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It didn't take long for the male to notice something was different about the area. But it did take him a minute to realize what it was.

A scent!

Something new was in the area, which was a bit strange considering how far into the pride they were. Though, that had no bearings on stopping him from discovering exactly what it was that was 'new' around here.

The scent wafted in from the side, leading him farther away from his original starting point. Though he shrugged it off half heartedly, not really worried with where he had been, but more where he was going.

Taking note of his surroundings, he soon noticed a female far in the distance. He could tell from her lack of mane that that was her gender, but beyond that he was clueless.

Upon closer approach he could tell from her mannerisms that something else wasn't quite right. She seemed timid, and her body gestures just screamed terrified! He felt bad for the female, though he had no real clue as to why, but something about her just tugged at his heartstrings.

Sucking in his inner fears, he cautiously stepped forward, careful not to make any sudden movements.

"You look worried. Is there something I could maybe help you with?"

Something about the way she looked around ... it was oddly familiar ... it was as though he already knew her.

Squinting his eyes slightly, he attempted to get a better look at exactly what he was dealing with, and that's when he realized it. She moved just as Mlinzi did, could this perhaps mean that she was also blind? The more he looked at her, the more likely the idea became.

"OK, calm down, no need to panic."

Keeping his voice low and calm he walked closer and closer to the female, careful to leave enough space so as not to startle her further.

"You're near my home, the Kitwana'Antara. Is there anything I can do to help you? You look like you could use some...."

Ever cautious, he continued to step closer. His attempts to make his footsteps louder, seemed to work, though not in a way he would have wished. With each step closer, she crawled lower and lower to the ground. He didn't want her to fear him, but merely to know that he could help. He was afterall, the second best person around here to do that. Second only to Mlinzi himself.

As he stood as close to the female as he could, he merely chuckled at her silly antics. Though he understood full well why she did them, he was in no way off put by her.

"Well I can help you then! I know my way around these woods like the back of my paw." He chuckled at his own joke, and lightly patted the female on her paw. Doing his best not to startle her in the process. "That is, if you would accept the help. I won't be offended if you don't though. I understand how some people are around strangers."

Mezlijin was dumbfounded for a moment at her question. Of course he wouldn't hurt her! But then, how was she to know such a thing? He had to remember, that her world was much different than his.

"I promise, I will not harm a bit of fur on your body." He whispered the words, trying to make her feel more at ease, while silently crossing a paw across his heart. Oh right, she couldn't see that. "Cross my heart and hope to die." He nearly jumped with glee as she accepted his offer.

"Great! Now can you tell me where it is you're trying to go? Or who you're trying to find? The more I have to go on, the easier I can make this long or small journey."

Mezlijin's heart fell in hos chest as she described her Mother. He knew her pain, even if she didn't realize it. "OK well don't worry we'll find her." Reaching a paw forward he gently patted her paw.

"Here's what we're going to do. I'll follow the scent you left behind, and i'll do my best to get you back to your Mother that way. If for some reason the trail goes cold ... i'll figure out another way to get you back." Mezlijin smiled sweetly at her before speaking up once again. "My name is Mezlijin, what's your's?"

Mezlijin could feel the blush rushing to his cheeks, and he silently thanked the gods for giving him such dark blue fur. "T-Thank you, i've never been told that before. You have a lovely name yourself, it reminds me of a flower." Mez let out a small laugh to try and lighten Cailte's spirits, though it seemed a hopeless effort.

"I am sure she is fine. Especially if she's as tough as you say. And if she's anything like you ... then I have no doubt that she's just as worried as you are. Safe, but worried." Mez cut himself and chastised himself for being so stupid with his words. "Sorry! I don't mean to worry you further, I just wouldn't want to lie to you either."

Mezlijin finally let out the breath he'd been holding in, and hadn't really thought about how she might take it. But he was just relieved he hadn't further worried her, she was far too upset as it was. The less stress she had the better.

"Well I don't really know about fate, but I sure am glad i'm the one who found you. There are many lions out in these parts, and some aren't all that sensitive to your needs. I was lucky enough to train under someone who suffers from blindness, so i've spent my whole life as his assistant. I am well trained to take care of you I promise!" His tone got a bit excitable as he began to brag about his experience, it wasn't very often that he got to do it.

"Now, before we get started, is there anything else I can do for you? Are you hungry? Perhaps thirsty? Please don't hesitate to ask!"