Soft bird songs rang out throughout the jungle. It was by the passing of time, early morning. At least that’s what the birds were saying. They had just woken up from their sleeps and were chirping and singing to bring in the day. If one stood still they could hear the movement of other lessers through the underbrush. It was clear the jungle was waking up and becoming quite lively for the day.

Broad paws fell silently on the soft green grasses on the ground. His steps were muffled by these broad soft paws, baby blue eyes watched everything with broad curiosity. His full thick mane falling in silken tresses around his face, shoulders and chest. His well muscled body barely made a sound with his passing. The only hint of his passing was his scent left on the leaves he walked past. Perched in his thick silken mane was a small body that was a brilliant golden color clinging to the back of the lion’s head and watching over his head.

The lion was here today looking for a good place to grow their new house. He hadn’t seen James in several days and was beginning to grow quite worried, he had gone on several excursions trying to find James but it had been to no avail. So instead of sitting at home worrying Aristotle had decided to take Sun on a little adventure to find possible places for their new tree home he was going to grow. James and Aristotle had spoken about moving back here and he had decided to take the initiative and find new areas for them to live. Keep your eyes open for any good clearings where we can make our home and garden Sun. The lion spoke in a calm even warm voice.


@Comet

Aristotle had been talking with Sun, they had stopped for a moment to check out a small clearing just off the path. The lion looked at it with a scrutinizing stare. It seemed about the right size to use as a new home. However he wasn’t entirely sure how much room would be left after he made their tree home. They would need a good bit of land to use for his garden. Sun what do you think of this one? Think it’s about right? Aristotle asked the little golden colored Gibbon on his head.

As he stood there suddenly Aristotle felt something run into his back leg. Hmm? The lion hummed as he turned half around to get a look at what had just run into him, inadvertently giving Sun a better look as well. When the lion turned he found a small, clearly child sitting on her rump on the path. Well hello there sweetling. The lion turned all the way around as he leaned down and moved to get a better look at the little snow white creature. Are you alright? I know my leg isn’t exactly soft, did you hurt yourself? The lion asked in a warm gentle voice as he spoke to the girl. He noted that her right ear was useless for hearing as her gem took over much of it. He wondered if she had a hard time getting on with such a deformity.

Aristotle looked down at the little girl realizing a little too late just how intimidating he would seem to such a small creature. Sun had always been a very bold explorer, and so had never been intimidated by him. However a gentle smile played over the lion’s muzzle as he lay down on the ground on his belly, his forepaws crossed. The lion watched the girl’s nervous nature, but made no aggressive move and only smiled. I’m glad you’re alright. Aristotle mused lightly to the little girl.

The lion lay with his head tilted ever so slightly as he watched the exchange between the girl and the little Gibbon. Even when the girl gave Sun a warning growl he remained calm knowing that her reaction was normal to having someone near instantly upon meeting invading your space. Aristotle knew that the only way Sun would have to learn boundaries the hard way.

The lion tilted his head a bit as the girl started to speak but quickly stopped. My name is Aristotle, and the little one there is Sun. He’s my adopted son. Aristotle offered a brief introduction to the little girl. He wasn’t sure if she would stay, but she seemed a bit lonely. He hoped maybe to ease a bit of that. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you come from little one? The lion asked in a warm gentle voice. He seemed to be a rather curious and fatherly type. Placing his paw on the ground the lion pushed a bit of his magic into the ground. As he lifted his paw away a short white lily flower appeared growing beneath his paw. A present. Aristotle said gently plucking the flower from its stalk and laying it in front of the little wolf.

Aristotle lay his head on his forepaws as he listened to the little girl speak, his slender tufted tail giving a thoughtful wave. So she was an Eridanus native as well, how unlikely was that to happen? A light smile spread over his lips as he listened. She was from near the pools deeper in the cave. That’s a coincidence, I was born here in Eridanus myself. The lion offered his birthplace as well, not seeing a reason to hide anything from a child. Its called a Chrysalis. I was born from one as well, so was Sun. Aristotle offered the information freely, after all Aunty had been nice enough to share it with him.

The lion couldn’t help the smile that spread across his muzzle as the little girl smiled at his flower gift. It’s the same pretty white as your pelt little Comet. He complimented the girl, after all she was such a beautiful shade of snow white. Sun was gold with a black hairless face and hands and feet. The lion couldn’t help but admire how the two colors complimented each other when the two were close together. You’re very welcome. My partner would absolutely adore you. The lion offered gently as he kept his posture as relaxed and calm as he possibly could.

Aristotle watched as Comet licked Sun and the full interaction between the two. He saw no reason to be weary of this girl. She didn’t set off any alarms as Akaari had when she tried to run off with Sun. The lion sniffed the girl back gently and gave a loud purr as she licked his face. A welcome gesture, something Sun didn’t do. He gave strange kisses and hugs and scratches.

Then suddenly the girl was tripping over her words to ask him something. A light chuckle left the lion as he smiled gently at the girl. I don’t see why not, the more the merrier. Not to mention it seems Sun has taken a shine to you. He agreed to take the girl under his wing and raise her just as he was with Sun. He was sure James would be surprised when he came home with a daughter instead of a clearing picked out for their new home. But that's okay right? Adopting a child, finding a new home. Same thing right? We need to head back to our home in Orion, that’s where my partner James is. It’s a long walk so let me know if you get tired okay? Aristotle offered sweetly as Sun skittered up to perch in his mane once more. The lion stood and turned down a different path that headed them toward the tunnel that led to Orion. So little one, you're a canine correct? You know you're the first one I've ever met, you're even cuter in person than I pictured your kind would be. The lion mused aloud, he seemed to be quite talkative.