Tail movements in particular represent specific moods and are often the only notification a S'Kra Mur may give of their current demeanor.
Tail Movements
- All tail movements can be utilized with either the S'Kra Mur word or the English word in parenthesis
- Em (Peace)
Command |
Messaging
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Em |
S'Kra Mur's tail undulates passively just above the ground.
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Em <self> |
S'Kra Mur chirrs softly to (herself/himself) and rolls the tip of (his/her) tail contentedly.
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Em <Person> |
S'Kra Mur gazes contentedly at you and rolls the tip of (his/her) tail along the ground.
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Em <Item> |
S'Kra Mur chirrs softly and rolls the tip of (his/her) tail, gazing contentedly at a(n) <Item>.
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Em (sitting/prone) |
S'Kra Mur rolls (his/her) tail along the surface of the ground.
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- Ahar (Agitated)
Command |
Messaging
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Ahar |
S'Kra Mur's tail undulates in an agitated fashion.
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Ahar <self> |
S'Kra Mur frowns, lashing (his/her) tail at the air in irritation.
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Ahar <Person> |
S'Kra Mur gives you an irritated look, lashing (his/her) tail at the air.
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Ahar <Item> |
S'Kra Mur frowns irritably and lashes (his/her) tail, gazing at <item>.
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Ahar (Sitting) |
S'Kra Mur's tail lashs agitatedly across the ground where S'Kra Mur sits, threatening to trip anyone nearby.
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Ahar (Prone) |
S'Kra Mur's tail writhes briefly.
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- Oloh (Anger)
Command |
Messaging
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Oloh |
A look of cold menace crosses S'Kra Mur's features, and (his/her) hands fall to (his/her) sides, (his/her) tail lashing at the ground with a sharp, angry slap!
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Oloh <self> |
S'Kra Mur's face contorts into a snarl of rage and (she/he) slaps smartly at the ground with (his/her) tail.
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Oloh<Person> |
A chill runs up your spine as S'Kra Mur fixes you with a cold, furious reptilian stare, slapping (his/her) tail violently against the ground.
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Oloh <Person> (Sitting) |
A look of cold menace crosses S'Kra Mur's features, and (his/her) hands fall to (his/her) sides, (his/her) tail lashing at the ground with a sharp, angry slap!
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Olog <Item> |
S'Kra Mur raps the tip of (his/her) tail against the ground, staring at item.
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- Sih (Joke)
Command |
Messaging
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Sih |
The tip of S'Kra Mur's tail makes lazy circles in the air.
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Sih <Self> |
S'Kra Mur chortles softly and draws tiny circles in the air with the tip of (his/her) tail.
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Sih <Person> |
S'Kra Mur flicks (his/her) tongue mischievously at you, turning the tip of (his/her) tail in a small circle.
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Sih (Sitting) |
The tip of S'Kra Mur's tail makes lazy circles in the air.
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Sih <Item> |
S'Kra Mur chuckles to herself and draws a tiny circle in the air with the tip of (his/her) tail, gazing thoughtfully at item.
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- Tey (Alarm)
Command |
Messaging
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Tey |
S'Kra Mur's tail stands rigid against (his/her) back, the scales along it lifting to form an alarmed, serrated edge.
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Tey <self> |
S'Kra Mur suddenly hisses in alarm, (his/her) tail lifting to stand rigidly against (his/her) back.
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Tey <Person> |
S'Kra Mur looks at you in sudden alarm, slitted pupils dilating, and (his/her) tail comes to stand rigidly against (his/her) back.
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Tey <Item> |
S'Kra Mur starts in alarm and hisses at item, (his/her) tail lifting to stand rigidly against (his/her) back.
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- S'sa (Relief)
Command |
Messaging
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S'sa |
S'Kra Mur slowly lowers (his/her) tail to the ground.
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S'Sa <self> |
S'Kra Mur indulges in a luxurious full body stretch, from the top of (his/her) head to the tip of (his/her) tail.
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S'sa <Person> |
S'Kra Mur looks at you in relief, (his/her) tail slowly lowering to the ground.
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S'Sa <Self> (Prone) |
(Self) S'Kra Mur indulges in a luxurious full body stretch, from the top of (his/her) head to the tip of (his/her) tail.
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S'sa <Item> |
S'Kra Mur looks at <item> and sighs in relief, lowering the tip of (his/her) tail.
