[PRP] You're Not Alone (Ota/Uchanjaa)

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Uchanjaa could certainly understand why Meshach would be willing to help take down Shangyue and yet not return. The pride had changed too much in the past two years, though even he had to admit some of the changes were for the better. Spare Apprentices, better organization for the Hunters and Guards, even leaders for the Slaves. None of those were bad at all.

He'd just always resent Shangyue for being the one to effect the changes. And hell, hadn't he just been thinking of leaving the pride himself? He really couldn't find it in himself to blame Meshach at all.

Then his brain latched onto one of Ota's words.

"Vesper's a part of this? Isn't he...well...helping Nyeusi?" Uchanjaa asked carefully. His granddaughter was, well, she was becoming something of a standard in the pride meaning "crazy" though no one had yet said it to her face.  

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That was a rather intelligent way to make use of the laughingstock of the pride, he had to admit. Not many people gave Nyeusi full credit for what she was doing, as most did think her insane, especially now, but he could easily see how she provided a filter for who would be inclined to rebel.

"I'm glad my granddaughter has helped us somewhat," Uchanjaa replied dryly. "Is there anything else I need to know for the time being?" Not that he wouldn't like to be privy to all the information available, but he did realize that the less he knew, the less he could give away. Even if Shangyue didn't torture lions for information, the brown male was certain Firaga and Tyfu would be happy to.