Merlin

"Interesting Cub"
This litter brought a small surprise: a cub that is different to normal lion cubs. Upon questioning - in fear of being chased or killed - the lioness admits to mating with a Siberian Tiger that escaped from a nearby human facility called a "ZOO" when she was in heat... The cub is a hybrid! What will you do now!?

Grandpaw
Merlin skips merrily beside Grandpaw Rakaan, chattering away about how hungry they are. They want a zebra, and a hippo, and an antelope, maybe a kudu, and how about a dik dik for dessert? Grandpaw Rakaan quirks a brow and smirks slightly. "EMOTION!" cries the cub, to which Grandpaw simply says, "No."
Grandpaw Rakaan was probably hoping to get in a nap before the day got too hot, only for Merlin to pounce on him. Grandpaw Rakaan doesn't make a fuss, or even do so much as complain, and eventually he and his grandcub are both snoozing in the shade.
Merlin has dragged their Grandpaw Rakaan into officiating a staring contest between them and their rival. In the end, Grandpaw Rakaan declares himself the unblinking winner after both cubs blink at the same time.

Personality and Mutation
While all the other members of your pride seemed to avoid the river near your lands, Merlin enjoyed swimming playfully for hours each day, always returning with sopping wet fur. You had to admit, it was pretty impressive to watch her dive under the water, and you could always admire a nice pair of strong muscles at work.

Merlin looks at you with a puzzled expression and asks what a "zoo" is. You scoff, telling her to go ask her real father instead.

Merlin noticed your mane was looking a bit dirty and tangled, so she offered to groom it for you. You quickly declined, saying you'll take care of it later on your own. You still had a bald spot from the last time Merlin cleaned you with their barbed tongue.

You find Merlin splayed out near some water, panting heavily and looking generally miserable. she started to complain about how hot it was today, and how she wanted to go play in the snuh. You give her a weird look - it feels great today, and snuh is way too cold to do anything in!