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Sybil was about to jump away when Anue grabbed her. She couldn't believe what was going on. The elephant brothers destroyed a good deal of trees in pursuit of this new threat, but it was one quite severe if they came rushing to the source. She had to be released to know who her savior was.
"You!? What are you doing here?" Sybil said, being too shocked for a simple thank you. Everything was happening too fast. Crocux has returned, but with him another crocodile out for blood, and by the looks of it, anyone else's who came to his path.

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"Oh believe... I can tell. You'll get your chance-- I'll make sure of it.," Naga said as they approached distant pigeons.

Sholeh remained silent for a while, pondering everything, and it was only after sending the first pigeon to it's doom that she finally spoke again.
"So... let me get this straight. You say this is the last game you and Sybil agreed on. But you don't want it to be the last. That much I gathered. You said you will try to convince her to continue somehow, right? What if she refuses?" Sholeh asked, knowing about the mice that were released around the Haven, particularly Naga's territory, and the reason for them was to stop Sybil from playing that game with him. Sholeh knew the civet wasn't going to be too happy to know Naga intended to continue the hunt when whole reason for the mice's inclusion was to avoid her to continue that activity, for it would meant that bringing them has been for nothing.

"Oh... thank you..." Sybil begrudgingly said, not liking having Anue at Haven territory, but knowing too well that wasn't the priority now.
"I have to return. I need to know what's going on." Sybil said, though hoping Anue didn't misinterpreted that as her asking for permission. Sybil had to know who was that crocodile, and why was he hurting Crocux. Knowing that the elephants would protect her from a potential attack, she was going to try to reason with the new reptile...

OOC: Feline's will be back again temporarily Tuesday and wishes to give you guys a heads-up. She hopes that we can all get a good few posts in during that time.

"Correct... And Correct. At least for one more game or at the least a proper conclusion to the one that just got-- interrupted.," Naga said almost giving a snake-like sigh as he mentioned the just interrupted game. "As for if she refuses-- Im.. I'm not yet certain. I shall first see how these.. these mice taste and how they satify.," he then said watching as another pingeon met it's doom.

Elsewhere-- the cubs began to return to their den after aittlr encouragement. "Come-on sis! We should go and mama/Pappa will be back soon.," Hunter said gently escorting Snow.

And speaking of which-- Sayan and Rose proceeded onwards towards the mountains. "We should be getting closer. I'm sure he's alright... Probably living happily and blissfully unaware. I almost wouldn't blame him with everything that's happened. There's something about the simple life that's almost attractive. And then-- there's family and friends and peace.," Sayan said with a smile as it proceeded to get colder and colder.

OOC: There was a last-minute change of plans. My dad needed to go to the city and I went with him, so I will be online today for a little while as well as tomorrow

Sholeh looked how Naga, despite wanting to appear intimidating, he still had a lot of insecurities. His deal with Sybil was certainly complicated.
"Well, I'm not much for counseling, but maybe I can help you when it comes to Sybil. I've known her for much longer than you, and I know quite a lot on how she acts, and what motivates her. She is... stubborn for many things, I can tell you that. But she can be very persuasive in the right circumstances. These mice are certainly to replace the game, but maybe if you don't find the challenge as satisfying as when it is with her, then it's possible you can both continue the activity with no limitations. After all, she brings the same kind of entertainment to the orcas, and to that saltwater crocodile when he was here." Sholeh pointed out, being reminded of Crocux, ironically without knowing that he returned as soon as today.

"Yes-- perhaps.. perhaps you are right my dear Sholeh and you certainly make a point. If I find these mice to less.. less satisfactory and such an arrangement can be made-- it will be and I will do what I must to keep such satisfaction going. She certainly has a reputation for such occurrences and.. and I will be quite pleased to oblige her on her enduring-- her enduring reputation on placing herself repeating in harms way for the sake of another's entertainment.," Naga said with a toothy grin. As he spoke-- he seemed set on the idea of keeping some sort of entertainment going. He had gone long enough without such a thing and wasn't going to just give it up. And despite whatever feelings he may or may not have for the civet leader-- he wasn't going to return to having nothing.

