For the first time since she’d lost her family she was part of another unit… but what were they considered, really? A pride? A pack? What did you call a group of cats that would accept anyone and every other species? Regardless, it had made her happy. Being near the gully allowed her companions to rest at the ocean much of the time, in the water where they were far more comfortable. Sucre however yearned for adventure, her green eyes bright as she wandered through dried brown grass and past the plants that were still clinging to life in these autumn months. A rumble left her as she flopped next to a flower and lifted her forelegs to bat at it. She was happy and felt safe. Even if the other cats would have to get used to her, she trusted Raumr and Taiga. They would make sure everything was alright for everyone. "Speech," 'Thought.'

As the smallest among them, Taiga had taken a special interest in Sucre. Something within the giant lioness wanted to protect the tiny cat and keep her safe. It didn't matter if she wasn't still a kitten... something so small would always be kittenish in Taiga's eyes.

The black and white giantess had been leisurely making her way through the gulley when she saw the little orange kit bouncing about and kicking at a flower. A small huff of amusement ghosted through Taiga's pink nose and she moved towards the little cat. The lioness flopped down into the dried grass behind Sucre, her cheek on the ground and posture a level of laziness that only a cat can attain. "Hello, little one. How are you liking the...group... so far." Yeah, she didn't know what to call it either.

"Taiga"

Despite her size, Taiga still had the approach of a cat. But as she got closer to the small cat she looked up, a small smile on her lips as the cave lioness flopped down beside her. A soft, delighted prft? came from the tabby as she rolled onto her side to face the much larger cat. “It’s been nice. Strange still, but it’s also nice to have a place to call home, and other cats to be around.” Her smile wavered a little. “I still miss my family, and I wonder if any of them made it. If they would have joined us here…” Sucre shifted her head, laying it upon a foreleg.

“It’s a little sad that we might be the last of our families.” Though in Taiga’s case, she could be the last of her kind over here in Boreas. “But being here gives me hope for a brighter future. We can build a family by bond, not just blood.” And that innocent smile returned. “Anna and Nina certainly appreciate this territory being close to one with water. While they are happy to oblige me with waddling on land, they are happiest when they can fish and swim to their heart's content.”

"Speech" 'Thought.'

Raspberry eyes moved to watch the pair of penguins as they played in the nearby water. A soft chuckle rumbled through the feline and she smiled. "I'm glad that you're happy here, Sucre." And she truly was. It was difficult being left behind by ones family, whether by fate or by choice. It changed you and sometimes it didn't change you for the better. The lioness was glad that Sucre hadn't grown angry and bitter on her own.

Curling her neck, Taiga placed a gentle lick upon the cat's tiny head, both spreading her scent upon the little feline and sharing in that comforting feline pastime of grooming. "Should anyone give you a difficult time because of your size, you tell me, okay?" Taiga wouldn't tolerate anyone being rude to the little cat.

"Taiga"