When T'Challa and Tony started dating, the Wakanda King gifted the engineer with a panther cub, to show how serious he was about being with Tony.
"Take her Anthony." Still hesitant, Tony kept his hands close to his chest.
"But, - I've never, -she's so tiny." Even though he was too afraid to hold the little cub, he couldn't help the boyish wonder (and dare he say it, excitement) from his face.
"Anthony," he quickly passed the cub over and he grinned when he saw how the smaller man quickly moved closer to wrap the cub up in his arms. "She is yours to love and care for, as she will do for you in return." The genius turned his gaze away from his lover and instead craned his head so he could look down at his cub. Up close you could see spots in her black coat and cute little whiskers. As if feeling his gaze, the cub took a break from licking and sucking his thumb to look up at him. Blue, the lightest and brightest shade of blue looked up at him before the cutest little squeak sound was made. After that, all his worries and nerves washed away, she was just too … too cute! A little pink tongue came out and licked at his chin which caused an unprompted giggle to escape the human that was now completely wrapped around her little paw.
T'Challa stood off to the side, a fond smile settled on his face as he watched his beloved fall in love with the ball of fur curled in his arms. "What will you name her?"
"Megara." The dark skinned man just blinked in response.
"What!? Meg is one of the best characters in Disney and she doesn't get the love she deserves."
"You do not need to defend yourself, I was just caught … unaware. That is a perfect name. Come Anthony, let's get her settled."
It goes without saying that Megara never left Tony's sight for the rest of the day and the panther stuck to Tony like glue.