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Collab with the awesome, fellow Aussie, and dwarf-loving . We just sorta went collab, Malka and Muffy, ok! She decided on the pose and drew the lineart. I coloured and did the background. Go check out her stoof! It's amazing :>
Here's my story on the picture (I dunno what she's writing with hers).
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Simba was a bit undignified that Mufasa chose to spend the day with Malka instead of him. As there was nothing to be done about it, he decided to keep Nala company instead. Mufasa showed Malka the Pridelands, explaining to him the delicacy of the great circle of life and the importance of doing anything to protect the balanced cycle. The King was aware of Malka’s tendency to become lost and consequently took longer than usual to explore the lands than he would have done with Simba. Malka was interested in Mufasa’s lessons and regarded the great lion with high respect. Although Malka was confused as to why Mufasa was teaching him the lessons of a prince, he held his tongue and did not ask.
Nightfall came and Mufasa led the young cub up a hill. The view took Malka’s breath away for below him, he saw the whole of the Prideland bathed in moonlight.
‘It is beautiful, Malka,’ Mufasa said, gazing at the speck that was Pride Rock. ‘The kingdom is happy and at peace as long there is a ruler and protector to watch over it. Any evil that threatens the existence of the circle of life must be dealt with swiftly.’
‘I understand, Mufasa,’ the cub said. Unable to hold his curiosity any longer, he looked up at the King. ‘But why are you telling me this?’
‘Simba will be the next King. He will be just and fair. But a ruler cannot do it alone. Malka, you will be Prideland’s future protector. Together, you and Simba will ensure the continued existence of the kingdom.’
Malka looked up at Mufasa, suddenly aware of the great responsibility that has been placed on his shoulders. A look of uncertainty crossed his face. ‘What if..what if I fail?’ Malka asked timidly.
Mufasa regarded the cub with approval, noticing that he took in his words with acceptance. ‘It is because of your ability to evaluate yourself that you will do well as protector of the Pridelands.’
Gazing at his feet, Malka did not understand his meaning.
‘Malka, you come from a small pride over the mountains. Your mother knows that you are destined for great things. It was her idea for you to join our pride and mine to choose you as protector. Over time, your pride and ours would be one and unite as a much stronger pride. She is very proud of you, as am I.’
Malka smiled at the encouragement. He was afraid but he will do his best to make his mother and Mufasa proud.
‘Come Malka, let’s go home. You will begin your lessons with your future King tomorrow.’
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This sort of reminds me of this picture, where Mufasa teaches Nala as well. Seems like Muffy is going around to all the cubs giving them individual lessons hahahaaa