Buckwheat 2022/10/02(Sun)14:12 No. 1045270 ID: 15a025
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Flower picking in Autumn never has been easy, especially when it's cold and windy. Today's a special day though! I need to pick some flowers for my girlfriend. Where in the woods should I go picking?

The Glades are where the flowers show up the most, little Deer!

Try down by the creek

this >>1045271

The deeper you go the bigger the flowers get.

Follow the creek to the spring where it begins and gather flowers and water lillies

Pick up eyes

Go look for a big hill and survey for flowers.

I feel like fields generally have more flowers than wooded areas, and
>>1045272
>>1045280
it's conceivable to me that areas near water would have different flowers. Sooo, I guess some combination of that?

1/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/03(Mon)05:04 No. 1045338 ID: 15a025
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>The Glades are where the flowers show up the most, little Deer!
>>I feel like fields generally have more flowers than wooded areas
>The deeper you go the bigger the flowers get.

Hm, a trip out to the glades would make a nice start. I could pick up a nice bundle of smaller flowers. Then maybe I can try going in deeper to find something big and pretty!
As I head down the trail, I notice the fall's already taking a toll on the woods. Brown and pale leaves litter the path. What little flowers I do see, seem to already have wilted and dried up.

2/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/03(Mon)05:04 No. 1045339 ID: 15a025
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I notice something odd though, there's a group of stubby stems. Looks like there used to be a patch of flowers here, but the stems are choppy looking and different lengths?

>>1045339
Choppy looking, different lengths... something's been chomping on the flowers, but not the stems? That's an odd thing to focus on eating. I suppose someone could've been plucking them (fairly poorly), too. Any tracks in the grass that make sense?

Anyway, no flowers here, so let's be moving on!

There's a goat looking for flowers too, but eating them! Look for goat tracks and follow before they eat the rest!

Maybe it's just a passing beast.
Stay on the path and walk to the nearest ranger post.

1/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/04(Tue)05:10 No. 1045426 ID: 15a025
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>Choppy looking, different lengths... something's been chomping on the flowers, but not the stems? That's an odd thing to focus on eating.
>There's a goat looking for flowers too, but eating them! Look for goat tracks and follow before they eat the rest!

Looking around, I do see some fresh looking tracks on the ground. Ooh, I hope it's not someone eating up all the flowers. It's already hard enough finding nice ones at this time of year.

>Anyway, no flowers here, so let's be moving on!
Right! If I don't get moving, I could miss my chance!

2/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/04(Tue)05:11 No. 1045427 ID: 15a025
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As I follow the trail, I come across a goat!

Deer: "Hello mister goat!"

He doesn't respond to me.

Deer: "Hello?"

He turns around with a mouth full of flowers! He keeps chewing until he swallows them.

Goat: "Oh great. Another deer. Scram and go find your own grazing spot."

Deer: "Oh I'm not here to graze mister goat. I'm out picking flowers for my girlfriend!"

Goat: "What a waste, it's the fall and food is getting scarce."

Smile and shrug. You'd share food with a girlfriend too! But, today, flowers as not-food would be best.

Now you don't expect him to give up his best grazing spots, but if he could spare a few flowers to get you started, or at least point you in a direction he's not been grazing, you'll head on and search for more elsewhere in The Glades.

Though... there was another deer? What were they doing here? And is it someone like (describe girlfriend)?

Does he have a better gift idea?

Surely there must be alternatives to beautiful flowers to eat! This glade has plenty of grass to go around. Oh well, the guy seems pretty knowledgeable, maybe he knows somewhere flowers grow that he's not planning on eating today?

Hmm... how are WE on food for the colder seasons anyway? are we all good?

>>1045427
"Well, you would understand if you had a significant other. Trust me. Wait, did you say something about other deer?"

1/3 Buckwheat 2022/10/11(Tue)19:24 No. 1046240 ID: 15a025
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>Surely there must be alternatives to beautiful flowers to eat! This glade has plenty of grass to go around.
Deer: "Oh but surely there's more to munch on than the beautiful flowers! There's lots of grass to graze upon."

