Jua

A golden glint catches your eye.

Excitedly, you pick up the pace- perhaps there was a stash of Golden Beetles just beyond...? Surely their owner wouldn't notice you take one or two. As you break through the tall, dry grass, your tail sags. Just another wandering lioness...

However, she doesn't seem to notice your presence. It appears she's chewing on some brittle bones...You make your way towards the lioness, careful not to disturb her. You clear your throat.

”No…” The stranger croaks.

”Huh?”

”I’m no wanderer… I have a pride of my own, sire. Apologies for my coarse tone… Say, I may belong to a pride, but you wouldn’t mind listening to a story or two, right…? I was hunting earlier, but got distracted…”

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”And that’s how I found my king- Admeli. We’ve grown old over the years, but he still has vigor left in him… I was the first lioness he courted- his first Queen. I carry my title with pride, hehe…”

”He never seemed to care I wasn’t as pretty, or valuable as the other lionesses… A few of the snarky young’ins jab at me and my flaws at times, but I know I’m loved here. Admeli likes to call me his Sun.”

”Jolly, I talk a lot… I’m sorry, I get carried away sometimes. Why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself…? I have a bit more time left… my Sire doesn’t bite, don’t worry.”