As a filly, Beatrix is very impressionable. She can never seem to make up her mind about what she wants to be when she grows up; she loves to help her mother in her work, but in doing so, meets mares in all kinds of professions who are happy to share their stories with her. She enjoys pretending to play out roles during her free play time, deeming herself "Oracle Beatrix," "Nanny Beatrix," or any other variety of titles depending on her mood when she wakes up each day. She especially loves it when adults play along with her. Fortunately, her flightiness doesn't last -- as she reaches teenager-hood, fewer stories from the clinic's clients seem to stick with her. Namely, those of a more adventurous type make her eyes light up with excitement, her fluffy ears perked in curiosity.
She never loses her kind, excitable personality, but it does become more focused. Suddenly, it seems like Beatrix inherited her mother's workaholic tendencies now that she has her eye on her future. She needs to be reminded to take a breather, sometimes, but Beatrix throws her whole self into training to become a Huntress. Of course, there is that old saying -- shoot for the moon, and even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. Beatrix doesn't just want to become a Huntress -- she has her sights set on becoming a Head Huntress.
Some day, at least. She knows it's a lofty goal for a youngling, and doesn't expect to get there without a little hard work... or a lot. But Beatrix hopes to get there one day, and in the mean time, she'll just have to put her all into becoming the best Huntress she can be. She loves her fellow Sisters dearly, but she can't help feeling a little competitive during their hunts -- wanting to be the one to bring home the biggest and tastiest prey. It's hard not to gloat and puff out her feathers a little when she does well, especially when she receives praise for her work... but she isn't cruel and doesn't resort to putting down her Sisters to do it.
As Beatrix grows more confident and successful in her skill, the more she wants to do it. She thrives on validation and praise, and, much like her mother, feels a little lost when she doesn't have something to focus on. She picks up and drops hobbies frequently, especially when she struggles to get the hang of them quickly, dismissing them as boring or just not for her. She's more of a talker anyway, loving to socialize and be the center of attention, thrilled that it's
her turn to share stories with the foals, just as the adults did with her when she was just a filly.
Her flashy colors and beautiful jewelry don't do well with life as a Huntress; when on a hunt, she leaves her casual and formal accessories behind, replacing them wraps and light, leather armor to blend in with her surroundings while maintaining the swift mobility required for hunting.
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