''None of Your Business.''

[Scene opens with the sun rising over the Pride Lands. Kiara is sitting on a ledge overlooking the savannah. Kion walks up beside her, having just returned from his morning patrol.]

Kion (stretching and yawning):
"Another peaceful morning in the Pride Lands."

Kiara (grinning, not looking at him):
"Mmhmm. You sure it's just the lands that are peaceful, or is it because a certain lioness made you breakfast this morning?"

Kion (raising an eyebrow, confused but amused):
"What are you talking about?"

Kiara (turns to face him, smirking):
"Oh, don’t play dumb, little brother. You’ve been spending a lot of time with Tiifu lately."

Kion (chuckles, sitting beside her):
"She’s my friend. You know that."

Kiara (teasing):
"Uh-huh. A “friend” who follows you around like a shadow, laughs at all your unfunny jokes, and definitely brushed your mane the other day when she thought I wasn’t looking."

Kion (mock-gasping):
"You were spying on us?"

Kiara (grinning):
"I live here, Kion. Not my fault you two are as subtle as a zebra in a mud bath."

Kion (laughing now):
"You’re unbelievable."

Kiara (leaning closer, playful tone):
"So? Are you two a thing now? Should I start planning the wedding? “Princess Tiifu of the Royal Guard,” has a nice ring to it."

Kion (rolling his eyes with a grin):
"Kiara…"

Kiara (interrupting):
"Or maybe “Queen Tiifu,” when I finally take that vacation and leave you in charge for a week?"

Kion (laughing, gently nudging her shoulder):
"You’re really enjoying this, aren’t you?"

Kiara (beaming):
"Absolutely. It’s not every day I get to tease my “mature and noble” little brother about puppy love."

Kion (calming his laughter, still smiling):
"Well, whatever’s going on… it’s none of your business, Kiara."

Kiara (mock offended):
"Excuse me? I practically raised you!"

Kion (smirking):
"No, you didn’t. You spent half your cubhood bossing me around, and the other half running from Rafiki’s bath days."

Kiara (laughing):
"Okay, fair. But still, I deserve to know if my best friend is falling for my little brother."

Kion (smiling softer now):
"If she is… and if I’m falling too… then I promise, someday, you’ll be the first to know."

Kiara (genuinely touched):
"Aww. That’s kind of sweet."

Kion (grinning again):
"But until then… still none of your business."

Kiara (playfully rolling her eyes):
"Ugh, fine. But I am going to make fun of you anyway. That’s my royal responsibility."

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