OOC: She doesn't have a lot going on right now, so I'm open to anything! (minus death, of course) And so… The fairytale had run out of pages The daydreaming writer, out of ink. No longer was she Catalina la septima, the princess. Nor was she a pirate. Or anyone else of at least some vague importance. She was a nobody. Another pretty face in this dusty town. And no matter how large her ego, how fiery her pride…it couldn’t feed her, couldn’t keep her toasty and warm at night. So, with a heavy head despite the shedded crown, Catalina XVIII de Aragón y Castilla made her way to the passage. Cold. Hungry. Desperate to find some shelter for the winter. And her only bargaining chip…if a mastery of languages and finishing school was not enough to pique their interest… Eternal servitude. @Open! "Speech" Y ahora me puse más buena, pero ma' mala

Well, it was about time Zahra did what she promised Morrigan with. Recruit for her, for their beloved pride. And or course Zahra wasnt used to this, this being the very first time here. "Be with me Vellen. Give me your wisdom today." She said in a low whisper. Others might think of her as a weirdo, but for her it was her entire world. Vellen was her reason to live.

She arrived, looking around. Wondering how to start, but there was a lioness. Here I go...' She though as she approached.

She smiled, trying to appear kind. "Greetings there, are you in need of help?" She finally asks, sounding a bit too shy but she couldnt help it.

@Catalina

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Being a Noble in his new pride meant that he needed to recruit those to Recluse's cause. And the recruiting grounds was right around the corner, so once a day, Poltergeist made his way over there to see if any lingered, looking for a home.

Today, a tan-colored lioness lingered, looking lost and desperate. Perfect. Another red lioness currently spoke to her, smelling of ice and snow... if that sort of thing had a smell. Poltergeist approached and barged right into the conversation. "Hello ladies, I'm Poltergeist Black, Noble of Scilla Lagoon - right over there on the beach, not too far from here." He nodded his head in the direction of the Lagoon. "We have plenty of fish, plenty of food, and plenty of ranks open, if you're looking to earn your keep and find a place to settle down. There are other gorgeous males, such as myself, there, too. All depends on what you need." His ego shown through as he spoke, but nothing would knock Poltergeist from his pedestal.

@Catalina @Zahra

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The little girl within, her pride, bade her to run. More than once did Catalina glance past her shoulder, staring longingly at the smooth expanse of sand leading to distant lands and known. And beyond them…freedom. But at what price? The woman within, her duty, bade her to stay. This place wasn’t done with her yet, and neither was she with it. A young woman approached, her gait and demeanor reminding Catalina very much of her younger sisters. The smile was warmly returned, and Catalina bowed her head to the crimson noble before her. “Good day, my lady,” she began most reverently, “I am called Catalina, and I search for-” Hello ladies They were quickly interrupted by another potential buyer, a colorful menace. He was the polar opposite of the young lady, being quite…enamored with himself, perhaps? But Catalina would give this narcissus the benefit of the doubt and bowed her head to him as well. “Good day, señor Black.” The thought of his lagoon turned her heart to stone, her stomach to ice, she was unsure whether she could face the sea again. Not after the fall. “I am seeking shelter for the winter,” Catalina began, sweeping her gaze between the two felines, “I have nothing to give in exchange, except my word that I will work hard to deserve your kindness.” She sighed. “If that is not enough, I will leave.” @Zahra @Poltergeist "Speech" Y ahora me puse más buena, pero ma' mala

The other lioness seemed friendly too, which ceased Zahra's anxiety for the most part. Feeling less shy she felt better to speak without being too proper. "Pleased to be meeting you lady Catalina. My name is Zahra Sigrun, and I come in representation to Illyria Summit." Then a man who's colors reminded of a sunset of sorts joined them today. She wasn't surprised, this was a place of recruiting, of course she wouldnt be the only one looking for new pride mates. She gave him a soft nod in greetings.

She paid attention to the man's description of his pride. Well she was born in there after all, so she could confirm the rich place it could be.

She nodded again, now taking the chance to talk about her own home. "Meanwhile the Summit is locate between peaks, which are a beauty. There we defend our own, warm beds and plenty of food are at your service. We more than a pride, we see each other as a big family. We have a High Sovereign but we make all the decisions as an unit. Respect and teamwork is what we offer. But the Lagoon is a godo choice aswell, i was born there and i can assure the fish and sand. Any of our prides would be a good choice." As much as she wanted for Catalina to come, she didn't want to enforce it. Willing to give the woman the right to pick what was best for her.

@Catalina @Poltergeist

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Poltergeist was all for recruiting the female until she told him that she had nothing to offer. While he appreciated a pretty face around his area, it would not look good for him to bring home a lioness they'd have to feed and shelter - and she'd give them nothing back in return.

Poltergeist considered a few ways she could "repay" them for giving her a place to stay, but he did not voice them. And being in the presence of two females, he didn't feel like fighting either of these ladies in the passage today.

Instead, he simply smiled. "Have fun in the mountains," he spoke to @Catalina, but then switched his eyes to @Zahra as he turned and padded away from them. /exit

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exiting Polt since he's no longer in a pride anyway <3

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It surprised her, really. The young woman seemed to think that Catalina had to be convinced to seek shelter in her pride. After all, one’s kingdom is only as strong as one’s hold on their subjects. A queen had to be pious and yet ruthless. Silver-tongued, yet heavy-handed. But she was no longer going to be queen, so Catalina kept her mouth shut. Señor Black reacted more as expected. Her insides gave a little shudder of relief as the man took off, even though her fall in status left her ego bruised and her conscience sore. She wanted to be as far from water as possible. “It would be a pleasure to accompany you to the summit, lady Zahra .”She stepped in line beside her. “Shall we?” -Exit with Zahra- @Zahra "Speech" Y ahora me puse más buena, pero ma' mala

She waited for the male, well if he wanted to add anything else about his pride. While taking note of Catalina's speech. In alert for any further question she might have about her pride, yet she had none. It was fine, if she decided to go with her she was happy to give her a walk through laws and anything else. She didn't want to overwhelm here just yet.

Poltergeist as he called himself earliers, then for reasons she might will never know turned to leave. An eyebrow rose in curiosity for his sudden departure. Well, maybe it was better this way. As the boy left she returned her attention to the woman who now accepted her invitation to the Summit. Well, this was all made for Morrigan. Not only because it was a task given, she wanted to help her pride thrive, afterall she owed her a lot. "Great, let's go. And you may just call me Zahra." She didn't enjoy fancy titles. And like that she left along side Catalina to get her settled. exit

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