Goat: "Flower's have a lot more nutrients and taste better than grass."

Deer: "Hm... well could you at least point me somewhere I could find flowers? Somewhere you won't be grazing?"

Goat: "Feel free take a chance in the deeper neck of the woods. I ain't smart enough to tell what's safe to eat back there or not."

>Though... there was another deer? What were they doing here?
>did you say something about other deer?
Deer: "Before I go, who was this other deer you saw? What were they doing out here?"

Goat: "They were being a pick-butt and leaving half eaten stems in my spot here. Chased'em off and told them to go find their own place to graze. Sent'em hopping away alright."

Deer: "Well thank you for your time. I'll take your advice and explore further down the woods."

Goat: "Yeah, good riddance."

2/3 Buckwheat 2022/10/11(Tue)19:24 No. 1046241 ID: 15a025
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I take a stroll further down the path, when I come across a distressed group of bunnies.

Bunny: "Quick! guard what's left of the veggies! Another deer approaches!"

Deer: "Oh my! what's happening here?"

Bunny 2: "Get out of here! These are our vegetables!"

Deer: "Oh I'm not here for vegetables. I'm out picking flowers for my girlfriend."

3/3 Buckwheat 2022/10/11(Tue)19:25 No. 1046242 ID: 15a025
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An icky potato arcs over my head.

Bunny: "Go get your own food! You deer caused enough trouble here!"

Sounds like some other deers stole their vegetables before. They probably won't listen to you even if you tell them you're not there for their vegetables. It's probably best if you just leave.

Leave, there's more forest about than here with these two shmucks

Man, how many people are in this forest?

1/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/15(Sat)18:08 No. 1046664 ID: 15a025
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>Man, how many people are in this forest?
There's usually a few people in the forest here. It's one of the few places to forage for free food.

>Sounds like some other deers stole their vegetables before.
How awful! Who would do such a mean thing!

>It's probably best if you just leave.
>Leave, there's more forest about than here with these two shmucks
Deer: " I suppose I'll be on my way then. I'm very sorry to hear about your veggies."
I start to walk forward, when some rabbits block my path.

Bunny 3: "Oh no you don't! You're not prancing off that easily."

Deer: "W-what do you mean? I thought you wanted me gone."

2/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/15(Sat)18:09 No. 1046665 ID: 15a025
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The rabbit drops some gardening tools at my feet.

Bunny 3: "You carefree hoofer-hoppers have ruined our crops for the last time. Now you're gona stick around and clean up your mess!"

Deer: "But I didn't ruin anything. I'm just out picking flowers for my girlfriend!"

Bunny 3: "Well now you're filling holes and raking crops."

Oooh. I can't stay here all day fixing up their crops. I'll never find any flowers if I'm stuck here being a farm hand. Surely there's another way I can get past them.

Just keep walking, over the rabbit if need be. What're they going to do? Put you in bun jail?

Oh no! Racists! Why is everyone you're meeting today so cross with everything? Regardless, you owe them nothing and are guilty of nothing. Maybe if they were kind you'd have been sympathetic, but they're being unjustly mean. So remark on their cruelty and leave, run away if you have to.

Just walk away. You can get off scott free if you're fast enough. These rabbits are being completely unreasonable.

>>1046666
Indeed, flex those hooved kickers! These guys aint got the gumption to slow down a deer on the move!

They'll for sure harass you on the way back - or other Deers - if you leave now. Imagine coming back with a nice flower bouquet and then these guys chase after you or toss stuff at it. That might ruin the flowers!

Maybe you can do tit for tat, though. You'll help them out for a bit if they tell you where you can find some proper flowers for sure - that's all you're after, so if they can help you out, you can help them out since you won't need to spend your day searching. Deal?

If that won't work, there's always running away and taking a detour back.

>>1046665
Hey, look at that, they're arming you with weapons! Pick one up and start walking away. If they try to harass you, start swinging your chosen tool at them to make them back off!

