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"Gallant's mate. Ah, young love, how nauseatingly cute. That was a joke. In all seriousness, Marigold's a fine addition to the pride... a bit clammy around me, on occasion, but that's nothing new. So long as they do their due diligence and trust I have their best interests at heart, I couldn't care less how they act around me."
"Er... I've got bad history with queens... my own mother was less than perfect... But Queen Solemnity is a good queen, her energy proves that as much. Should she need any help from a simple storyteller like me, I will do my best."
"Marigold's real good at keeping the cubs entertained and out from under our paws, haha. He and Gallant have been all over each other since day one, too, which I think's sweet. Our paths tend not to cross beyond that, though. I don't really have time for stories. I can't be caught slacking, you know?"
"Ah, Stellar! I've met them, quite too aloof for my liking but they have a good heart. A good friend with my beloved i do hope. They've never come into my den for a story yet hm... Next time you see them send them over for a story!"
"Promising squire, all things considered. According to Majesty, she was having a difficult time connecting with her peers at first which is I can relate to--though, given her bubbly disposition, I'm inclined to believe it wasn't out of annoyance like it'd been for me."
"Queen Solemnity is a strong and noble figure in the pride. As queen I try to help her out as much as I can, especially since not only does she have to decide who will be king, but has to run everything herself. So I try to help her with the little things, keep her mind at ease best I can."
"Gallant's always had a good head on her shoulders. We grew up together, technically speaking, but I was so busy we never really hung out. Guess we've got a lot of time to catch up now that she's a Squire, eh?"
"Stellar is pretty young to be a knight... and they work so much more harder than I do too. I try to help them out when I can so they don't have so much on their shoulders. I hope that means we're friends, that means we're friends right?"
"Poor thing. Between Great's passing and Perseverance's lackluster parenting, his path to King will likely be an uphill battle. I feel for him, truly, but his less-than-favorable upbringing means little in the grand scheme of things. He must either 'get over it' or begin learning patience for it'll be a /long/ wait."
"Urgh, Solemnity's kind of a buzzkill. I don't need an earful, I can hold my own pretty well... guess it's her job as queen but, STILL."
"It's okay, my da loses to Stellar all the time! ...doesn't whine about it as much, though..."
"Hey! I don't... actually, lets play tag instead."
"I can see why Great took a shine to her... she does have a certain charm he'd enjoy. That being said, Fangs of the King, I can't imagine having to bear cubs at that age-- I could barely handle it in my prime! ...granted, she isn't really 'handling' it now, is she?"
"She appears to be amused by me. I do not get why. I have never been one to tell jokes. Respectable queen, I suppose."
"There's... so many... old ladies... why are there like... zero old guys...? D-do guys live-- live-- little-- less? Am I going to die?!?! I don't want to be a guy!"
"What. I'm already busy as is trying to keep Eternal from being eternally dead. I don't spend time with other cubs."
"Ah, Perse... bet she thinks I'm too naive for my own good, haha—pretty sure Celeste would agree! We're closer than most lions might suspect. She's probably the closest thing I have to family outside of my sister, now that I think about it... but only 'cause calling a lady five times your age 'bestie' feels weird, pft." There's a pregnant pause. "...I know she hasn't been great with Eternal in... Fangs of The King, I wish she was... but he's got the whole pride looking out for him—I don't know if the same can be said for cats like me and her."
"A gifted young thing. Pride seems to envy them somewhat. Honestly? Cub's a bit too soft-hearted for their own health, but they're a good cub. Hope they end up okay in a world full of backstabbers and ill-doers."
"Honestly? I'm worried about him. Yeah, yeah, I know, I know—I'm only a season or two older but after the third or fourth 'perilous adventure' you start noticing a pattern, alright? I don't know if he's doing it for attention or if he straight-up thinks we don't care—either way, he's got a lot of cats here who'd miss him whether he realizes it or not, and I hope one day that's enough for him...for his sake. Until then, though, I'll be right there to catch him. Sometimes literally."
"Tch. Remind me why dad let that twat in here again? It's not like he's part of the pride, and certainly not of my family. They need to leave mother and Vanity frickin' alone at once..."
"The crone seems certain I'll have to suffer another ten seasons in this old, creaky hull of mine; I have half the mind to die out of spite. Sincerely, though, she's a dedicated member of the pride and we've seen each other through many a hardship."
Bad grass never dies! Bet I would be in my third reincarnation and this old hag will be still here!
But being more serious, I couldn’t have asked for a better pride sister. I’m glad our kids grow up together.
Cousin. I need to find somethin' lucky or else I'm gonna be CURSED for aaaaaall eternity. The bugs are all gonna bite on my skin. That's what they say in AntlerClan, where we believe ALLLLL kindsa things bein' connected where they ain't meant to be.
Cousin.
Adoptive great-great-great-great-granduncle.
Adoptive great-great-great-great-grandnibling.
Great-great-great-great-great-grandmother.
Great-great-great-great-great-grandchild.
Great-great-great-great-great-grandfather.
Great-great-great-great-great-grandchild.