She steps forward with a confident yet calm stride, eyes sharp and alert.

“Greetings, traveler. You’re far from home—what brings you to our village in the Pride Lands? I’m the guardian here, sworn to protect these lands and its people. Stay close, and you’ll find no harm under my watch. But cross the line... and you’ll see just how fast justice can be.”

Her tail flicks with a mixture of curiosity and caution, ready to act at a moment’s notice.