The lioness is a good leader. She knows how to take command, and when to take command--she is also, quite possibly, the least likely being in existence to tolerate rule-breaking. She is crafty and intelligent, observant and quick to pick up on the finer details. Perhaps it is these qualities that make her punishments so terrifying. She assesses a lion in need of punishment, and thinks of something that no other could imagine. Her punishments for breaking rules rarely, if ever, get physical, but more lean towards psychological punishments. Let’s just say it’s best to follow the rules, rather than even attempt to break them. Changing ranks and losing privileges are on the nicer side of her punishments.

If overwhelmed and embittered, the she may detach and withdraw. She shuts-down and become resigned to a life she sees as a prison sentence, something that must be endured or tolerated, no matter how tortuous the path or the circumstances may seem. At this point, she builds an inpenetrable wall around themselves to shut-out any feelings or emotions that could distract them from their focus on a task or just getting through life in general. Becoming indifferent to the world, however, may alleviate some internal strife, but it also creates barriers that block emotionally fulfilling relationships and other outlets of joy that make life worth living. You'll never see her cry publicly, only in her private will she weep or grieve. Her face can be described like a mask and is often long-drawn as if weighted by the gravity of her burdens. When her eyes are not frustratingly impassive, they can appear, in a poetic sense, like dark chasms that act as reservoirs for the failures, disappointments, and losses of humanity.

Becase she has the right amount of wit and intelligence, she developed sass as she got older. Just like you learn to think before you talk, she acquired the skills of speaking her mind, but in a less childish and overt manner. Very diplomatic and has a calculated approach in what she's going to say and how to act, and uses a certain degree of logic and know-how to keep herself in tact. Known to be smartass. She’ll be the first one to call you out on your overt attempts of impressing someone, but the difference is, they’ll do it in a playful manner because she means well. She doesn't give a crap about what others think about her, how come comes off, doesn't take bullshit or disrespect from them, and she does what she wants, when she wants, period.

Sometimes she finds herself in awkward situations where she has to explain their intentions to prove that she's not so bad after all. Opening up, being vulnerable, and talking about emotions is not really an area where the female shines. She would rather hide her emotions in a chest, to be buried in a deep, dark cave, never to be retrieved again. She grew up emotionally distant and can sometimes feel that talking about emotions is pointless. She’d much rather find solutions to problems and look at situations objectively. You’re just wasting your time coaxing her out because she's hell-bent on keeping that door shut. She spares no time thinking about how circumstances affect them; she want to get straight to the solution, at whatever cost. Explaining her thoughts to other people ends up feeling like an incredible burden because emotions are pretty straightforward in her head. Talking about emotions often feels like a social burden more than a necessity. As a result, she may come across a little uncooperative. As much as she comes off as cold, aloof, and standoffish she is their. Listening, observing, trying to be better for the pride. She just has trust issues.

She seems to have some sort of “autodetect” mode for the soft spots in others. Once these qualities are noted, suprisingly she is intuitively aware of how to approach those vulnerabilities with respect and kindness or even gentleness. She's well atuned to the needs of those under her. She would do anything for them, if you dared to touch or harm them she'd raise hell. If one her friends or Queen are taken, she'd destroy prides just to get what she needed to save them or get them back. She used to be forgiving and see the best in all, but now she's more of a realist.

This female is very authoritative. She's very self-assured and knows who she is and her ambitions and goals. Oddly enough in this pride, she is reliable and able to be trusted. She respects her pridemates and expects respect back, and someone will pay hell if it isn't given. When she speaks, she expects to be listened to and not interrupted and if she is then someone will face the consequences. Her words are to be listened to and obeyed, and if they are not she'll find some subtle way to let you know of her displeasure. Very strict and firm, she will not tolerate disobedience or disorder. She also gives respect and honor as due. She is also very influential with her words and actions, as she knows they hold weight within the pride, even if she doesn't have her official title. This female's words drip with sass and sarcasm if she's doesn't have her 'resting bitch face' on . She is very social and quick to go find others to talk to. She can be nice and kind when she wants to, but if you don't reciprocate or appreciate it then she won't be kind. She does have a lot of energy, and can be seen moving about and rarely sitting still, but she also likes to laze about. However, she does so in a regal fashion.

Abu is timid in the sense when it comes to a lack of confidence. She has the courage and bravery in her heart, but it's the will to complete the action missing. She can be right about a certain decision but she always is doubtful it's the right one. She doesn't like this quality, and she wants to grow more confident in herself. In a way this female envies those younger females who just ooze confidence.

She can be very judgemental at times. Especially if you ask her opinion on things. She most definitely will give you a detailed reason of why the person is good or bad at what they do. It is quite scary how such a sweet lioness can be so harsh in her words. Abu can loose kindness in her tone and it becomes more icy when she criticizes something. Not to mention, if she doesn't like someone and you ask her about them you can expect a scowl on her face. Sometimes she can be over critical and she can even be over critical of herself.

Due to her age this mature lioness has seen may things. And she's also experienced many things. She's seen the downfall of prides, drought, famine , mange , and other unthinkable things. Abu has this knowledge and she's willing to pass it down to the younger generation if they ask. She also is very shrewd in her manners of dealing with problems, and has a very strong logical sense.