Roleplay - 7th of November

Running Star nods and makes lead calls... She heads out.

Faith watches the group leave.

Alfonso prances happily as he follows.

Peachy sticks to the protection of the vegetation as she forages along the way while tailing the Zippers.

Dominic follows Running Star happily... proud of his new litter.

Lewa and Chetana follow.

Jay follows.

Alfonso sticks close to the adults. He hasn't noticed his mother tracking the group's movements.

Dominic is unaware of Peacy's approach;

Peachy sighs, longing to be back in the safe security, warmth and comfort of the Zippers. this is her second time living alone and after her harrorfying second eviction, she desperately wants to be back in the group and vows to never break the meerkat society golden rule ever again.

dominic curses Iron Wood to himself. It was his fault Peachy, if she was still alive, was going through.

ooc: Are Sassy and Spunky still in the group?

Peachy spots Running Star. She appears to be distinctly slimmer, which means she has recently given birth. A good sign for her as it could mean that she could stand a chance of being let back into the group. But she is still pregnant and is sure that Running Star must be being very protective of her newborn pups so she shouldn't get hopes up as she knows that Running Star could still see her as a threat.

Dominic whips his head around as he spots a skinny, bone thin Peachy. He churrs in relief. She was a valuable member of the group. They couldn't afford loosing her.

Feeling desperate at the moment and with her unborn pups' lives at stake, Peachy decides to take the risk of approaching the group. She needs their security and comfort to be able to survive and she doesn't want to spend another cold and lonely night in a bolt hole as she fears it could be her and unborn litter's last, but she knows it'll be up to Running Star to decide her fate.

Alfonso spots his mother and squeals with joy. He wants to be able to snuggle with her again.

Jay watches peachy.

Unaware of Peachy appearing, Faith is at the burrow with the pups.

Peachy gets down low, hoping her nonthreatening, submissive gesture will help her get reaccepted into the group.

Alfonso watches his mother, wanting to run right up to her and give a great big hug but holds back, unsure of how the group will react to her.

Arrow had a cold glare on Peachy, she could ruin any chances she has of staying in the group. She She stood back and waited for Running Star's decision.

Springer scratched himself behind the ear, not noticing Peachy.

Sugar smiled, glad to see Peachy was still alive, but judging by her current state, was very worried about her unborn pups.

Peachy notices Arrow's cold glare and looks at her confused. She has no idea that her sudden change in attitude is because she had briefly assumed the dominant female role while Running Star was temporarily missing and having recently mated with Springer, may be pregnant and sees her as a threat.

Alfonso looks at his mother with sad, longing eyes.

Dominic glares at Arrow. He didn't care for her after her attitude went south. For all he cared she could be chased out.

Peachy suddenly becomes nervous and hesitates to move any closer. She sits down on her haunches and watches Running Star anxiously to see what she does once she's noticed.

Alfonso looks from Peachy to Running Star and tilts his head not understanding. He's too young to know that it's up to Running Star to chase off and accept females.

Dominic watches his mate to see what she would do.

Peachy nervously waits for Running Star's decision. She poises herself to run if she has to but her legs are frozen by her desperation of wanting rejoin the group.

Alfonso watches Running Star curiously, wondering what she'll do.

Dominic scans the area.

Peachy has seen the sad longful look in Alfonso's eyes. She desperately wants to be back with her son.

Alfonso looks back at Peachy with an uncertain look on his face.