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Aphrodite had left his sister behind for a little so she could do a bit more exploring elsewhere. He had wanted to press on to find out if the rumors of a pride down this way where true. He and his sister had both liked what they heard about it, but he knew Pallas just was not quite ready to head down. Who knew what would make her ready, but he was more than ready to, and figured that the sooner he found the answer to the question of a pride, the sooner he could show his sister the way back here, when she was ready, of course.

Aphrodite was half afraid that the rumors would prove to be false and he would have to return empty pawed to his sister. He refused to disappoint her like that. There HAD to be a pride, he just had not found them yet. Every time he was about to give up and turn back, this thought kept him pressing onward, which was why he was now quite deep into the forest and still going. It was amazing how determined the male could be when he wanted to, even if he would have been just as happy to snuggle up to his sister and not worry about anything.

There was another thought. He was going to have to find himself a mate soon enough because he was sure his sister would get one and then he would have nobody to snuggle. He was sure that a lack of snuggling would be the end of him. His overly affectionate personality was part of who he was, along with his bordering hyperactive levels of energy. Both these things needed an outlet, and he figured a pride would give him those so he did not pester his sister.

Aphrodite had been moving pretty well for not being used to the place, but he had noticed the birds were getting louder. Birds were such tattletales at times, but what could he do? It was not as if he was coming in to harm any pride that might be here, but had he needed to hunt, they would have made it impossible to do so. The male gives a mental sigh at that. He was a great hunter like his father, so the thought that hunting might be difficult here was depressing. He gave his head a little shake to clear out the unwelcome sad thoughts. He could not afford to get distracted by thoughts of his parents and how he missed them right now. He was doing something important.

Aphrodite paused in place as he heard something above him and he very carefully looked around. Even not being used to the underbrush and such, he had not thought he was doing THAT bad of a job padding through. What had he attracted? He was hoping it was not something dangerous, but he had no idea what to expect in this forest. When a moment later, another lion dropped from above, the male was at least glad to see it was friendly. Why any lion would be up in the trees, confused Aphrodite to think on.

"Hello, I see you too?" What an odd greeting. Of course, they saw each other. Oh well, Aphrodite would just have to try to ignore the oddities and see if this was just some other rogue or if this male was from the rumored pride. "I am not lost... lost would mean I couldn't find my way back out if I had to. I am searching for a pride that is rumored to live in this forest... My sister and I thought they might make a good home. Do you know of them?" Please let this be a pride lion, it would make it SO much easier. And please let it be a mated pride lion, as Aphrodite didn't want to have to deal with the stupid questions about his sister that might come from a single male only interested in getting some tail.

Aphrodite grinned at the male's comment about spending time around cubs. "I came from a very big family, I know all about the interesting habits of being around cubs all the time. My father was a prime example of it." He had to admit he did miss his father sometimes, but really, it was best to go out on one's path when the need arose without looking back too much. "I am glad to hear I have reached pride lands, this makes me hopeful I have found what we have been searching for." It was wonderful news to the male.

Aphrodite hesitated a moment at the question about his sister's appearance, but really, it could be that the male was asking to see if she had already arrived, or so he would know when she did arrive. There were innocent reasons for such questions, and he was determined to not see the worst in another lion that he had just met. "My sister is an goddess of a lioness, snow white coat and bright blue, elegant markings like on my paws cover her body... She is a vision." He couldn't help the grin on his muzzle as he spoke of his sister. Both his sisters were beautiful, and he liked bragging of sharing blood with them.

A sudden thought hit Aphrodite. That Mari lioness that had come around a few times spoke of some family of hers down this way. He couldn't recall the name at the moment, but he wondered if she was as sweet and kind hearted as the demoness said. It was funny how Mari sung her mother's praises for things that the lioness was not herself. He would have to poke his nose around on that thought later. "Married? You are lucky to have a mate when you seem to be a rather young lion yet."

Aphrodite chuckled at the male's proud response about his cubs. "My father is on his sixth and has been calling himself old since the first from what I hear. from my older half siblings. You seem quite young yet, even if you are older than myself." The mostly white male was going to have to keep his eyes open for females when he got into the pride. IF he found the right one he might just settle down and start a family himself, but she had to be perfect! "I am sure your mate is beautiful, but I hope to find a mate with as beautiful a coat as mine to make the prettiest cubs in the world with."

Aphrodite gave the other male a cheeky grin at that and stepped forward to give him a friendly nuzzle. "I hope your pride will accept my sister and I. I would be proud to call such a friendly lion family." And while he did not know that the other lion had daughters, soon enough, he would likely be admiring their beauty. The young lion was right around the same age as them, and Sata would unwittingly be leading in someone whom might take an interest in his precious children.

Aphrodite gave a wide grin and a shake of his mane, fluffing it out much like his father did. "Oh yes, six litters now... I do not lack for siblings." He shook himself all over, giving his whole coat a fluff and looking as fluffy as he could. "I will bring her here after I have spoken to the leader if I may, or she'll find her way here before that. I want to have a place for her before I bring her here." He was wanted her to have a safe, welcoming home to come to, and well, he was determined to make it that way for her. "Lead on, my friend." He made a motion for the other to lead.

The pale lion's paws were eager to be off and to this new destination. He was so close to his goal now, and he couldn't help but feel a thrill at the idea of getting a nice den/sleeping space ready for when his sister arrived. Maybe she would bring a new mate with her, or find one in the pride. Oh he could not wait, but he would have to. He grinned to himself as they made their way toward the pride now. Aphrodite could not have been a happier lion at the opportunities he had at his paws.