Gloomy Clouds Before the Storm

You, a passerby lion, have stopped to rest in this pride. You watch a group of cubs play, and they run into the brush along the side of a cave. You crane your head to look around the foliage, but unfortunately, you don't see whatever it was that the cubs had run to. You inhale; a lioness's scent filling your nose- but something is slightly off. Slowly, you stand and gently pad toward the foliage next to a cave that is filled with different mingling scents. Once you're a few paces closer, you crouch and lay down, waiting for the lioness to show herself.

A few moments later, your patience is rewarded, and you see an absolutely gorgeous lioness poke her head through the foliage. She's got strange white markings on her face, but that doesn't stop you from practically drooling over her. You bow your head slightly, showing no harm to this beauty. Acknowledging your signal, she emerges from the brush, cubs clinging to her fur, and you take in her full beauty. The white patches on her face are also randomized along her body, and to you, it only adds to her beauty.

"Well?" The lioness says softly, clearing her throat.

Shit! You were too busy admiring her body, and didn't hear her talk. Embarrassed, you cough slightly, "I'm sorry, what was that?"

The lioness smiles, and sits down. "My name is Hoshi, what about you?"

Hoshi. This gorgeous lioness has a gorgeous name to go with her.

"I'm...absolutely smitten with you."