by KiarasMate » February 9th, 2010, 7:22 am
Laughing uproariously as he felt Rahina’s fore paw tickling him in his favorite spot, followed by the warm sensation of her muzzle trapping one of his ears within its gentle grasp, Kopa squirmed like a cub getting an unwanted bath as he returned the loving gesture with one of his own, bringing his large fore leg up and around his beloved lioness’ upper half, pulling her in close for an affectionate hug, making sure to be extra careful with her as he spoke quietly.
”Well, I’m just trying to look after you as best I can my precious. I know you’re tough and you could probably handle everything on your own but you always have me here, so try and relax and let me do something to help for a change.”
Waiting for his precious lioness to release his ear, Kopa stood up and lightly nuzzled Rahina’s side to indicate that she should go first. Standing behind her, Kopa watched intently as his eyes fell upon the dozing lioness, who seemed to have stirred from the noise the two of them were making. Taking note of the strange pouch around her neck but knowing that it wouldn’t be polite to stare, Kopa trailed after his beloved mate as the pair made their way back into their den. Once inside, Kopa shot one last glance outside before he turned his full focus back to Rahina, speaking to her in a loving voice as he advanced towards her.
”Never seen a lioness like the one outside there Hina. Quite the unusual fur color and what’s with the odd thing around her neck? Oh well, it’s probably none of our business anyways, so how about that massage, hmm? Why don’t you lay that attractive body of yours down and let me help you to relax my precious.”
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Outside near The Private Waterhole, Zina’s tranquility was cut short with the arrival of two new faces in the form of a lion and a lioness who seemed to be very close to one another, or so it appeared to the white furred Shaman. Being unable to rest any longer from the scene the two felines were making, Zina rolled onto her belly as she observed the couple from a far. They both looked as though that they hadn’t originally been from these lands and having a pretty good judgment of character after having traveled abroad so many times, Zina trusted her instinct as she noticed another more familiar face making his way over to one of the further dens from where she was situated at. It was Shani and he seemed interested with whatever was happening within the confines of the den he was standing in front of. Yawning in a bored fashion however, Zina’s focus only stayed upon him for a minute or two, as she had already gotten what she wanted out of Shani today at least.
Turning her focus back to where the smitten pair of felines had been, Zina caught sight of the two creatures, who were already beginning to depart from where they had been. Watching closely, her yellow orbs fixated upon the male lion in particular, Zina spotted them entering the den that was right next to the one she herself had chosen to call her own for the time being. Recalling Shani’s words from earlier in regards to the lioness who had metaphorically almost bitten his head off, Zina assumed that he had been referring to the dark furred lioness that had now disappeared into the den with the other handsome male. Swishing her tail in a thoughtful manner, Zina thought to herself as she rolled back onto her side, her gaze locked upon the den entrance to which both Rahina and Kopa had vanished within as a smug smile worked its way over her muzzle.
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Taking Vitani’s advice to heart, Kiara thought for a moment as she tried to recall the names of the new faces that had joined the pride most recently. Remembering her mate’s brief introduction to the unique looking lioness she had spotted earlier yet drawing a blank when it came to her name, the golden furred princess casually rose to her paws as she addressed her fellow lioness in an appreciative voice.
”You know, that’s not a bad idea Vitani. I know if I were new, I’d feel more at home and welcomed if someone did that for me. I think I will do that. Can you please tell Kovu when he gets back, that I’ll be at The Private Waterhole and if he needs to get me for any reason, that’s where he’ll find me. Oh, and tell him to get Cutie some lunch too. I’m sure her little breakfast she had this morning won’t tie her over for very long. Thanks Vitani.”
Giving the former Outlander a thankful smile and a friendly departing salute, Kiara turned to make her way outside of the main den, pausing for a moment at the mouth of the cave, giving one last glance over the distant grasslands in the hopes of seeing her beloved mate and adopted daughter but to no avail. Sighing softly, the golden furred lioness ascended from on high as she bounded off through the lush grass in the general direction towards The Private Waterhole.