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Ulimi walked side by side with his mate, their movements so in sync, that to others it might seem a little creepy. But what was really impressive about their ability to be so in sync, was the Ulimi wasn't even paying attention as they walked. His mind was more wrapped around his daughter, and how well she was adjusting to her new home. He had been promised that she would fit right in, and that he need not worry. But that's just who he was, a worrier and an obsessive one at that.

Snapping out of his stupor long enough to look around, he raised a paw and placed it in front of his mate. "We're here." They were the only words he could muster, but the unmistakable smile on his face was all his mate would need.

"This is the place I was talking about, how does the area make you feel?"

Of course he wanted her fully truthful opinion, and he knew she would give it. If for some reason, even the tiniest one - she felt uncomfortable they would push on. Neffy was his reason for living, and he would od whatever it took to make sure she was happy in their new home.

Whatever it took.

"Don't hold back! If you have any reservations, I want to hear them."

She was right about one thing, leaving their lives as rogues was going to lead them into a totally different lifestyle than either of them had experienced. He was weary of it, but he knew it was both the best for his mate, and the cubs he knew they both wanted to badly. Her reaction to the pride's seemingly peaceful existence made him smile, that much was true. In his small excursions out this way, he'd kept a careful eye on the borders. Simply because there was no way he was leaving his family's safety in the hands of someone else's words. But what he had experienced only made him gain further approval for this pride. Safety on the borders, and numerous patrols throughout the day.

"I think its as close to perfect as we're going to find." He knew his words would strike some meaning in Neffy's mind. He wasn't the sort of guy to just admit perfection in any form. "But I want to make sure you are comfortable here. I have been here a few times on my own scouting missions. This place is safe, round the clock patrols and not a sign on trouble. From my talks with others it seems they worship some sort of moon god. But its nothing unnatural, we would just have to acclimate." He nodded digging his paw into the sand. During his scouting missions he had made specific notes that a patrol was typically easy to come by at this time of day. Now all he had to do was wait for the-

Ah! There she was, a petite female, purple in color was scouting along the borders.

"Here, i'll let you hear more about it for yourself my love." Nudging his nose gently against her neck he slowly turned his attention away from his mate and back to the other female.

"Pardon us ... I wonder if we might bother you for some information?"

Ulimi let out a gentle sigh of relief as the new female made her way closer to them. He couldn't really hide the fact that he was grateful that his mate would follow him anywhere, but he wanted her to be happy to be here. Not because of him, but because she wanted it. He had known coming into this that it wasn't going to be an easy mission. He absolutely loved her, but Nefertari was a sweet, submissive little thing. She preferred to agree with him rather than argue against him. There had only been one time .. the time she had just reminded him of, where she had had the strength to go against him. While he wasn't entirely happy that she chose that time to do so, he still respected her.

"Couer you say? That's a very lovely name." He paused a moment to glance at his mate - then back at the female before him. She hadn't seemed jealous, but sometimes she was a bit hard to read. "I am Ulimi'Siri and this is my mate, Nefertari. We were hoping you could share with us a little information about your pride? You see we've been searching for a long time, and we're fairly sure that we'd like to make this place our home." Another pause as he brushed his tail gently against Nefertari's leg. "P-perhaps a little information about how your young are cared for? We're looking to start a family of our soon."

Ulimi listened to Couer's words, doing his best to remain both non judgemental and fair. Though he had to admit there were some things he found odd. He'd never been on to believe in gods or things of the nature, despite the many lions he'd met who claimed to have met them. So the idea of a 'great lion' was a stretch for him. He became a bit more at ease once Couer explained that they weren't forced to believe in such things. He may have even let a sigh of relief slip through his otherwise serious demeanor.

Her explanation of the care of cubs seemed more than fair to him. In his honest opinion, he wouldn't have it any other way. To have his cubs raised by nanny's and caretaker's ... it just didn't seem right to him. Cubs were meant to be raised by their parents, and it was as simple as that! Add to that, Couer's excitable nature when it came to speaking of them, and Ulimi was set completely as ease. His cubs would be safe here, and that was what mattered to Nefertari and himself more than anything. A safe place to raise a family ... it was what had sent them on this journey in this first place.

As Nefertari turned to face him, Ulimi caught her eyes and knew in an instant how she felt. Though her reaction to the ritual was understandable, he saw no harm in it so long as it wouldn't harm them in turn. Patting his mate's paw with his own, he tried to calm her down a bit before he began to speak. Though unlike Nefertari, he spoke aloud not caring to hide his tone from Couer. He had nothing to hide, and even if he did, he wouldn't do well to keep it hid for long.

"The ritual will be fine, I see no reason for us to fear it." Lifting his head to face Couer once more, and asked his question. "The nectar, from this flower? Is it at all poisonous or harmful to those who ingest it?" He already anticipated her answer, but he wanted Nefertari to hear it. It would calm her nerves, and sway her in the right direction, which was his intended result.

Inhaling a deep breath, he turned his attention back to Nef and smiled. "I think this is what we've been looking for my dear. A place safe from the outside world, where our cubs can be raised the proper way." Ulimi added a curt nod to his words, "But it all boils down to what you think ... I've told you before, i'll follow you to the ends of the earth. If this isn't the place .. we'll simply push on until we find it."

He offered Coeur a simple nod as she stepped away. It was both a thank you, and an acceptance. He was relieved to hear the nectar had no ill effects, but he'd already assumed as much. Her assurance was just icing on the cake.

Nefertari's words shook him from his thoughts and brought him back to reality, where he found himself closer to her. He could see the tears forming in her eyes, and gently pressed her nose against her cheek to calm her. "I don't think there's anything wrong with that." Her infectious smile soon spread across his face as the two stood there in silence. Both imagining the children that would one day be their's. The gentle nuzzle against his cheek warmed his heart and he allowed a small purr to begin in his throat.

"At last..." He purred gently, returning her lick with one of his own. "We're finally home."