Sarabi smiled as she listend, nodding her head along with his words. So he was a throwback... not suprising considering the coloring of his father. But then, she'd had two throwbacks, her red twins, and it wasn't a bad thing. Meerly added diversity, which was always good.
The old queen's smile softened a little as Kota announced that he needed to be getting back, touched a little with sadness. She wished she still had that kind of energy, and could be running around these beloved lands as this cub could. It had been so nice sitting and chatting with him, especially listening to his delightful accent. "It was very nice to meet you, Kota. I'm glad you stopped to talk with me. Say hello to your dad for me, ok?" She purred, bending to give him a warm nuzzle as he came close. Ruby eyes watched him bound away as the queen smiled and sighed, old age wondering at the joyfulness of youth.
