rumbling in quiet amusement, the golden dragon lifted their head from the sands, trading their massive body for their panther body, great paws leading them forward as her tiny voice told them to pay attention. entering the square, their blind gaze roamed until they caught her scent, sweet still with the scent of milk and her parent's nest. "hello, little one. what very big and important news do you have to impart upon us?" they rumbled, dipping their head in greeting as they sat down.

oh, she reminded them of their own daughter, wherever the foolish pup had run off to after playing in their den earlier.
they had not had a chance to attend the birthing of the ex-ardent's litter, but they had brought small gifts with them, for whenever they saw the new cubs. new life, a good start, a renewed sense of hope in the beaten. things would change, and hopefully for the better.

listening to her soft voice, filled with the tones of youth and shyness, they couldn't help but smile, "hello miss mercedes. my name is bai shi but you can call me lynn if you would like. why don't you tell me a little about yourself? i can tell you a few things about myself in return if you would like" they suggest, whiskers twitching in amusment.