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I think confidence is key here. They need to prove to themselves that they can stand up for themselves in a conflict. This confidence may come early due to some early luck in fights and shifts the local lion dynamics. But can also take years or never develop if the lions experience a traumatic event.
If those youngsters managed to beat up Nym then thats going to be a huge boost in confidence for them. It may be big enough for them to make the mental switch from running around scared to moving around seeking opportunities. Perhaps big enough for them to try and start messing with the Ximhungwe and Othawa pride.