Sholeh realized now how Naga didn't want the game over, maybe not never. Even if the mice turned out to be satisfactory, she doubted that would stop him from hunting Sybil herself.
"Well, she is rather afraid of you if she agreed to that activity. And what a smart move! It even made her find more prey for you. Quite ingenious. She is rather smart though. She must know, deep inside, you only care for the service and entertainment she's providing you, but is too afraid of you to admit it, or maybe even realizing it." Sholeh said with admiration, having believed Naga when he said the game was his idea. The past Sholeh hated Sybil so much, she would've tried to convince the python to kill her if she refused to be of service to him, but that was no longer her obsession, and the mongoose was instead more interested in helping her giant friend and continue seeing the civet as a humiliating slave.

OOC: Before I forget, I finally have a internet at home. It's very limited, so I still won't be as often as before. And ShadeTheDragon, don't forget the character sheets.

Sybil didn't like the idea of Anue or anyone else with her to get involved in this new situation, especially if they demanded a reward afterwards. It was bad enough that the wolf was very acquainted with Naga.
"I think the elephants are enough for a single crocodile." Sybil said, using a kind voice to disguise how against she was to let Anue or her lack lend their help. She was very worried about Crocux, and still wondered who that other crocodile was...

Sybil couldn't believe what she was hearing. Didn't the wolf hear her just now? She didn't want her help. However, she knew there was nothing she could do to stop Anue if she decided to help, so she let her do as she pleased.
"Very well, do what you want. Just don't expect a reward. Do you know how hard it is to bring entertainment to your friend Naga? Now we have this awful crocodile attacking my friend Crocux out of nowhere, and I must know somehow why." Sybil said, still determined to go to the scene of the attack and try to have a talk to the rampaging reptile.

"Perhaps she knows or perhaps she doesn't-- but ether way it gets results..," Naga said as he happily sent a pigeon to its demise. "..And I shall see where these little games take up. As much as she may despise them-- it also helps earn a certain degree of trust. And trust can go a very long way. Yes... perhaps. Perhaps indeed.," he then added also kinda answering the voice in his head as he paused for a brief moment.

"Perfect. Stay very quiet and maybe...," Sayan said couching and approaching the rabbit very slowly. If they could catch at least a couple rabbits-- their own breeds would ensure a steady supply should the mice fail to please the ever-menacing Naga.

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"I wasn't asking for a reward." Anue said as she went with Sybil. "Just be careful that croc just tryed to eat you.".

"I know that! Hiding didn't' work, but if Royal and the elephant brothers watch over me as I try to reason with him, then maybe I can at least learn what he wants, and why was he attacking my friend." Sybil said, stubbornly determined to get to the bottom of this. She knew that if it wasn't for them and Anue's precise timing, the menacing crocodile would've made her history.

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"Perhaps she knows or perhaps she doesn't-- but ether way it gets results..," Naga said as he happily sent a pigeon to its demise. "..And I shall see where these little games take up. As much as she may despise them-- it also helps earn a certain degree of trust. And trust can go a very long way. Yes... perhaps. Perhaps indeed.," he then added also kinda answering the voice in his head as he paused for a brief moment

"Trust?" Sholeh repeated, doubtful that was even the correct word to use in Sybil's predicament. She didn't think the civet would agreed. As she saw Naga happily gulp down the pigeon with seemingly no effort, she realized she was getting used to that scenario.
"Well, I'm not sure that's the right word, but if you say so. Good luck convincing her. I don't think it's going to be easy." Sholeh said, as she saw when she was hiding that Sybil looked quite annoyed with the game, though it was probably because Anue was there, but still. Not that Sholeh blamed her. It must be really hard to know you're being hunted down by a python, especially one as intimidating as Naga.

"You're right-- perhaps trust isn't the right word. But it'll be interesting to see just how far 'it' can go. And just how far Sybil will go in order.. in order to please someone of my statue and presence. And it does help her as well, if only to a slight degree.," Naga said taking too much delight in the pigeon's demise. He had to admit-- it was quite entertaining at times to see just how dumb those birds were. And while his whole ordeal with Sybil started out as another form of entertainment-- he did feel some sense of purpose to gently guiding to eventually helping her to avoid his frequent forced 'attacks.'

