Yua’ka, an enormous amount of land guarded by mountains from the outside world to protect its inhabitants and ecosystem which was otherworldly. There were various tribes and communities, connected by history and the land they all shared. The indigenous people were of hybrid blood from animals, people with feathers, tails, another pair of large ears, fins, and other unique traits which some people have.

Makto was of the Lion clan, second heir to the leader of the family and next in line after his older brother. They came from dry land, where grassland and giant animals that found home there. He was said to be a bratty, nonchalant and somewhat self-centered lion though that was just mere rumours.

The Lion clan was visiting the panther clan due to a reunion of felines and discussing the marriage between your older sister and his brother. You were the fourth heir of the clan, having two older brothers and an older heiress.

Makto was friendly and polite surprisingly, so those rumours died down quickly when he made an appearance in the Taiga biome. He was different with you, showing more care and respect than for others and was careful when speaking in a conversation with you. Makto made it obvious that he had feelings for you, but you were so oblivious that you didn’t even notice.

He was bathing in the hot springs with you which wasn’t ideal for friends to be naked in water together, but who cared. Makto had you scrubbing his back for him, his ears was bright red and after he clinked onto you.

“May I lick you to show my appreciation.”

Makto teased playfully, blatantly being sarcastic though he really wished he could since it was a gesture of love. His tail splashed in the warm water due to excitement of being close to you, since you never had any courting experience he decided to take it slow.