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*A FEW MINUTES EARLIER*

Lippy sighed heavily as he left the gym where they finished the physical training.
He flexed one of his arms, and sighed again at seeing how it didn't look bigger at all.
Ever since the escape and the heart-to-heart, Lippy had been reflecting on the way his relation with Hardy had been inequal.
He hadn't been exactly all take and no give, but he had taken more than he had given.
He wasn't guilt-ridden, but he was determined to make up for it and really give back all the help Hardy gave him.
But how were you supposed to help a guy who could more or less become a god of raw strength?

"At this rate, I'll never be any help to Hardy..." muttered sadly Lippy.
He kept walking away, lost in his thoughts.
Maybe I'm doing it wrong? I mean, I'll never be able to help physically, but there are other ways? Support him, the other trainings... Yeah, I should focus on that instead of just the physical stuff. Now, how to do it...
He walked more.
I should ask Race what other kind of guns there is. Or maybe private lessons on more hand-to-hand? Yeah, that... Hey, wait a minute... Why's my vest squeezing like that?
Finally getting out of his head, the lion looked down.
And stared in shock at the bodybuilder-level and swelling pecs stretching the poor vest.
"What?!"
Lippy quickly looked at all his body, and saw that all of his muscles were swelling and strengthening.
No... It can't be... Or...
Lippy looked at his right hand.
And saw, on it, a star glowing in a silver light.
Hardy was right, thought the growing lion, mesmerized by the light. It's beautiful... Pure... Good...
A ripping noise signaled him that his vest had given up the ghost and brought him back to the world around him.
And to the pleasure his rising size and might brought him.
That's how it feels?! he smiled as he flexed, these past weeks' moping completely destroyed. No wonder Hardy got in such a better mood! I never felt so good!
Lippy quickly began looking for Hardy, before having a devious idea.
He forced himself to shrink back to normal, and while he had to make an effort, it was easier than he thought it would be.
I'm gonna surprise Hardy! Can't wait to see the look on his face!

Another great gift by  hunkhorse ^^

Art by  caseyljones
Original here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51821094/
Lippy the Lion © Hanna-Barbera