[credits for all go to kridah-stock on da]

A unique cub, her pelt consists of no bland tans or browns. No, Zaria has been blessed with a pelt the colour of snow.. cotton.. jasmine.. milk. Indeed, she wears no common pelt, but a pure white one. One may thing of her as rare in a certain sense, and she supposes that she is. Her coat is white, and while that is true, it becomes slightly darker upon her back, consisting more of a cream colour, but not quite yet tan. She wouldn't dream of having that boring colour infiltrating her exotic one.

Her paw pads are a dark pink, nearing a red depending on the light. It's the same colour that appears on her nose. Not pink, but perhaps a liver of sorts? Her chin is smooth, not a strand of fur sticking out, unlike the fur surrounding her whiskers, which become whiter in colouration as if she has a constant milk mustache. Zaria's eyes are like her fur; unique.

Not quite golden, and not quite yellow or brown, her orbs an almost.. golden, like the colour sand consists of. They are most peculiar, and sit largely upon her face, the white streak of white beneath them only enhancing her features.

Zaria is a cub of standard height, if not an inch or two taller. When older, she is expected to remain in the 3.7-3.8 category, standing only an inch or two over the average female lion. As of now, her body ranges more on the lithe side, but when older, she will develop more muscles, her physique best used for both running and fighting.

Two ears sit perfectly upon Zaria's head, and have small tufts of a darker brown within them that seem to match with her eyes. That same colour may be seen on the tip of her tail, which sways behind her with every movement.

Her scent consists of juniper.

She does have kindness within her, but it's only towards those she takes a liking to. Those that have earned her interest recieve her warmth and respect. The others? Well, they're nugatory in her mind unless proven otherwise. Zaria is very difficult to impress. She doesn't find many things fascinating or exciting, and is the type to yawn in the face of danger, a rather foolish thing. You see, despite that, Zaria craves adventure and danger. It's the only thing that offers her any form of amusement.

The cub is fairly independent, not one to follow parents or other adults around like many other cubs do. She isn't one for affection or any of that mushy behaviour. Zaria is judgmental, vicious, and yet, regal. Already, she has learned to hold her head high and swing her hips when walking. She wishes to establish that she is an important figure, though she isn't sure how well that's working, considering she is but four months old.

Most days, Zaria likes being seen, but others? She tends to vanish, preferring quiet company. She is a stubborn creature, and my, does she enjoy a good fight. To put it plainly, among all of the cubs, she believes that she's the best. Her coat is the best, her dominance is the best, and her skills are the best. She is elite when it comes to them, and Zaria makes it known. As of now, she is learning the art of manipulation and gaslighting: "If you really cared for me, you would.. It was just a joke.. You're too sensitive.. I don't remember saying that, it must be in your head.."

Being told things isn't something that interests Zaria. She's the one who does the telling, not vice versa. She isn't easily gullible either. Zaria is smart for her age, cunning even. She can see through others, after all, a trickster knows her own kind. Zaria isn't one that enjoys playing, but sometimes, sometimes, she can be persuaded. Will she enjoy it? No, but she would do it if her sister asked.

Ah, Majaji. How Zaria adores her sister, though she doesn't show it. In fact, her sister is the main target when it comes to her behaviour, always hissing at her and turning her back on her. Of course, it's fine when she does it, but dare another ill-mannered creature do such a thing, and Zaria will find a way to punish them, whether she would fix it herself or find somebody that could. On the odd occasion, Zaria will act kinder towards her sister, offering her compliments or asking if she'd like to climb something with her. Upon finding something interesting, Zaria would take a mental note just so she could show Majaji later. The cub has a madness to her methods, and whether she admits it or not, she cares for her sister.

The only individual that Zaria genuinely listens to is her mother. Rasheda, upon muttering a mere word, would stop the cub in her tracks. You see, within Zaria there is a deep fear of disappointing her mother. She refuses to let her down and become a nothing in her life. Zaria is kind towards her mother as well, like her sister. She holds a certain soft spot for them. Without her mother present at the time, there is nobody to tell Zaria to tone it down or remember her manners, thus, she has become acting out.

Whether for attention or she believes her mother will return if she acts this way, it's unsure.

