Word Count :: 000 Slight powerplay, if that's alright.
It appeared that there would not be many attending this mateship ceremony, but that was alright. It was not something that the pack was required to join in on, just something that they could attend if they wished to. Naniko was not a controlling or demanding leader most of the time - she simply either expected or did not expect things. She was the type who could adapt easily to most situations regardless of certain factors. When Panda and Venom arrived she gave them a smile and a nod of appreciation. She would remember that they were the only ones to come and support their packmates.
The two seemed ready for the ceremony. They approached her and she cleared her throat, speaking to those who had gathered. "These two canines have come today to be joined together for life. We will give sacrifice to the Creator in hope that They will bless these chosen two with luck and fertility in their coming years. After the ceremony is completed, we will feast in honor of the Gods and the sacrifice of the lamb." The speech was the same every time. Naniko had set up an area for the feasting just behind the rows of sawed off tree trunks that served as the seating area. She and Grace had brought down an elderly doe together the day prior.
She crouched down and pulled the lamb's tether, taking her ceremonial dagger and slitting its throat quickly. Blood sprayed outward and she cupped her hand over the wound, gathering it. Naniko dipped her thumb in the pool of blood in her palm and ran it across Rain's forehead, then Samantha's, then straightened. She pulled two necklaces from where they hung, talismans dangling from each, and placed one over each canine's neck. "It is done. May we wish good luck and fertility on this couple in the coming years. This mateship is binding; remember that. Infidelity is an act that must not be taken lightly" She warned.
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