Mleli watched Tego leave, somehow becoming more furious that he was not responsive and was so willing to just walk away like that. She took a step forward as if she were about to go after him, but the release of weight on one paw shifted it to the injured leg and she knew even if she tried it'd be useless. Not to mention how it would look to chase after him.

With a final growl, she turned and marched herself back to her tree. She ignored the pain and just walked.