Voice Testing...very tentatively.

[filled_with_pride]

What is it that you want? This isn't the best time to ask for an audience with me. [He sighs heavily, dropping his head forward.] I think you know that. [His gaze takes on a sharper edge.] So what do you have to tell me?

Comments

[deletion_comp]

I'm capable of observing the events of many universes.

Inquiry: Have you sent him away, angering your daughter.

[filled_with_pride]

...

Yes. [He scowls.] I exiled him.

[deletion_comp]

Information: Kovu is the adopted son of Scar and currently feels conflicting loyalties between his pride and your daughter.

[filled_with_pride]

I don't know how he feels and, frankly, I don't care. He betrayed all of us.

[deletion_comp]

I have information on how Kiara and Kovu matter shall be resolved.

[filled_with_pride]

Care to share?

[deletion_comp]

Kiara and Kovu will regroup, assure their love of each other, stop the fight between your pride and Zira's, cause Zira's pride to defect to your side, and lead to Zira's death.

An conclusion, you might think, that would lead Scar to furiously spin in his grave.

[filled_with_pride]

[He sits down heavily, clearly trying to keep his temper in check.]

While I can't say that would be nice, I don't believe it will be that easy. He set up an ambush on me, after all. I can't allow him to hurt Kiara.

[deletion_comp]

Kovu wouldn't hurt hurt Kiara intentionally. The two are smitten with each other.

Not to mention they will soon consummate after the battle settles down and make you a grandfather.

[filled_with_pride]

I have more to consider than their potential feelings. I'm the King for a reason.

[Pacing now.]

It's done. I exiled him.

[deletion_comp]

It's no concern to my directive. The events that shall play out will play out.

Inquiry: Timon and Pumba's influence on your temperament.

[filled_with_pride]

...

Why are you asking me that?

[deletion_comp]

I have observed that the pair and their humor are your points of light when you are in the most difficult stages of life.

[filled_with_pride]

I guess you have a point. They're with me on Pride Rock.

[deletion_comp]

And they were purportedly present when you were presented to the animals of your territory.

[filled_with_pride]

Yes, they were. As was Nala.

[deletion_comp]

I meant shortly after your birth.

[filled_with_pride]

My birth? Why would they be there?

[deletion_comp]

They were passing through. You are aware of Pumbaa's gas problem, and many of the bows in the back were actually faints from the stink.

[filled_with_pride]

[He smiles slowly.] I think I've heard a story like that before, but...

I'm pretty sure they bowed because it was an important ceremony.

[deletion_comp]

It has been informative talking with you, Simba. You shall be observed closely.

[filled_with_pride]

...okay.