The Mystics. *Private Arani and QOPR*

[AdAstrα]

They waited together in silence, the large, dark-coloured rogue and the petite lioness with strange markings.
He was watching her and she knew it, for every time he did so her heart skipped a beat. She couldn't have said anything to him even if she had wanted to, the sudden attraction was growing too strong for her to fight. Instead, she remained silent, for once thankful that she was unable to look him in the eyes. What was happening?
Deep inside her heart, she knew.
She was falling in love.

[Arani]

Hatari didn't take long to get back to Ayria and Hofu, but it took Tahi and Huru a little while to arrive. When they got there, they approached in a slightly cautious manner.
"Um... Hey Hofu." Tahi said. Hatari knew what would be coming next by the tone if his voice.

[AdAstrα]

Hofu gazed at them for a few moments, not knowing quite what to say. "Hi." he said, looking Tahi in the eyes and hoping that he understood, but he certainly did not blame him for being cautious. He himself was struggling to fully comprehend what had actually happened. It was so hard for him to remember anything right now. He was certain that he would, however. In time. But not now. He was too weak. He wished he could have explained all this to Tahi somehow, but the words needed weren't there.
He sighed.

[Arani]

Tahi recognized his voice instantly. It really was Hofu. After a few moments, he sighed at his foolishness. "Alright, come on buddy." He said, he and Huru helping him to his paws. "Lets go." They slowly walked/limped back to pride rock.

[AdAstrα]

Vitani spotted them from afar as they approached. She gasped. "What's this supposed to mean?" she asked as they came closer. "Is he...ok? What happened?"

[Arani]

"He's fine, Aunt Vitani." Hatari said. "He just needs food and rest. Is the small den occupied?" She asked.

[AdAstrα]

"No, no it isn't." She gazed at Hofu in a somewhat suspicious manner. "Well, he certainly LOOKS worn out, but are you sure it's really.."
"It's him, Vitani. It's the real Hofu." Ayira interrupted quickly. She felt the warmth of his body as she moved closer and knew for sure that she wasn't mistaken.

[Arani]

Tahi and Huru took Hofu to the small den. Hatari and Ayria stayed behind to tell Vitani what had happened. They talked for a little while. "And when that spirit was worn out the real Hofu was able to gain control easier, and thus was able to return to normal. I don't know what has happened to the spirit, but I imagine he wont be coming back here any time soon."

[AdAstrα]

"How can you be sure, though?" Vitani said anxiously, "What if it comes back? What if it decides to posess someone else? Isn't there a way of getting rid of it for good?"
Ayira shook her head. "I don't think there is, Vitani. We might be able to prevent it from coming back, but it's always going to be out there somewhere. There could be a way of making it vanish for good but I'm pretty sure that's beyond my abilities. I certainly have never heard of such a thing. Have you, Hatari?"

[Arani]

Hatari shook her head. "It's a spirit. We can't destroy spirits, all we can do is block them. But we're strong, we can hold it off." She said with an encouraging smile.