☼ The Circle of Life [Voice]

[he_watches_you]

Simba? [Mufasa's voice is vaguely unnerved.] Simba! [The sound of his paws hitting the ground as he runs can be heard. Yes, worlds, his Daddy Senses are tingling. That and his talk with Scar spooked him.]

Where are you? [He pauses, breathing a little hard.] Kovu. Kiara. Have you seen him? [His voice regains its kingly strength.] What

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[Voice]

[shout_geronimo]

I'm sure he'll turn up, but if he doesn't, give me a ring over this and I'll help you find him. [worried Doctor is worried and trying to hide it]

[Voice]

[he_watches_you]

Thank you. [Even though the Doctor can't see him, he is bowing his head.] I cannot search all of this land alone.

[Voice]

[shout_geronimo]

Don't worry about it. He'll show; he's Simba. He won't just disappear.

[Voice]

[he_watches_you]

I was more concerned about him being injured.

[Voice]

[shout_geronimo]

If he's injured, I can help. I'm good at helping.

Anyway, let's see what happens before we leap to conclusions.

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[he_watches_you]

My brother...Scar...he said something that worried me. He doesn't care for Simba. [Which is putting it lightly. Scar would rather Simba didn't exist at all.] Scar is friends with the hyenas. Attacking my son would not be difficult.

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[shout_geronimo]

Oh, him. Well, don't you worry. He'll get what's coming to him.

I'll go ahead and ask around on the message board for you.

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[he_watches_you]

I have no doubt about that.

[His tone warms.]

I appreciate your support. Simba is...very dear to me.

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[shout_geronimo]

Good, because let me tell you, what's coming to him isn't very pleasant.

[chuckles warmly]

I know.

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[he_watches_you]

He has earned his punishment.

Do you?

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[shout_geronimo]

I've been a father. [his tone's sad, even though he tries to hide it]

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[he_watches_you]

[Mufasa senses the sadness.] I am a good listener, Doctor.

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[shout_geronimo]

[Hesitates, then]

They died. Everyone died, except for Jenny - she's my daughter, she's here in the city. But I'm still the Doctor.

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[he_watches_you]

[He can't even imagine...]

Your pain must be great. [He would totally give the Doctor a hug if they were meeting in person.] That is one of my greatest fears. I would rather put myself in danger than see him harmed.

[A pause.] You are a good father, Doctor. Never doubt that.

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[shout_geronimo]

It is, but I keep going. And so would I - and I did, I tried, but... [trails off. He's not one to angst]

Thank you.

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[he_watches_you]

You did your best. [He sighs.] I have always been taught that death isn't the end. Those we love stay with us.