Jafari (Battle of the Prides)

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Jafari is a spotted hyena from Feather's work-in-progress series Battle of the Prides. He is a member of Mkiwa's pack and mates with Sefu.
Jafari grew up as a cub living in Mkiwa's pack. When he was young, he was quickly exposed to the hatred of the circle of life and grew into this hostility towards the very concept. He decided to stay with the pack when the old leader died and supported Mkiwa when she took over and proved himself to be loyal to her cause many times. When Sefu joined the pack, it was love at first sight. They later became mates.
He played an instrumental part in the Burning of the Shimo. He helped to set the fire and kept it going. He also drove out the animals at the scene. His first appearance is at the Burning of the Shimo, where he had found Sarafina "unconscious."
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== Physical Appearance ==
Jafari has a gaunt appearance and a small build. He is extremely skinny, and has very little visible muscle. His legs are long, allowing him to run long distances fairly quickly, and he is missing a tail. His muzzle is small and dark-colored. His coat is beige colored, and he has dark brown spots.
== Personality and Traits ==
Jafari is playful and constantly badgers Sefu to hang out with him. His favorite game is tag, seeing as it's so easy for him to catch others. When he isn't playing, he is often next to Sefu, calm and relaxed. He is adventurous and loves to explore new places.
He is very friendly and loves talking to others. He is happy with the life he lives in the pack. He doesn't strive for any higher power or leadership. He admires Sefu, having seen the work he put in to reach his position and the effort he continues to put forward.
He supports Mkiwa's leadership and rarely questions her. He is against the circle of life and refuses to listen to the administrations of Kopa's pride.
As a child, he saw his mother die in a rock slide. This trauma followed him into adulthood, leaving him depressed, as he blamed himself for not finding a way to save her. It was getting increasingly worse until he met Sefu. When he is around Sefu, he finds that his trauma is not as prevalent. He also knows that he can talk to his mate about it when it does affect him and that Sefu will reassure him.
== Biography ==
=== Burning of the Shimo ===
Jafari assisted Sefu in setting the Shimo ablaze. After asking Sefu to remind him why Mkiwa wanted the watering hole burned, he discovered Sarafina lying on the ground. He was suspicious of her and investigated. Sefu helped to reassure him that she didn't matter, causing him to leave her there. He later watched the flames die down with Sefu and wondered what happened to the lioness.
== Appearances ==
=== Feather's Content ===
*Battle of the Prides
**Flames of the Valley
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