MoonDanceFrom the Shrubland | Joined in the middle of the Dry Season | at 3 years, 10 months old {Cubs born into Pride: 8 | Cubs in the Pride: 2}
"Why hello there," MoonDance beamed at you. BioMoonDance is the second lioness to join Kiran, becoming the Lead Mother of the pride. MoonDance had wandered from her pride to bathe in the light of the stars. The moment she was far enough away and surely alone, she broke into a sprint and leapt into the air, her paws reaching for the teasing stars. She landed with ease and raced a random direction to propel herself again, twisting and turning her body in whatever way felt right. It wasn't until the sixth time she landed that she caught the glint of watching eyes. Every muscle wanted to freeze, but she forced herself to the ground, pressing her belly as far into the dirt as possible. She inhaled, trying to place the scent. It wasn't anyone she knew, but it was a lion. A male lion. The fact had her heart beating out of her chest.
"It's alright. I mean no harm." A deep voice broke the silence. "I was just passing through when I saw you leaping in the air. I was curious." He paused for a moment. "Then I found myself in awe. You move beautifully." MoonDance almost accepted the compliment, but she forced her mouth shut. "It looked like fun." His words fell away, echoing with loss.
MoonDance couldn't keep from popping to her paws. "It is," she spoke. Her eyes met the brilliant yellow gaze of the male and then darted to her paws. "Fun," she finished. Her cheeks suddenly grew very warm. She stole another peak at him and the bright smile she found made her pelt tingle. He was quite handsome and she had to keep her paws from drawing closer.
"Can you teach me?" He asked.
MoonDance's eyes widened. No one had ever asked her that before. "Yes," she answered without hesitation.
He drew closer and excitement danced underneath her pelt. "My name is Kiran, what is yours?"
"MoonDance," she said with a smile.
He chuckled, nodding in acknowledgment. "As it should be."
"Come along," she beckoned to him, brushing the end of her tail just under his chin.
He was a quick learner and she enjoyed having a dance partner that didn't need a BroodMother. They spent the good portion of the night leaping and twisting and batting at the stars until it proved impossible. When Kiran turned toward her, his breaths slowing down as he laid next to her, she had already run the scenario a dozen times. She didn't hesitate when he asked her to leave with him. He spoke of another lioness and she sounded lovely. MoonDance couldn't wait to meet her and begin building their new pride together. Pride Interactions
~• MoonDance playfully chases her own tail before greeting you heartily. {4 years, 1 month old}
~• It would have been a boring day in the pride, but MoonDance commented on how everyone deserved a well-earned rest. Can’t argue with that way of looking at it! {4 years, 9 months}
You were feeling a bit down after a pridemate teased you about a mane tangle. Then, MoonDance cheerfully asked you what you did differently that morning to look so ruggedly handsome! Awwww, thanks! 8 years, 10 months
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