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Frite tip-toed silently through the brush and bramble of the jungle. She didn't want ot attract any unwanted attention, and making noise was a sure way to attract such things. Her heart lightened as she got closer, she could hear a vague voice and she thought she knew exactly who it was.

A few more steps and she no longer had to guess, it was definitely Iiro. Her heart fluttered in her chest and she picked up her pace significantly. She wanted to be back in his company as soon as possible. But it seemed like he was talking to someone? That made the female a bit weary to approach him. What if this other person he was with didn't like her? Would Iiro defend her, or take his friend's side?

Frite inhaled a deep breath before stepping out of the bushes and into the clearing where the two had first met. She looked around wildly for the other person Iiro had been speaking with, but could find no one. Confused, she tilted her head a bit to the side before darting to Iiro's side and offering him a shy smile.

"Here you are! Just like you promised!"

Finally she exhaled her pent up breath, what a relief it was to see that he hadn't lied to her. Now if only she could figure out who he was talking to.

Frite was definitely a little unsure as she looked down at the many devices Iiro had brought along with him. These were somehow going to fix her laughter box? And here she'd thought he was going to cast a spell on her! Admittedly, she was a little relieved that no magic would be involved, but still her hopes were low as she thought of the many possibilities these things could be used for.

As Iiro introduced the little mouse, Frite jumped a little in fright. She was such a pitiful little lion, jumping at the sight of such a small creature. But it only served to show just how gentle of a creature she was. The thought of a snack, never even crossed her mind.

"Its nice to meet you Zephan! I wonder ... what's it like living in that furry mane of his? It looks comfortable ... but I won't fit in there, so maybe you could tell me!" Offering the mouse a gentle yet shaky smile, she looked back to Iiro and nodded her head.

"Alright, Iiro! Do your worst!"

For the first time in a long time, Frite cursed her lovely white fur for being the color it was. She could feel the blush rushing madly across her cheeks, and she couldn't do a thing to stop it. Iiro's kiss was both unexpected, but entirely welcome. It was strange to say, but she felt herself becoming oddly attracted to the lovely ball of fluff. Not only was he sweet, and flattering, but he was also genuine.

She watched in silence as Zephan scurried back into Iiro's mane once again. She wasn't sure what exactly was meant by his possible return, but she wasn't quite sure she liked it. Sure! Zephan was a sweet little mouse, but how could he possibly make her laugh?!

She had little time to think about it, before Iiro was brushing a particularly fluffy feather up and down her nose. For a brief moment she wondered whether the feather had come from one of his wings, but it only lasted a second. Because the very next, she was wincing her face as though she'd just eaten a lemon.

"AHHHHCHOOOOOO"

She sneezed, the wind around her rushing so fast that she ruffled Iiro's mane enough to reveal Zephan's hiding place. "Heh, sorry Zephan!"

Frite wanted to giggle at the adorable little mouse as he scurried back into Iiro's mane, but something inside her would not allow her to do so. As she tried to force it, her attempt felt more as though she were going to cry. Gulping down her worries, she really hoped Iiro could fix her broken laughter box, she wanted to be able to laugh and giggle ... like all the other lioness' she met.

And ...

Just like Iiro.


Frite looked up just in time to see Iiro approach her with the rabbit's tail ...

What was he going to do with that?!

Again she gulped down a fresh breath of air, and looked at her friend with all the trust she could muster.

'I think I am." She mumbled, tensely curling her claws into the dirt at her feet.

Frite was extremely nervous of what the strange variety of items had in store for her, but somehow Iiro's words managed to comfort her. So much in fact, that her typically neutral face turned up into an ever so tiny smile. She was meant to reply to Iiro's kind words, but she was quickly swept off her feet before such words could be said.

As she lie there staring up at him, she felt very vulnerable. But she didn't allow herself to feel fear, there was nothing here to fret over. As the little rabbit's tail began to run against her belly, Frite felt the strange tingling sensation and cringed slightly. It was so strange! Almost like a spider was crawling across her tummy, but she knew if that was true, Iiro would scare it away.

'I don't think its working..."

She frowned, a few tears welling up in her eyes. "I'm sorry Iiro, I think I really am broken ..."

Frite smiled gently as Iiro wiped the tears from her eye. It felt good to know someone cared enough about her to go out of their way to ensure that she was happy, and Iiro was definitely going out of his way to do such things. "Uh oh, Zephan is coming out now? Should I be scared?!" She squeaked, her eyes full of confusion as she waited to see what exactly Iiro had in mind for her next. She knew he had said Zephan would only came out as a last resort, so this must mean this was his final attempt.

Frite gulped harshly as she tried to prepare herself for the laughs Iiro promised her.

The first joke, took a moment before it hit her, but when it did the corners of her lips curled into a grin. She could feel her cheeks begin to warm with each second.

Then the next joke passed, and her throat began to make these strange wheezy noises.

By the third joke, she was full on chuckling, these jokes were cheesy, but quite catchy.

And for the finale, Zephan had her clutching her sides with giggles.

"Hehehe, Zephan, where did you learn all these silly jokes? Did Iiro tell them to you?" Again she laughed, it felt so good to laugh, she couldn't believe how long it had been since she'd been able to do it.

"Oh my goodness!

Iiro!

I'm laughing!"

She gasped quickly, clasping her paws to her mouth and giggling the entire time. Zephan's jokes still trickling through her mind.