Salem (cheetah) is another re-vamped first generation character, while Jake (hyena) is a third generation character. These two boys start out as best friends in a small, highly religious village, hence the crucifix pendants.

They are initially satisfied with their lifestyles, until Jake admits to Salem he’s thinking of moving out to the city, because he thinks he’s gay. He already had a few intimate encounters with a traveler who had spent a few nights in their village. Because this is all fantasy, Salem admits to have had a few homosexual thoughts himself, involving his friend, and they have sex for the first time. In the fucking CHURCH.

They become secret boyfriends until Jake moves out, Salem following him to the city where they move in together and can finally live their relationship openly.

They never discarded their pendants though, because boys having sex wearing nothing but Christian icons is hot.

Jake and Salem –>  stripes
Art ->  genetic-enigma