1/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/17(Mon)15:57 No. 1046794 ID: 15a025
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>Hey, look at that, they're arming you with weapons! Pick one up and start walking away.
I worry walking off with their tools would only sour things even more. I'd hate to give them a real reason to chase after me.

>Maybe if they were kind you'd have been sympathetic, but they're being unjustly mean. So remark on their cruelty and leave, run away if you have to.
>Just walk away. You can get off scott free if you're fast enough. These rabbits are being completely unreasonable.

Deer: "If you were a little more reasonable and kind, I might have helped out. I can't say I have much sympathy to stick around and help where I'm not wanted anyway."

> Indeed, flex those hooved kickers! These guys aint got the gumption to slow down a deer on the move!
With some temper in my step, I make a leap and prance my way over these mean ol rabbits. I've got to hurry up and find some flowers while there's some left!

2/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/17(Mon)15:58 No. 1046795 ID: 15a025
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I make my way down the paths, and an opulent voice calls out to me.

???: "Quite the rowdy rabbits over there, huh hun."

I look over and see a checkered blanket and a basket of berries. Then the orange fur strikes my eyes and I freeze. It's a fox!

Fox: "Heh, someone looks hungry. Care to join me for some berries deery?"

>>1046795
Oh well I suppose how can I say no to a small delay for some berries! We're keeping it strictly herbivorous today thought right? I'm on a vegetarian diet right now.

>>1046795
Rowdy, rude, but maybe they have a right to be - just as you have a right to leave be. Goodness, but there sure are many animals in The Glades today!

Say no to berries, but politely. Inquire about flowers!

Maybe I'm just racist, but I don't trust a fox handing out free food. They could be drugged or poisonous for all we know. I second asking for where flowers are.

>>It's a fox!
What, Is there a worry of him eating you?

If there's not, then sure! But you can't stay long. Thank him for the generosity. Inquire if he knows of any good spots for good flowers.

If there is a worry he'll eat you, or that he might do something untoward to you. still do all of that but be light on your hooves and alert for suspicious behavior. And NEVER go anywhere "private" with him.

>>1046812
I would think she's on a vegan diet permanently by biology.

1/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/18(Tue)16:34 No. 1046891 ID: 15a025
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>What, Is there a worry of him eating you?
It's unlikely, but always possible!

>Say no to berries, but politely. Inquire about flowers!
>I don't trust a fox handing out free food. They could be drugged or poisonous for all we know. I second asking for where flowers are.
Deer: "I-I will have to pass, thank you though. I'm out here picking flowers for my girlfriend."

Fox: "Oh how adorable, how kind! So generous! All these other critters today are out filling themselves for the winter, and here you are helping your special girl."
She grabs another pawful of berries before continuing.
Fox: "Doesn't seem like you're having much luck though. Not even a single petal or stem on you deery."

Deer: "No such luck. So far it seems a deer has been going around munching on everything today. Would you happen to know where there might still be some flowers?"

Fox: "You know deery, I did meet another deer today. Very strange looking fellow, can't quite put my paw on it though. The filthy glutton..."

Deer: "The- what? I'm sorry."

Fox: "Oh nothing. Well, if it's beautiful flowers you're looking for. You're safest bet is to journey up to the big open meadow and see what's left. If not, 'fraid your only choice is the deeper parts of the woods."

Deer: "W-what's wrong with deeper parts of the woods?"

2/2 Buckwheat 2022/10/18(Tue)16:34 No. 1046892 ID: 15a025
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Fox: "Well simple. That's our neck of the woods hun. Couple of wolves live all the way up there, certainly not the kind you'd wanna run into alone."

Deer: "Wolves!"

Fox: "Yes! The kind with big ol sharp teeth. Oh they'd certainly love to just eat you up."
She chomps down on her berries, and juice squirts all over.
Fox: "Course it's not all bristles and thorns in there. There's some pretty exotic and gorgeous plants, kinds I've never see in the glades or meadows."

Ugh...I feel like I've got butterflies in my tummy now. A rare and exotic flower would be the perfect for a nice bouquet for her. I don't know what to do now, it's very tempting.

