"Come, .. you have much to learn."

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Kondo | 5 Years | 2nd King
Mentions: Mudiwa(Directly) - Jelani, Nakia, Pride(Indirectly)

Dayo | 7 years | Broodmother
Mentions: Everyone | Interacts with: Cubs, Johani

A tongue curling yawn erupted from Dayo shortly after she woke up and she looked briefly at her cubs to make sure they were all still there before stepping out of the thicket she had made into a den. She always chose to keep her cubs in dens that were on the outskirts of where the pride hung out during their leisure time. This particular den was far enough away that they weren't bothered by the daily activity of the pride and could not see them but close enough that it still had the effect of scaring away other predators and the other lionesses could easily get to her should they need her or vice versa.

The lioness stretched luxuriously before sitting down. She was getting close to being underweight and ribs could be seen rather then just the usual lateral muscles. It was from her body converting a lot of the nutrients she received into milk for the three ravenous cubs she was currently nursing, as was evident by the swollen milk bags hanging from her belly. The cubs would soon be able to start eating meat so that at least part of the hunger would be sated. Their teeth were certainly getting sharp and painful enough that it would be a welcome relief. As well, starting the weaning process would mean introducing the cubs to the pride and would give her extra sets of eyes on the cubs. Much to her annoyance, Zoa'x liked to go out on his own and often could get his sisters to go with him. Dayo's snout raised slightly as she smelled the air and noticed two scents that had been absent from the pride for a couple day. "Ah, the boys are back. Now would be a good time to introduce the cubs to the pride..." She thought to herself.

Dayo looked back to the cubs and chuffed at them. "Come along, cubs. It's time you met the rest of your family. She waited for them to come out of the thicket then started walking slowly towards the pride's main area. She would look back occasionally to make sure the cubs were still following her. Should they not be, she would chuff and wait for them to catch up before continuing on. The lioness finally got to where the pride was and looked around, seeing Jelani and Kondo with their queens and deciding to approach Johari, her niece first.

Dayo walked up to her and aimed to rub her forehead against Johari. This was both a greeting, a sign of affection and to mix their scents so she would start smelling like the pride again. "Hello, niece."

Zoa'x | Male Cub | 3 Months | Mentions: Dayo, Scry, Lesedi |
Zoa'x would be laying in the middle of the den russet head on paws, tail whipping back in forth with frustration while bronze irises practically radiated his displeasure. He had almost succeeded in escaping the brambles an hour before...unfortunately just before freedom could be gained the evil vegetation had dug its thorns deep within his pelt and he had been forced to call for assistance. How could his sisters stand to stay cooped up like this? When he had been younger the den had seemed larger but the young male had grown quickly and had out paced both of his sisters in size and weight. Now the life long den was starting to seem very confined, almost to the point of giving the rambunctious cub claustrophobia .

It was with surprise that Zoa'x heard his mother calling him from outside the den...she rarely let the three cubs out of the safe haven and never so soon after an attempted escapade. Her call was explained only a few seconds later, and Zoa'x being the cub he was, could not contain his excitement. Paws would immediately be gained a clumsy hop bringing the cub half on top of his youngest sister a playful growl rumbling from the small male's chest.

"Get up Scry! Did you hear mom? We get to see the others she has told us about...who do you think is bigger Jelani or Kondo? I bet the are both enormous!" A soft nip would be given to the female's ear before Zoa'x's attention would swing towards his other sister his stream of words showing no sign of slowing down. Another hop would be aimed, this time with the intention of landing on Lesedi...unfortunately the male's paws would tangle in his hurry and he would plop face down skidding slightly in the dirt. Words slightly muffled the male would continue his tirade, not in the least bothered by his own clumsiness. "What about you Lesedi? Do you think one of the kings will have your light colored pelt? Ohhhh, maybe a lot of the pride has your pelt! I can't believe we finally get to meet them all, come on guys!" The male would run out of the den, only to collide with his mother a few moments later...feet would once again be clumsily gained as the male followed his mother eyes widening to twice their normal size as he saw all the strange pride members. It was an occasion that was able to silence the russet cub, but not for long.

