xxxxxThe stifling heat was nearly visible over the Ukuucha'Wafelme lands. It was a heavy, ever-present heat that never seemed to leave those of the pride alone. Among those targeted by the climate of the land was Dareia, a happy, spunky little girl tumbling about the main area within the pride. She knew, as a young girl in between cubhood and adulthood that she shouldn't much venture off without her father, Sultan Aali's, permission. Being a very obedient and respectful cub, Dareia remained tumbling about in front of various other members of the pride, hoping to relieve herself of the heat by running about, believing that the wind created when she ran would cool her down. The exact opposite happened, she soon discovered. Very quickly Dareia found herself panting, a thin sweat working up underneath her fur.
xxxxxGiving up on that dream, Dareia flopped down onto the dirt ground. She rested her chin on her front paws, lazily flicking her tail back and forth. Since she couldn't escape the heat, it seemed, as it were, she needed a distraction. Glancing about with deep, sapphire eyes Dareia spotted no one immediately around that she could talk to. None of her age were thoughtful enough to stay this close to home, and all those of an older age were busy doing something or speaking to someone else. Dareia sighed, blowing up a cloud of dust and coughing violently when the dust got sucked into her nose on inhalation. 'Could this day get any worse?'