>>1046892
Would she want you to risk your life like that?
...are you picking flowers to feed your girlfriend, or just for beauty? Either way it would be best to head to the meadow. If you encounter the glutton maybe you can go with them to the deeper woods to find cooler flowers? You would be safer with a foraging partner.

I'm not sure it's worth it. Cause while she'd certainly love the gift, I'd think your girlfriend would prefer you not lose your life trying to get them.

Maybe just a peek. And run away at the first sign of danger.

>>1046892
It seems foolish to wander off into Wolf territory for rare, guaranteed flowers. Especially when duly warned.

So why are your hooves taking you in that direction?

Thank the kindly fox for their advice.

>>1046893
Yes, let's head to the meadow first. If we find the glutton, we can enlist them in our flower hunt; if we can't find flowers with the glutton, we can go to the deep woods with them in tow, and have a companion gourmet of finer tastes whom the wolves would surely find more interest in for dinner company. They must so rarely get guests, but we must return to our sweetheart. This other deer can be their dearest guest in our place.

1/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/20(Thu)16:51 No. 1047056 ID: 15a025
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>Would she want you to risk your life like that?
I let out a sigh. No, she'd hate it if she knew I risked my life and died getting her a gift.

>...are you picking flowers to feed your girlfriend, or just for beauty?
Not to feed her, but as a gift.

>it would be best to head to the meadow. If you encounter the glutton maybe you can go with them to the deeper woods to find cooler flowers? You would be safer with a foraging partner.
>Thank the kindly fox for their advice.
Deer: "Thank you for the advice and words of caution. I'll heed your warning and stick to the meadow for now."

She grins at me as she grabs some more berries.
Fox: "A wise choice deery. Hope you find something as pretty as your special girl!"

Deer: "Thank you, but I don't think any flower could compare to someone as beautiful as her."

I wave goodbye and head for the meadows.

2/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/20(Thu)16:51 No. 1047057 ID: 15a025
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When I arrive, I see the meadow is looking very dry. It's almost barren, save for the brown dried up grass. I get worried for a moment. Am I too late? Did someone already eat all the flowers here too! I prance around in a hurry, surely there imust be something in this meadow!

3/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/20(Thu)16:52 No. 1047058 ID: 15a025
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Then it strikes my gaze, a small group of orange and red foliage! I rush my way over and clap my hooves in excitement! A beautiful small bocaue of flowers. I quickly start picking them-

4/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/20(Thu)16:52 No. 1047059 ID: 15a025
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I freeze as something approaches me. I look up to see an odd rabbit? No, a deer? I can't quite tell.

???: "Uh, excuse me? Sorry. I haven't had a chance to try one of those flowers yet. Would you be kind enough to let me try one of those?"

>>1047059
Eh, yeah, just one though!

Pick all but one.
"Here you go... how many have you had today?"

Is he eating while taking to you? Tell him finish what's in his mouth first.

Pick one and hand it over

Buckwheat 2022/10/22(Sat)20:44 No. 1047270 ID: 15a025
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>Is he eating while taking to you? Tell him finish what's in his mouth first.
>Eh, yeah, just one though!
>"Here you go... how many have you had today?"
>Pick one and hand it over
I pick one of the flowers and hold it up,
Deer: "You may have one, but only after you finish the ones you're grazing on now."

She makes very short work of what's in her mouth, and chews them to shreds. Then she proceeds to chomp down on the flower, and eats it right out of my hand.

Bunny-Deer?: "Thank you for your generosity. A trait this forest seems to lack..."

Deer: "It's no problem, though I must save the rest of these flowers for myself. I'd like to give them to my girlfriend, and it's a very important day."

Bunny-Deer?: "That's fine, they weren't the most tasty anyway. I am princess Bun-el-oh-pee. Princess and hare to the buh-nunny-lope's throne. I am out sampling the various plants we don't have back home. I heard from a fox there's many exotic and rare plants deep in the wood."

