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Bwana was getting used to his role as a retired king, mostly spending his time strengthening moral after everything that had happened. With the war ended and the pride slowly working its way back to normal, there seemed little else for him to do but slowly help those around him without letting himself forget that he was no longer the leader of the place. It was... strange. Nice, but strange.

As he moved along the lands, he noticed a female not far ahead of him at a river. He sauntered his way over, the large purple lion wearing a kind, gentle expression despite his intimidating size and former title. "Hello, my dear," he offered gently, "how are you this evening?"

"Oh, I am very well, thank you for asking," chuckled the large male, coming up to sit himself down beside her. He had no concerns that she might attack him- this wasn't the rogue lands. Nothing like that happened here, even if you were not completely familiar with lions. Sure, new members might be on edge, but that was all the more reason to treat them warmly. He smiled at Itrailde, thoughtful.

"Yes, funny in a cosmic kind of way. It has been a trying time, hasn't it? But I suppose that's to be expected, all things considered. We deal with hardships and grow stronger from this. These last few battles will also bring strength to our pride, once everyone has a chance to recover, of that I am certain.

Bwana smiled. "Am I that well-known?" He teased lightly, offering her a polite bow of his head, "I suppose being the former king might do that, who knew? In any case, it is nice to meet you, Itrailde. So many years in this pride and I'm still meeting lions for the first time. I don't know if it means the pride continues to grow, or I'm just a wee bit negligent with meeting all the members." He chuckled merrily, looking down into the water. He didn't mind the lion looking back up at him- he had no regrets about what he had become or the path he had taken in his life. "Is everything well with you, Itrailde? Is there anything I can do to help in this time?"

Bwana looked down at her leg as she spoke, unable to stop himself. He frowned slightly, a sad expression passing over his face. It seemed so many had been hurt during the war. It was good it was over now, but considering the cost it felt like it was still a loss for them, even if they had managed to keep their home. How many had died? Fled? Been injured? It hardly seemed fair- this pride was meant to be a place of peace and performing. It was all because of his father. And those stupid former laws.

Now they would get stronger- they would move away from those times with Dromio in the lead. "I'm sorry," he commented softly, "for the injuries you obtained during those battles. If only I had the power, I would go find you that leg." He smiled weakly, though he was a bit crest-fallen. It pained him to see other members of his pride hurting in such a way.

Bwana smiled, nodding as he dragged his old body back to its feet once more. "Yes, I would be happy to walk with you," he replied lightly. If nothing else, he could just offer his large body as support for the wounded lioness. He moved up beside her, offering a smile as he made his intentions rather clear just from how he was standing. "You just tell me where to go." Not everyone lived at the top of the mountain- he would have to get directions to find her den. It made him appreciate how easy it was for anyone to find him, if they really wanted to.