[With little more than the shift of her shoulders and a slight tightening to her face it's clear she is no longer addressing Kovu as just Nala, but as the queen of the pridelands.]

You said that you were fine, if you don't wish to be honest with me I am not going to force you to do so. It will only have meaning when it comes from you willingly. I asked such a question to change the subject and because I could honestly use your assistance as I have yet to speak to another lion or lioness here.

Now, if you want to keep saying you are "fine" know now, I'm not going to force anything from you, it's a waste of my energy. If you want someone to speak to then I would be happy to do so, if you would answer the question honestly.

[Despite he clear frustration her expression softens again, looking both worried and understanding.]

Don't think that you aren't worth caring about. That was no simple pleasantry to get to a question... the question did not exist until I felt that changing the subject would be the best course of action.

Kovu, I don't know how easy or hard it is for you to accept, but I do care.