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It was a rare hour off for the young mzazi. Her charges were being watched by one of the other nannies while Tahirah went out and stretched her limbs and scared up a bite to eat. Though they weren't the providers for the pride she still enjoyed the exercise and made sure she kept fit enough to bring down a reasonable kill every so often, it was a nice change of pace too. Not that she ever regretted her choice of position within the pride, the cubs were her life and she would die to protect them. But even someone like her needed a little time alone every so often.
Pausing on the trail that led from the familiar comfort of her den to the open areas of the pride's mountain retreat, she lifted her head and scented the air. Hunting for fun was one thing, but she didn't want to risk running face-first into a stranger and causing affront. Satisfied the area ahead of her was safe enough from possible embarrassing situations, she resumed her path, emerging from a rocky bluff to see the valley floor stretch out before her and the shimmer of the lake beyond. With a smile and a light step, the young lioness set off into the green landscape, enjoying the change of scenery and the warmth of the sun on her back.