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- S'uh (Caution)
Command |
Messaging
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S'uh |
S'Kra Mur's tail cautiously lifts into a kind of "U" shape.
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S'uh <self> |
S'Kra Mur utters a soft, inquiring trill, curling (his/her) tail into a kind of "U" shape.
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S'uh <Person> |
S'Kra Mur looks at you cautiously, curling the tip of (his/her) tail.
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S'uh (Sitting/Prone) |
S'Kra Mur's tail curls into a small, cautious curve.
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S'uh <item> |
S'Kra Mur glances curiously at item, curling the tip of (his/her) tail into a small, cautious curve.
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- Hat (Delight)
Command |
Messaging
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Hat |
S'Kra Mur's tail rolls up and down in a smooth undulation.
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Hat <Self> |
S'Kra Mur utters a high-pitched trill, rolling the tip of (his/her) tail up and down in a smooth, rapid undulation.
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Hat <Person> |
S'Kra Mur trills in your direction, (his/her) tail undulating up and down.
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Hat <item> |
S'Kra Mur's tail appears to ripple as it undulates up and down, and (she/he) chirrs at item.
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- Mur (Proud)
Command |
Messaging
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Mur |
S'Kra Mur folds (his/her) arms and lifts (his/her) head, a proud gleam in (his/her) eye and (his/her) tail resting firmly against the ground.
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Mur <Self> |
S'Kra Mur lifts (his/her) head with proud defiance, straightening (his/her) tail behind her.
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Mur <Person> |
S'Kra Mur glares at you defiantly, (his/her) tail set firmly behind her.
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Mur (Sitting) |
S'Kra Mur sits up straighter and stretches (his/her) tail proudly.
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Mur (Prone) |
S'Kra Mur raises (his/her) head with regal pride.
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Mur <Item> |
S'Kra Mur chirrs softly with pride as she gazes at item.
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- Peh (Apology)
Command |
Messaging
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Peh (Apology) |
S'Kra Mur bows (his/her) head, raising (his/her) arms with palms facing entreatingly upward and (his/her) tail curling humbly about (his/her) left ankle.
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Peh <self> |
S'Kra Mur gracefully genuflects, curling (his/her) tail humbly behind her.
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Peh <Person> |
S'Kra Mur gazes at you for a moment before bowing (his/her) head, curling (his/her) tail behind (his/her) and lifting (his/her) hands in apology.
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Peh <Prone> |
S'Kra Mur bows (his/her) head humbly.
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Peh <Item> |
S'Kra Mur glances at <item> and winces, curling (his/her) tail to one side apologetically.
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- Kho (Emphasis)
Command |
Messaging
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Kho) |
S'Kra Mur flicks the tip of (his/her) tail toward the ground sharply.
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Kho <self> |
S'Kra Mur sneers disdainfully and flicks the tip of (his/her) tail downward.
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Kho <Person> |
S'Kra Mur angles (his/her) tail downward and then deliberately flicks it disdainfully up at you. How insulting!
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Kho <self> (Sitting/Prone) |
S'Kra Mur sneers disdainfully and flicks the tip of (his/her) tail downward.
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Kho <Item> |
S'Kra Mur flicks the tip of (his/her) tail at the air, emphasizing <item> with a sharp gesture.
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- Grel (Sad)
Command |
Messaging
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Grel (Sad) |
S'Kra Mur curls (his/her) tail toward the ground, (his/her) shoulders drooping.
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Grel <self> |
S'Kra Mur bows (his/her) head and closes (his/her) eyes as if weighed down by some great sadness, (his/her) tail curling slowly downward.
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Grel <Person> |
S'Kra Mur gives you a wounded look, lowering (his/her) tail pathetically.
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Grel (Sitting) |
S'Kra Mur slumps dejectedly, curling (his/her) tail downward.
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Grel <self> (Sitting/Prone) |
S'Kra Mur hefts a heavy sigh, listlessly swaying (his/her) tail.
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Grel <item> |
S'Kra Mur gazes sadly at item, curling the tip of (his/her) tail downward.
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- Lakh (Lonely)
Command |
Messaging
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Lakh |
S'Kra Mur looks around, (his/her) tail swaying forlornly.
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Lakh <self> |
S'Kra Mur hefts a heavy sigh, listlessly swaying (his/her) tail.
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Lakh <Person> |
S'Kra Mur gazes at you in entreaty, tail swaying uneasily behind (him.her). How can you resist a face like that?
