Username: Mercuré
Cat Name: Mambuyu
Gender: female
Rank: warrior
Clan: Spirits of the MayombéAge: 22 moons
Prompt:Fufu was not known for his social skills, after all he had been raised by the Mupaganu (humans). Despite this they loved socializing especially with the shy Mambuyu. It is why when Mambuyu shyly hid to the side during a ceremony he ran forward.
“Mabuyu! What are you doing, hiding there!”
Mambuyu looked up in shock and quickly embarrassment at being caught lurking, “...Nothing”
Fufu once more didn’t have the knowledge to know that Mambuyu didn’t literally mean ‘nothing’ but rather ‘let’s please end this conversation.’
Fufu continued. “Mambuyu you can’t be doing ‘nothing’ silly!”
Mambuyu’s ears drooped in further embarrassment and finally Fufu understood. He didn’t understand
what he did but he knew he had done something. Quickly he stammered, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to– wait a second I’ll be right back!”
Fufu ran through the Buala to the hut he shared with several cats and dug through his belongings before running back to Mambuyu. She was attempting to slink off undetected when he caught up to her.
“Mambuyu! Wait!” Mambuyu turned around, slightly in fear.
Fufu quickly dropped the items at her feet. A uniquely colored pebble, a dried purple flower, a piece of rainbow yarn, and a toy he had from his time with the Mupaganu. Out of breath from the sprint he just nudged the items forward with his paw, “here!”
Mambuyu looked up in confusion until Fufu gestured and explained, “For you!”
“For me?” Mambuyu said, a new confusion spreading.
“Of course! For being one of my favorite cats!” Fufu nodded now for emphasis.
“I’m one of your favorite cats?” Mambuyu asked in shock, “But you’re so social! And I hide all the time!”
Fufu explained as if it was obvious (it was to them at least) “You don’t hide, you observe. I love whenever we talk, all the little things you share. You also have such a good way with words. You should talk with us all more!”
Mambuyu was taken aback and then flattered, “Really?”
“Of course! Now let's join the festivities!” Fufu explained, nudging Mambuyu forward who, for the first time in a while, felt more joy than fear at the thought of talking and dancing with others.