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Lion name: Amita (truthful one)
Lion gender: female
Pride: Lions of the WavesPride status: healer
Journey:Amita was so, so tired. Tired of the harshness of the world, of the cruelty of lions, of the weight in her heart. What was the point of it all anyway? Nothing.
One night, when everyone was asleep, she got up and walked. She walked until she didn't know where she was anymore, and sat down, looking up at the sky. Tears started to roll down her cheeks. Why was life so cruel? Why couldn't she just be happy?
"Why are you so downtrodden, child?"
Amita jumped, turning towards the voice. She gasped. "Great Lion!" She bowed, for this was the King of all lions.
"Sit up dear one. Why does your soul ache?"
Amita looked away. "I don't know. I feel empty and cold and sad. Everything seems meaningless, the world is so dark and cruel."
The Great Lion hummed. "Come here child."
Amita did, and found herself wrapped in a hug. She began to cry harder, and sobbed for a long time. But she felt safe in the Great Lion's embrace.
"I know life seems dark," he said softly, "but there is light in it. There's goodness in the hearts of lions, there's beauty in the sunrise. It can be hard to see. But remember that I crafted the world, and I painted the sky, and most importantly I made you. And I love you so, so much. When all seems lost, try to remember that I love you."
"It's hard."
"I know. But I'm always with you. When you feel alone, look up at my constellation. It's there to remind you that I'm always near."
"Can't I just come home with you now? I don't like it here."
"Not yet child. There's still so much life for you. You will be happy again."
"Promise?"
"I promise."
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