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[The early morning hours reveal a familiar black maned lion wandering into town, minus the skitty that had been following him around. The little kitten had disappeared when the monsters disappeared. Admittedly, the older Lion was sad to see her go. The little creature had been quite the cheer-up for him and had reminded him of his own daughter whom

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(((AU post here)))

[Jack is also walking through the village toward the smithy, intent on getting a new sword.]

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[Taka notices a familiar figure walking through the figure and heads towards him. He was always one to at least be cordial to acquaintances.]

Good Morning, I trust you are well?

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[When Jack spots Scar, a considerably dark look passes over his features. Since he is swordless at the moment, there's not much he can do to follow through on his rather violent thoughts.]

Indeed I am, Lion. And you?

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[There's a pause in Taka's steps as he arches an eyebrow.]

Really Jack, how many times do I have to tell you to call me Taka. I had been hoping we had moved past the 'You're a Lion' stag in the time that we have known each other.

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....Taka? [Jack is not remembering this at all.] So you've apparently moved past assuming titles that do not belong to you?

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[Now that confused the old lion.]

Assuming titles...? What are you talking about. The only title I hold is adviser to my dear brother.

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[The old lion is not the only one who is confused.]

I thought you were king. Interesting. And what advice do you give him?

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King..? I have never been nor have had the desire to be King. That job is my brother Mufasa's. As for the device I give him, it depends on the situation.

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Right. You've never called yourself king, just like you've never cruelly stolen away my hat, hm? This Mufasa best sleep with one eye open, having you as an "adviser."

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What are you talking about Jack? I'm afraid you are making little sense. I have never stolen your hat. In fact, the last time you lost it, I helped you find it. As for your implying that I would hurt my own brother, you are surely mistaken!

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Not only do I imply you would hurt your own brother, beast, but that you would smile and perhaps even sing as you sent him to his maker.

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[A look of shock and horror crossed his features at Jack's blatant implication.]

Jack, you are insane! I would never dream of doing that! I have no reason to kill my own brother!

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Your horror at this thought surprises me...Taka. And here I thought you and I were of a piece.

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[There's a pause as he shakes himself of his horror at the very thoughts.]

What do you mean Jack?

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[It is clear by now that whatever is going on in Luceti has affected the grumpy lion as well. Jack simply laughs.]

Nevermind, Taka. Perhaps you could fulfill your advisory capacities here, and instruct the Malnosso in the best ways to run this place. Put in a good word for me, eh?