[Riku might finally find himself lifted off from the ground, Leona's claws digging into his neck.

The lion stares at him with dead eyes, green slowly bleeding into red.]

Touch my daughter and I will ensure you know what true pain is like, Riku.

[His voice is deep and steady, not a hint of a growl can be heard.]

You may be Kao's precious messengers, but that's irrelevant to me.

[He makes sure to have cracks form along Riku's skin, deep enough for it to start chipping off into sand.]

I've told Kao before as well. Touch anyone in my pride and the next time he'll see me, either he or I will live.

[And not even Kao wants to fight the lion at his fullest potential.]