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Kimba moved through the area outside of their den, stretching before he moved to a small watering hole to drink. He kneaded the ground, minding the area, careful not to infringe on any personal family areas, and studies the area. Today, he had to hunt. He was hungry, and if he didn't, well... ALWAYS eating vegetables would seem strange!

The masked Ratel shuffled along grunting, known for their angry natures and fearless attack strategies, honey badgers were often left alone by virtually everything. This ratel though was on a mission, she had a message. Rikitiki tavi had found a friend in a lioness and had agreed to deliver the message to her mate. It probably would have been quicker for Lyra to take it herself but Tavi wasn't one to say no to a little task. She knew where she was going and she made a beeline for the scent of Lyras den only to spot the large white lion floating about outside of it. Rolling her eyes she shuffles towards the pale male lion.

Kimba looked up scenting the approach of another, and rose fully, smiling at the small honey badger. Certainly, ratels weren't known for being nice, but he didn't ignore them. After all, it paid to be polite. Kimba nodded his head and smiled warmly.

"Good morning to you!"

Rikitiki tavi looked up at the large male lion, she stops, sitting, though really she just lowered her hind quarters down a bit, she was already very close to the ground with her stumpy legs and chunky body. "You kimba?" She states bluntly, her dark chocolate eyes looking up at the large lion.

"Yes, I am. May I help you?" He remained calm patiently. This was a ratel on a mission! If he could help.. He would!

The masked ratel raises a brow, Lyra said he was helpful, who knew lions could be so helpful "yeah I have a message for you from Lyra, she says.." She pauses for a moment her dark chocolate eyes looking thoughtful "Oh yeah, she says she wants you to meet her and I should lead you there. Don't know what she is after but that's the message." She grumps getting to her paws again though the rise was hardly noticeable.

Kimba smiled, nodding. "Thank you. I'll be glad to follow."

He rose-- Kimba never was a large lion, rather smaller really.. And smiled, refraining from stretching so as to appear as unchallenging as possible.

The honey badger didn't seem phased when he moved, she knew her heritage, she could defend herself against a lion if necessary, lions were very silly if they wanted to fight witha ratel. "C'mon then" She grunts turning back in the direction she ha d come from her body waddling across the lands, a grunt sounding with every step she took.

Kimba followed respectfully, however he did trot a bit. He knew the reputations Honey Badgers had, however, he did want to make an ally. Call it a weakness.

The masked badger looks up at kimba and chuckles. She liked it when people gave her respect "So, you're Lyras mate?" She asked in the same clipped blunt tones. "She's my friend, you look after her don't you?" She questions slipping a quick glance at Kimba.

"I am and do." He smiled a bit, walking. "We've known one another since we were cubs."

Yes... He remembered those days. When he'd saved from from the other lion who'd once roamed their lands.

Riki grunted an agreement "She said that, just wanted to make sure. You know, she's a good friend of mine, i hope you won't hurt her." She grunts still shuffling along her belly fur almost touching the ground as she waddled away towards where she had left Lyra.

"I won't. I swore it once and I'll gladly swear it as often as needed to never harm her." He beamed, happily.

The badger grunts and nods, her tiny tail twitching beneath her thick rump fur. "Thats good, I wouldn't wanna have to beat ya up yanno? You seem like a nice enough lion but I like Lyra, she's my friend before I'm yours, you got me?" She snorts turning in a slightly different direction.

"That's fine. I'm glad she has such a good friend." Kimba padded after, smiling inwardly. He'd never admit it, but he felt better knowing the ratel was protecting his mate... Knowing she was safe.

The ratel grunts and nods, she was making a beeline for a copse of trees now, her body moving in a slow but steady pace, she knew she would be leaving Kimba soon enough, she just had to check his credentials first, even if she had known Lyra for less time than the pale male lion, she wanted to protect her lioness friend. "Nearly there now"

Kimba nodded. "That's good."

He padded along, still respectful of the ratel's power and distanced himself as his mother taught him to with them long ago, on the ship. He smiled, happy to see his mate soon.

Keeping quiet for a few minutes the black masked ratel settles herself out side of the little copse of trees and points her nose in to the trees "On ya go then. I'll see you later." She looks kimba over in a scrutinising manner. "Wash your face before you go in." She grunts waiting for him to wash his face and leave.

Kimba nodded, proceeding to groom his face before entering. No need to anger her. She was a friend of Lyra's, and would be treated well if he had say. He was careful, grooming his full face, before smiling to Rikki for approval. Once he knew he could, he entered, smiling.

The ratel grunts and nods, watching kimba enter the copse before she stands and waddles away. She was happy with the outcome of this meeting. Her friend Lyra was safe in the white lions paws she decided, though they would certainly have more conversations like this one in the future about Lyras saftey.