Aali was quite content, everything was looking up and his worries for the pride were slowly dwindling now that each Pad had a banu proper. His Viziers had been most helpful and next on his task list, besides having a serious talk with Aysel, was finding a third. That would be quite difficult, but there was no great rush after all. He moved along hoping to spot another member of the pride, a Pad, for after his pleasant talk with Tariq he found himself in need of some more male bonding.Getting to know the pads, their hopes and concerns was not only a part of his duty to the pride but helped him feel that much closer to his brothers. The pride was full of so much love between cubs and parents, pads and their banu, the sisterly love the banu often shared, the brotherly love the pads shared...it was little wonder he felt so calm today. He smiled and leapt onto a large boulder sitting slowly and peering out over the territory.
Achal sat by the lake as he often did lately. Tsu was back at the den attending to her duties. Achal was very happy with her, she was such a lovely beybanu. He dipped his head to take a drink and though of the relationships he'd formed outside of his harem. Kwea a young pad making a place for himself and looking for words of wisdom and Pasira an fiercely intelligent up and coming banu. He hoped he would meet more like them and develop more strong friendships.
He moved off the great stone with a smile as he spotted one of the Pads in the distance. His sharp blue eyes took in his coat and he smiled remembering the males name. He moved closer and tossed his head softly in greeting. "Good evening Achal."
He moved to take a drink from the lake grateful as always that his ancestors had chosen to locate themselves near water. A choice they most likely made because in the great desert there had never been such an expanse of the precious liquid.
Achal turned his head at the greeting to see Aali, the pride Sultan headed toward him. He gave a small bow of respect before greeting him, "Good evening Sultan Aali. I hope that you are well this morning."
Achal turned back to the lake as Aali drank and gaze out over the waters. "The lake is so calm and peaceful, much like the nighttime sky. Have you ever watched the night sky Sultan. It called to me often before I came here. To come out and lie beneath them, to listen to the silence of the night and enjoy their gentle light."Achal turned to Aali, "My mother use to watch the stars with my sister and I when we were cubs and tell us stories about them."
"You should share your stories, I for one would be pleased to hear them. I ought to come out more at night..." He sat back and relaxed pleased to have the time now without worries clouding everything. Concerns were still there in the back of his mind, but it was easier now to focus on each pride member.
"My new banu seems to enjoy stories, I'll have to make a habit of sharing more with her. How is your harem?" He looked at Achal curiously, hopefully the pad was having an easier time of it then some.
Achal smiled, "I will be sure share my stories with everyone. My sister loved them when they were younger. My mother believed the stars were calling to you when you are restless at night. That they wish to keep company with you." Achal was happy to feel so relaxed in the pride and to be able to enjoy the company.
"My harem is doing well. Tsubame is still recovering, but doing her best with all the little one. I have to help alot, but I do not mind though I fear I will have to leave soon in search of another for my harem. I do not wish to leave Tsubame, but I most for a short while." Achal looked at the sky briefly and then back to Aali.
"Thats a wonderful way to look at it, perhaps I should heed their call more often. They are wonderful company, the stars..." He nodded softly, tonight perhaps he would stay out a while. Usually when it was night he liked to take Aysel for a walk near the lake, the moon highlighted her beauty and she enjoyed the time alone with him.
"I am certain she will be able to manage, if your concerned I can have one of my banu help her out?" He offered knowing how willing his harem would be to interact with cubs.
Achal grinned slightly remembering all the times he spent with the star before turning to the sultan with a slightly surprised looked. "I would be very grateful if you could have them check on her. She is kinda wary of others at times, but she could use the interaction. Thank you Sultan."
Achal settle slightly, "I not sure in which direction I will head, but I plan to leave by the next moon change. Hopefully Tsu will be feeling a little better by then. She has an injured leg as well as having just had cubs. It takes a toll."
"She will be safe in your absence should you feel the need to go, I understand your desire to expand your harem especially if your banu needs the assistance." He nodded softly his eyes understanding. This was a small part of why he loved to interact with his Pads, the bond of brothers and the ability to help them. It made the burden of being Sultan fade away until he could feel only the pleasure of helping another.
"I will send Aysel to check on her leg then, perhaps she can help...and while she's there she can help a little perhaps bring her some meat." He nodded firmly.
