Welcome to the Inkwell community. You have offered an interpretation of the prompt, change, that has several levels. There is the change, of course, that is experienced by Adu. Then there is the change in Kalu's perspective. And, finally, the change that the tribe will experience with another generation of leaders who bear the mark of the Lion.

The voice with which the story is told is fitting for the scene and the content. The dialogue is effective. Good job!

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