Mowgli had been lounging on a branch over the waters of the pool. His head laying over his front legs as the rest of him was sprawled out comfortably. His tail ticked every so often from the slight breeze, but that was about it. The was where he preferred to stay. In the trees, in the shade, away from pestering cubs and young cats that acted like cubs. He would have stayed here all day if he could, but on word that an emergency meeting was brewing, be let out a sigh. Looking at the branch through a side glance, he sighed again before standing up and climbing down.
After finding a low branch near the gathering, he decided to get comfortable. Touching the branch and taking a look around, he saw the faded past of the many meetings done in this place. So many cats. Such a strong pride. A moment later and Mowgli put the vision aside. This meeting was surely important, with its emergency status. As the cats filed in, Mowgli watched, Mowgli judged. That cat's so childish; that cat's a dunce; they actually let that cat into the pride? Thoughts went through his mind. He was a harsh judge, after all. It wasn't his fault, he just has a strong opinion on others character. And, though he wouldn't admit it, there's an easy way to get on his side that he would often tell young cubs who seek his "guidance": Stop being a moron and think! Of course, Mowgli would add a "you imbecile!" or "you dunce!" at the end, but it depends on whom he is speaking to.
"I'm sorry but," Mowgli lifted his eyes to Nevaeh upon the ledge. "The winds take me elsewhere. I know as a Zorlin descendent it was expected of me to become leader. However I will remain as a wise one. We all will choose and compete to be leader. Well, I won't be competing. If anyone wants to take my position, then please speak now." The pride was silent for a moment, and Mowgli let out a sigh of relief, that was before Nuru spoke up. Mowgli felt the low growl that shifted in him, but ignored it. He wanted to see how this rolled out. He had to make a second glance though as Vale attempted leaving. Though the altercation between the two was heated, Vale took a seat, which made Mowgli shake his head. If only he stood his ground, he thought.
"Nuru," Mowgli said, loudly but mono-toned. "What makes you so sure you could be leader?" He asked, taking a moment to look at his claws to make sure none was broken before looking back at the giant stuck in a teen-cubs body. He wasn't trying to seem challenging, but the smaller cat's aggressive personality made Mowgli want to say something. "Sure, you can make a cat do what you want, out of irritation," He said the second part as a side note. "But can you really control a pride that doesn't care to listen to you?