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The time was probably mid day. Katapatan knew that 'Noir' Is what he called himself now. As her father was, observant. So was she and destined to find something within silence to emerge with greatness. She slowly moved with not much percision in her step, but more. Sure. Steps. The last time she entered even slightly close to this den, it was as if the 'beast' growled a dangerous and protective growl. Fully knowing there was another in here, this place- sealed from the world.

"Hello." She went from a prowling, climb from the paths below to get to it. Far from the rest of the pride's dens. Her voice was sure there was someone here, as she stood straight with her head high. Not taking a further step in, only to not invade the space anymore than she had. With Noir on a mission, it was slightly easier to approach.

Bonjour? That was not quite what she had in mind when she first saw the female come in. Then waited for him to leave before she could even come to his den to find out who it was. "Yes- I think you can." She took a few more steps in and then let herself extend her body at the mouth of the den. Looking the girl over, then giving her a look of slight confusion. "He won't. I know that." Nodding. "Where- exactly do you come from. Your not from around these parts that I do know. But why do you not come out..." A slight rub of innocence- still very much a child at seeking information but she was getting better at it. "Seems ...dark here."

"Doesn't it."

"Ocean." She stated. Then sat down. "I have not heard of it." She examined the way the female expressed herself, and every movement was now validating that she should tell Nyoka. Ears went back as her eyes came to rest upon the collar. Only the royal ranks had items of merchants. Decor that showed their status.. And with it being so elegant. She had to have been something special. Or is. "Noir- " Tilting her head. Thats what Bugie, called himself the last time she came in here. "But. Your not a slave." She stated. "Even slaves come out, to work but they come out.." Then her tail flickered just slightly. "If you know he won't come back for a while, why don't you step out. Even just for a bit." Casting her gaze beyond the cheetah then back to her.

She was like some secret that no one was to know about.. Not even the royals, she didn't see anyone even come near this den. Except herself. She had been following Noir's tabs in missions and how he intrigued her. By being big. mean and ruthless. Even heard of him killing memebers that stepped out of the pride at night. Escaping was not an option. "Whats your name then~ " Her voice went slightly
softer..

Taken back by the accent still as though she hadn't heard it before. So she slightly moved uneasy at the accent. Non here bore it. "Property.Hm." She slowly got up from her sitting position. This was a sad thing, and now she was gunna do something dangerous. Collars. Such.. restraint.

"Katapatan. My father is Mana, a right hand- treasured to this pride." Her reactions were beyond what she knew before. This female, could have been an awsome entertainer.. but she could have been better with such a beautiful voice- be a merchant. Talking was a gift. "I don't understand you too well. Forgive me. But- I am sure he will not be mad if I take you around. To show you what he has not. Will you come with me." Eyeing the collar and shackles. Though beautiful.. she knew it meant something entirely different

Yes, she thought it wasn't but Noir was like a time bomb and anything could set him off. If it was brought to his attention. As she looked around- she started to photograph where things were.. Why was it important? She didn't know but one must always be aware of things. Before taking a light step towards the female. Taking her in.. Then a soft nod. "Don't worry.. I am usually not much of a talker anyways. This is.. the most I've talked since my training."

She then turned and lead the way down. The sun was nice, not too threatening since they were below sea level, land wise. But It looked so dry and the feel was hard but soft at times. Leading her down the path that was so high, only for royals.. Something this female probably knew nothing about. Since, it really didn't look like she belonged but maybe with some education.. she'd learn. "The pride.. is quite lovely to say the least.. Its a shame that someone has taken that away from you. You should know your pride lands.." Looking aside to the female. Then shaking her head and continuing on where one could see cheetahs regularly sprawled out, sun bathing. To thoughs cubs 'training' in the small forest area. To fighters to sparred quite often on the opposite side of them.

She slowed her pace for the other to take it in. Her fur, decored with markings that were rare but admirable from the ways others talked about it. The female seemed to take on traits of her father, quiet and observant. She lifted her head as she walked with elegance yet precision. That was the most important. Precision. "The young," She started, and closed her eyes to remember before softly openning them to look at the female. The reactions, the movements of the face. Everything.

"They are encouraged to play 'hide and seek' games. To improve their ability to dextarity." Nodding. "They actively play this and selective other 'games' that teach them survival. Buefore this age, they are able to do what they mostly like. Learn to walk proper and talk right.. but by this age. Late cub- will know hide and seek traits." Informative.. but vaguely. Leaving open spaces for misinterpretations.

Looking further beyond that of the children, she saw the sparring. Something she would be doing if she wasn't talking to this beautiful non entertainer beside her. "That... is sparring. Its to increase their overall proformance in protecting and fighting. We must all go through that training.. no one can be unprepared." Giving a slight nod. Waiting for the info to sink in and watching the sparring matches at the same time.

After a few moments she moved, and moved on towards the working district. The entertainers.. and the slaves on opposite sides.. Where females laid sprawled out on rocks, sun bathing and laughing. Always able to look seductively. Beautiful creatures were allowed here.. They were always beautiful to watch, even if you weren't interested..

Black ears laid back upon her fiery red head. Slowly walking in the pace just before the cow's. Elegance was natural but it wasn't like miss cow's. No. It was strong and when she looked at the entertainers. Bowing her head a moment then looked at the female she was guiding. Shaking her head. "No- they are no ruling family. Unless the royal wants that path. These females, though beautiful are merely tools.. To entertain men and women with their skills. Whatever they may be. Not one can take a full mate, as mating is only a fantasy for them..As their love is shared by many others." Stopping and letting the female watch. "As you can see they live comfortable lives.." Nodding.

Then looking up to see a blue blur that seemed to wave out of her line of vision almost immediately after it came in to her vision. "The pride has so much to offer.. yet you stay hidden. Though even now seeking you out. I'd not class you as an entertainer.. that life is soully for thoughs without strings.. "