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"He got Ackee pregnant! ACKEE!!! She doesn't like cubs, hasn't thought of them, and suddenly she's with -- a litter! From a total stranger!! I have no idea what this... this WORM has done to her. All I know is that his ugly white throat won't slip past my teeth a second time."
“…. How can ANYONE say she was a good king. She attacked my brother, negelected her own cubs! And Whistlethorn defending her, oh it just grates my nerves! Mopane was no mother I’ll say that now.”
"My skittish sibling. Not to say the skittishness isn't unearned. I... I wish he could of seen mother's true self in the past. Still, no appreciation for the heir thing. I know what I'm doing." (her ass does NOT know what shes doing)
“Hm… My sister is a bit… boneheaded. It’d be smart to name an heir but her hesitation is understandable as well… but it puts her in a bad spot as well and then that’s a whole new problem…. *sigh* I hope she at least put my vote in consideration. Guava is a already sensible lioness at her age. Oh well. I guess we’ll see. In the meantime I wonder if she has anything new to share.”
"It's fun to see Marula get frustrated when King Whistlethorn asks me for advice instead of her. I pity her, she is good at her job and used to work for the old king, but unfortunately for her... My advice is better and precise, Whistle wants to know who are the traitors, so I find them. Any way necessary."
"Being blind has taught me certain virtues: I cannot be deceived with calm demeanours and sweet words. I have no clue what this dipshit's planning, but my gut tells me it's nothing good."
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She sighs. "Good fella. I feel bad for our king. Lost one of her mates while still struggling with things. She doesn't talk to many about it - I'd wager she's trying to be like our old grace: remaining strong and stony for the pride. Wonder when it's gonna hit her that she's not Mopane."
Whistlethorn seems too overcome with a restrained, burdened emotion to speak concisely. "Reed... why did you leave us? So soon after... mother's..."
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"For the last time: I can handle myself!!!"
"About as thick headed as a crasher!! And just so reckless!! He grates Gallant's nerves testing her patience!! She simply shouldn't have to deal with that!! Alas... he does this all for a completely terrible reason. Perhaps words are better than actions in his case. Literally, his actions end up with him in a spot of trouble."
"Don't talk to him much. But I don't to many of the-- uh, /my/ pridemates. After Gallant, seems to make 'em happy enough."
"One of the elders, and a past consort of The King Great. She has the soul of a survivor, and as her name states, perseveres. But she is less in touch with her more maternal instincts which has unfortunately left Eternal with scars on his heart. *sigh* Wonder if I should try to speak with her on that."
"Gallant might have the size - and grace - of a crasher, but from a point of view regarding pride lions and how I've come to see they function... she's competent at her job when it comes to keeping a lion alive. That's what counts."
"Perseverance is a less than stellar mother. Maybe if she actually paid any attention to her cub, i wouldn't have my paws so busy trying to keep him out of trouble! Never the less, she has seniority over me... not like i can scold her. It'd make me ridiculous. Still she has good wisdom that I can learn from."
"Eternal is so bone headed!! Getting into trouble like that what is he thinking?! Ugh... And his treatment towards Stellar, unacceptable. *sigh* He's still young and growing though, all I can do is try to help guide him on his path..."
“I only wish for Perseverance to to step up in her son’s life. Sure she helps him if it’s a dangerous situation, but it’s mostly Champion and I watching over Eternal. I don’t mind that, but he really wants a relationship with his mother. I judge hope she’ll realize if she doesn’t want to lose him she’ll have to step up and get out of her comfort zone.”
"A good lass. My son enjoys her company. That said, I'm sure I don't need her being yet another one pressuring me to..." She trails off.
“Sometimes, people tell me how much I look and sound like mom… and it scares me…”
"...c-could it... could it be? Mother... don't think for a second I'll ever fail you again."
“Mom looks at me weird some times… maybe I have some dirt on my back again?”
