Akerele

Akerele is the second cub in Malaika’s first litter in the Kalahari Pride. He is very close with his twin sister Matimba, and stays in the pride as an adult, as a Royal Guard.

Just before his fourth birthday, Akerele accepts a posting in the near by Hidden Valley Pride, to bolster their guard for a few seasons and help train their younger recruits. He’s anxious about going to a new place, but he was the best suited for the position, and he was flattered to be asked.

He returns home some months later, and happily settles back into his birth pride, as a much more confident and seasoned warrior.

Akerele is close friends with M’taka, the two often patrol together, and can be seen laughing and sparring when off-duty.

~You sit down with Akerele and apologize for snarling at him last night, you were just so stressed and tired. He sits next to you and shrugs while saying he didn't even notice. 2x

~You watch Akerele quietly deal with some quarreling pride mates. One of them bites him on the paw in a burst of rage. but he just pats them gently on the shoulder and licks his wounds without complaint.

~While sharing a meal with the pride, some pride mates begin joking about Akerele's silly cub shenanigans. He laughs alongside everyone, and shares even more embarrassing stories! 2x