Zulu Warriors

Jabulani - Closeted gay. Stoic, deeply empathetic, and a "man of few words." He is the person his peers go to when they need a calm head during a crisis. While he excels in the phalanx, he prefers the artistry of crafting blades over the act of using them.

Sipho - Closeted gay. Quick whitted and fun loving. This gets him into trouble more often than not. Although he fights he would prefer so swim, run and hunt. He loves nature and is often listening to/for the Spirits of the Land and Sky. He is open and happy.

Appearance: Jabulani - He possesses a broad, sturdy build with skin the color of deep mahogany. His movements are deliberate and grounded. He wears a traditional amabeshu (rear apron) of dark brown cowhide and sports a subtle, intentional notch in his leather headband that only those close to him recognize as a personal mark of identity.

Sipho - Lean and wiry with long, athletic limbs and high cheekbones. His eyes are bright and constantly scanning his surroundings. He often decorates his isikhali (weapon) grips with intricate wirework patterns and wears a single, vibrant bird feather tucked into his hair—a small defiance of the standard uniform.

Africa 1879 - The Anglo-Zulu War.

Both boys (Jabulani and Sipho) know eachother . They come upon a young, injured British soldier, their enemy, the day after a battle. They know each other and are aware that they are different from other boys and men.