Ruts and Routines

[morningreport]

[A certain Hornbill can be seen slowly flying over the land, his eyes wandering. It's unsure if he's looking for someone, or just keeping watch over things, but he seems to be extra huffy this morning.]

...Now where is everybody? Normally the giraffe would be out at the water-hole at this time of day...and there isn't even a meerkat to be spoken of.

An empty Savannah is unheard of, so where the devil is everyone?

[He circles around one more time before landing on a rock, sighing heavily before folding his wings at his sides.]

Surely something wouldn't be going on without me knowing about it, would it?

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[circle_of_life]

I can't imagine you accepting that without making a fuss. (His voice is laced with amusement.

He walks over to the edge of Pride Rock and surveys the land directly around them. He is a King. If something were to happen in the midst of this party, he would be responsible.)

This was a secret I didn't want Scar spoiling.

[morningreport]

Hmm...well- ..I suppose I can let it slide then. Just this once.

[He's still a bit embarrassed he FORGOT his birthday in the first place.]

[i_killedmufasa]

I just knew you would understand.

[Scar ruffles the feathers on Zazu's head.]

[circle_of_life]

(Glancing over his shoulder, Mufasa smiles to himself. It is nice to see Scar interacting with Zazu in a friendly way. The fact that his brother attended the party at all speaks volumes. Perhaps they are finally seeing eye to eye.)

We shouldn't hog all of your time, Zazu. You have presents to enjoy.

[morningreport]

[Jumping, Zazu lowers his head when Scar ruffles his feathers- not the feathers, he just preened those...

Regardless though, he manages to shrug it off with a sigh and a bit of a smile, giving a bit of a hop and a shake of his tail-feathers.]

Presents- ...yes of course!

[Definitely not your traditional birthday- ..but one Zazu wouldn't soon forget.]

[i_killedmufasa]

Yes, go enjoy your gifts.

Perhaps they'll help to keep you out of our hair.

[circle_of_life]

Scar. (He casts a look of disapproval at the darker lion.) Zazu, you needn't report today. Everything can wait until tomorrow.

[morningreport]

Oooh well...if you're absolutely certain Sire.

[He pauses, glancing back up at Mufasa.]

But tomorrow's report will be thorough and exact to the point, I assure you!

[ikilledmufasa]

[Scar simply offers his brother a noncommittal shrug in response to the admonition, then looks back to the bird.]

We wouldn't expect any less.