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"As soon as the cub gets a bill of health from Zephre, I'll be sure to check her out. The elder, on the other hand will need to be taught the rules of the pride and see if this is truly a place for her. They may be used to roaming and doing whatever they like. I'm sure if the cub and cat came together they have a sort of attachment. But, I will not be able to alone the elder to be in my den unless under my complete supervision, so this pride may be a difficult transition."

Bianca padded quietly out of the den, limping slightly. "I will see them soon. I need to clean up first."

Bianca exited the den with a nod of thanks to them both, the healing and the information, before slowly making way to a nearby stream where most pride washed if cleaning themselves wasn't nice, as such a case with her. She soaked, careful to not remove anything Zephre put on her and washed most all the blood from her fur, red water running away from her as she became white again.

Seph nodded his head in the direction of Zephre, even though he knew the blind lion couldn't actually see him do it. I guess one would call it habit, though he knew Zaphre probably already knew he was there by his scent.

Elsewhere Gado crouched, low to the ground, hidden well by the tall grass and dimming light. He watched the den from afar, keeping his presence hidden almost completely, or at least as best as one could. He continued to watch intently. If anyone found him he'd claim to be keeping watch, and in a way that was true. He was watching the motions and actions of all the cats of the pride, looking for something odd or suspicious. Something still didn't feel right. Maybe I'm just getting old... he grumbled.

((Okies, little clarification that may or may not be necessary:
Zephre's den is were Etana and Dene where brought, Zephre has just come from the central den where Bianca and the cubs are and...he's not old. He's about 5, 25 in human years. He's only a year older than Etana if I remember right....carved out of the moon...daww! 4laugh ))

Zephre was about to answer the new cat when he felt pressure on his paw. He stood for a moment in surprise, unsure of how to react.
For most of his life he had been used to cubs fearing him at first, his eyes were blank and white as his coat, and they frightened many of the little ones who saw them for the first time.

"Your sister...I assume?"

Slowly, very slowly he lowered his great head and took in the scent of the little cub, half expecting her to dart away.

"Do you mean her illness? Or her bad leg?" he questioned softly, "Because, if I have time, and cooperation I may be able to do both."

His voice was light, and he spoke carefully. If one were to meet only his voice they would conclude it too young to know as much as it boasted, but know Zephre did. Under the tutelage of the old healer he did nothing but commit to memory the scents of healing plants and their many properties, as well as methods of application. Not only did he know all of what the previous healer had known but he was discovering new healing plants on his numerous excursions into the forest and onto the plains.
He did not need to see her eyes but heard the hope in her voice. A tone that made him want to do everything he could to make that hope reality.

"Tami, we should go and find the herb we need for the little one."

(( It would be reasonable to assume Etana would be confused (at first) of Zephre's age, since Seph mentioned him being an 'old coot' jokingly in her presence, right? But we all know he ain't old... yet. XD Also, I'm just making up stuff about 'quarantine dens' so if that doesn't exist, please ignore. ^^ ))

Thela had followed Zephre back to his den; not for guiding, of course. Blind he may be, but he had walked their lands for many years. But she shadowed slightly behind him, to the left, as they made quick time towards the new ones.

She watched the new ones reactions to him; most amusing was the cub, who immediately hobbled towards the white lion. Thela's eyes narrows briefly at seeing the cub move more, as it was painful to watch. She felt relieved that Zephre could heal the young one. Since she was so young, she could grow out of the wound. Thela knew from experience that if one of their older outriders was maimed in such a way, not much could be done for their limb. Often they retired.

She smiled slightly at Etana's surprise to Zephre's statement. "Yes; of course he can. Zephre here can heal just about anything." She nodded to the lion before continuing. "While you all get the herb, shall we get these two settled somewhere? We can't take them over to the main cub den yet, of course..." She trailed off. Either they could stay at the healer's den, or they could use a small unused one further to the edge of the main den area, good for those under quarantine.

((Quarantine dens are a good idea, I like.))

Zephre almost started as Dene's little tongue grazed his nose. He blinked before a tiny smile crept over his muzzle. Slowly he pressed the bridge of his great nose against her tiny shoulder. It gave her support as the sneeze shook her body.
"Oh, well, I don't know about everything." Zephre chuckled the word, and flattened his ears in mild embarrassment at Thela's remark.
"But she's still young, I believe that with the right treatment she can grow out of it."
He raised his head and took a step forward, letting Dene rest against one of his paws. "There's an empty den not far from this one, Etana, take your little sister there, Thela, Seph, If one (or both for that matter) would watch over them. Call me if anything happens." With that he turned to Tami with a nod and started for the forest, which burned bright gold in the fading sunlight.


((I'm still waiting on Kiki's reply, I think she's the only one back at the main den now.))

Brindle looked on, standing for only a moment before following.
"My duites are finished for today, I'll have some of my hunters join the outriders on guard duty and accompany you."
With that she turned and loped away.
It wasn't long before she had done what she had said. Returning to the main den with another large chunk of meat. This she set at its entrance and waited for Bianca to give the okay for the cubs to come and eat. She would stand guard for the night, knowing full well how important the little ones were to the pride, and how worrying it was to have creatures attack the den site directly.

((Sorry I haven't written in a while. I've been sick, and it's taking me longer than I thought to recover. I'll try to post tomorrow, though.))