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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 2:55:01 GMT -4
The old woman shook her head. "It was long before I was born that they had a great war...Then another one happened, and many more after. It is doubtful they have changed."
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Post by The Master of the World on Jun 26, 2020 2:56:52 GMT -4
"Maybe but one day...I'll see it for myself." Shale said.
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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 3:01:45 GMT -4
"Perhaps. For now let us begin the ceremony. Today, you become a woman." The elderly woman smiled.
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Post by The Master of the World on Jun 26, 2020 3:03:56 GMT -4
"I can't wait." she said excitedly.
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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 3:11:28 GMT -4
Leading her over to an area set up for ceremonies she grabbed a bowl with a colorful paste in a bowl.
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Post by The Master of the World on Jun 26, 2020 3:12:46 GMT -4
"Shale..." an elderly man said. "Are you ready to become a woman?" "Yes, grand elder." Shale said.
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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 3:13:53 GMT -4
"Kneel then before me and the tribe." He said.
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Post by The Master of the World on Jun 26, 2020 3:16:38 GMT -4
Shale then did so as she offered up the bowl.
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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 3:20:09 GMT -4
Taking a finger the elder dipped his finger into the paste. Lowering the bowl Shale closed her eyes as he began drawing symbols on her face and shoulders.
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Post by The Master of the World on Jun 26, 2020 3:21:57 GMT -4
"Rise, Shale. For today...you are now a woman!" he said.
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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 3:29:01 GMT -4
Smiling Shale rose, looking back at the tribe as they smiled at her. "What path will you choose now that you are a woman?" Her grandmother asked. "Will you choose the role of nurture? Having and raising the next generation. Or perhaps a gatherer? Gathering berries and herbs for the tribe and our companions. Or do you choose the role of hunter? Providing meat for the tribe by hunting only those that would make their herds weak..."
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Post by The Master of the World on Jun 26, 2020 3:30:55 GMT -4
"I choose...the hunter!" Shale said.
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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 3:32:55 GMT -4
"Then prepare for your first hunt. When you return successfully your spear will be adorned as all hunter's spears are. As proof that you have proven yourself."
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Post by The Master of the World on Jun 26, 2020 3:37:38 GMT -4
"I'm ready." she said running off. "Uh...where is she going?" one tribesman said.
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Post by observer on Jun 26, 2020 3:39:32 GMT -4
Everyone, including the elders looked confused. No hunter had ever taken off running immediately. All had always prepared for their first hunt, for it was often a dangerous hunt due to inexperience.
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