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STF Zoo - Animal Naming Ceremony

Posted June 18, 2021, 1:51 p.m. by Melissa Aragon

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The watering hole was quiet…

Too quiet.

Then all of that changed in an instant. A low, deep rumbling voice said “Whaddaya mean ‘The order wasn’t received’! We called on this weeks ago and it shoulda been here by now!” The grass parted as the hide-encased tank of the Rhino made his way towards the watering hole, bellowing into a tin can with a taught string coming from the base that ran back behind him and disappeared into the grass; and was moved from mouth to ear by the Heron perched atop his head. “You catch more flies with honey, Rhino. Be nice.” she whispered and the horned head shook and she nearly toppled off. “Fine. Have it your way.” she muttered and moved the can to his ear.

Around his feet, the Collie bounced and giggled while saying “Somebody’s gonna get it!” in a sing-song voice, while the Tadpole in the small bowl of water on her head kept asking anyone who would listen for a seatbelt. As the group arrived at the watering hole, the Gorilla looked up and said “Did you get through to Customer Service?” and he waved a bunch of banana leaves over his head and said “I have the contract right here. It specifically states -“ and he was interrupted by a loud ‘Hoot’ from above and the Owl looked down and said “Yes, we all know. It will be handled. Take a break.”

Just then a helicopter appeared on the horizon, and underneath was suspended a large crate. Metal bars reinforced the outside, and armed guards kept close watch on the package from a safe distance above by leaning out of the open side doors of the craft. The Rhino looked up and squinted and then said “Wait. I think it’s here… yeah, that’s it.” He looked at Heron and she tossed the can onto a low hanging branch for the next caller to use.

The helicopter hovered over the clearing by the watering hole, and the crate settled to the ground. The Rhino lumbered over and looked in through one of the air holes and nodded. “Yep.” And then turned and yelled “They’re here! Everybody in position!” and he lumbered up to the stage and the podium. The STF Zoo flew, crawled, swam, walked, slithered, and hopped their way around the watering hole and the Rhino said “Ok, ok! Time’s here! As you are all aware, we have a new member in our illustrious ranks.” A small round of applause was heard from the assembly. “It’s a bit overdue, but there was a mix-up with the order and we instead ended up with three tons of fresh bamboo. Now I’m not pointing fingers –“ and he glanced at the Panda, “- but we need to be more courteous with the Zebra’s credit card, ok?” A mumble acceptance was heard, and the crate began to shake. All eyes slowly turned to the clearing.

The Rhino backed up a few steps.

A low rumble was heard, and the Gorilla said “Excuse me.” and the Owl moved to a different tree.

The Collie crouched low.

The Heron swallowed a fish and then whispered “I didn’t get breakfast!”

The crate shook. It bucked. And then suddenly the front hatch burst open and…!

Out walked a small cat… dog… weasel, maybe?… wearing a small bowler hat and a bow tie. They looked around at the assembled Zoo animals and said “Um… hello?” There was a long pause…

And then the Zoo erupted in cheers and applause for the arrival of the Fossa, the newest member of the STF Zoo.

OOC: Congratulations, Sam! Welcome to the herd!

Congratulations Sam!!!!
-Kelpie

Welcome to the jungle!
Komodo Dragon


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