Scry | Female Cub | 3 Months | Mentions: Dayo, Zoa'x |

The young lioness had been sleeping peacefully, unaware of the fact that her world was about to change. At least until her brother landed sloppily on her head, rudely yanking her from her dreams and into reality. What was he rambling on about now? All she caught were the names of the two kings before a sharp pain let her know he had bitten her. Before she could so much as cry out, the larger cub had already moved on to bother their sister. Scry spent a few moments watching her brother, feeling tired already due to his boundless energy. Sighing softly the small cub got to her paws and dropped into a deep stretch, yawning widely as she did so. Once her muscles felt sufficiently loose enough, she blinked owlishly and cast a quick glance around their thorny den in search of their mother. She was rather hungry, having just woke up and she wanted to nurse.

It only took a few seconds for her to realize the adult lioness was nowhere to be found. Confusion clouded her mind for a moment before her brother's words actually reached her as he ran out of their den excitedly. " I can't believe we finally get to meet them all, come on guys!" Finally get to meet them? Meet who? The kings? The entire pride? Did they really have to meet all of them at the same time? And why did they have to leave their den? Couldn't the pride come see them here? Suddenly Scry realized that the others had completely left her behind in their excitement, and she was alone in the den.

With rounded eyes, she bounded out of the thicket and raced for the safety of her mother's paws. She already knew pleading to put off the meeting for another day would be pointless, so she vowed to stay right at her mother's side instead. Despite the undercurrent of anxiety, curiosity also vied for a position at the front of her mind. What did the kings look like? Would it be obvious which one was her sire? What did the other lionesses look like? Could someone please feed her?

Those thoughts came to a screeching halt when her mother approached another adult female however. Suddenly the cub was fearful again, making sure to place herself right between Dayo's front paws. That way she could back up underneath her if she needed to! However, her mother's warm greeting to the other lioness hinted at some kind of family relationship between them and Scry's natural curiosity surfaced once more. Silently she scooted forward until she could peek out from under Dayo's head and stare in silent wonder at the other lioness.

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Achi || 1 Year 1 Month || Adolescent

The times when her father went out to patrol the far reaches of the territory was when the young feline got in the most trouble. She had been exploring an abandoned set that traveled far below the ground. This had been her hideaway the last few days. Achi was pretending she was queen of the old den, royalty to the little beetles and worms that wandered the set. But eventually the young lioness grew bored of these activities and had worked her way back to camp. The lass had been waiting impatiently for her father to return. If there ever was a daddy's girl, it was Achi. The adolescent padded into camp moments before her father and uncle. Her plan was to wrestle with Atka, but that would have to wait as she saw the two large figures of her family trotting towards the group.
Excitement flooded her small frame when she recognized Jelani, who was padding towards his queen, Achi's mother. Rounded ears perked as she picked up the pace to meet with the king. ; this would allow for a perfect family reunion. Well, almost perfect if Atka decided to show. Developing muscles rippled under a ungroomed pelt-- she had been in the set for many days without grooming-- as she raced towards Jelani and Nakia. "Hello, father! she called out as she approached. Achi, of course, paid no attention that she had probably interrupted her parents interactions; she cared only for greeting the king. However, in the back of her mind, she was hoping Jelani's return would distract Nakia from possibly punishing her. After all, Achi had been gone for over two days; her mother was bound to have worried at least a little. Achi bunched up her hind limbs and jumped at her father. She landed on his back, albeit sloppily, before promptly falling off to his side. "Welcome back," she chirped. Achi still had a lot to learn about the whole respect thing, so she often thought of Jelani as a friend or just her father than as her king. "Did you find anything cool?" Achi was acting like she had ants in her pelt and was bouncing all around the king.

