Prompts I 31- I 40

I 31: Is this individual naturally skilled or skilled through their experiences?

Matsuri had to learn trough her experiences. She was not born with great skills, she had to learn trough time. When she was a cub she was a very curious little soul. It had taken a near death experience with a cobra that she learned that curiosity can lead to great harm. Her mother taught her the skill of the hunt. How to quietly stalk her prey and where to bite to finish the kill. At first she found it rather difficult to stay quiet. And the prey slipped away, in time she learned the art of becoming invisible and quiet. Her father taught her how to defend herself. Tough it was a bit difficult at first. Often she collapsed and sobbed whenever she did not succeed to land a blow. However the male only smiled and told her that mistakes was necessary to improve.  She wiped her tears away and stood. As she continued... (155 words)

I 32: Does this individual's skills align with their desires or are they good at something they don't enjoy? Why or why not?

Matsuri ponders on this one for a while. While her father's training helped her to defend herself against anything or anyone who may harm her. Her mother's training helped her greatly to succeed in the hunt. Along with many other useful tactics as well. She grew to love the adrenaline as she chased down her prey. Feeling how her legs carried her gracefully towards her target. The heavy panting as she neared and the fresh metallic tase of blood as her jaws clamped upon the unlucky individual deemed as her prey. How she waited patiently for the prey to halt its breathing. Untill eventually it went limp and feeling the pride swell up witin her. There is no greater feeling then to know you have provided prey to your pride. She has a deep disire for the hunt, a desire to provide for the new generation of hunters and warriors. (150 words)

I 33: When faced with tragedy, how does this individual respond in the moment?

Matsuri whould most likely freeze up witin the moment. She does not like any sort of tragedy, especially considering her background. She whould firstly question the fact if it is 'real'. Especially if the tragedy evolves around her family. Her next instinct whould be to just flee, makeing sure she puts as mutch distance between herself and the tragedy. Finding comfort in nature. She whould most likely stay away for a couple of days. Two at most depending on the situation. Or she whould chose comfort in her mate's embrace. Letting his presence calm her nerves and worries as she snuggles into his mane and listens to his soothing voice. Nature and her mate are the only two things who can comfort this Lioness during a time of heavy loss or trauma. Allowing mother nature's soothing melody flow trough her as she sits and ponders about the situation, once she is certain she had thought about cleary she whould return back to her pride (164 words)

I 34: Does this individual like talking about themselves? Why or why not? No not at all. Matsuri does not like people who talk about themselves. So she whould rather chose not to. She believes her actions and dedication to her pride will be seen. She whould rather let it be seen by the pride. Then talk about herself, she sees it as 'bragging'. She does not see herself as a "Braggart". (People talking loudly (usually in praise of themselves, their possessions, or their accomplishments) and are quick to assert their superiority over others. Being very boastful and talkative) She compares this question to a rose. For example... If roses could talk, they would not boast of their beauty, because they know that they have always been beautiful. That is how she wants her pride to see her. The natural beauty of her actions and herself as an individual. Why must she talk to others about her experiences when they chould see it? Let them see the rose

(155 words)

I 35: Does this individual view themselves as a hero or villain? How does it align with reality?

Matsuri is quite uncertain about this question. What is a hero truly? What is a villain? How do you identify between the two? She sees herself as neither in her opinion. Mainly because she has not done anything that one can define as 'Heroic'. Or an act that can define as 'Villainous' She sees herself as a kind and fair lioness. However not really one as a Hero or a villain. Do have to do something Heroic to be a hero? Or not. Great heroes need great sorrows and burdens, or half their greatness goes unnoticed. It is all part of the fairy tale. So maby her past, her will to survive classifies her as a Hero. How does it align with reality? Well trough her actions. People are not born heroes or villains; they’re created by the people around them. Trough her honesty she can change many of her pridemates lives. (152 words)

I 36: How does this individual feel about doctors/medicine/healers?

Well considering her mate is a healer, she admires healers greatly. She looks up to a healer. Afterall without them, the pride whould suffer. Young cubs may die of sicknesses, of infections and many more awful things mother nature can throw your way. She is quite intrigued and highly respectful of healers. Because of how long it takes to learn thier craft, the dedication they put into thier life long rank witin the pride. The fiery compassion flareing witin thier eyes whenever they are faced with a new obstacle. The raw powerful, prideful emotion reflecting witin thier eyes whenever they helped thier fellow pridemates heal from a injury. She loves the fact that they get to know thier patient when healing them. Like her mate says "Before you examine the body of a patient. Be patient to learn his story. Before you diagnose any sickness, Make sure there is no sickness in the mind or heart."

(156 words)

I 37: How does this individual feel about overly curious/nosy people? Well...personally she does not like it when people are curious. Especially considering her background...her 'incident'. While on one side it may be a postive note that curiosity leads to greater understanding. While on the other side it can be taken in a negative form. Sometimes curiosity is a poison, not only for those who drink it but for everyone around it. And why must one be so nosy? She gets so frustrated when she is bombarded with questions and questions and more questions. She isn't one who will snap but if you manage to cross that line. She WILL bite back. "My Life is MY life, what i do, where i go and how i live it is MY business. Not YOURS so keep your nose out of it and go on with your OWN life." Still she hates curious and nosy people. She whould either ignore them, walk away, snarl at them or warn them the dangers of curiosity (160 words)

I 38: How does this individual feel about babysitting/watching/teaching cubs/kits/children/ect

The lioness stands up as her eyes light up in joy. Giveing a low yet audible whoop of happiness. One can say she actually squealed! She absolutely loves cubs! And wont ever hesitate to play with the new generation of the pride. Who doesn't love cute, fluffy and energetic young cubs? Well this lioness sure does! She won't ever hesitate to babysit for a day or two. Playing hide and seek, tag or even pulling off some small -well maby not so small- pranks. In the end however everyone laughs along with them. She loves to share her experiences and even take the role of a teacher. "When you're babysitting a cub, all you're seeing is a version of them, a small dosage." She is fascinated with the joy the cubs express. Even in times of great need they have a postive outlook then some of the adults. One can even say she is jealous...Not only does she teach them, but they teach her so mutch more as well. You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. She enjoys babysitting.

(186 words)

I 39: Does this individual accept their faults or deny them? Do they think they're fine as they are or seek to improve themselves?

Matsuri accepts her faults. Afterall there can be no growth of self if you dont make any mistakes or even admit to doing one. She belives one must accept one's faults and learn from them. So you dont make the same mistakes again. If you keep on makeing the same mistakes again and again...However she does has some negative traits to her personality and she wants to improve herself. Ar Ramlah taught her about accepting her mistakes. Drawing her close as he placed a paw upon her shouder. "We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future." He often said to her as she felt it was her fault for the loss of her parents. But his words hit deep and eventually she learned to accept it. (158 words)

I40: How good is this individual at supporting others who are upset?

Matsuri smiles warmly as she rests her paw upon the lioness's shoulder. She simply sat down by her side as she listened to her sorrows. Just listening...Simply being there to support her sorrowful pridemate. Once they told thier story, they sniffed and looked up into two deep pools of forest green eyes. The lioness leaned down as she brushed her muzzle against her cheek. She earned a thankful smile and a nuzzle. Matsuri is always there to support her pride. Wanting to be the light in her pridemates dark upset state. She hates seeing sadness, especially when it comes from a young cub. She whould spend a whole day with that one individual untill they feel better."The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope" (162 words)