"Well, if you ask me, I think she's more interested in keeping you at bay than befriending you. She has always used her weird, victimizing charms to convince many to do her bidding." Sholeh said, almost sounding like a warning. Naga has been the only creature who has ever been more interested in her friendship than Sybil's, and she was afraid to lose that. As she spotted a very fat pigeon in the distance, she wondered how Naga was taking her last comment. The thoughts didn't last long, for as soon as she tried to spook the pigeon, instead of stupidly flying into Naga or even fainting as some have done, it turned to face her and attacked! This was the first time a pigeon fought back. It completely took her by surprise.
"Hey hey! Ouch! Darn! Why you..." Sholeh said furiously, as the pigeon pecked her head. Who knew one of those dumb birds would actually try to defend itself?

"Hold still my dear Sholeh...," Naga said studying the attacking pigeon for a ever-so-brief moment. He quickly calculated precisely where to strike in order to avoid accidentally striking the mongoose whose friendship he so deeply valued. And then without further warning, he struck and struck hard aiming right towards the offending bird. His goal was to grab and devour the pigeon off the poor Sholeh-- saving his friend from the endless pecking and at the same time earn himself another free meal. And while this meal would still be nearly instantaneous, at least a little work was involved in the actual process of catching it. And he wouldn't wish the fate of endless pecking upon anyone.

Sholeh hid her face for a while after Naga caught it, embarrassed at being caught so off guard.
"Well now, that was unexpected. Who knew those stupid birds could fight so well?" she said after recovering from the shock, feeling quite humiliated for having been unable to defend herself so well. This was one giant pigeon, so maybe the idiot bird was too full of confidence, unfortunately for it, for in his distraction of attacking Sholeh, he didn't noticed Naga right behind him.
"Well serves him right! The nerve of the little beast! Heh, look at how giant it is... it was. So full of confidence. A meal like that should last you a while." Sholeh then said, almost as if mocking the bird's fatness. She could see the bulk on Naga's throat as the doomed bird slided further down, admiring how a snake could devour every single bit of it's prey and not leave absolutely anything behind. No wonder it took a while for the Haven residents to notice their beloved warblers disappearing.

"Yes-- quite unexpected. I suspect that this one has eaten quite well in its meager lifespan and... and felt that nothing could defeat it. But then again.. that would actually require some intelligent thought. Odd-- quite odd. Aw well... whatever it thoughts, it doesn't matter now.," Naga said as he slowly swallowed the poor bird.

Sholeh knew too well that Sybil had every right to be afraid of Naga. He was an excellent hunter, had a deadly camouflage and his appetite was enormous. He barely ate two pigeons, and even though this last one was quite big, it still looked like he had room for more.
"You need quite a lot of food, don't you? These pathetic birds aren't enough, and the mice are even smaller." Sholeh said, feeling some pity for her giant friend. Sybil had quite a lot of work to do if she meant to keep this new Haven resident happy.
"Heh, if only this silly place had bigger animals for you, but in the meantime, I will sill help you get these pigeons..." Sholeh commented, not determined to repeat the same mistake of earlier. She was going to attack a pigeon with double the ferocity if it defended itself. As she glanced the next victim, a quite sinister idea occurred to her.
"Tell me one thing... are you willing to keep Sybil's deal forever? Cause... you know, if you decide you had enough and decide to pursue the warblers again, maybe then I can have some of the eggs that are left behind?" Sholeh asked, now looking forward to the idea. She doubted Naga, being the powerful predator he was, was going to limit himself for the sake of one bossy civet, so if he hunted down the warblers again, Sholeh was determined to get the sweet end of the deal and devour the orphaned eggs.

Back near the scene where the violent crocodile fight was taking place, Sybil was heading there without any more haste.
"Listen, I don't care what you think or wht you do. I will talk with that crocodile. I trust my friends to protect me." Sybil assured as she headed to where she could see the elephant's mighty figures, no doubt still trying to break up the fight between the two reptiles. She trusted that if the rogue crocodile lunged at her again, Royal and the elephant brothers would stop him before he could do so...

The elephant brothers stay close to Sybil as she moves toward the Rampage, who is in a vicious fight with Crocux, a friend to Haven. They will not allow the intruder to hurt Sybil, not on their watch. Their sheer size and strength should be more than enough to keep him back. If they really must their tusks can do some severe damage to the intruder, quite possibly even kill them.

