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Kivuli padded into the rogue lands for some time to think. The previous day he and Maua had gotten into a spat over her obsession with tracking down that Wild Dog she had had a scoff with. There were very few things that any lion, including Maua, could do to keep Kivuli angry for long. But this was one of those occasions. She knew better than to go out looking for trouble, they were Nobles, they didn't need to be off looking for some Wild Dog when there were matters within the pride that would need their attention. Shaking his head as he went along Kivuli knew that some time away would help clear his mind.

And while he wasn't quite willing to completely drop the subject when he returned home, he would certainly try to not let it get to him. He was bettee than that, and he knew it. It bothered him when things got to him so easily. He was a smart lion, his wisdom went well beyond his years and yet Maua's childish behavior had gotten to him. Thankfully he was a patient and understanding lion and knew that there was a reason behind everything. There had been some greater purpose behind her taking him to the watering hole, he just needed to figure it out.

After their little tiff the day before Maua and Kivuli hadn't spoken much and that was rare - even hen he was extremely angry with her Kivuli usually forgot about his anger by the time they went to bed. But not this time - and now he had wandered out of the pride lands to do who knows what and Maua - paranoid and worried due to his anger had followed. sneaking along behind him, making sure to keep him in sight while skittering from cover to cover a goodly distance behind him.

She had no idea where he was headed, but as she followed him she suddenly became aware that another lion was approaching...did Kivuli have a secret meeting she didn't know about? but wait no...that lion..she squinted...Lioness! didn't have a lick of purple on their hide, which practically ruled out any sort of official secret business. Why this creature looked to have a hide the color of mud..though she did seem to like trying to dress herself up in purple jewelery...oh my! Maua couldn't believe t as the thought jumped into her mind. Was Kivuli having an affair with a Costumer?!? Maua let out a little squeak of indignation and clapped a paw over her muzzle. Thankfully she was pretty sure she was far enough behind that Kivuli hadn't heard.

Oh my! Fara thought to herself as he introduced himself, such a long name - and a noble to boot! That certainly explained his handsome shiny looks - obviously a noble would be a well fed, well looked after beast she thought silently as she admired him again before mentally shaking herself free. Don't be silly Fara she chastised herself, he's a noble in a pride and your just a silly wandering rogue. This ain't no fairy tale your living here - and besides you don't even know him, sure he seems polite but first looks can be deceiving.

"My..such a long name" She managed to babble out after a few moments of silence. "I mean...its a lovely name" She backpedaled before deciding it was probably best to just go ahead and call that exchange fubbed and move on. "My name is Faraja...though most call me Fara" She told him "And I'm afraid I'm just a rogue" Yeah sorry prince charming your not talking to any princess here.

Kivuli let out a small chuckle. It was clear to him that this lioness had been much like himself, lost in thought while walking and was still trying to gain her bearings. "Well Fara it is nice to meet you." And then paused for a moment. "No lion is just a rogue. Rogues lead just as fulfilling lives as pride lions do." Well perhaps not all of them, but just because one didn't like in a pride didn't mean they were less of a creature than those who did. Boy Maua would kill him for thinking that way. She always believed that those who were not in a pride or were of a lower rank were not worthy of anything bug smug remarks and mad stares.

Kivuli didn't think this way at all. And while he had grown up in the same pride as Maua and been taught the exact same lessons he believed that even the lowliest of creatures deserved some respect, perhaps not as much as Noble or one of high ranking did. But that was no reason to treat them like dirt. He shook him head, he was getting lost in his thought again, and the focused back on the mud colored lioness. "So Fara, are you just wandering around today or were you on your way to someplace specific?"

Maua shifted her position slightly as she kept her eyes glued to the muddy lioness and her..thats right HER mate as they stood there appearing to have a nice quiet conversation right in front of her! Well granted it wasn't exactly right in front of her....and they didn't know she was here but still the point as far as Maua was concerned was valid. And well her opinion was often the only one that mattered.

Oh my! Maua's ears twitched had that mud colored family wrecker chuckled at something? Was Kivuli telling jokes? Why would he be telling her jokes? Was he trying to woo her still - well that would be somewhat of a relief...at least that would mean this hadn't been going on very long or escalated into anything more serious. Oh gods she thought t herself could you imagine the humiliation if this brown coated beast wandered into the pride someday claiming she'd had Kivuli's cubs or something?

"Theres nothing wrong with being a rebel" She told the male with a bit of a smile crossing her maw - she'd always been one to listen for the most part - but she had eventually left her home pride to strike out on her on, so she guessed that would color her a bit of a rebel as well. That was an amusing thought and she considered sharing this with the male until he spoke again and mentioned a mate.

Well that was disappointing her little mental voice put in ,though, to be honest she'd never really thought about trying to seduce this noble - she knew nothing about his pride or him for that matter - but he was handsome and hey she was allowed a bit of fantasy now and again right? "Ah a fight, I'm sorry to hear that, I hope it all works out for the two of you" she put in after a few moments of silence. She wanted to ask what the fight was about - but somehow that seemed a bit nosy when you'd only just meet someone.

"Tell that to the other Nobles." He said with a bit of a chuckle. "They hate anyone who rebels against their ways. Luckily I'm pretty good at hiding my rebellious spirit." He sat back on his haunches getting a bit more comfortable. "Fighting is inevitable." He told her simply. "And I know we will work things out, we always do. But sometimes you just need to get away for a bit, to sort out your thoughts or else you will stay mad forever."

He opened his mouth to say something else when a soft snapping noise caught his attention. Kivuli's head swiveled around to see the source of that sound. Jaw dropping open when he say Maua off in the distance, clearly trying to sneak away. Did she seriously follow him all the way out here? And why spy on him? Why not just make her presence be know? A low rumble escaped him, she probably thought he was having some sort of fling with this female and they would meet up whenever they had a fight. He sighed and turned his attention back to Fara for a moment. "Excuse me. I need to go speak with her." He motioned towards the white lioness with purple and gold markings.

Rising to his paws he began to pad his way towards his mate. "Maua!" He called out in an irritated tone. And just when he was starting to forget about their spat the other day she had to go and do this. "What are you doing?"

Maua shrank to the ground as the sound echoed far far to loudly over the plains. She had hoped beyond hope that Kivuli wouldn't hear the sound, but no such luck she found out, her ears flattening down guiltily as he called out at her in an irritated voice. Now wait a minute she suddenly thought to herself..why was she the one groveling on the ground like she'd done something wrong?!?

She was in the right here! It was Kivuli who had done something wrong and so gathering her confidence Maua stood up and spun around as he approached. Think quickly Maua she told herself..think quickly. 'I WAS coming out to apologize to you for yesterday" She spat at him, yes yes..that was a good start "But I see you've found solace somewhere else" She continued in a hurt tone, her gaze purposefully flicking back over his shoulder where the brown lion was quickly making tracks - the hussy.