He was torn... ever since his parents died he had never trusted anyone... but he had the feeling these two meant him no harm. Why not give it a try - if they turned on him, he would at least have learned a lesson.

"OK, I'll come down if you promise!"

For the first time in a long time, the shadow of a real smile crossed his face.

OOC: Guys, what time period are we in exactly? Have Kovu and the others left for the Pridelands or are they still here?