Royal flies around above the group, ready to strike from above, if necessary. His talons are razor sharp and he is sure he can do damage if need be. Sybil is one of his dearest friends and he is not about to allow her to get hurt.

Sybil approached the fight, staying very close to the elephant brothers. This new crocodile was viscious, and she was certain he would attack her again if she didn't have the pachyderm's support.
"Stop it right now mister! Listen, I don't know what your trouble with Crocux is, but we don't solve things here with violence." Sybil said out loud, wanting to make sure the bigger crocodile understood, though she was aware that somebody that attacked you first, without even bothering to you, was very hard to reason with...

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"Tell me one thing... are you willing to keep Sybil's deal forever? Cause... you know, if you decide you had enough and decide to pursue the warblers again, maybe then I can have some of the eggs that are left behind?" Sholeh asked, now looking forward to the idea. She doubted Naga, being the powerful predator he was, was going to limit himself for the sake of one bossy civet, so if he hunted down the warblers again, Sholeh was determined to get the sweet end of the deal and devour the orphaned eggs.

"Forever... no. There will be a day when things change and when that day comes-- you.. you will certainly be welcome to them my dear Sholeh.," Naga said preparing for yet another pigeon to meet its demise. And although things were no longer entirely clear; there were certainly things at play and plans which were slowly achieving themselves. Part of him questioned what he would do when that time came, but part of him also looked forward to it.

Meanwhile...
"Gah!," Sayan said as he attempted to catch the first rabbit. As he approached-- the rabbit seemed blissfully unaware of his presence but then at the last possible moment, it jumped away right as he went for the catch. "Quick little thing.. must of got spooked by something.," he then said almost as if to make a light joke of the failed attempt.

"Haha. Just you wait and watch this...," Sayan said with a smile as he eyed two rabbits closely huddled together. They seemed to resting again a large frozen rock-- and would make for the perfect catch. He slowly and carefully approached; approaching from an angle that would leave a very limited route of escape for the pair and went for it. As the rabbits tried to make their escape, he jumped right in the path and attempted to snatch them right up. "Hehe... two for one!," he then said his mouth now full with two squirming fuzzy things.

At first, Soleh was a little afraid of Naga misinterpreting her idea as an opportunity to use him, when that wasn't the case at all. Her past self would've done that, but she was over that phase.
"So... we'll keep in touch then." Sholeh said as she continued helping Naga with his feeding frenzy. She believed they talked enough for one day, so she remained silent for the rest of the hunt. They had quite an unique symbiotic relationship, and when Naga agreed to her idea, she could't help but smile. It was a smile so goofy, so infantile, she looked too adorable, more than usual mongoose standards. She didn't want Naga to see her in this ditzy moment, but she failed miserably to hide it. She was just so happy to have his friendship, more than she ever did to the traitor Jet or the once loyal Warren. At last, somebody was more interested in her friendship than Sybil's. It was a moment too golden for her. She was going to continue getting Naga his pigeons until he himself says he had enough...

"Yes-- indeed.," Naga simply said as the 'hunt' continued. As silence soon took over and brought out the more adorable smile to ever come out of a mongoose-- Naga simply gave a ever so slight toothy grin and found himself quite pleased with their relationship/friendship as well. And as more pigeons soon meant their demise into the large eager gaping hole that was Naga's jaws; he soon called an end to their daily ritual. "I think... I think that is enough for today. As always-- your company is always welcome as well as.. as well as the assistance and the entertainment involving our favorite little snacks *ahem* I mean pigeons. I.. I do believe I am full. Thaank-you.," Naga finally said as it was evident that he was actually quite full and that the remaining pigeons would be spared for at least another day or so.

Sholeh was so distracted with helping him feed that she didn't noticed how many pigeons he had. Perhaps a dozen? Nevertheless, his belly did indeed looked full, and she even started to wonder if the last couple of pigeons were for the sake of eating rather than hunger. He was a quite a big python after all, and he sounded young, which probably meant he was going to get bigger.
"You're welcome Naga." Sholeh said with the same silly smile, preparing to head for the Haven... but then remembering about the situation that called Sybil off the game. She was going to make sure she didn't get involved.

