There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
As life as a nomad is rough and started to wear on him again. His instinct would tell him to seek out prides for food etc. But he made the concious decision that the best pride he knows of to get food from is the Othawa pride.
Had he ran into a more suitable pride for that in the meantime, he would have never returned to them.
Its not a matter of instinct vs reason, but rather expressing instinct through reason.