Lions of Sabi Sands

[BA0701]

I truly wish I knew what it would take for NYM to find that kind of partner. He and Big Boy had a good shot at forming such a bond, from my understanding it was NYM who brought BB into the pride to start with, but then they were chased out by the Avocas, and NYM didn't seem to make a lot of effort to find his buddy, but we all know that BB sure tried hard, a friend is all he ever wanted.

Then, he and Styx seemed to make such a bond, but it ended the way it did. Followed by, of course Nhenha, and even with that pairing, the moment the two of them were challenged by other males, NYM always seemed to get separated, and they had started spending more time apart.

As much as it pains me to say, and even though it runs counter to my hopes for him, as @Tr1x24 mentioned, I am just not sure if it is in the cards for him to have a partner long term, anymore. The nomadic lifestyle seems ingrained in him, at this stage, as he is clearly a survivor, and is capable at keeping himself well fed, he is always in fantastic condition, as well as he is really good at avoiding trouble. Having been living this life alone, for so long, his first instincts are to flee when confronted with danger, which nobody can fault him for that strategy, it has kept him alive this long. He has become the Sabi Sands version of Jesse, albeit a less brazen version. Reply