An elegant jungle cat prowled the forest undergrowth, thinking of the bestial huntress she missed. Her steps were agile and light, jumping with practiced ease as wide, curious eyes inspected the encroaching settlements around her temporary home.

"Wow!"

Neeko's face lit up with interest, getting lost in the new adventure. Nervous but excited tendrils of emotion swirled through the air - a potent cocktail she yearned to taste, to know their sho'ma, to be everyone. Her tail swished eagerly at the thought of cheese breads and games.

Shifting into a feline form, she greeted a confused stranger with an enthusiastic "Like a wildcat! Rawr!!" before bounding off deeper into the community.

The vibrant chameleon-like creature slinked between huts, molting her bestial visage. In a shimmering flow of colors, Neeko resumed her natural state - slender and bright, as if plucked from a fantastical dream. A warm smile spread across her features as she encountered a lone individual.

"Hello!" She gave an awkward little wave. "Neeko is nice and wants to be friends."

A beat passed as she replayed past interactions in her mind. Fidgeting, Neeko added with a stilted laugh, "Yes? We can be...being friends?"