Deer: "Odd, I also ran into a fox who said something similar. She warned me that it was dangerous and not to go alone."

Bunelope: "It's a shame. I seek only the finest and tastiest of flowers to take back home with me. The rest can be munched on to keep me going. I wished for the fox to escort me, but she cared more about feasting on her berries and watching those rude rabbits. Seems no-one is brave or kind enough to accompany me, and I fear I may return home with empty paws."

Hm, it sounds as though she's serious enough about going in the forest. I get a pain in my stomach again and feel torn. It would be nice to find something extra special flower for my girlfriend, surely a quick trip couldn't hurt?

It's a tough choice to make. Should I offer to go with this strange critter into the woods? Or should I try to pick what's left in the meadow and head back to visit my girlfriend?

>>1047270
Assist the mysterious stranger.

She's very odd. Welp, two makes a team. You should warn her about it being a domain of wolves though, and to keep close so you can look out for each other while you're both there.

Warn her again that it's dangerous. Go with her if she insists.

>>1047286
Team weirdos, lets roll!

1/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/23(Sun)18:29 No. 1047337 ID: 15a025
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>Warn her again that it's dangerous. Go with her if she insists.
>You should warn her about it being a domain of wolves though

Deer: "Y-you do know there's wolves living there right?"

Bunelope: "Yes. I was hoping to have an escort or guard to assist me with avoiding those cruel brutes. None seem willing to make that journey sadly. I may have to go alone."

>Assist the mysterious stranger.
>Welp, two makes a team.
Deer: "W-well. I am looking for pretty flowers to give my girlfriend. I suppose if you really want to take the risk we could venture a little together."

She claps her paws together with excitement.

Bunelope: "Oh joy! At last, a kind heroine to help me!"

2/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/23(Sun)18:29 No. 1047338 ID: 15a025
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With that, we make a cautious peek into the woods.

Bunelope: "Ooh, these woods smell so much more lively than the barren-"

Deer: "Shh! Try not to make much noise. You'll draw attention to us."

Bunelope: "Oh hush. I don't smell anyone around."

I feel chills down my spine as there's occasional rustles through the bramble
Deer: "I'm worried, it feels like we're being followed."

Bunelope: "Surely it's just the wind. I'm a little more worried about where to start looking."

She starts hopping on further in a harebrained manner.

3/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/23(Sun)18:29 No. 1047339 ID: 15a025
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I'm tempted to hurry and catch up to her, when I notice a looming shadow pass over me, and heads straight for the princess!

4/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/23(Sun)18:31 No. 1047340 ID: 15a025
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Deer: "Bunelope! Duck and cover!"

I rush over to her aid as the creature swoops down and blocks her path.

Owl: "Who are you? Who dares walk these woods. Whooo led you two in here?"

Tell the owl it's just you two, having been told by a fox that there are beautiful and unique flowers here.

Tell this old c(h)oot it's rude to ask someone's name before giving your own.

>>1047352
Wouldn't recommend giving a large predator the business in an already dangerous neck of the woods.

Introduce yourself, and also Bunelope if she doesn't. Then >>1047341

>Whooo led you two in here?
Not who led - WHAT lead.

You're on a quest for flowers - one for eating, one for collecting. Soon as you have some, you'll be outta their air for sure.

>>1047341
this

1/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/30(Sun)18:27 No. 1047931 ID: 15a025
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>Not who led - WHAT lead. You're on a quest for flowers - one for eating, one for collecting.
>Tell the owl it's just you two, having been told by a fox that there are beautiful and unique flowers here.
Deer: "A fox had told us about these woods. We're here searching for flowers!

Bunelope: "Tasty, delicious flowers!"

Owl: "Whoo, whoooo is delicious?"

The owl flicks the dangly mouse up and snaps it down into his beak.

Bunelope: "Aw, the poor mousey!"

He flaps his wings at us a little.

Owl: Whoo seeks the flowers, will be sought by the seekers!

He continues to flap before taking flight, and soaring off into the trees.

