Growing Up [Private: TheLastLion & Stormy]

[TheLastLion]

"This is where I like to think and be alone," Nicki replied.

[Stormy]

“I see.” The Panther replied as she lays on a lower branch. “Any family? You look well fed, so I would assume so.” Nicki could see the Panther’s glowing eyes scan her - as it was still almost the only thing Nicki could see from the Panther since it was so dark.

[TheLastLion]

"Yes," Nicki responded. "My sister, my parents, and our extended family."

[Stormy]

The Panther didn’t respond but acknowledged it. The Panther quickly scooped up Nicki up into the tree and went up the tree a bit. “Shouldn’t stay on the ground alone like that. Many predators hunt at night, and they’ll come for you especially since you’re small.”

[TheLastLion]

"Yeah, I've seen it first hand," Nicki said redactively.

[Stormy]

"I see." She responded. "So, tell me, how old are you? And do your parents know you're gone?" She asked as she once again lays out on the branch.

[TheLastLion]

"I'm 12 and yes, they know." She replied. "Am I going to get an opportunity to ask questions of my own?"

[Stormy]

"Hmmm....." The Panther fake debated it for a moment. "I suppose. Fire away."

[TheLastLion]

"Who are you?" Nicki asked. "If I were to go off of what I'm hearing, I'm assuming you're not a lion, aren't you?"

[Stormy]

“I’m Jen.” She replies. “And no, I’m not a lion l’m a Panther.”