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5/28/2018 - Neema has gained a scar in her hunting endeavours!
+1x Scar: Beaten Up has been equipped to her.
Neema has gained a scar in her hunting endeavours!
+1x Scar: Muzzle has been equipped to her.
5/30/3018 - 5 years!
6/8/2018 - Neema arrived at the pride just past her third year. She was a gorgeous lioness, yet had been chased by her previous king. She was wary of Masked Fate at first, skeptical of the lion's claims of a safe, happy life in the so-called 'Sun Pride'. It seemed so fake; couldn't he at least make up a better fake name?
Masked Fate remained gentle, but persistent. Eventually, Neema did give in, but "only to take a peak at your so-called Pride". She was quite shocked to see the lovely lands he lived in and the loving lionesses within. She was even more shocked when he said she could stay, despite her initial harshness.
After that day, Neema cooled considerably. She became a very laid-back girl when lounging around, and the other lionesses grew to like her quite quickly. She took her duties incredibly seriously, however. She was an elite huntress, and was willing to take any challenge that bothersome snake offered her King. She grew to have many scars in the process, but she loved each and every one of them, reminders of her strengths and triumphs.
She grew to be a favorite among the devoted trainees, as she was a stern teacher and a wonderful, caring friend. Even the lazier adolescents liked her when they weren't hunting with her.
She found her joy in her pupils and her work; she felt most at home in the Savannah, where prey learned to fear her pelt. Even as they spotted her, they knew it was far too late - even with such a vibrant and unique coat, she remained hidden until she pounced.
6/19/2018 - "Neema, I am honored to name you as our new Lead Huntress. May the prey be plentiful under your reign." With those words, Masked Fate placed a meerkat skull necklace around Neema's neck. Her pink eyes stared into the crowd with shock.
She was always proud of her hunting capabilities; she had a 100% success rate on her hunts, but it was due to her amazing team as much as her. After the previous lead Huntress, Golden, had retired, the spot was empty. No one seemed concerned, and the hunts went on; she hadn't done much of anything in the last few years anyway. So when Masked Fate told Neema she would be the new Lead Huntress, she was thoroughly surprised.
The laid-back lioness took this duty seriously. She trained more often, and held herself to the highest of standards. She set to helping to train future huntresses, helping each adolescent to reach their full potential. The Sun Pride loved her, and prey knew to fear her. She was efficient, and took exceptional pride in her role.
She truly felt as though it was a dream come true.
6/20/2018 - Neema has gained a scar in her hunting endeavours!
+1x Scar: Long Right Eye has been equipped to her.
6/22/2018 - You came back from a territorial dispute feeling stressed. Neema bumped shoulders with you and offered to hang out and share a meal by the pond. You relaxed as she told you a funny story of that day.
6/22/2018 - Neema has gained a scar in her hunting endeavours!
+1x Scar: Neck has been equipped to her.
6/27/2018 - Neema has gained a scar in her hunting endeavours!
+1x Scar: Hind Leg Left has been equipped to her.
6/28/2018 - Neema was seven years old now.
She'd gained even more scars, lately. Her entire body was absolutely riddled with them, and she loved it. Each was a trophy of a kill, telling more stories than her words ever could. She groomed them absentmindedly, lost in the memories of how she'd gained each one.
It scared some of the adolescents, frankly. They'd take a step back, eyes wide. They wondered if the same fate was waiting for them. They had a lot of questions for her, too.
"Does it hurt?" "What happened?" "How'd you get so many?" "Will I get that scarred, too?" "Doesn't it bother you?"
She knew they weren't meant to be rude, and didn't take them as such. Young lions were curious, and many didn't realize that some lions considered their words rude. Neema never minded, though. Instead, she'd answer them honestly and thoughtfully. She decided it was better for everyone that way.
"No, they don't hurt anymore. Scars are healed wounds, sweetie."
"I got it in a hunt. That animal was particularly strong, and left quite the gash. But that's the price of winning, isn't it?"
"Well, I hunt a lot. And I tend to protect the other lionesses in my charge when I do so. I'd prefer I get hurt than my friends, y'know?"
"Maybe you will. Maybe you won't. In all fairness, most wounds don't scar, and it's quite unlikely for one lioness to take the brunt of the scars. You probably won't."
"It doesn't bother me at all! After all, how many lionesses get to tell all their fun hunting stories to the cubs and adolescents, hmm? Just me!"
Young lions generally calmed at her answers. They'd relax about the scars, and instead regain their excitement for hunting. Neema preferred them that way. After all, it was her duty to train them!
5/30/2019 - Neema has gained a scar in her hunting endeavours!
+1x Scar: Hind Leg Right has been equipped to her.
8/19/2024 - Neema is relaxing near the back of the den, lazily pawing at you in greeting as you pass. She offers you to join her for a while and chill.
8/24/2024 - You came back from a territorial dispute feeling stressed. Neema bumped shoulders with you and offered to hang out and share a meal by the pond. You relaxed as she told you a funny story of that day.
Passed 9/23/2024. Gods, I knew you were on the way out, but not this soon. Rest well, sweet girl. I'm gonna miss you so fucking much.
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