Mukantagara

Rashika

[ r aa sh ih k aa ] Hindu origin, meaning "Descended from Royalty; Noble / Graceful; A Ray of Light."

Age: Five months

Gender: Female / Lioness

Pride: Manyeleti Pride

Rank: Cub

Desired Rank: Unknown

Appearance:

all stock (c) to robbobert on DA

Rashika's eyes are large, with a round black pupil in the center. Their color is a pale orangish-yellow that is similar to the color of her fur. Which is a tawny color, though a lighter version.

When she is older it will turn into a tawny color with more of a golden hue to it. This cub's fur texture is on the softer side, though will grow a bit courser as she gets older. As of now she still has her cub spots, but now that she is five months Rashika will start to begin losing them, or rather, they will start fading. Though to her dismay, won't fade entirely from her haunches. Her size is still quite small and she will only reach her mother's shoulder in height when she is 12 months/1years.

Personality:

Rashika is an observant cub, something’s gone wrong? She can pick up on facial expressions and emotions quite well. Can’t find your stick? Its ledges between those rocks over there. With her being so aware is really helps her stay safe, meaning, she won’t wander outside of the pride. She understands some of the dangers through what the adults have talked about, but that doesn’t include all of the dangers. So this cub is carful to follow her mother’s rules so she doesn’t have to cause her more worry by being a wanderer. Speaking of her mother, this cub is quite affectionate with the “older” lioness. Often weaving herself between her paws, stretching out at her side, or giving her a gentle nudge. Rashika craves her mother’s time and attention, she looks up to her a lot and it always means so much to her when Efuru pays her attention. Not that she doesn’t, it’s just she has two other cubs and sometimes she will get jealous of her mother “spending more time” with her sisters. She treats her sister’s in a similar fashion, though can still get a bit rough with them, play fighting, and wrestling. Battering their sides, though carful not to actually hurt them so she doesn’t get in trouble, and nipping their ears just to remind them of her dominance. Being the middle child of course(if that’s alright) she constantly needs to show it so her sisters don’t think they can just attack her out of nowhere and get away with it. The oldest may think she is more dominant than her, while the younger may try to take advantage of that and pull some stunt to try and put herself above Rashika. So in her mind, she can’t let that happen. Even with all the fighting they may do, she still loves her sisters and would do whatever to defend them, weather from another cub, or something more. She couldn’t bear to lose them.

Her sister Amurshaya is an interesting case, with her cold and sarcastic exterior she sometimes frightens this cub, though Rashika hides it pretty well. She still tries her best to see past that initial personality that her sister puts forward, and see her “good side”. She treats her with respect like she would with any other cub, except one...and will ocationally put her on a higher pedestal, she admires her sister, though for what she couldn’t tell you. As for her other sister Mukantagara, ___

Now this cub is kind hearted, and even a little innocent seeming at times since she is still young. Though she is old enough to understand most things, she isn’t afraid to learn the truth, her mother brought her up that way with her blunt honesty and tough love. She may even use the same tactic on her future cubs, since it seemed to work out well for her. Rashika is a social creature, once she warms up to you, this cub tends to stay in her shell a bit before she knows you. Once she does she will be just as friendly, when playing she looks for ways to include the other cubs, since it’s more fun when everyone is together. She is kind towards all most and is hesitant to inflict unnecessary violence towards any of the other cubs, it just doesn’t feel right, and isn’t like the play fighting they do. Rashika is always ready for an adventure, being a curious but cautious cub, she enjoys to explore the land around the pride, and the designated area where she must stay/play.

When she is older, this cub’s personality changes quite drastically. She has a cool, calm, collected exterior, and is not as inviting as she was when she was a cub. Though Rashika will get over her little grudges she holds against one of the other cubs, and will strive for some peace between those who may dislike her. She becomes ambitious and a strong lioness, striving for the Second in command rank and constantly wanting to prove her worth to the pride. Though she does feel as if she needs to prove that she is a good asset to everyone, so she has insecurities there as well. She will generally hold a confident look on her face, and hold her head high and proud of what she has achieved and become.

Crush: None

Mate: Ew

Kin: Efuru is her mother, Ajax her father is deceased.

Sisters are Mukantagara & Amurshaya

Offspring: None

Relationships:

Majaji -

Other: When she is older :D