Very Humerus [Scooby, Mifupa]

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((April 26th. Afternoon. Open to Scooby and Mifupa. Here's a thread if you want it ))


Mif was used to spending most of his time by himself. Being an undertaker could be lonely work. Plus, he smelled bad. No one really wanted to hang out with him anyway.

Still, he knew he’d better at least pretend like he could do something useful. He leaned a bunch of trash against a wall, creating a makeshift lair. Mif had gotten fairly good at setting up little forts, since he had so many bone-based constructions back at home. This was a lookout post. Or at least, that’s what the story was. Mostly it was just a shady place for him to take his naps.

Surprisingly enough though, he was actually on his feet. It had become apparent to him he needed to start his collection all over again. The grey hyena was slowly ambling along, purple nose to the ground. He could pick out the stench of rot like no one’s business.

But what he found wasn’t the familiar reek of death. Although, he did seem mildly interested. Mif wondered a bit, before leaning his head up.

“Know you’re around here somewhere,” he stated.

[Scooby Doo]

Meanwhile, another canine was on the lookout. Malachite requested he do so for the day, mostly to get the dog outside and try to do something useful. Shaggy was busy and Scooby didn't have much else to do. He sniffed the ground, not for bones but for intruders. Scooby wanted to impress, if only to keep staying here and be with his friend. Scooby kept sniffing until he smelled a terrible reek of garbage. He couldn't help but make a small comment "Ruck, gross" Before he heard other sniffing. A little apprehensive, he went to hide in the bushes before hearing a familiar voice. The hyena that was a fellow new member like himself, who called himself Mifupa, called him out.

Scooby did pay attention to his name but that was all he knew. For when he arrived, the two didn't really talk except to say hello and make themselves acquainted. Still, it was nice to have a canine like himself, well in personality that was. So he felt it best to show himself. Scooby slowly got out and gave a sheepish smile "Rello. Rice to ree you" He didn't really know what else to say, but he figured this was a start.

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Mif watched as the dog came out of the bush, his expression not changing, teeth slightly visible in his idle grin. Mif had never met a dog before, not a domestic one at least. There were wild dogs on the savannah of course, but they and the hyenas tended to be natural rivals. Then, the mortician tended to shrug off adversity.

“Hey,” he greeted.

Mif hadn’t gotten much of a chance to get acquainted with Scooby before. This wasn’t to say he hadn’t been paying attention, no matter what his glazed expression suggested. In Mif’s opinion, the dog didn’t quite fit in with most of the other members of the army. It was strange. The hyena sat down, only diminishing his already less-than-impressive height.

“So, watcha up to, pal?”

[Scooby Doo]

Mifupa's lack of disapproval made Scooby a tad more confident. Scooby rose himself, showing his size. He was a great dane and despite his cowardly side, Scooby was not a small dog. It was a bit of a contrast to the slightly smaller hyena. But Scooby was no arrogant dog, so it was a bit unintentional to show Scooby's own weight and height. The great dane couldn't help but notice the smell was coming from Mifupa, but Scooby wanted to make friends, and he knew making a note of that would lessen his chances.

Scooby heard Mifupa's question, simple but it was a starter conversation. The great dane shrugged and replied "Rell, malachite rold re to reck rout for spies. Ronestly, ry was trying ro do something rore ran reat. Although ry rove rood" It was true. Scooby adored food but Malachite was a bit unsure of Scooby's use. So scooby wanted to prove himself for shaggy and malachite. To stay for his best friend.

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Mifupa didn’t seem perturbed by the dog’s size. Then again, he rarely seemed perturbed by anything. It sufficed to say, he’d seen some messed up things given his duty as savanna funeral director.

“Hey, buddy, me too. Trying to act like I’m not just here for the easy eats I mean,” Mif said, winking.

He slowly gestured his nose in the direction of his makeshift hut.

“That’s my lookout post. If anyone asks, tell ‘em they can sleep easy knowing Mifupa’s guarding them,” the hyena said, “Unless I’m sleeping that is. You know I love sleeping.”

[Scooby Doo]

Scooby smiled brightly as Mifupa seemed to be in the same boat he was. Scooby was glad he had someone to relate to and be on his side. He nodded with a sheepish grin before turning to see the makeshift hut. Scooby had to admit, Mifupa was quick to make his mark at the place. And although it wasn't the best smelling, Scooby had modesty. So he gave a look of approval, wanting to not insult Mifupa. Scooby turned to Mifupa and beamed at the suggestion of sleeping "Ree too. Reating and reeping ris ry talent"

Scooby then had a idea. A idea that could actually make both of them seem useful in the eyes of the leader. Call it a stretch but Scooby thought it could work. Scooby turned to his new friend and replied "Rey. Since were roth ron rookout, why ron't re go rearch for rad ruys together? Two reads rare retter ran rone!" He smiled, hopeful Mifupa would agree and take his bait. Scooby thought it would be more fun this way. That and Scooby didn't really like searching for the enemy alone. It was scary being by yourself to say the least.

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Mif let out a slow laugh. It didn’t sound like a typical hyena laugh, but it would definitely be it’s own brand of creepy if heard in the wrong situation. Mifupa himself could be his own brand of creepy in the wrong situation. Though most of the time he didn’t mean to be. Most of the time.

“Haa haa haa. Cool: someone who can recognize a talent. Though I gotta say, I know a few folks who can best even me in the sleeping department.”

