Kumani

"I just want you to know that this cub holds our entire friendship in her soul."

Most of the pride has been standoffish with you, and you're beginning to wonder how such an even-tempered lionness managed to round up all of them. Then again, perhaps being even-tempered is the only way to feasibly tolerate their behavior. A sigh fluffs past your whiskers, which still managed to cling to the stench of hyena and Asya. Both scents that are best forgotten-

A yelp emanates from behind your rump as a younger lioness stumbles backwards. Her swirling eyes seemed to have already welled up in tears, and she profusely apologizes. "I am so sorry! I was too focused on all the tasks for today that I completely bumped int- Wait, who are you?"

It appears that she may have assumed you to be another pride member, and you await the snarl or accusation of having stolen away into the pride, but it doesn't come. Instead, her ears are perked and she seems eager to hear your story.

"Oh, I'm simply visiting." You assure, a bit of a smile tracing your face. She appears satisfied by this answer, and gingerly paws at a bit of leaf that had managed to cling to her sunset fur.

"Well, it's lovely to meet you. I hope the others have been accommodating. Now, if you will excuse me, I have a very busy day ahead of me!" With another chirp, she gingerly runs her head under your chin, trailing the farewell down her spine until her tail flicks against your wet nose. You're smitten with her, that's for sure. She's responsible, focused and oh so charming in the most timid way possible!

You can tell she's not from this pride, but seems to be a welcome addition. When you inquire about the celestial lion's origins, your guide informs you that Kumani is a lionness from Natasha's pride. Perhaps you'll visit there one day, and meet the lions who made such a compassionate soul.

You find Kumani carefully watching the ducks in the water. You ask her what she's doing. She tells you that she hunts the best if she knows the behavior of her prey. Smart...but couldn't she take a break? It's been hours!