[ Unless faced with an obvious threat or sensing a threat to Aida, Kimba does not attack without being commanded, so while he stays crouched low and bares his fangs, he doesn't jump or make a move towards the stranger. Aida notices the tension in the leopard a half-second before she hears a man's voice, her gaze immediately jumping up to meet his. ]

Oh, yes, he is. [ Her tone is light, a faint smile on her face as she steps up beside Kimba and places a hand on his head. It's obvious now with her beside him that he's larger than most leopards, his shoulders coming up to about the same height as Aida's waist. ] He's friendly, though, once he gets to know you. But he can also be unnecessarily protective.

[ Kimba, now visibly relaxing under Aida's hand, lets out a huff. ]

I hope he didn't startle you too terribly.