His ears rotated forward as he listened to Scooby. His grin faded just slightly. In reality, Mif wasn’t too wild about the idea, mostly because it involved a lot of walking around and he was far too lazy to want to do much of that. But, Mif prided himself on being an easygoing hyena.

“I guess that’s true,” he stated, “We can do that. See if we come across anything.”

Mif didn’t really think they’d find anyone so close to home and anticipated he didn’t have to work that hard, which was fine by him.

[Scooby Doo]

Scooby wasn't put off by the slow laughter. In this situation, it felt needed. Considering the two were trying to get themselves befriended to one another. Still, Scooby would've been lying if it still wasn't a bit odd. The great dane beamed as Mifupa continued to talk about sleeping. He then replied "Really? Rell, you rare refinitely retter ran re I'm rure" He then saw Mifupa seem pretty agreeable to his idea. The great dane beamed brightly at that.

"Re right rot rind ranything but rit's worth ra rot" Scooby pointed out. It was worth just trying. Especially if he needed to prove himself. The great dane immediately started to do the work, he didn't mind if Mifupa just followed. His company was more than enough for him. He proceeded to start sniffing around, in fact he focused so hard he accidentially bumped into a tree. Disturbing a little squirrel who threw a nut at the dane's head. Scooby looked up at the hit and snarled at the squirrel who only responded by hitting with another nut.

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“Ha,” the hyena just gave a last little laugh to himself before standing up.

Mif took his sweet time getting to his feet. First stretching his hind legs and then leaning forward and cracking his spine. After that, he itched himself behind his ear. When he was good and ready, he plodded behind the dog.

Though he was lazy, he did start to sniff at the ground. To his untrained nose, it didn’t seem like anyone besides the usual humans had gone down the street lately. Mif leaned up, hearing Scooby snarling, lifting his lids, partly convinced he’d found something. He then watched as the dog was struck with two nuts. Being a hyena, he couldn’t help but to laugh at the events.

“Haa haa. I think your new friend is trying to cash-shoo us away from his tree,” he joked.

[Scooby Doo]

Scooby didn't entirely notice the lack of action Mifupa take. Again, his presence being here was more than enough. The great dane was more focused on his little enemy. However, he did turn to see Mifupa make a rather lame pun. Despite himself, Scooby laughed along. His laughter ceased though as the squirrel hit him a third time and aimed to hit Mifupa as well. The squirrel made some chat before going back in the tree.

The great dane didn't take so kindly to being mocked by something smaller than him and proceeded to dig into the tree's middle hole. Only for the squirrel to jump on his head and keep doing so repeatedly. Annoyed with the little charade, Scooby snarled and started to try to shake the squirrel off. Eventually it did and the squirrel ran off. Without Mifupa's permission, Scooby chased his new enemy.

(OCC: We can find bones for mifupa after if you want. Couldn't resist doing this)

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Mifupa’s head was struck, making a hollow clunking sound. The hyena knit his brows but didn’t stop grinning.

“That wasn’t very cool,” he murmured.

He stood up and started to amble closer to the tree. He stopped to watch as the squirrel continued its attack. Although he didn’t laugh this time, he did still appear to find the antics amusing, lifting a brow and tilting his head.

Mif’s ears perked once the squirrel went running off. Apparently he actually had some kind of instincts and he started to run, quickly catching up with Scooby.

((cue the other villains looking out the window and seeing this going on))

[Scooby Doo]

(OCC: Lmao I can just imagine them wondering what is happening)

The squirrel kept running away from both canines, especially intending to get away from Scooby. The great dane started to bark angrily, annoyed that the small creature was getting away. Eventually the squirrel resided in another tree. Scooby saw though and barked in the hole consistently. After a short vocal example of showing dominance, Scooby gave a satisfied huff. He went back to his friend and replied "Rell, re ron't rother rus ragain rafter ry rowed rim" Suddenly his ears perked as he realized a new smell. "Rou rell rat?" He asked, immediately putting his nose to the ground again.

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True to his reputation as the laziest hyena around, it wasn’t long before Mif gave up the chase. He would only really exert himself if he was actually hunting, which he thankfully wasn’t. He slowed to a run before sitting down again a small distance away from the tree. He didn’t bother to make any kind of sound at the rodent. It looked like he was about to lay down completely before the dane apparently noticed something.

Looking more invested than he had been, Mif lifted his nose and began to sniff the air. Then, he brought his long neck down so his snout hovered over the ground.

“Sure do,” Mif said, “3 O’ clock. Something stinks.”

He turned to his right.

“Let’s go find it.”

[Scooby Doo]

Scooby listened as Mifupa was more specific than he was about where the smell was. The second mifupa suggested to search the source, Scooby grinned and nodded "Reah! Reah!" He immediately went to work on Mifupa's right and started sniffing on the ground. His nose lead him quite far from the house and more near the circus, the great dane though didn't notice. He was focused on the smell. Eventually, near a rather older tree, he found it at last. He took a big sniff before making a face "Ruck, rat rinks"

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Mif went along at his own pace. Although he wasn’t moving too terribly fast, he seemed focused. Occasionally, he lifted his head to look around. He rose a brow at his surroundings, being a wild animal and not quite understanding what a circus was. His understanding of humans was limited at best, even if he tried to present himself as an authority on the subject back at home.

He moved up closer to Scooby once they were near the old tree. The hyena looked down. There were chicken wings scattered on the ground. They had gone off and were starting to rot. The smell didn’t appear to bother Mif.

“Someone left wing bones here,” Mif observed, “Maybe the rest is around somewhere.”