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If there was one thing he had taken away from his travels through the roguelands, it was to never take advantage of what you have. Setu embraced this way of thinking and worked hard for the benefit of the entire pride, even though he still tended to stay on the edges of it unless he wanted to check on the family members he had found living there.

Since he didn't have any other plans, Setu found himself creeping through the long grasses for anything he could bring back in the evening. But, the warm sun on his back was slowly sending him into a dozy state, so he was making very little progress. It didn't hurt to take a break every once in a while, right? And it was safe here. He doubted if anything or anyone who meant him harm would be able to sneak up on him, but he still took a look around just to see if anyone was watching. When he was petty certain that he was alone, Setu dropped to the ground and rolled in the delightful grass for a moment, before coming to a rest on his back. It was cozy there, so he closed his eyes.

"Ahh, this is a good day..."

Setu gave a start at the sudden greeting. His eyes snapped open and he rolled into a crouching position, feeling his cheeks warm with embarrassment. Did this other guy see him rolling around like a silly cub? He wasn't really the type who liked to show his playful moments to complete strangers!

Ahh, but that was silly, wasn't it? Secrecy was more in the style of his old pride, and though he would never forget caution after being born and raised there, he could let up his defences around his new pride members, couldn't he? Assuming the stranger was also a pride member. He couldn't recall his face. Though the grin on his face told Setu right away that he didn't mean any harm.

"H-hello," he replied straightening himself further until he was sitting comfortably. "Um, can I help you... sir?" He parroted the last word back, wondering if it was the proper thing to do in this particular situation.

Then, gazing at the other lion with a bright and mildly curious expression, he continued with a touch more confidence. "I don't think we have met... I'm Tlotlego'Setu... Setu."

When Dhiren said he was new, Setu's curiousity grew. He had thought he was the only new guy around... though it was a silly assumption knowing how large this particular pride was and how many creatures passed by every day. It brought him a bit of comfort knowing that there were others like him, who were just in the process of learning and adjusting to the pride. Setu couldn't help but smile softly at the friendly stranger.

"I'm new too actually... I was brought here by my brother... Some of my other family is here, too," he said with a chuckle. Then he stopped himself from saying anything further about it. His reasons for being there didn't concern Dhiren. It wasn't like him to blurt out details about his own life, no matter how minor they were.

He decided to focus on Dhiren's other train of thought. "Yeah, sometimes you need to go out and do things for yourself," he said, nodding slightly. "And getting to know those around you isn't a bad idea, either."

Setu paused for a moment, then got to his feet. "Perhaps we could look around together?" he suggested, thinking it might be nice to go for a walk.

Setu also desired a family, though not the extended family he had now. He was hoping to find a pretty female to settle down and raise cubs with, especially when he felt so safe and secure in the Pridelands great numbers. Setu smiled, feeling a bit uncomfortable about revealing anything, but he told himself that Dhiren was just being friendly and nothing more. He didn't live with the ghosts anymore... He shouldn't have anything to hide.

"Yes, not all of them live here, but my father, mother, brother, and his family came here after... our birth pride disbanded." He said eventually, hesitating a little. "I see why you'd be curious, I am pretty curious at times myself," he added with a light chuckle.

Setu then took a moment to look around. He moved and thought a little slow for some lions, but he was the type who needed a little extra time to put his thoughts together.

"Perhaps we can make our way towards the Tamu'maji? I haven't been that far yet," he suggested, thinking of the river to the east that he had heard of from others.

Setu had to chuckle a little. Dhiren's enthusiasm was catching, and now Setu was looking forward to looking around. He nodded when Dhiren suggested he take the lead, and started east, where he thought the river would be. If they even made it that far, of course. Setu wasn't confident he could get them there... not that it seemed to matter to Dhiren, who just seemed to want to do anything and everything.

At least that meant that Setu didn't feel pressured to get them there. He started off walking in silence, taking quiet, practiced steps, but soon the blue lion loosened up and his footfalls came more naturally. He also let his eyes wander about, drinking in his surroundings. Everything seemed so fresh and green here, unlike the terrible, dry terrain he had encountered on the way to the Pridelands. If it hadn't been for the kindness of a stranger, he may have never escaped that place.

"Not bad," he muttered, though he wasn't sure whether it was to Dhiren, or himself.

Setu looked over at the striped male with a curious expression. "Do? I don't really... do... anything." He answered, not completely sure what he was supposed to say. Setu wasn't really the type to pick up hobbies just for fun. He was too focused on what he had to do, not what he wanted to do in his free time. And he was often content to just lounge about when he wasn't set on some task or another.

"Collecting things? Like what? What for?" Setu asked, puzzled. He shut his mouth before he could let any more questions slip out. But he looked at Dhiren expectantly, hoping he would explain further.

Setu ducked his head, feeling ashamed... but why? Because he didn't have hobbies? He'd never really thought about picking up an activity just for amusement. His life had mostly been about keeping secret, keep safe. And then later, keeping alive.

"Um, I guess I... wander around? Go for walks? Are those hobbies?" He asked half-helplessly. "Your hobby sounds... fulfilling," he said, sincerely. He believed that it was good to keep one's mind full and sharp, and it sounded like Dhiren did just that with his collecting.

He could also agree with the word being filled with mysterious things. And creatures, too.

"I can see the river," he said suddenly, the shine of then sun on the water catching his eye. "Hey... maybe we can collect things near the shore? The river probably carries all kinds of things here." While he may not have had a hobby, Setu was willing to help Dhiren with his. Maybe he'd learn something, too.

Setu blinked at Dhiren and suddenly felt better about himself. If Dhiren said they were hobbies, and good ones at that, he would believe him. His new friend was so confident and sincere, he couldn't help but believe him.

"I guess it would be pretty boring if I didn't go out and look around..." he said, then he chuckled. "I don't want to become some old den dweller, telling cubs to get off her rocks."

Feeling playful, Setu bounded forward on his hind legs, batting in Dhiren's direction with a forepaw. "All right! But you better be prepared to teach me." With that, he laughed and charged towards the shore.