Before leaving however, there is something she wanted to know...
"Naga? Just tell me, why my friendship? The very few friends I use to have take one look at Sybil, and she's automatically better! She's so kind and charismatic. Such a sweetheart. So adorable. And more beautiful than a mongoose." Sholeh said, saying those last sentences with heavy sarcasm.
"Jet betrayed our friendship for the sake of hers. The inept Warren eventually grew more fond of her as well. And Shadow... well, he doesn't count." Sholeh said lastly, knowing the Komodo dragon only used her back then. She didn't mentioned Yodel, believing he didn't count either. She left secret what she made Jet do to Sybil, but that was a story for another time.
"So why? Why mine? Sybil is more likable." she finally says, showing what a low self esteem she had when it came to Sybil. She was very afraid that the civet would eventually win Naga over as well.

Crocux says "Auntie get back this guy can be reasoned with hes a psychopath!" Rampage grunts from being pushed around "fools I have taken down Elephants! I have killed everything! you cannot stop me for I am Rampage!" Crocux "enough of this everyone I thank you all for your help but stay out of this fight! what we held against each other is very personal and he has made it even more so by attacking my family, my friends my home! I failed to finish him off but now I will avenge the countless innocent lives he mindlessly slaughtered just because he could." Rampage "like you could ever beat me" Crocux takes a deep breath and smiled, he had a plan, and said "well heres a better question, do you wanna have a bad time? because if you take another step forward. You're really not going to like what happens next" Rampage takes one step forward. Crocux says "welp sorry old lady this is why I never make promises. It's a beautiful day outside. Birds are singing. Flowers are blooming. On days like these freaks like you... Should be burning in hell!" Crocux lunged him unexpectedly and the fight began a new only this time Crocux was winning it was like he knew what Rampage was going to do next.

OOC: Remember the character sheets later on

Sybil could do nothing but remain still. She had no idea who this Rampage was, but Crocux's warning was enough for her to obey. She knew they were animals that just couldn't be reasoned with no matter how much you tried. She ordered Royal and the elephants to step down once she could see Crocux was finally having the lead. She was going to let him handle this fight, but if there was any indication of him losing, she would send the elephants to stomp the enemy crocodile to death. She was going to take no more risks. She was done giving unnecessary chances. If this Ravage was more interested in killing than a sanctuary, he had to be destroyed...

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"Naga? Just tell me, why my friendship? The very few friends I use to have take one look at Sybil, and she's automatically better! She's so kind and charismatic. Such a sweetheart. So adorable. And more beautiful than a mongoose." Sholeh said, saying those last sentences with heavy sarcasm.
"Jet betrayed our friendship for the sake of hers. The inept Warren eventually grew more fond of her as well. And Shadow... well, he doesn't count." Sholeh said lastly, knowing the Komodo dragon only used her back then. She didn't mentioned Yodel, believing he didn't count either. She left secret what she made Jet do to Sybil, but that was a story for another time.
"So why? Why mine? Sybil is more likable." she finally says, showing what a low self esteem she had when it came to Sybil. She was very afraid that the civet would eventually win Naga over as well.

"Because-- because you were there when I needed it most. And because like me.. you are an outcast. I was sent here on the whim of one individual and now that individual is gone. I was merely used and then I was left alone. Part of me felt empty inside-- without purpose and without any true reason for my continued existence here. And then.. and then you came along and filled in that void more then anyone else could. I'm.. I'm grateful and regardless of Sybil or anyone else-- you were the first and you matter more to me than anyone else.," Naga said revealing his seemily growing heart to the mongoose once again. While he had growing feelings for certain others, the majority of his compassion was indeed solely focused on Sholeh and it brought about a kinder gentler soul buried deep within his scaly skin. While he was mostly concerned about respect and his reputation when concerning others-- he dropped most of that with Sholeh and brought out more of this other kinder soul.

