The lioness traveled back home to Pisces, in her jaws was a large cave deer and across her back was a couple of rabbits. They were creatures that she caught not for herself but for the group she was in. Bevy wanted help with making maps and getting food so that was what she was doing. Hunting was a thing that she liked to consider one of her main duties. It was such fun and tapped into an instinctual part of her that made her feel so alive. However, carrying it back was not fun. In size she was a bit smaller than most lions and with the weight of the cave deer pulling at her maw it was a bit difficult. Perhaps she could just use her magic but she didn't want to become completely dependent upon it. No. She would carry it back the old fashioned way.

Well, until she became tired.

The lioness dropped the deer on the ground and stood with her head lowered for a moment. It was tempting to take a bite for herself but no. She would make sure the others in the group ate before she took a bite herself, especially when this task had been specifically asked for by her leader. She just, would take a little break first.

She didn't hear the approach at first, her head was lowered and her mind on the catch and the journey. It wasn't until the voice range out light and hardly touched with adolescence did her head lift and her eyes turn to see the newcomer. At the sight of the cub her tail lifted in greeting and she grinned happily at him. "Young one!" Carcass forgotten about for the moment she turned and rushed up to the young male, header lowering so she could gently touch her head to his in a distinctly feline gesture of greeting and friendship.

It was when she pulled back that she noticed the scars on his body, new ones... painful ones. Her eyes widened in dismay and she let a cry from her throat. "What happened to you? Oh! This is what I tried to keep from happening last time... Are you in terrible pain? Can I help you in any way? Oh! You must come with me! I know of a healer and you can rest and feast in my den!" He was still a cub and her instincts kicked in. He was so young and hurt so badly.

Makyna would have blushed underneath her fur at the praise it she had time for it but as it was there were other matters to attend. "Oh, it was nothing... I couldn't just leave you all alone. What kind of gem would I be?" Really, how could she just leave a cub to fend for itself? The praise was unnecessary in her book... but she appreciated it for sure. It warmed her to the core.

Makyna listened intently to his little story about some horrible creature and his father. The lioness shook her head, a sigh escaping her throat. "I don't understand why people have to be so rude. It doesn't make sense... Why can't everyone just get along without feeling the need to attack or shame others?" She didn't fault the little cub from fighting, he was still young and it made sense that he would want to defend his father's honor. "I only wish I could have been there to help you then." So he wouldn't have had to suffer from those awful wounds. She'd much rather have herself scarred up than him.

"Good good! I have moss at my den and plenty of water, we'll have your wounds all cleaned up and give you a nice rest." The lioness turned and picked the carcass up with her mouth only to focus on her magic and try to grab it that way instead, to keep her mouth free so she could speak. Within moments the deer was floating next to her while she looked back at the lion cub. "Much better... Now. What's your name, young one? I'm called Makyna Songcat." She was also a bit interested in who his father was, if he would defend his honor so then it much be a great gem, right?

She set off back towards Pisces, expecting the younger cat to follow alone behind or beside her.

Ky gave a soft laugh, finding it amusing how impressed this cat was by her magic. She didn't think of it as special herself, just a thing that she could do. "Nice to meet you, Niru!" Her gaze turned to the carcass next to her, one paw raised to prod at the airborne deer. "It's just Arcane magick, no more special than anyone else's spells. As for yours... Perhaps you could show me? I've had a lot of friends with different spells... maybe we'd be able to get a name for it."

Makyna listened while she walked, noting everything he said so when he mentioned the name "Cancer" her paws stopped. The deer dropped to the ground while she stared off into space, a look of horror on her face. It had been a while but she still felt a bubbling anger, not as strong as it used to be but it was still there. Had he tainted this poor cub? What a horrible thought... Her hackles began to rise and an almost inaudible growl rose in her throat but she swallowed and forced it into silence.

Her blue eyes when they returned to Niru's form were somber. "Cancer? You said... Cancer... didn't you?" She wouldn't yell. She wouldn't scream. She wouldn't rant. No. But he had the right to know about his "father". "I know Cancer quite well... He attempted to murder my fiance and was exiled from Maji Walezi because of it." She wouldn't speak ill, no, that would make her a hypocrite... But she would tell the truth about him.

Ky watched him, examined his facial expressions and his scent. Was he angry at first? Scared? What did he think about Cancer now that he knew the truth? Her tail twitched as she thought over this, thought over what Niru could say or do. His words when they came gave her pause. Eyes clouded as she thought over this information. There was nothing in Niru to imply that Cancer had instilled some terrible motives into him. He was polite, kind, and he seemed to be a gentleman. She could let it go, let it go that this lion still loved that demon. Quix still loved that demon even though she knew the truth. It would be fine. Judge him by his own actions, not his father's.

Makyna nodded, "You don't have to be sorry. I won't judge you for the actions of Cancer. Despite his terrible things... I... I feel like I should forgive him. I don't want to but... It would be good if I could." She shook her head, eyes closing. She would love to just forgive, to remove the hate from her heart but it was easier said than done. Every time she thought about that black leopard she thought of what she saw back at the pit. The murder in his eyes, his intent on ending his rival. It was so terrible...

The subject change was most welcome. "You... Didn't ruin it. Forgive me. I find it hard to let go of the past... I suppose." She smiled, a forced one as she attempted to lighten the mood. "Maji Walezi is a group that lives in Pisces that I am a member of. Cancer formed it and used to be the leader." She shook her head, enough of him. "We monitor the water to match sure everything stays clear and good to use, we also help anyone that needs us. It's a very community, loving, and kind." Or, would he still think that if his father was exiled? Hopefully so. She hadn't meant to sully the name.