GIVE ME CREDIT WHERE ITS DUE / private

[dannychan]

he hummed. “go on and give her one!”

[Leafwing12]

He blinked, looking at her. The tiger looked back at Carl, flicking her ear. “Hmm.” He was silent for a moment. “What about Shiva?” He asked.

“Shiva?” Rick asked. “Why that name?”

“Well...Shiva was a goddess, known for being the destroyer of evil and transformer. Shiva is known for being compassionate and a protector to her followers, but also a force to be reckoned with and respected. The same could be said about tigers as a whole. They’re fearsome animals that need to be respected.” He said.

[dannychan]

his eyebrows rose. “huh. smart kid.” he chuckled and looked at the cat. “what do you think?”

[Leafwing12]

She flicked her ear, purring and nudging her head against his chest. Rick chuckled. “I think she likes it.” He said.

“Alright. Shiva it is.” Carl said, ruffling the fur on her neck. Shiva rose a paw, letting it rest on his afm

[dannychan]

he chuckled and pat the tigers chest.

[Leafwing12]

Shiva leaned against Daryl’s leg. Carl smiled, scratching her cheek. Shiva turned her head, gently nibbling on Carl’s hand

[dannychan]

he gently tapped the tiger. “don’t.”

[Leafwing12]

Shiva let go of Carl’s hand at the tap. She shook her head, licking Carl’s hand as if to apologzie before resting her head on her paws. Carl blinked, petting her back

[dannychan]

he chuckled and leaned on rick slightly. they still hadn’t told anyone, and he normally wasn’t touchy.

[Leafwing12]

Rick watched him, smiling softly as he draped an arm around Daryl.

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