Apparently the lion didn't like being associated with human traits. Nanaki wasn't altogether pelased about it either, but humansw ere the only other lfieform that showed sigsn of intelligence and, while their intelligence was limited, they were the majority.

The creature was also sarcastic. Wonderful.

"I don't," he said, with a shake of his head. It was a shame, such a huge shame. "My species is difficult to explain and no longer carries a name with it. But I have been likened to lions in the past." He shrugged, it was an awkward movement, however.

"How old are you?" he asked. For a huma, he looked like an adult, a real one.