2/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/30(Sun)18:27 No. 1047932 ID: 15a025
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As we cautiously head down the path, Bunelope pauses to sniff the air.

Bunelope: "I small something, something sweet!"

Deer: "Do you think it's a flower? Or maybe some tasty fruit?

She hops off the path without a thought or answer.

Deer: "Wait! You're going off the path."

Bunelope: "Don't worry, it's only a few feet away. Come on!"

I groan to myself, and trudge on after her.

3/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/30(Sun)18:28 No. 1047933 ID: 15a025
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Bunelope: "Oooh! It's so pretty, and tasty looking!

She bends over to bite it,

4/4 Buckwheat 2022/10/30(Sun)18:29 No. 1047934 ID: 15a025
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???: "I wouldn't eat those flowers if I were you."

She's huffs out in annoyance.

Bunelope: "Yeah, and says who?"

A badger emerges from the tall thrush.

Badger: "Kinda odd all these beautiful flowers are clumped together, uneaten."

Bunelope: "Well, you don't look like the kind that'd eat'em."

Badger: "No-one is. Don't you herbivores know your local flora?"

He gives us a puzzled look.

Badger: "No, that can't be it. Are you two not from here? Why are you lurking about in these woods?"

tell the badger you need flowers for your girlfriend

>>1047935
Yup. I take it these flowers are poisonous? ...Could still make for pretty gifts, with warning labels. If they're not contact-poisonous.

>>1047934
One deer wishes for beauty, one deer wishes for taste.
Request that the badger inform you of the tastiest and prettiest.

Less lurking, more exploring for flowers for beauty and tasty sensations. You'd only need a few before you'd want to take your leave - though the bunnylope here seems a little too eager to risk her neck in a neck of the woods said to have wolves.

Perhaps he can convince them it's not worth exploring too much more, or direct you to a place where you can find some and then take your leave? You take it eating THOSE particular flowers will give one a tummy-ache? Which... might work okay if it's just for a bouquet.

1/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/09(Wed)16:38 No. 1048824 ID: 15a025
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>tell the badger you need flowers for your girlfriend
>One deer wishes for beauty, one deer wishes for taste.
Deer: "I'm here looking for flowers to give my girlfriend."

Bunelope: "And I'm searching for rare, tasty flowers for to bring back to my kingdom!"

Badger: "Your kingdom? Hm... You don't exactly strike me as royalty."

She huffs in frustration.
Bunelope: "How rude! Some gentlemen you are!"

2/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/09(Wed)16:39 No. 1048825 ID: 15a025
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>I take it these flowers are poisonous? ...Could still make for pretty gifts, with warning labels. If they're not contact-poisonous.
Deer: "I assume these flowers are poisonous then?"

Badger: "That they are. Probably won't kill you if you ate one, but the poison can make it hard for you to breathe for a while."

Bunelope: "How can you tell what's safe to eat around here then?"

Badger: "Some poisonous flowers might have thorns or spots, those are obvious though. Some are more clever, such as those ones. Look under them leaves. What do you see?"

Bunelope: "I dunno, not much? They're pretty shiny looking."

Badger: "Well that's what you're watching for. That shine is poisonous dew they secrete."

Bunelope: "You sure now a lot about poisonous flowers mister badger."

Deer: "Do you know where we could find some safe flowers in these woods?"

Badger: "Well...let's see here. You probably want something that'll last through winter huh? Might wanna look for some Glory-of-the-snow."

Bunelope: "I don't wanna eat no snow! I want flowers!"

Badger: "No, you grumpy little hat rack. That's the name of the flower. Pretty fancy flower that can grow even in the snow. Last ya all winter."

Deer: "Wow! I've never heard of anything like that before. Where could we find some?"
Badger: "Not too hard to find. Why don't you two ladies let me escort and help you look? Make sure no mangy wolves pester ya."

Bunelope: "That would be lovely! Maybe you are a gentlemen after all."

