"Oh, goodness, Mwana," Tulia trilled, laughter obvious in her voice, "you're going to make me blush!" The lioness chuckled as she splashed about in the stream a bit, giddy at her new friendship. "I can't wait for Sebae to meet you. Don't be offended if she's a little snobbish. She's really got a heart of gold. And Esti! Esti is wonderful." Tulia gestured that Mwana should follow her as she turned to head in the direction from which she'd come.
"And like I said, you might think I'm brave, but there is a thin line between courage and stupidity!" Tulia kept talking, and would until the newfound friends reached the lands of the Ongozana'Ke.
