in no time at all the lions come. first, it's a male with patternings of piebald on his flesh. callias would have gone with him, no questions asked, but before she can respond, another lion comes. this time, it's a female with a golden pelt, rebutting the nameless male's words. they clash as callias watches, uninterested in their fight as much as she wants to leave. she suspects the female has a high enough standing in her pride to defend a claim, a notion that makes her heart tighten. too often callias herself becomes in danger of being forcibly taken into a pride, with no voice to defend herself. it's only lycus's benevolence and protection that allowed her to come this far.

soon, a third lion joins, but this time he's simply here to watch. the male talks to her, questioning her about the piebald one. i assume so she says mildly, if not, then that woman would not have attacked him. her voice was soft when she responded to the male, @Violarum, but most of her focus is on the land beyond, hoping to glean some familiar shapes. but as the battle draws near, callias wonders who will be the winner. she won't care if the man wins or the woman wins; she only cares about going home to the strongest pride.

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@Antares VS. @Ghyslaine FOR @Callias
— RESULTS —

Antares Hits: 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 luck = 8
Antares Dodges: 3 + 2 + 2 = 7

Ghyslaine Hits: 1 + 2 + 1 = 4
Ghyslaine Dodges: 4 + 4 + 2 = 10

Antares Successful Hits: -2
Ghyslaine Successful Hits: -3

ANTARES HAS WON THE CHALLENGE FOR CALLIAS!

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There is a give and a take to such things, and today is a give. Ghyslaine breaks away, letting out a low chuckle, as she catches her breath- acknowledging @Anatare 's win, with a nod. "Nice to see you around again, Miroslav. Until next time." She says, as she steps back- granting him this one. She turns to see that Violarum has arrived, and she approaches him, aiming gently bump her shoulder into his as she turns to look at the female. "I'm Ghyslaine. Feel free to give me a call if you want out of the desert." She says with a small grin, knowing she'd gladly fight for her again. Though the narrow loss makes her grate her teeth together. -- Granted, she wouldn't have to fight if someone would just cooperate with her entire "we can all get along" scheme- a last look in Antares's direction, and she takes her exit.

-exit ghyslaine-

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The piebald Miroslav is oddly lucky in battle it seems, or perhaps just better than Violarum was willing to admit. Perhaps if he had of been earlier, he could have helped - though he wasn't sure Ghys would appreciate the interference. Regardless, Vio shrugged at the blush woman's words, watching as the wheat lioness eventually gave in with reluctance.

"Lorien Plains," he offers to the rogue woman, giving her enough to seek them out if she so wished. To @Antares, a scarlet ogle, obviously a little pouty - "Bye." And with that he sauntered up alongside @Ghyslaine, thudding a cheek to her shoulder with an approving purr.

-- exit