"Clem's my sister and honestly always seemed to keep to herself more than anything. At least Marula is busy clamoring for her and leaves me alone. She also got the calm - and looks - from mom. Seems she and Matoke sapped the patience that could've gone to me..."
"Only Marula can call me cute... even if it is a lie!"
"Clem is so adorable. Extra cute whenever she's trying to be serious.~"
"It... it was rough. I kind thought she died as soon as Tamboti was with a little hurt Musizi. The king I'd served would've never done that. Nobody should go out this way, their mind rotting before their body."
"Marula needs to piss off at times - I am the king, not her. Weren't she such a good knight to mother and a good mate to my sister then she'd be on thinner ice than she is now, what with her loving to butt in matters I should look to."
"Welp. Nobody can say that I DIDN'T try. I get she's mourning her mother-- but it's not a state she'll ever heal from if she doesn't listen to the opinion of anyone who doesn't say only the things she wants to hear."
"Along with my mother and father, Marula was my biggest supporter growing up! My first months were wobbly and she just kept cheering me on. Now i go as fast as I can and she'll still be cheering me on!"
"Hah! Not my daughter, but proud of the cub. Survived her first months despite naysayers and packs more energy than a hummingbird on fermented berries! I understand a thing or two about that."
"Marula is a dedicated Knight despite not admiring how mother runs things. She also seems to be in agreement with some others that I should be made heir... Which i guess is fine but i won't have an interest unless mother says otherwise."
"Shame Whistlethorn has no interest in naming heirs. This little sentry would be taking over the pride already."
"I got assigned as her squire as a solution for my attitude. I don't have an attitude there's to many problems that need fixing."
"Someone tell the guy to wipe the scowl off his face. He's gonna have wrinkles worse than Mopane's by his second year of age."
"Marula tends to make a few jabs that I'm a bit of a softie bit she has no ill intent. I am gentle for a reason and I'm sure she knows I'll very happily bare my fangs should anyone try to push me around."
"Awww, aren't you a softie? I think my 'dear' king has an affinity for males who are easily talked over. Uh, no offense, Peach. He's a genuinely sweet guy, though."
"Never met her, heard a great deal about her when my mother isn't listening. Mother tries to keep the image of her pristine, and I don't blame her... but sometimes its not okay to keep what happened hush hush. I wish I met grandma though."
"I've always felt Guava seemed comparatively more mature from early on than most of her siblings, especially her twin. Don't tell Acacia I said that, though. Wouldn't want to upset him, but I'm not one to sugarcoat or tell lies."
"My mother is stubborn when it comes to suggestions. I try to offer some advice and I think even that peeves her. I'm not trying to suggest her way is wrong, I just want to help her view options. Like the heir problem... I don't push it ever, I think its ridiculous that Acacia is so adamant push his opinion, I just want her to know I worry about the future of the pride. This is my home and I want to see it stick around well into my elder years."
"My younger brother is... well, a good one. My cubs seem to like him. Would he challenge me? Mm, not likely. I still haven't lost my edge for head ruffling - I just choose not to show it anymore. Didn't seem to be as chaotic as me, Clementine and the others when we were younger. Guess he inherited mother's calm."
"I...I love my sister, truly, I do. I try to help her and give her advice where I can, but...even when I offer support, she's started to push me away more and insist on her independence. Secretly, I worry for her...she's changed a lot since taking the responsibility of being King - on her own, no less. She just...won't listen to anyone else...watching her change before my eyes, with nothing I can do to stop it...I'm terrified I'll lose her the same way we lost mom..."
"At times a snarky little thing, but still a good friend to the cubs. That's what matters. I assigned Guava to show them the tricks of a sentry. Wonder how that's going for them."
"Ehh...she's way too serious. I don't think I've ever seen her smile. But as far as Kings go, Whistlethorn's doing good. Pride's thriving, territory's protected, plenty of prey...can't complain!"