knowing that with those two also there, it would mean more food requirements, and possible dangers for whoever approached the water.

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Soon Sozen arrived at Sholeh home.

OOC: I'll assume the mongoose and Crocux left.

Sholeh then saw that her home has been tampered with.
"What is this!? Who tried to fix the mess!?" she said, believing either the culprit or an accomplice was trying to erase evidence.

ooc: crocux hasn't shown up yet and Guardian and Jr are still their.

Shi was on Sozen's back resting. she saw her father down below them. Even though he looked apologetic she gave him he cold shoulder. Jr swung down from the higher branches saying "that would be me." he bowed his head in shame saying "i was the one who robbed you. I didn't know this home belonged to another mongoose otherwise I would've never touched it. I've returned all the food I've stolen and have been trying to repair the damage I've made all night. please I hope you will forgive me."

Guardian shrunk at Sozen's words. he had all night to think about what he did and felt terrible about it. he had so much happening and had very little time to process it. he was still trying to get used to being a snake for crying out loud. he had felt overwhelmed and was getting upset about everything that he just snapped. he knew that it was no excuse for his behavior last night. he slowly slunked away in shame of what he did.

Sholeh dug her claws into the soil, her blood boiling with anger.
"Such shame for mongooses! My own kind has doomed me to death. Profaning not only my home, but my foodstuff as well..." she lectured, seeing Jr. as if she was at the presence of an utterly disgusting apparition. Not even his apology or his effort to make things right was enough for her to forgive him. She was even ignoring Guardian, with whom she was equally furious with just yesterday.

"please I beg you to forgive me. I've returned everything that I stole and did my best to clean up my mess. you have no need to worry about food anymore. please what can I do to make it up to you?" pleaded Jr.

Sholeh didn't believe his apology to be genuine, but decided that she had nothing to lose.
"Yes you can. Leave my home exactly as you found it, and afterwards, make sure I never see you again." Sholeh demanded, filled with rage and evidently not willing to forgive him. And with her expression, it was evident she was containing the urge to pounce on him and give him a nasty beating.

While things were tense at the Haven, things were practically the same with Sybil. She didn't know if she told Jet what happened to Rose, which would make him understand her concern. As they were close to Hunted island, she looked around to see if ere was any signs of the other two...

"Sozen." said Shi "leave him be. he knows what he did was wrong. you can see the guilt written all over his face." Guardian frownd he could tell she hated him for what he did. "I'm sorry." He turned around and left. Jr. nodded "of course of course that's only fair." and he went back to work on cleaning the place up, luckly for him he has a strong memory for detail and wanted to make the place look nice for Sholeh regardless of how difficult it is for him to clean up a mess as to making one.

as if on cue Crocux showed up "hi sorry i'm late. I had trouble catching these lizerds. their aren't that many but it's a sta- Terrence! Is that you!?" Jr looked at Crocux suprized "that's the second time someone knew my name yet I never met them."

Sholeh was even more infuriated when it turned out Crocux knew the thief.
"Oh seriously? You two know each other!? This couldn't get worse!" she complained, thinking that a mongoose and a crocodile having a past must be bad news.

Jr looked at her confused "he must be confusing me with someone else. I don't even know him."

Sholeh didn't even know who to believe, which infuriated her even more.
"Well ENOUGH of these stupidities! YOU, get to work and leave my home impeccable! I'll go see if I can at least find some lizards for breakfast!" she yelled to Jr., storming off. She was so furious, not even Sybil, who use to be her mortal enemy, made her feel like that in her life.

"Thank you." Sybil said, very grateful. As she got off, she thought Jet must really been telling the truth. He seemed normal so far, so Sybil decided to trust him for the next weeks, but she was still going to keep a close eye on him just in case.

Jr obayed and hurried back to work. he did wonder, how did some of though, how did they know his name. did they know his father that his mother told him so much about? He would have to ask those questions later for now he worked trying to please Sholeh.

Jhen remains far, far away from the shore, eating what he can find and fighting with all his might to control his hunger. Still he hopes that this drought does not last long, because his hunger is getting stronger and stronger. The young male orca is determined to defeat his hunger and outlast the drought.

Meanwhile on Haven, I have since left the shade of the tree that I was under and returned to my home. Curling into a little ball after having had a few lizards to eat, I relax. Gazing out the hole of my nest, I think about Them and tears begin to stream down my face.

At Hunted, Sunflame, remains laying down inside Whirlpool's home. The wombat and Jack have been doing a great job caring for him, but it will be a long time before he can move around and fend for himself. The wounds he received from where Jhen rescued him, are no laughing matter. Many Jack can tell are caused but metal, extremely sharp metal, claws of metal. Others, it is hard to tell among the discolored flesh due to serious bruising.

After Sybil walked for a while, she found herself at Whirlpool's den. The wombat greeted her cheerfully as always, and showed her the serval. He was evidently better in appearance, but no sign of moving on his own anytime.
"Stay.... he... long..." Whirlpool said, warning Sybil that he would have to stay for a while. He then indicated that now all he needed was rest and monitoring, and that Jack has done a lot.

"Hey Jack. Whirlpool tells me that he thanks you for all your hard work, and that if you want to leave with me, it's alright." Sybil explained, knowing Whirlpool well for that month living with him.
"Of course, you can stay if you want to keep helping, but you must know that in a few weeks, or maybe even a matter of days, when the orcas will become dangerous." she warned, letting him know that if he decided to stay, he may have to stay there for the remaining of the drought.

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Jr obayed and hurried back to work. he did wonder, how did some of though, how did they know his name. did they know his father that his mother told him so much about? He would have to ask those questions later for now he worked trying to please Sholeh.

Sholeh stayed away from her destroyed tree, keeping away from it and expecting it to be impeccable by night. She had whatever little berries she could find for breakfast, and complemented it with the very few lizards she managed to find. They weren't migrating, but they were getting harder to catch. In fact, she was even going as far as to think if it was possible to get Crocux at her side and get him to hunt to him, but she would have to lose her fear of him.