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Lakh (Sitting) |
S'Kra Mur's tail lifts and gives a tentative sway as (she/he) gazes around forlornly.
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Lakh <item> |
S'Kra Mur sighs heavily and gazes at <item> with a lonely sway of (his/her) tail as if to say, "Well, it's just you and me now."
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- Kiel (Think)
Command |
Messaging
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Kiel (Think) |
S'Kra Mur's eyes darken with thought, and (his/her) tail grows very still.
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Kiel <self> |
S'Kra Mur grows quiet, an intense look of introspection overtaking (his/her) features as (his/her) tail lowers slightly and stretches into stillness.
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Kiel <Person< |
S'Kra Mur grows extremely still as (she/he) turns an intensely calculating look on you.
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Kiel (Sitting/Prone) |
S'Kra Mur's tail gives a quick lash at the air, and then (she/he) grows intensely still.
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Kiel <Item> |
S'Kra Mur stares intently at item, (his/her) entire posture taking on an abrupt stillness.
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Trills
Command |
Messaging |
Towards Self |
Towards Others
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Trill |
S'Kra Mur utters a soft, rumbling trill. |
S'Kra Mur trills softly to (herself/himself). |
S'Kra Mur trills softly at you.
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Question |
S'Kra Mur raises(her/his)head slightly, uttering a brief, inquiring trill. |
S'Kra Mur trills softly to (herself/himself). |
S'Kra Mur casts a curious glance at you, uttering a brief octave-climbing trill.
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Happy |
S'Kra Mur gives a bright, high-pitched trill from the back of(her/his)throat. |
S'Kra Mur trills softly to (herself/himself). |
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Content |
S'Kra Mur utters a deep, contented trill from the back of(her/his)throat. |
S'Kra Mur trills softly to (herself/himself). |
S'Kra Mur's tail sways slightly as (she/he) rumbles a low, contented trill at you.
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War |
S'Kra Mur's slitted pupils dilate disturbingly as (she/he) rears back(her/his)head and shrieks a spine-chilling challenge into the air! |
S'Kra Mur trills softly to (herself/himself). |
S'Kra Mur's pupils flare dangerously as (she/he) draws (herself/himself) up and shrieks a spine-chilling war cry at you! It might be a good time to hide.
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Brief |
S'Kra Mur gives a short, truncated trill. |
S'Kra Mur trills softly to (herself/himself). |
S'Kra Mur's tail la(she/he)s fitfully as (she/he) utters a low trill at you.
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Love |
A warm, rumbling trill emanates from deep within S'Kra Mur's chest. |
S'Kra Mur trills softly to (herself/himself). |
S'Kra Mur's expression softens as (she/he) rumbles a soft, loving trill at you.
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Trills with Crests
Command |
Messaging |
At Others
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Question |
raises (his/her) head slightly, uttering a brief, inquiring trill. |
S'Kra Mur crest lifts slightly as (he/she) directs an inquiring trill at you.
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Happy |
S'Kra Mur gives a bright, high-pitched troll from the back of (his/her) throat. |
S'Kra Mur's slit pupils flare with happiness as (he/she) trills at you.
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Content |
S'Kra Mur utters a deep, contented trill from the back of (his/her) throat. |
S'Kra Mur's crest lays flat against (his/her) skull as (he/she) trills contentedly at you.
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War |
S'Kra Mur's crest flares to an intimidating height as (he/she) throws up (his/her) head to shriek a terrible, rattling war cry! |
S'Kra Mur's crest flares to an imposing height as (he/she) shrieks a spine-chilling war cry at you! Maybe this would be a good time to leave town. (Creature) S'Kra Mur's crest flares intimidatingly as (he/she) shrieks a rattly cry of challenge at the <creature>.
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Worried |
A brief, high-pitched trill escapes S'Kra Mur's throat as (he/she) fidgets worriedly. |
S'Kra Mur's tail lashes fitfully as (he/she) utters a low trill at you.
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Brief |
S'Kra Mur gives a short, truncated trill. |
S'Kra Mur utters a short, staccato trill at you.
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Love |
A warm, rumbling trill emanates from deep within S'Kra Mur's chest. |
S'Kra Mur's crest lifts with pride as (he/she) trills lovingly at you.
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Bask
Command |
Messaging
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Bask |
S'Kra Mur eyes slowly slide shut as (he/she) tilts (his.her) head back and basks.
