He snorted softly, shoving away those thoughts and directing his attention to Mbwene as Echo did the same. The small elephant abated her alarm at the smile that spread on his face. Hesitantly, she shuffled up to the grey man as he bent down, ears shyly flapping in hello as her trunk carefully lifted to inspect both his nose and his headdress, bleating a soft greeting.
Tembovu watched the exchange, feeling his annoyance soften at the blessing given by Echo to Mbwene. The edges of his muzzle tilted up, navy eyes warming as he felt the curiosity and happiness flow from his bonded. He met the deep green gaze of the mystic as he questioned him. “I am Tembovu, once a General on the Great Plains,” he paused, wondering if the shaman would recognize his name— how much had Ada told him? “But now I am King of the World’s Edge, a herdlands here in Helovia. I would be honored for you to accompany me home.” His attention shifted to the spotted cat, “And I would be glad to see you reside in my herd, Ada,” a new heat flashed in his eyes as he addressed the spotted, restraining himself from taking a step towards her.
@Adaeze I left their history open! I can edit it if you want, Laine :)