Sholeh was very pleased with the answer, but she kept to herself the fact that she was still afraid that Sybil would overthrow her friendship someday as she has done with the rest.
"Well, thank you. I've been so alone too." She replied, as she got ready to leave. Before se did so however, she moved closer to Naga and almost gave him a hug. It was an involuntary reflex, but she stopped herself at the nick of time. She believed Naga wasn't into that mushy stuff, not to mention that she wanted to maintain a stoic disposition when around him. She didn't want to show any sign of weakness, for she thought it was pathetic.
"Well... see you tomorrow then." she said with a tremendous blush, turning away to the direction of the beach and biting her lip in embarrassment, muttering angrily at herself for what she almost did.

Soon Rampage slipped up and made a rookie mistake leaving himself wide open which Crocux took and ripped out his side starting to bleed out fast. Rampage cursed himself saying "damnit can't believe I made such a novice mistake! guess this is it hugh? hehehehe but this is far from the end Decker the Deranged is coming and you can't stop him... *couchs up blood* all of you will die because of him especially you and your family Crocux! Hehehe *coughs and hacks up blood*" Crocux having had enough decided to finish him off "well then since a dead lunatic will never come when you get to hell tell him that you should burn with him" then clamped down on Rampages neck and snapped it before dragging the body within reach of the orcas saying "take this trash outside the current far away I don't want this monsters corps desecrating the Haven ever."

OOC: Indeed Shade. That's part of the rules

Sybil couldn't take it anymore. She asked the orcas to do whatever they wanted with the body as long as nobody ever sees it again. She was initially happy seeing Crocux again, but now she wasn't certain. Who was this Decker the Deranged? It indeed sounded like a lunatic if he had a title like that. But she would worry about that later. She approached Crocux, not wanting to show any fear.
"Hey..." she greeted, having wanted to give him a hug, but doubted he was in the mood. Crocux has always been a violent, menacing crocodile, as he has demonstrated, and not even she has been safe from his wrath, but the fact remained that he was still a member of the Haven, and deep inside, she was still glad to see him despite the rocky circumstances in which he left.

Ooc: sorry I was trying to keep it at a minimum

Crocux looked at Sybil and smiled as calm as could be "hi Auntie long time no see hugh? Sorry about all that I honestly thought that nut case died when the cave in happened years ago but he's gone now. Sorry for running off like I did I'm not big on good-byes and I knew you would try to stop me. Now where's my hug hugh? Did you not miss big old me?"

Sybil took a while to react. While she really wanted to give him a hug, she was at the same time still angry at him for leaving all of the sudden. What's more, he returns with a violent, mysterious crocodile, with no explaination whatsoever. Just when she thought she knew him well.

After much hesitation, Sybil gave the hug he asked for, but it wasn't as big of hearty as she originally expected. She hugged his snout with as much care as she could muster, even if it was a bit bloody from the fight. Crocux finally returned after all, and even though she was still furious with him, she knew this was a happy day, for one of her dearest friends has finally come back.

Crocux smiled "I missed you Auntie. I'm sorry this happened but I want you to know I didn't bring him here he was coming this way on his own and I tried to stop him but he already had a head start on me. I'm sorry I didn't stop him"

Sybil stopped the hug, now even more upset than before. Did he seriously believed that was the reason she was angry? Of course, she was worried about that new crocodile and the owner of the name he mentioned before death, but that wasn't her main concern. She still remembered too well how their last meeting went, and how Crocux failed his patient excercise so miserably.
"You better get back to your cave Crocux. Jack missed you terribly, and he's probably still worried sick about you." Sybil said in a cold voice, turning her back on him and ready to head to her tree. It was getting late, so the python's activity would have to wait for tomorrow. Although she was happy to see Crocux again, her disappointment overwhelmed her glee, and she still wasn't ready to give him a proper welcome.

Mambo, who had been watching the mountain waiting for Sayan and Rose's return before the fight between the two crocodiles took place nearby, was now back with his flock, watching how the surrounding were taking some uneasy life. Nothing remained secret for long among the warblers, and the battle between the two reptiles made such a racket, a few birds witnessed it, and now both keas and warblers were knowing about Crocux's return. Some were glad for his return, for he could be a great protector of the Haven. Others were just plain terrified. They knew what he almost did to Sybil when she was trying to help his temper, and the fact that he so openly devoured Yodel without mercy didn't help either, even though they knew he asked for it and that he was still alive anyway. The point is that they knew how dangerous Crocux and his temper were, and they already had their wings tied with the worry of the python going rogue. The idea of another big predator threatening them was too much to bear, and it was taking a while for those who approved of Crocux's presence to calm their pessimist neighbors.