3/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/09(Wed)16:39 No. 1048826 ID: 15a025
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We follow mister Badger through the woods and across several twisting paths. He leads through a prickly tunnel of bramble and into a wide open field. It smells oddly heavenly compared to the rest of the forest. Towards the end of the field, are a few bright purple flowers with a very snowy looking center.

4/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/09(Wed)16:40 No. 1048827 ID: 15a025
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Without a thought, Bunelope starts hopping towards the flowers!

Wait, inspect those flowers closely

>>1048827
Hey, look before you lick! The name does fit the flower though.

Tackle the bnnuy and look for cold drop dew first!

Politely ask her to watch for signs of poison and take care not to eat all the flowers - you'll need a couple yourself, to complement your bouquet!

Thank the badger for his guidance. Those look like lovely flowers, and special too if what he claims is true of them lasting all through winter.

1/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/13(Sun)11:36 No. 1049157 ID: 15a025
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>Hey, look before you lick! The name does fit the flower though.
>Politely ask her to watch for signs of poison and take care not to eat all the flowers - you'll need a couple yourself, to complement your bouquet!
Deer: "Oh Bunelope be careful! Check and make sure there aren't signs of poison!"

Bunelope: "Oh! Good point."

She gets down and looks at the flowers.

Bunelope: "Nothing shiny hiding under the petals!"

Deer: "Any prickly thorns?"

Bunelope: "Nope! No signs of poison I can see."

2/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/13(Sun)11:37 No. 1049158 ID: 15a025
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"How about signs of wolves?"

3/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/13(Sun)11:37 No. 1049159 ID: 15a025
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Bunelope:

The fact that this wolf announced their presence instead of sneaking up and attacking means they probably aren't planning on killing us. Ask what he wants.

Ooooh, so those were clawmarks!

Plead for calm from all parties and nervously explain that deers and bunelopes don't have claws so this sort of, um, marking went a bit above your heads, haha. You just heard about the Glory-of-the-snows here and wanted a few.

If this is their, um, personal garden or something, you'll just have to be on your way, unless there's aught you could do to get the intrusion forgiven and the flowers in hand (or mouth).

(Also, the fox mentioned wolves plural, so glance about to see if there are others. And to see where Mr. Badger went.)

Ask politely for some flowers.

"W-want t-to-to-t-to seeee t-to-two-to-two deeeeeeeeeeer doit?"

>>1049160
Or he's deliberately gunning for that fear reaction because he's a sadist.

Are those scars on his snout? We should compliment their complement to his fierce appearance. And of course, an apology for not realising these flowers were his. Flattery and politeness and pretending that everything's okay are probably a better approach than nervousness or running.

1/2 Buckwheat 2022/11/14(Mon)16:59 No. 1049295 ID: 15a025
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>Plead for calm from all parties
>Ask politely for some flowers.
Deer: "We're sorry for intruding in your uh, garden mister wolf-"

Wolf: "Oh no need to be so formal. Just Wolf is fine."

Deer: "I was just here picking flowers for my girlfriend, and she's here looking for tasty flowers. I don't suppose you'd mind if we picked some."

Wolf: "We don't care 'bout them flowers at all. You can have them useless plants for all I care. Don't bother us none."

I nervously gulp,

Deer: "W...we?"

>glance about to see if there are others. And to see where Mr. Badger went
Glancing behind, I see Mister Badger looking around nervously. I don't see any others, but I hear rustling coming from the brush.

Wolf: "Surely you didn't think I was some mangy lone wolf did you?"

>Ask what he wants.
Deer: "If it's not to stop us from picking flowers, then what do want from us?"

2/2 Buckwheat 2022/11/14(Mon)16:59 No. 1049296 ID: 15a025
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He runs up and grabs Bunelope by her antlers!

Wolf: "Word travels fast around these woods! A princess of an exotic species? Hah! I bet they'd pay a real nice ransom to have you back home! Maybe if we're lucky, they'll send some snacks to come rescue her!"

She freezes up and screams again!

>>1049296
Kick him in the jimmy!

>>1049303
And when he doubles over poke him in the eyes!