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Johari | Lioness | 5 years | Advisor
Mentions: Dayo; Cubs

The heat crept in from outside, its stifling temperature kept mostly at bay by the walls of the stony alcove. Inside, Johari's honey eyes were hidden by cream-hued eyelids is if she were still slumbering, but the flicking ear atop her head falsified suspicion. Slenderly-structured head rested lazily on gargantuan paws until boredom compelled her to rise, jaws opening in a sharp-toothed yawn. Rough, scarred pawpads found stone and soil in slow progression as the groggy female left the cozy den behind temporarily, slinking out into the sunlight. The two kings, Kondo and Jelani, had emerged and were greeting their harem as usual, starting with the favored Queens. She, as Advisor, would be next. Whenever they finished, at least. So for now, Johari folded her back legs underneath her rump and dropped, huffing as she lay down on a grassy patch. Her eyelids met again as the Advisor dozed off, opening again in a few minutes by the chirps and squeaks of cubs and the sound of a maternal chuff. Her skull was subsequently met by Dayo's, her aunt's, which she welcomed by a quick lick to the cheek. A small smile crossed her face as three itty-bitty cubs bounded into view. "Day," she purred happily, "They're gorgeous!"

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Mudiwa | Queen to Kondo | 7 Years
Mentions: Kondo, Jelani and Dayo (ind)

The regal lioness had seen her king from a long distance and had arose swiftly with an attentive stance as the two brothers drew nearer to the pride. Piercing orbs would study the gait of both males, though paying extra attention to Kondo. A smirk would grace her broad maw as she watched Kondo approach with his ambling swagger. Even with a hundred yards between them, the rippling muscles of his massive and intimidating musculature kindled her desire. Mudiwa cared for Kondo dearly, even down to his less than energetic tendencies. She was a witness to his unsurmountable power and strength, and cared not if he liked to throw (or roll) himself about. The lioness was quite strong herself, and vastly independent, so she cared not how Kondo wanted to walk or portray himself as long as he remained a vigilant protector and affectionate beau. Tail tuft swayed rhythmically as her King transversed the space that separated them with sluggish paws.

Body would be eager for his touch, concerned not of his crusty jowls and masculine stench, and neck would crane towards his mammoth figure with unflinching advances. Broad head would accept his rough tongue with a mutual lather against his clean enough check. An odd taste would linger in her mouth afterwards, unsure if related to blood, dirt, or even worse. Like a huge barrel he would fall before her, hundreds of pounds of flesh rolling towards planted forepaws. Cocked head would watch him amused, brow lifted at his question. Head and shoulders would push against him with most of her weight, mug swimming in the thick tufts of his maned robe if he remained in place. One of her large paws would reach out to flop against his broad chest. ”Two things you know me loyal for; a full belly and a warm bed.” she’d reply, surrendering to his wallowing nature. ”A zebra lies under the main tree, out of the muck. Eat well, my King, the sweetest meat was reserved for the both of you.” voice would interject again, knowing he would be pleased at the prospect of a welcome home meal. Luckily the group had been successful recently and were able to present their kings with such a prize. No doubt her sister Dayo would be well-received by the meat as well after the rigors of feeding a trio of growing cubs. Now that she was thinking on the subject, it should be time to see the little ones soon. Mudiwa would be sure to speak with her sister and the others soon after Kondo would partake in his feast. For now the female remained at his mercy and attentive to his needs.

Atka | 1 year 1 Month | Male | Adolesence
Location: Courtyard | Mentions: Kondo / Jelani ~ {Open}

Noticing his kings return, he cautiously scampered towards them with his head bowed and a low hum rumbling in his wide chest to show he was happy to see the larger males. He could see Kondo rolling over onto his queens paws and made sure to sit down a few paces from them so as not to interfere.

But after the king mentioned hunting, the young adolescence found it hard to sit still, and was hoping one of the two brothers would take him out soon, for what exactly, he wasn't sure. As they had just returned from a long border patrol, he supposed they could also take him to scout out the area closer to the courtyard, or possibly teach him some fighting techniques.

Which the young white male was in desperate need of, as he was rather clumsy when it came to defending the pridelands. Looking down at his large paws, he slowly unsheathed the sharp talons hidden away within his fur and gazed down at the black sleek shell and the way they caught the sun with fascination. Yes, he needed some serious training to learn how to handle these impressive claws.

"Come, .. you have much to learn."

