A smile did crack on her muzzle. Kovu was right. Her father was very likely even still completely asleep. "You're probably right," she said softly.

Now that he was up, she could do what she'd been lingering about for. Kiara closed the gap between them, cuddling up close, burying the side of her face in his mane. It's what she'd needed since last night and even now. She just needed a moment...

"Eventually everything will be okay," she whispered quietly.