Growing Up [Private: TheLastLion & Stormy]

[TheLastLion]

Jade began to walk away back to claim her prize, but stopped when she heard something she didn't expect.

[Stormy]

“Wait! Please!” The leopard pleaded. “I have someone to get back to!”

[TheLastLion]

"Don't fall for it, it's probably a trick." Jade told herself as she stood still.

[Stormy]

“Please!” The leopard continued. “A cub that I took in because he lost both his parents! That’s the only reason I fought for it! Please! He’s going to wonder where I went!”

[TheLastLion]

Jade sighed before turning around and walking back to the edge. "What's his name?" She asked.

[Stormy]

“Radhi.” The leopard answered finally managing to at least grab the cliff with his other paw.

[TheLastLion]

"How old is he?" Asked Jade, instantly recalling Snow.

[Stormy]

“Around 13, 14? I don’t know, it’s an estimate.” He responded still digging his claws on the cliff. “The truth is, he’s been gone for a little while but it was in case he came.”

[TheLastLion]

Jade took a moment as the leopard explained all of this. There was an undeniable sincerity in his desperation as he struggled to hold on. He scrabbled for a foothold, but it became clear that he was having no more luck than Jade did. Speaking of Jade, she sighed as she leaned towards him.

[Stormy]

The leopard froze slightly as he watched Jade.