Crocux couldn't help but chuckle "alright Auntie you can fill me in on what I missed out on tomorrow sleep well." And he goes back to his cave. Jack had been keeping himself busy but while he was happy to see Crocux again he was shocked at seeing the chunks missing from his sides like they were ripped off. Crocux had no other choice but to sit there for an hour listening to the chimp leactur him about how if he wasn't more careful he wouldn't have to redo all of the carvings of him. Once Jack calmed down Crocux told him about Rampage and Jack was shocked. They both decided to save that conversation for another day and Crocux went to his old spot got on his back fell asleep and started to snore.

OOC: Hey ShadeTheDragon, don't forget the character sheets

Meanwhile, Sybil returned to her tree, trusting that the python would understand that what happened was an emergency. Thank goodness it wasn't a long one, but tomorrow, she had to find out who was this deranged individual the hostile crocodile kept talking about. She was pretty sure Crocux knew about it, so before resuming her game with the python, she would have to speak to him about the matter, and hopefully, be in a better mood than right now. Crocux was still a beloved Haven resident despite his mortal faults, and Sybil wanted nothing more than to continue the life they had before their nasty discussion last time intervened, without the dangerous patience exercises of course, but perhaps she could find another way to help make him control that deadly temper of his?

Although was still daylight, Sybil was getting ready to sleep. She had a long, painful day that she wished she could forget. The only good thing of today was Crocux's return, but the uneasy mumbling from the trees indicated the warblers also knew of his return, and the civet knew very well nothing was kept secret too long among the gossiping birds. After what happened last time, Sybil imagined there must've been some warblers that weren't very pleased with the crocodile's return, but at least they weren't any signs of panic among the canopy. Some warblers wanted to speak to her, but after seeing her so gloomy and exhausted, they decided to let her be.

While the uneasiness was mellowing up in the Haven the later the afternoon became, there was one individual approaching Crocux's cave without any sign of fear.
"Hey Crocux! Yo bro! Are you there? Let me take a look at you!" the voice said, and with that accent, it wasn't hard to tell it was none other than Mambo himself. The kea leader learned of his return very quickly, and the first thing he did was visit Crocux despite Cole's protests. Mambo didn't care about what the crocodile did or what others said about him, he still loved him as much as he did before leaving. He was his pranking buddy, and nothing made the parrot happier than seeing him home again...

Crocux had fallen asleep snoring soundly since he hadn't been getting the best sleep in a long while but somehow he woke up hearing Mambo. Crocux "hugh oh Mambo it's you good to see you buddy how are you?"

"Fine... as if it was something else." Mambo said playfully, really glad to see him.
"Oh, but look at you. You look as if a mountain chewed you up and spat you back out. What's wrong dude? The warblers are a mess of panic! They said you battled and practically destroyed this fearsome crocodile and there wasn't even any food involved." the parrot then said, sounding more curious than concerned. Crocux looked very injured, but Mambo wasn't one to worry and was certain he would heal in no time. He has never heard of two crocodiles fighting each other so violently unless there was a meal involved.

Crocux: oh that. You see that other croc was a lunatic named Rampage I thought he was put down for good a few years ago by a cave in but as you know that wasn't the case. Being as crazy as he was he wanted to kill everyone here just because he could. I had no choice but to put him down for good. As for the chunks missing from my sides I got into a few scraps with a couple of sharks and well you can see the end result here."

Mambo looked, but simply scoffed.
"Heh, those little missings chunks are nothing for you I would bet. I hope you gave those sharks a good bite, the bullies! Heck, back at my old home, even the falling snow was sharp enough to cut us and that didn't stop us. It's a walk in the meadow for you." Mambo boasted, not one to be concerned and always wanted to think the best. He believed Crocux was going to heal, even without Whirlpool's help.
"Say man, where is Sybil? I thought she would be staying in the cave with you like the good ol' days." Mambo then commented after checking the cave behind Crocux, having expected Sybil to have missed him so much she would've spent the night there.

Crocux "oh I kinda ticked her off so she's at her tree right now if you want I can give you a ride over there"