A King's Duties

[Chaka]

He positioned himself where he could see almost the whole pride. It was early morning and already he was busy. At least they didn't have as much to do as when they had first came back. Imaran walked over to the canal and got a drink before returning to his duties. His mate had left on patrol and left him with deciding on positions for the pride. Tasharani was, and had been for a long time, their shamaness. But other offices lie empty. Added, he was barely reaching adulthood himself. The majority of the pride was his age, too. It was a large job to weigh on him and Simbana as young as they were.

[The Black Lioness]

The scruffy and wise figure made her way over to him. Sometimes she looked beyond her age the way her features were. "How goes your choices, sire?" Tasharani was glad to see the young lion was alive and home. He had also married the heir, Simbana, and became king. Her clear, pale eyes looked him over. It wouldn't be too long before he was grown.

[Chaka]

The king turned to see the lioness. He smiled at her and heaved a sigh, "Harder than expected...At least your position was the easiest to fill, given you're the only one who can fit it." Imaran shook out his small, adolescent mane. He glanced at her with curious brown eyes. "Do you have any suggestions?"

[Kazani]

The sandy queen came running in. She had planned to ask her mate but found it wouldn't be any use, given Tasharani was right there with him. Simbana paused a moment to pant. "Tasharani, Lakazuski's hurt....I don't know where she's at, but Karinazeka was trying to find you. I have her taking care of our guest right now....So looks like you're finding her on your own." The lioness sat down and finished catching her breath. With a light smile she gave Imaran a lick.

[The Black Lioness]

She thought on that for a moment. "Actually, yes....Yes, I do. Verlaat has done exceptionally well at hunting since she's been young..And since Simbana still hasn't learned how, she'd be a prime choice for leader of the hunting parties," she said while making sure that her queen's scavenger ways were discrete. However, the sandy lioness being mentioned appeared. Her glassy jade eyes were set determinedly as she nodded to her queen's wishes. The older lioness took off, grabbing plants as she went.

[Kazani]

Well, since it was her and Imaran alone, she'd savor the moment and catch her breath. She rubbed under his chin, "How are things going?" The lioness continued snuggling her mate a little longer. It wouldn't be long till Simbana and her king were entering adulthood.