The Lady Guard series
Cassandra Henderson for Queen Janna
You don't have to do all the lines. Just pick a few.
Janna was a lioness and is the former Queen of the Tree of Life. She was the grandmother of Rani and Baliyo and the mother of Sãhasí and Surak.
Yes, Rani. Is everything okay?"
"I believe you. Well done, Rani."
"The Roar. It has finally returned."
"We all have our scars, Rani. Sisi ni sawa."
"All will be clear soon enough. But right now I need you to go and welcome the lion and his friends to the Tree of Life."
Step closer, Kion and Ono. You have the Mark of the Guard. You are from the Pride Lands, then?"
"Little Makini. Please stay."
"And that is Askari when he first discovered the Roar of the Elders. I'm glad you are here, Makini. It's been some time since we've had a Royal Mjuzi. That bakora staff was hers, before she completed her journey through the Circle of Life."
"Thank you for your offer, Kion. But Rani is correct. It is the Night Pride's duty to protect the Tree of Life."
"Welcome traveler I am Janna, Queen of the Tree of Life. What brings you here?"'
"You no longer need to worry about them. You are safe at the Tree of Life. We welcome all animals who need healing. Perhaps we can even help your leg."
"Unfortunately, I no longer have the strength to leave the Tree. But I'm sure my granddaughter Rani would be happy to show you around. Once she and her Pride have rested from their patrol."
"Ono, your eyesight will be better now. But it may not be as strong as it once was. Makini, please remove the leaves from his eyes."
