A S A L I

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Name: Asali
Age: Two and a Half
Species: Cheetah
Gender: Female

Personailty
Asali is a mystery to those who don't know her well. She likes to keep to herself, simply because she doesn't know who to trust. She tries to be kind, however, and treats others with respect. However, if someone else starts really getting to know her, she'll likely shut down. She longs for cubs, but this longing breaks her heart because she can't ever imagine being that close with someone, to have their cubs. Instead she babysits when possible and hopes that one day she can take in a cub in need. She's not much of a fighter, but she is an expert climber, and often trains herself to be faster. She loves to run, and recklessly spends her energy running for no reason, which could get her into trouble.

Looks
Asali is beautiful to look at, like most cheetahs. She has a rich honey colored coat, where she gets the name Asali, swahili for honey, and deep black spots that cover her body. Two tear lines that protect her eyes from glare run down beside her eyes and down her nose, which is also black. The tip of her tail, rather than having than being golden or white is all black, and then turns into black rings that line her tail, characteristic for a cheetah. She's lean, and has large paws which help her reach high speeds and grip tree trunks.

Past
Born to loving parents, Asali grew up in the Sahara with a smile on her face. She was always happy and loved meeting new people. As a cub, she was hyper and always playing with her brother, born in the same litter. They were inseparable. Her father was her hero, and her mother was her inspiration. They were the picture perfect family. But soon her father started disappearing. He would leave in search of food and not return for days. One day, Asali decided she was old enough to hunt, and followed him. She was six months old then. She grew tired sneaking behind him. After a few miles, he turned around, hearing her lay down in the grass. She was dehydrated, but in okay condition. He was angry with her for following. In the distance, Asali saw a female cheetah, who appeared to be very pregnant. Asali asked her father if he knew the female, and he said yes. It wasn't until he brought her home and asked her mother about the female that it became clear to Asali. Her father was living a double life. She decided then that she no longer trusted her father.

Her father left their family after a few more days and went to be with the other cheater..er, cheetah. She stayed with her mother until she was two years old, and then decided to strike out on her own. Now she wanders around, not sure if anyone is telling the truth, and not sure if she should even try making friends. She's become an excellent hunter and climber.

[EmilyColeman]

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