Talking
village where all the unmated females are already starting to gather.
You talk with a few of the girls you know, and then start to introduce yourself to those you don't. As more and more girls arrive you notice that it's only those over a certain age that are gathering, and everyone who's mated, to old, or to young is going about their normal routines. You also notice that the males within that same age bracket are also being given the day off to relax and prepare for tonight. You glance at one of the elder girls and ask politely "Is this your first ceremony?" She shakes her head and says simply "No, but during my first one there were more females than males so I got rather unlucky. A few girls were content to go with the same male, but I wanted one all to myself." You nod in understanding and the two of you start talking about what the last ceremony was like.
She goes into great detail, describing the thrill of the chase, the sound of the male's howling out in challenge, the adrenaline coursing through one's body and so much more. As you listen you start imagining what it's going to be like and seeing yourself run alongside her in that long remembered time. You notice that a few of the other girls who are listening also seem to be wrapped up in the story and glance up at the sky wondering what time it is. You blink as you realize that it's well past midday and the ceremony will begin soon. The elder girl follows your eyes then blinks and says "I guess everyone got so wrapped up in the story from my previous time in the ceremony that we forgot all about the time of day it was. Ah well, at least it's almost time to begin." You nod in agreement then head over to the edge of the clearing where all the girls are at and wait patiently for one of the mated hunter's who's supposed to be guarding all of you to say it's time to begin.
Written by Jake Shadow Wolf on 26 April 2013
