August stepped out into oppressive heat and instantly the curls around his cheeks and elbows grew even worse. The Rainforest had that wet kind of heat that would likely play havoc with the boys fur as he grew, but for now it managed just to cause them to go haywire. August did not take any notice of that just yet though; verdant green eyes were more focused on the play of sunlight through the vine-strewn trees. It would be many more months before he ventured further than the area close to his father's den, but his wandering paws managed to get him at least far enough away for now that it would not be so strange as to encounter someone else. Whiskers twitching, tail tip twitching, generally just twitching, the Prince of the Rainforest pounced as a bug fluttered across his visions - and just as quickly continued on his way

@Rhett

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Rhett was moving towards the high sovereign’s den with the intention of seeking an audience with him. The rainforest had been lax lately, it was getting harder and harder to scrounge up enough for a proper hunt. He had half a mind to suggest the king implanted a “work or hunt your own damned food to eat” law. For that that were capable at least, he had no problem hunting for cubs or those who had earned their retirement. Not that they had either in the pride.

Or so he’d thought - his paws slowed as he spotted a random cub chasing a bug. Hey there big fella, where’d you come from? he called over to @August.

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A voice called out and it was not one that belonged to his father or his brother. The golden boy paused, turning and levelling his spring gaze at an unfamiliar lion. Naturally he was wary, but more than that there was an inkling of interest in his gentle green gaze as he considered the words, considered what they meant and then considered his answer. A bright, cherubic smile darted across the young cubs features as he approached the stranger. "I am big - bigger than 'Wulf." He disclosed, although really he had no way of knowing whether that was the case or not. His darker brother could very well overtake him at any point in their growth. "I came from my den, over there." He gestured back the way he'd come with a curled paw, before fixing the adult with an openly assessing look of his own. "Who're you?"

@Rhett

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As the cub declared himself big - even bigger than someone referred to as “Wulf” (he could also assume it was another cub?) the man raised just the corner of his brow as his lip twisted with amusement. When the boy gestured towards the den he’d come front he couldn’t help but let out a small snort of laughter. Oh my mistake. Yes, I see it now, you are quite large, it’s rather impressive. he reassured @August with a nod. Looking towards the den he couldn’t help but become more confused and interested. He’d been intending to try to find Bruno at the high sovereign’s den, but come across a cub coming out of it instead. Did this mean the man had brought in a family when he’d taken over? Interesting - and all the more reason for their king to let him kick his pridemates butts into gear to fill the dang food storage before winter. That wasn’t something to bother a child with though, so the man let the thought slip away. I’m Rhett, what’s your name? Are your folks around? he asked, partly in hopes of confirming his suspicions as to who his father was, and maybe get a clue as to the mother.

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