Duma Family Adopts

Kitty Approved.

Name: Sefu Duma
Gender: Male
Design: The chinchilla!! :D #2
Description: Sefu is a tall and lanky creature, reaching a height of 37" and a length of 244 centimeters from nose to tail tip. Unlike his siblings, Sefu bears a uniquely rare coat mutation known as "Chinchilla" or more commonly referred as "blue cheetah." He weighs about 110 pounds, not as heavy as the average cheetah who normally weigh approximately 60 kilograms. Rather, he is more lean then muscular and prefers it that way considering he doesn't like to fight too much. Sefu is cloaked in a coarse coat of white that holds a very light bluish tint to it. Adding to that, the spots on his coat are not black, but blue. He likes to keep himself well groomed, considering the fact that dirt and other impurities would be more prominent on him then it would his other siblings who are darker in color. Like all cheetahs, he has semi-retractable claws which are hidden in paws tinted a light smoky grey, and that he uses to bring down his prey at the end of the chase. He keeps them sharp as well, so that he is always ready for a hunt or to defend himself.
Sefu's eyes are a deep and calming green, a relief to look at after viewing his abnormally light coat. His ears are also tipped in a light grey, so they appear as if soot had fallen on them...much to his dismay.

Although he appears thin and lean, Sefu has muscle packed beneath his coat. It ripples as he runs, and seldom does he really use his hidden strength unless he has to fight. He hates getting his fur ruffled, and thus his excessive grooming to keep his appearance sleek and handsome. Often times you will see him with a toothy grin, that to others might seem threatening due to his long canines, but rest assured he is nicer then you think.
Personality:
Grace
He always walks tall, not in a show of arrogance but because he prefers to walk with grace. His movements are always fluid, never jerky unlike most creatures. He walks with sheathed claws and never a menacing look on his face. One might consider him somewhat of a druid, until you broke that surface and got to his more playful side. Sefu considers himself a humble man, unafraid to ask for help should he need it, nor afraid to offer it should the timing be right.

Intelligence
Intelligence is key in Sefu's life. He is an astronomer, a healer, a guide, and whatever else he has to offer. He always strives to aid those who might need his help, and will never belittle or curse others. He strives for wisdom, and to learn all there is to know about everything. Often he will ask questions, and can at times, decipher the motives of others. He has a quick tongue, and may try to diffuse a sitation before it gets out of hand. He has plenty of knowledge to offer from others he has come across during his travels, can read the stars as easily as he can breath, and will always strive to attain the answer to everything. (Go ahead, bring on the math!)

Loyalty
Sefu gives his undying loyalty to those deserving. He seeks a leader that will give their all for those they are supposed to protect, and who do not believe that all else is beneath them. He is extremely loyal to his family, and will never fail to aid them when they need it most. He adores his siblings, and should others choose to harass or pick on any of his siblings, he will attempt to step in and help. Sefu is always willing to aid his family or pack, be it in times of distress or times of war, he will step upon front lines ready with tooth and claw, or standing behind the lines ready to help the injured.

Courage
Though he prefers not to fight, Sefu is no coward. Should he or his siblings and friends be threatened and words do little, he will unsheath his blades to match the opponent. Ambush, war, you name it. He will fight it. He is not afraid of things bigger nor stronger then he, and will use his quick wit and even quicker speed to defeat his opponent. He will stand up to evil and those who try to harm no matter the cost to him.

Protective
Sefu is quite protective of his family and even more so, towards children. He adores children, no matter the species and he is quite capable of acting as a father figure. He does not discriminate, ad so he will always be kind towards those of another species. This he has learned from when he cared for a few baby ducks, feeling bad since he had killed their mother for breakfast. Since then, he has grown quite a fond attachment to baby creatures and children, and so he remains gentle towards them as well as understanding their needs.

Playful
Sefu is quite playful in regards to his more calm nature. He loves to play given the time, and can sometimes act a bit childish when he is in the mood. Sometimes one might see him racing around the trees or across open plains, simply enjoying the open air and reveling in the strength and speed of his own being. He loves to play with others, and sometimes might try to get someone else in the mood to play as well.

Understanding
Sefu being who he is, always tries to place himself in the shoes of another. He will never make fun of nor tease someone else when they appear as if they are down in the dumps. If one is depressed, he will go out of his way to try and make them smile again. If someone is angry, he may either try and make them laugh or steer clear and allow them space to calm down. He is always willing to talk and give advice, or if the other prefers, he will sit quietly and give a listening ear.
Plans: Sefu would interact with his siblings in a positive manner. Preferring to stay near them if he's not off exploring and meeting others. He will be willing to give any advice they might need on whatever they need, and so on. He will also probably roam the lands and act as an adviser to packs who might choose to accept his help, as well as spread his knowledge to alphas and non alphas(loners, pack wolves, other creatures, etc) who might need lessons in astronomy, herbs, history, etc. He is always willing to help out, but won't pack too much on his plate either.
RP Sample:
Ash colored paws stepped upon the sands of the desert. Ears flickered as his green gaze stared out across the seemingly endless desert. The male panted from the heat, no shade nor scent of water for miles around it seemed. Just what I need...a sunburn. How had he ended up coming to this part of the land? He wasn't quite sure. All he knew was that he needed to get across the desert and find some water and shade as quickly as possible. With a deep breath, he moved on ahead. Ashy paws sinking in the sand with each step, his skin already burning beneath his white pelt. The sun glared off the sand, blinding him from time to time. He moved at a quick pace, though with the way the desert appeared so far, he figured he'd have to run sooner or later. "I'd rather later...I should save my energy." He'd mutter to himself.

