Though 'Shen didn't typically wander over to this side of the dens, today the large, dark lion was ... rather bored. So he'd come padding along this way to see if anything interesting -might- just be going on. Spotting a cub ... ah, no, a juvenile ... paddling about in the water, he paused to watch. Hmmn... maybe it would drown, that might be entertaining. Probably not, though. Looked strong ...
Her nose went up in the air, and eyes turned, meeting the dark colored male's eyes. Her eyes sparkled, and her fur smoothed itself as she padded from the liquid. Oh, he was a pretty thing, wasn't he? Her Demon within rumbled its approval, and small claws dug into the ground, "....Hello~" She crooned. Byrdi liked this male. He looked strong.
Ooh, now it was talking to him! Perhaps this would be interesting, somehow. "Hello yourself," 'Shen purred in return, deciding to be 'nice' for a little and see what might happen. Though most of the cub was dark, there were still quite a few light markings ... hmph...
The little one padded around him, her blue eyes studying each detail of the male, and her maw curving in a bit of a wicked smirk, "...My name is Kuchanganyikiwa....adopted daughter of Illifrin'runya. Who are you?" She was curious. If he was from the other side of the Pride....she wanted to go with him. This male looked as though he could teach them how to play with the small claws that she meticulously sharpened every day.
Geez, what a longass name. 'Shen blinked at that, and almost instantly shortened it to 'Kiwa in his head. Much better ... now then, what else was she saying? Ah, introductions, of course. "I am Amashen," he purred in return, putting one paw upon his chest for a moment. Her attitude at least seemed correct for a demon ... not cringing away and trying to hide like a slave would.
Kiwa's paw moved out to run over his shoulder, then she studied each scar. "....You look strong, Amashen~" She cooed, darkly. "Strong...and like you know how to play the right game...." Her voice was soft, eager. "No one with my mother's side of the Pride knows how to play properly." Her voice was tinted with the dark sadism of her demon within, and her eyes reflected it as clear as day.
"Ooh...? And what game might that be?" 'Shen asked at that, tilting head just slightly with a bit of a smirk. This was sounding more and more promising, really. And somehow, she was reminding him of another little black and pink cub that he'd taken in once upon a time...
Her claw struck out, the small sharp things snagging on him for a moment. Probably a bad move, but she enjoyed that idea. Seeing blood move on it, her body shuddered, and a tiny sound of eager delight escaped her, "....Ooo~ That game. The game of pain...of breaking the mind and soul of another creature..." Slowly, her Demon was speaking for her, "Causing them pain....seeing their blood spill beneath my claws as they scream in agony..." Oh...Didn't that sound perfect.....The idea of being able to do what she loved....
'Shen didn't react to the clawing, though, other than for his muscles to twitch just slightly. Well, well ... definitely reminded of Tiis now, oh yes. "Aah, that game, I see." He nodded a bit, still smirking. "And let me guess ... you want someone to teach you how to play this game better?" The words were purred, even as grey eyes focused on her, watching.
Sitting before him, the young cub nodded, "I am a Hirao'alphe now. It's about time I learned the craft I wished, is it not?" She spoke well for a cub her age. "Those of Runya's side do not play this game. It bores me, and I would rather not become a Succubus. The fun is not in the...action, but in the pain you can cause...and the ability to twist the mind....to be at your whim."
"Oh indeed ..." 'Shen agreed with that, still purring. Reaching out with a paw, he carefully extended a single claw and pressed it against her forehead, drawing a bit of blood. "Would you like to come with me ...? Little 'Kiwa..."
She shivered as the blood was drawn from her forhead, near the tip of the pink mark that ran across her nose. Eyes fluttering shut, the juve pressed against it, whispering, "Yes......I want to come with you." Her voice was full of want, promise, and eager anticipation. What could this creature teach her?
'Shen found himself rather pleased with that reaction. If she liked to -take- pain as well as give it, she would be easier to teach. And Tiis could help ... oh yes, most definitely. They could have all sorts of fun with this little one. "Come then..." he invited, taking his paw away and getting up to his feet. He didn't slow down or wait on her, though, just padded off at normal speed. After all, if she couldn't keep up like this, she wouldn't be worth it.
Thanks to her mother's side of the family, the cub had long legs. Getting to her feet, Kiwa shook out her pelt, drying it softly. She'd tell Runya where she'd gone later. She was a Hirao'alphe. She could choose her own teachers. Trotting off after him, she kept up rather well, her heart beating like that of a small bird. He would be the one who would save her from the pathetic nature of the Sparda side of the Pride. Real Demons broke the mind....and something told young Kiwa that this was the start of something....much better for her.....much better indeed.
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