Kiara got into the tub and Randy turned on the water.

"Thank you, ninja." Kiara said.

"You're welcome." Randy said, a little uncomfortable about this.

"Do you want to join me?" She asked.

Randy took a moment to comprehend what she was saying. His face turned dark red. "Uh...well...uh..."

"Ninja, what's wrong?" Kiara asked.

"Well..you and me...i-in a bathtub...n-naked?" Randy asked.

"I don't see the problem." Kiara said.

"I don't want you to see me naked!" Randy exclaimed.

"When I was a book I've seen you go to the bathroom." Kiara pointed out.

"Yes, but I-I didn't know you were an...actual being in there!" Randy said, still blushing heavily.

"I don't get what the big deal is. I used to bathe with other lions all the time: It was a form of bonding."

"Yeah, b-but...I don't want to be naked in front of you." Randy said.

"I'm naked in front of you." Kiara said.

"Yes, but...you're a lion and that's...different." Randy said.

"It's taboo for humans to be naked?" Kiara asked.

"Yes. Now can I just bathe you?" Randy asked, face still a bit pink. Kiara nodded.

The bathtub had filled at this point so Randy turned off the water. He took a cup and filled it with water. Then he dumped it over Kiara's head to wet her fur. He did this a few times, then he got the shampoo.

He squeezed a generous amount out and started scrubbing her fur.

"Hmm..that feels nice...thank you ninja." Kiara purred. Randy's hands were so gentle. So gentle that you wouldn't be able to tell that they were the hands of a ninja.

Randy used the shower head to rinse her fur off.

Her fur was looking much better, but it was still a little messy. Randy picked up the conditioner and spread it on Kiara's fur. He scrubbed and then washed it off with the shower head.

"Alright, Kiara, we're done." Randy said.

Kiara got out of the tub and shook herself like a dog. Randy got splashed a bit.

"Hey!" He laughed. He grabbed a fresh towel and started drying her off.

Her fur was so beautiful now. It was smooth and an even brighter orange.

"Do you have any food, ninja?" Kiara asked.

"Um..I'll see what we have." He lead her to the kitchen. He looked through cabinets and cupboards to find something for her. "Crackers?"

"Crackers?" Kiara asked. Randy nodded and put a saltine in her mouth. Kiara ate it and didn't look happy.

Randy went to the freezer and found some frozen meat. "Here."

Kiara ate it happily. "Thank you, Ninja."

She yawned and stretched. "I need a place to sleep ninja."

"You can sleep on the bottom bunk of the bunk bed." Randy said.

"I'd prefer top." She said.

"Alright." Randy said and went back to his room. Kiara followed.

Randy was going to ask her how she'd get up the latter. However, Kiara just put her paws on the highest step she could reach and pulled up. When she was close enough she pounced onto the bed.

"We'll train more tomorrow." Kiara said. Then she yawned and fell asleep.