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Making her way slowly towards the group before her, Na'ilah's lime green eyes scanned each of them over slowly. Taking in the cubs and then the adults, one lioness stood out from the rest, who was resting on the rock. Quietly, she headed towards the golden lioness, feeling a bit shy and nervous since she was indeed in another's land. The green lioness had noticed others as well, heading the same direction as she, but hopefully this was the queen...and, she was pretty sure it was. Stopping a few ways away from the golden lioness resting on the rock, she called out softly, "Hello. I hope I am not disturbing you."

Nukta's head lowered, almost falling level with his shoulders as they moved to follow their host. He was feeling anxious now, and sick all at one time. What were the rulers of the pridelands like? Would they be accepted? Or would they chase Nukta, or both of them off? They might not want an outsider male within their family. No arguing from a cub would change that.

He supposed he'd just have to wait and find out, and he really hoped he would be wrong.

It seemed like they'd be finding out soon, after a few minutes of walking they were already beginning to draw in closer.

Ezeoha led the group of rouges that he considered that he had gathered. He'd present them to his grandma and grandpa and of course they'd get accepted immediately. There was no doubt in the young cub's mind. If Ezeoha liked them, then his grandparents had to. With a little cry of glee he ran ahead, climbing back up Pride Rock to greet his grandmother.

Of course, Chinara was a little faster than he and seemed to get there first, not minding that another lioness was there (one he didn't recognize), and not minding that she could come off as being rude. "Chhhhhiiiiii!" The little cub cried out, running to his new-found playmate's side.

"I'm sorry!" He quickly apologized to his grandma, knowing that he and Chinara had probably interrupted something. Oh, he could be all polite and sweet in the presence of elders, but to adolescents and cubs, he'd be all high-and-mighty as he liked. "We're interrupting something, aren't we? We could wait; it's just that I have some friends who want to join, and they're really nice, and they really want to join, and..."

Sarabi blinked, suddenly surrounded with young lions, each one eager for a bit of her attention. "My... what's all this?" Gathering her golden limbs under her, the queen rose to sit on her haunches, tail flicking to curl around her paws. The wooden beads of her necklace clicked soft against each other, and the large sun in the middle, as she moved. "One at a time please." She spoke softly, but with authority. Bright crimson eyes, shared by so many of her children and grandchildren, were solemn but kind in their regard of the gathered new commers.

"First thing's first, I'd like to do some introductions. You're Chinawa, yes?" She nodded to the little female cub, eyes flickering to her grandson. "I see you've met my grandson, Ezeoha." Those red eyes now turned to the green lioness, acknowledging her as well. "And you are, dear? I'm afraid I've not had the pleasure of meeting so many new lions at one time." Soft ears flicked, and the pair that had not yet come forward did not escape her notice. First thing's first though, like she'd said. Names, then the questions.

Chinara turned to face Ezeoha, grinning a bit. "Is this youw gwamma?" she asked, before she heard Sarabi call her name. That wasn't how she said it! "ChinaWRRa," she said, stressing on the 'r'. Gwownups.. she thought, rolling her eyes.

She watched Na'ilah with a bit of awe. How could a lion be so... green? o_o Chinara stared for a bit at the lioness, before shaking her head, and plopping down beside Ezeoha. "Youw gwamma is cwazy..." she giggled softly to him, brushing a paw over her mouth.

Adanna hung around beside Nukta out of habit, though her attetion was clearly fixed upon the Queen before them. Her features had smoothed into pleasant seriousness as she watched, apparently feeling a huge sense of respect for the older lioness. She didn't comand respect, but somehow not giving it seemed a crime. Her presence spoke that no one else deserved it more then she.

She waited their turn, for once seeming unstressed by the wait, and when there was a clear pause after the cub's speaking she spoke for the two of them, "Ma'am, I am Adanna and this is my companion Nukta. We heard many tales of the peace of your lands and, seeking it ourselves, wished to come here and request we be permitted to stay." It had taken her a few seconds before she had spoken to think of exactly what words to use, especially in title. She was completely ignorant of pride ways, but somehow that sense of respect she was feeling demanded she speak very politely and with care, unlike when she spoke with others.

Ezeoha was showing patience that the cub had never demonstrated in the presence of his new-found friends. The cub seemed to understand the meaning of being patient at the right time, or perhaps he respected his grandmother enough not to crowd her with his friends. There was another lioness who had wanted to speak with his grandmother first, and so he figured that it would be polite to let her speak before he tried to explain everything.

"My gramma isn't crazy!" The little cub puffed out his chest, quick to defend his grandmother's good name. "You're crazier than she is, at least." Now he was back to his playful self, sticking his tongue out at Chinara while his eyes lighted with amusement.

"Yeah, I'd really like it if they could stay!" Ezeoha chirped up after Adanna had introduced herself and Nukta and had explained why they were here. The little cub pranced over to his grandmother, rubbing against her legs, and in the basic meaning of it, sucking up to her.

"Wouldn't you like them to join the pride, Kiji-uncle?" The cub shot a glance to Kijito, clearly pleading with the other lion to try and help convince his grandma to allow Nukta, Adanna, and Chinara into the pride.

Nukta refrained from expressing his surprise, hearing Adanna speak so civilly. Instead he finally met eyes with Sarabi, or directed his eyes directly to her face anyway, before ducking his head a bit in a bow. It wouldn't due to give off any bad impressions. He remained silent, eyes glancing over the group. It was fairly obvious that Nukta had never been a part of any pride, and it showed in the uncertainty of his flickering gaze. He didn't know the rules of pridelife, he barely understood the ranking system, just understood that he had to respect the royal family. He was similarly unaware of the gathered young male's thoughts, well... besides Ez's.

He tried to hide his tension at the sight of so many males, though. He was going to rip into some poor tree later. The insecurities were growing, eating him alive!