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Mutara, Suguta, Kainuk, Sities, Turkwel, Chaimu, Malkia, Mambo, and Garzi patiently waited outside the stockades for the orphans to join them so they could have lucerne. Garzi decided to lie down and rest while waiting. When the orphans were finally let out after their six o'clock milk, Mayan and Vaarti found Garzi sleeping and woke him up. Garzi thanked the two boys for waking him, as he had fallen into a deep sleep and almost missed lucerne feeding time.

Shortly afterward, Rapsu and several of his friends arrived. Rapsu headed straight for the lucerne while his friends settled for some water. Mambo had a long conversation with Sattao, but as it was time to leave for browsing, Sattao remained behind with the Mutara group. Realising later that his colleagues had already gone, Sattao raised his trunk to check which direction they had taken. After figuring it out, Sattao bid goodbye to Mambo and walked southeast to join the others.

Kuishi paired up with Esoit and Bondeni to browse, while Suguroi and Lodo engaged in a brief strength-testing exercise. The orphans browsed peacefully as they made their way towards the mud bath. Upon arrival, they found six bulls already enjoying the mud. The bulls quickly departed, giving the orphans space. After having their milk, the orphans skipped wallowing and went straight for a drink of water before settling into a dusting session.

Wild dogs made a brief visit to the mud bath, but they kept their distance from the elephants. Two of the wild bulls charged at the wild dogs, prompting them to move further away. Challa, who had joined the orphans for a drink, escorted them for a few metres towards the browsing field before returning to his wild companions.

The afternoon was calm as the orphans browsed quietly for the remainder of the day.