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Kondo | 5 Years | 2nd King
Mentions: Mudiwa, Atka(Directly) - New Cubs/Dayo/Johari(Indirectly)

Dayo | 7 years | Broodmother
Mentions: Cubs, Johari

The golden-red female accepted the lick from Johari and soon beamed with pride at the compliment to her cubs. That was one sure fire to get in her good graces, complimenting the cubs she was raising. Not that Johari had been on her bad side to begin with. Dayo sat down slowly so that if there were any cubs under her or by her back legs they would have time to move out of that way. "Thank you. That is Zoa'x and Lesedi." She looked to each cub in turn as she introduced them both so that Johari would know which cub was named which and to check their location to be sure they weren't wandering too far. "And this is Scry." The lioness looked down at the awestruck cub between her front paws and smiled at her.

Dayo was vaguely aware of what the others were doing but would not be concerned with them until they approached. She was also aware of the smell of a fresh kill but her main concern right now was ensuring the cubs were introduced to the pride members. She never took care of her own concerns before that of her cubs.

Zoa'x | Male Cub | 3 Months | Mentions: Dayo, Scry, Lesedi, Everyone |
Having been left a bit behind, bronze eyes widened in awe at the shear size of the two kings, Zoa'x was snapped back to reality when he heard a complement being directed at his little group. Small russet chest would expand in pride almost toppling the cub before his eyes landed on Scry who had taken up a spot of favoritism between his mother's legs. Being the oldest, biggest, and the male of the group...Zoa'x would be sure to rectify the situation soon...but perhaps a bit of revenge was due first. The cub had been unable to catch his sister, Lesedi when they had first exited the den...but he had not forgotten her challenge of tag. His current spot was a prime place to begin stalking his little sister...and that was what he did with perhaps a bit of unintentional exaggeration.

Round fuzzy rump would be stuck into the air as the male lowered his front paws and started to sneak towards Lesedi...she seamed to be in one of her day dreams which was fantastic. One paw step, two, three, four...pounce!

Atka | 1 year 1 Month | Male | Adolesence
Location: Courtyard | Mentions: Kondo ~ {Open}

At the sound of the king calling his name he quickly tensed every muscle in his body and bent his head, flattening his round hears to his skull. The king reached a massive paw towards him, and ruffled his mane a bit before informing the young white male of later training. Or so that's what Atka hoped was in store.

He was pleased with himself, and honored to hear Kondo say such words, and clumsily nodded in understanding, his paws shifting beneath his weight as he could not conceal his excitement. As the king walked off, he scampered away to try and find a rock or tree to practice his claw techniques, and prayed it came in handy for later tonight. He only wished to impress his king.

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Mudiwa | Queen to Kondo | 7 Years
Mentions: evverybody pretty much

Large paws would bat at her king's expansive mane as he joked about, a smirk garnering her feline facade. She'd shy away from his nibbles in the end as her whiskers quivered with a tickling sensation. With a grand thump she'd have tossed her legs skyward to fall on the opposite side, head rolling back to gaze at Kondo as he began moving away to address the young adolescent male nearby. The youth's safety wouldn't last long once he began coming of age but perhaps Kondo and Jelani would teach him a few lessons before such a time would come. Atka was a rare colored lion, the gold washed out to nearly the ivory of an elephant. Mudiwa was curious if this trait would pass to any offspring. It could certainly hinder a lionesses' camouflage when stalking prey. Rough tongue licked lips in idle thought for a moment before the muscular lioness rose to stand.

With Kondo welcomed and sent to feast, the mature Queen would seek out her other responsibilities for the day. Looking out across the courtyard to assess those present she'd quickly notice Dayo and simultaneously she would see three cubs bounding about. Excitement and pride immediately swelled at this reflection. She spared no time in padding over, tail flicking with obvious happiness. "Are these my newest neices and nephews?" she'd chime once near them, pace slowing to a striding walk. Bowed head would lean towards Dayo expectantly, aiming to rub faces with her full sister affectionately. Golden orbs would gleam at her sister, as well as offer open acknowledgement of Johari, before settling upon the trio of young cubs. "Hello there. I'm your aunt, Mudiwa." the regal lioness would say, tawny haunches lowering her frame into a casual position. Elongated tail would be lifted, swaying comfortably behind her but undoubtedly looking as a potential plaything of small cubs.