[Random Melody]

"You idiot you could have died!" Aliyah snarled now that the fear had worn off. Then she whimpered, and her ears flattened. "God Micheal don't scare me like that!"


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Evan actually squeaked, jumping slightly. Unfortunately that made him move his legs, which brought instant pain. A yelp escaped his lips and he had to bite down on his tongue to keep from making any more embarrassing noises, head whirling around to stare at the lioness through wide, anxious eyes, ears going back against his head.

Jeremy was a little more confident, but he looked just as afraid, stepping forward slightly, almost protectively. But his gaze was almost pleading as he looked at the lioness. "Wh- Who are you..?"