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Bask (inside) |
S'Kra Mur stretches languidly, tilting (his/her) head back and basking under an imaginary blazing summer sun. Maybe (he/she) should get out more.
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Bask <self> |
S'Kra Mur stretches (his/her) neck and adopts a regal stance, tail swaying gracefully, inviting all to bask in (his/her) glory. What a maroon.
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Bask <Person> |
S'Kra Mur lifts (his/her) tail and bows gracefully, making a great show of basking in your presence.
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Bask<Person>(Bonded) |
S'Kra Mur smiles at you and steps forward slightly, tail angled in a graceful curve, and looks at you worshipfully as if basking in your very presence.
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Bask <item> |
S'Kra Mur basks in the glory of the <item>.
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Bask <held item> |
S'Kra Mur lifts (his/her) <item> high in the air and gazes at it with worshipful eyes.
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Sweat
Command |
Messaging
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Sweat |
S'Kra Mur opens (his/her) mouth widely and expels a few quick breaths. (he/she) holds that pose for a few moments, then closes (his/her) mouth with a definite click.
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Sweat <Person> |
S'Kra Mur's eyes widen and (he/she) fixes you with a cautious, reptilian stare. (his/her) body seems tense and ready to react as (he/she) focuses on you.
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Sweat <self> |
S'Kra Mur's pupils dilate as (he/she) glances around quickly, (his/her) tail twitching into a slight "U" shape.
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Sweat <item> |
S'Kra Mur glances at <item> and emits a quiet clicking noise as (he/she) assesses it.
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Hiss
- Note: Hissing speech is commonly viewed as as "low class" or only used when expressing strong emotion such as anger, fear, etc.
Command |
Messaging
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Hiss <text> |
S'Kra Mur hisses, "text"
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Hiss |
S'Kra Mur hisses.
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Hiss (hiding) |
You hear the spine-chilling hiss of a S'Kra Mur somewhere in the shadows.
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Hiss at <Person> |
S'Kra Mur hisses at you.
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Hiss at <self> |
S'Kra Mur hisses in frustration.
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Hiss S |
S'Kra Mur makes a hoarse coughing noise.
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Other Verbs
Command |
Messaging |
Towards Self |
Towards Others
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Chirr |
S'Kra Mur makes a chirring noise in the back of(her/his)throat.(Hiding) You hear the sound of a contented S'kra Mur coming from the shadows. |
S'Kra Mur chirrs contentedly to (herself/himself),(her/his)tail undulating gently back and forth. |
S'Kra Mur makes a chirring noise in your direction.
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Purr |
S'Kra Mur makes a dry clucking noise in the back of(her/his)throat. |
N/A |
N/A
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Meow |
S'Kra Mur makes a strange gurgling noise. |
N/A |
N/A
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Flirt <self> |
S'Kra Mur curls back(her/his)lips to display(her/his)fangs briefly. |
N/A |
N/A
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Gobble <Person/item> |
S'Kra Mur clicks(her/his)fangs together thoughtfully. |
N/A |
N/A
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Snap |
S'Kra Mur clicks (his/her) claws together. |
S'Kra Mur glances at (his/her) fingers for a moment and shudders slightly. |
Same as self
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Pull <self> |
NA |
S'Kra Mur rubs (his/her) scalp in agitation. |
NA
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Blush |
S'Kra Mur blushes a splotchy, mottled color. |
S'Kra Mur blushes furiously! |
S'Kra Mur looks at you and blushes.
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Gobble |
None |
None |
S'Kra Mur clicks (his/her) fangs together thoughtfully.
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Whistle |
S'Kra Mur shrilly whistles. |
S'Kra Mur shrills a low whistle. |
S'Kra Mur shrills a whistle at you.
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Raspberry |
S'Kra Mur flicks (his/her) tongue rapidly twice before uttering a mocking hiss!(Hiding) You hear a loud, mocking hiss! |
S'Kra Mur lets out an exasperated hiss. |
S'Kra Mur flicks (his/her) tongue rapidly twice at you before uttering a mocking hiss!
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Snarl <self> |
NA |
S'Kra Mur lashes her tail in agitation. |
NA
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Stare <Person> |
NA |
NA |
S'Kra Mur fixes you with a cold, reptilian stare.
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Tune |
NA |
S'Kra Mur rubs (his/her) snout. |
<Anyone> reaches over and raps S'Kra Mur smartly on the snout!
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