What seemed like hours had passed, Sefu felt as if he were no closer to the end of the desert then when he had first started. Then again, he couldn't tell due to the tricks of the sun. Stopping for a moment to catch his breath, he squinted and looked in each direction, trying to figure out which way to go and if he could see any signs of relief from the hot sun. "This is ridiculous! I'm from the savanna, there's always sun there...but this, this is just something else..." He complained to himself, only because there was no one else to complain to. Shaking his fur to try and ease the burning sensation he had, he decided finally that he would start running. Bunching his muscles, he moved forward at a trot. And then he'd begin to urge his body faster, legs propelling him forward and his body low. And to his dismay, it seemed a lot harder to run in this sand then it was back home. Panting with the effort as he ran, he kept his eyes squinted as the warm wind whipped past. Sand stinging his body as it flew up, sticking in his fur and plastering on his face.
He kept up this pace for a few minutes, his strength ebbing and his heart pounding fast. Finally, he would stop.

Head low, body heaving with the effort of that seemingly short run, he felt he was a little bit closer. But now, he was tired. He felt on the verge of collapse, wanting to rest but there was no place to do so. His skin felt like it was burning, stinging everytime he moved. Why couldn't I have a darker coat like them? He moved on. However, after only a couple of minutes of walking, he'd hear a voice. Stopping, he raised his head and swiveled his ears to listen. Wondering if it was a trick of his mind or the talk of the wind. Shrugging it off, he took another few steps before he heard it again. This time, he knew he wasn't just hearing things. Stopping once again, he decided to chirp, checking to see if the voice would respond. "Help!" There!
Sefu moved leftwards, the voice in distress calling for help. He dashed towards it, and no sooner did he see a figure nearby, flailing in the sand. He stopped for only a second, assessing the situation. And it seemed he had figured it out. He had found a young wolf trapped in a pool of quicksand.

Racing near the wolf, Sefu paced as he tried to figure out what to do. "Help me! I'm stuck!" He growled in slight frustration. If he tried to get any closer, he would surely be sucked in with the poor creature too..."Listen, you must stay calm. If you keep moving like that, then you'll only sink faster! Do you understand?" Hesitantly due to its panic, the young wolf nodded. And reluctantly he would stop moving, struggling to keep his head above the sucking sand. "I'm going to get you out okay? Just let me think for a second." He looked all around, but saw nothing that he could use to help pull the wolf out. Finally, he got an idea.

Backing up towards the young wolf who was nearly engulfed, he stretched out his long tail to him. "Grab onto my tail and I will pull you out!" He knew it was going to hurt, for a wolf could only grab onto something by one means...Bracing himself, he waited. And so it was, without hesitation the wolf would bite down on his tail, hard. Biting back a cry of pain, Sefu began pulling himself forward at a straining pace. The shifting sand doing little to help him. After several painful moments, he felt the weight lessen, and teeth remove themselves from his tail. Immediately, he turned around and checked the wolf over, and once he noted that he wasn't hurt and out of danger, he set to work on tending to his own tail. There were several teeth marks, some deep but otherwise he'd be able to heal them with some poultice once he could find the herbs. So for now, he simply licked his aching tail a few times before turning to face the stranger.

"What are you doing way out here?" He'd ask, not unkindly. The young wolf sat up, ears slightly back as he wagged his tail and dipped his head. "I kinda got turned around, and I accidentally slipped on a sand bank and fell into that quicksand..." "You should be more careful you know, you're lucky I came by when I did." With a sheepish grin, the young wolf responded "Thank you, I would have been a goner if not for you! Heh...what are you doing out here, anyway?" "Well, I was trying to cross the desert, you see. But I know not where I am. Can you tell me?" Nodding, the young wolf was much obliged. "Sure thing Mr...." "Sefu, my name is Sefu." "Ah, well thank you Mr. Sefu. I'm Caleb, nice to meet ya!" Shaking off his coat and clearing his throat then, he added "You're in the Barren Dunes, and so am I." Puzzled by the young boys remark, he asked "Do you know the way out?" Nodding, Caleb responded once more. "Yup! Follow me!" He moved past Sefu, and Sefu followed. As they walked at a somewhat quick pace, Caleb turned his head towards the Cheetah and said "Welcome to Alacritia."