"Um... well, we shouldn't panic. Mom always says that panic is the first step to disaster... so no panicking, and then we'll think of something... I think..." Ilori managed to keep calm outside, but inside, all he really wanted was his mom. He really, really wanted his mom. But she wouldn't be happy if she had to come and recsue him again! No, he had to stay calm. He had to help himself and Chuju, no matter what, "But don't worry about it. I mean, it wasn't your fault. I don't blame you or anything silly like that. It would be mean to get upset over something that isn't your fault, right?"

The cub looked thoughtful for a while, "Okay... do you travel with your mom or dad? Or someone else who will come looking for you when you don't come back to them?" He knew some cubs travled alone, his mother had. But some lions traveled with their families, like he did.

He knew that if they didn't find a way out, his mother and father would come and get him... but he really hoped to avoid that. He didn't want to bother them because he and a new friend had gotten stuck in a hole. If they could put their heads together... maybe they could save themselves! Then Ilori would have a great story!