[centre][b][h1][color=orange]Barca[/color][/h1][/b]

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As the lions seemed to react to his voice, his presence, Barca kept an eye on them, keeping his free hand by his side, he stopped, standing quite relaxed and casual. He nodded to each lion, giving them the respect they deserved- he didn't know what else he could do, but it seemed like these lions had, at least, been tamed to understand human gestures. And he could respect that of the girl, as it seemed like they were loyal to her. And he gave respect when respect was due. 

Besides, he didn't want to be in the stomach of two lions tonight. What would the world do, without Barca Asher Xavier?

He gave the girl a smile, a little frustrated that he couldn't quite seem to understand the language she spoke to the lions in. He was sure that given enough time, he could pick it up. Mere moments, perhaps. Or maybe... his father would hear about this, and rectify this lapse in knowledge... Yes, he could ask his father. Satisfied at that, he made a mental note to do so. 

[color=orange]"They are quite magnificent beings, and I will try not to be beneath you"[/color] He said, adding another smile, this one with a bit of amusement in it... this girl might be a challenge and that was quite thrilling to Barca. Someone worth him, perhaps? That was certainly an interesting thought… 

His thoughts were broken by the rude intrusion of the Gnat Girl. [i][color=orange]You are reading my mind now, are you not? Leave me alone, little girl[/color][/i]. He dismissed her from his  mind once more, strengthening his own mental shields, utterly and completely, essentially shutting the door on the girl. Rude. The only thing he let show about the intrusion was a slight widening of his eyes. Such an interruption when he might finally be talking to someone worth his time was not to be tolerated, and he made a mental note to deal with the Gnat Girl later. Who just couldn’t see that she was [i]wrong[/i]. 

He let his smile fade as the Lion Girl looked him up and down, satisfied that he had dressed appropriately. He was unaware of the courtesy he should offer here, the custom this girl may have in her home land… So he nodded his head respectfully to her as well, careful. Again, partly because he didn’t want to end up a lion’s dinner, but also because he did want to prove that he was a worthy… companion. [color=orange]”Forgive me my ignorance, this doesn’t usually happen. Normally I’m more aware of others backgrounds and customs.”[/color] He said, giving his tone of voice an apologetic nature, [color=orange]”However, I am Barca”[/color] 

His gaze flickered to the lions a moment, knowing they would most likely be quick if they attacked him, and he’d have to be ready. Not that he thought it would be wise to hurt the animals in anyway. In more ways than one, animals were a lot better than humans. He let his gaze fall on Glaber, a soft, genuine and slightly vulnerable smile crossing his features for a moment as he gently set the cage down, the owl not even waking, merely giving a small sound and burrowing his head under his wing further. 

He let his gaze slowly return to the girl, [color=orange]”This is Glaber, my friend. I’d truly introduce you to him, but… alas, he doesn’t want to wake. Perhaps later?"[/color] he said, again flashing her a smile, although he wasn’t too sure how to read the girl. [color=orange]”May I have your name? And your lions names? Or something that I can call you by, as I don’t wish to sound rude by calling you Lion Girl”[/color]