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As she awaited Acting Queen Wema to speak, Zuri who was on the other side of the queen asked if she would stay with her. Seemed to her that Zuri was intent on the words being spoken by the Prince and those near him. Kijani was also listening but for the moment the Acting Queen was the priority.

Kijani didn't hesitate for one moment, in a clear voice she said "I would be honored to stay and assist the Acting Queen. Anything she requires I will assist her" with that she turned and looked over the growing crowd of lions and lionesses that had gathered.

Before Zuri had moved she said to her "If I am needed for the plans the Prince is devising, please alert me but for now I will stay with Wema" with that she turned to check on the Acting Queen before turning back towards the crowd.

She felt something, the air didn't feel right. Sniffing nothing came to her that alarmed her, it must be something else. "It may be my imagination but the air feels off" she said to herself

Moxxiie

Kicheko's mind was put to some rest knowing that Kemet was here, taking comfort in his affection. Still, she sled him a pointed look which she was certain he took note of, when he spoke of caution. She flicked her tail and was about to reply, when she found Kiburi all but shoving his face into hers.

When he accused her of sneaking in, her narrow eyes hardened and she drew herself up, bolstered by the presence of her brother and her paramour.
"That's a bold accusation to make with someone who has no proof to back his words." She hissed at him. Her ears snapped back when he bellowed into her face and she stook a step back, bumping into her brother. Reassured by his presence, she took three steps forward instead and shoved her chest against Kiburi's a snarl on her face. "You speak of audacity, yet you would all but threaten a pride mate. It is you who should be relieved that the Guards are not here to see you acting like rogue with no sense of decorum, for your attitude is a danger to us all. I will not be daunted by your size, so you can back off!" She spat at him. "You have no authority over me!" She roared - making no efforts to hide her volume. She wanted as many eyes on her for this as she could. She would not let him bully her into submission and get away with it. Let others witness this and talk of it for days to come. She stayed quiet as she watched him interact with Kemet, seemingly suddenly disinterested in her - fine, that was fine. She didn't want his interest, she wanted him gone and soon, after he'd had words with her beloved, he was off, walking away from her and her group.

She lashed her tail as she watched him move over to Wema and Moyo, holding firm in her position until she was certain he wasn't watching her, then she slumped to her haunches, breathing heavily. Fear coursed through her - Moyo had stopped her, wasn't that enough? Who was Kiburi to speak to her that way? She looked up, wide-eyed at Kemet and then to her brother. "I think... I think he would've killed me, if you two hadn't been there. Thank you, both." She dipped her head and butted her forehead against Kemet's chest, her body trembling. "If everyone reacts as violently to the king and queen being gone, then yes, we must tell Moyo immediately. Kiburi and any who share in his feelings should be the ones who are watched by the Guard, in case there are any more outbursts that could predict violence." She hissed quietly, her spirits thoroughly rattled. "Let's go at once, but... can we keep our distance from him? I don't know if I'll be able to go paw to paw with him so soon again." She said, casting worried glances between her boys.