>>1049303
>>1049308
Let's not do either of these things. We are diminutive herbivores lacking claws and fangs, and the wolves likely outnumber us; trying to resist with force will go poorly. Ysengrim was bested through cleverness, so let us be clever against his kin.

Play along, play up the royal status of this princess and how fortunate it is we've found the noble wolves she has ventured so far to meet and parley with; but oh, who is this uncouth representative that manhandles royalty, the highborne emissary of the Jackelope Kingdom? Where is the genteel wolven entourage we'd been expecting, the escort to the highest lupine lords in the land, where, where? Does this wolf not know the shame he lays upon his people with this brazen act of disrespect, the rewards he throws aside in this moment for all his country by reprising the role of a rapacious rogue? The indignity!

>>1049322
I think it's a bluff. Wolf packs hunt by surrounding prey before attacking, they don't hang back like that.

Grab him by the jimmies. How about a fair trade: The prince for his jewels.

Time for a bluff. He doesn't think we came alone either, did he? And with all that screaming, they're bound to be here soon.

1/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/20(Sun)10:10 No. 1049683 ID: 15a025
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>I think it's a bluff. Wolf packs hunt by surrounding prey before attacking, they don't hang back like that.
Maybe he is just some mangy lone wolf. Even just one wolf is scary to deal with though!
>He doesn't think we came alone either, did he? And with all that screaming, they're bound to be here soon.
Deer: "Surely you don't think we'd send the princess alone either? All that screaming is going to draw a lot of attention to you."

Wolf: "Let'em come! That's just more to eat!"

Bunelope tries to struggle free but he's got a good grip on her antlers.
Bunelope: "Unhand my antlers! I want those flowers!!!"

Wolf: "Yeah well I want my dang ransom money!"

>Kick him in the jimmy!
>Grab him by the jimmies. How about a fair trade: The prince for his jewels.
It's risky, but I have to help Bunelope! I have to do the right thing. I give him a look of defeat.
Deer: "Alright, perhaps I can arrange for the others to pay you a ransom. May I come over and pick my flowers though?"

Wolf: "Yeah yeah sure, whatever. You can have your stupid flowers."

I cautiously walk over and bend down to grab a flower. My heart's racing faster and faster the closer I get. Oooh, I can't believe I'm about to do this.

Buckwheat 2022/11/20(Sun)10:11 No. 1049684 ID: 15a025
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I quickly jut my fist up and punch him in the groin and squeeze him "by the jimmies"

Deer: "How's this for a ransom Mister Wolf, your jewels for the princess?"

There's nothing but shock on his face for a moment, but some snarling behind me has me glace back-

3/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/20(Sun)10:11 No. 1049685 ID: 15a025
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Badger: "What the heck you looking at me for! Grab y'er partner and run! I'll hold'em off while I can!"

Shoot! More wolves!

The flowers are not worth it. Just give up on finding flowers for your friend and Get outta here with Bunelope. Your lives are more important.

Can't we take Mr. Wolf and his jewels hostage to buy ourselves and Mr. Badger a bit more time? Sure, you haven't got claws, but a hoofstomp is still the real deal, so if you can shove him over and step on him you have a very credible threat.

"Step back before I do something Mr. Wolf will regret."

If Bunelope demands even more flowers, slap her a few times and yell loudly that she has a filthy tapeworm.
The wolves will back the hell off rather than contract a curse that compels them to consume and consume until they're constipated collagen.

Skedaddle.

What a brave man. Honor his request and run. Only snatch a flower if you think you can do it while you both bound back.

1/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/24(Thu)13:57 No. 1050121 ID: 15a025
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>Skedaddle.
>What a brave man. Honor his request and run. Only snatch a flower if you think you can do it while you both bound back.
Deer: "Bunelope, run!"

Or course instead of just running, she rips all the flowers from the ground and starts hopping away

>Sure, you haven't got claws, but a hoofstomp is still the real deal, so if you can shove him over and step on him you have a very credible threat.

I do what I can to help Mister Badger, and kick the wolf "in the jimmies". I use my legs and try to kick him over, and stomp on his gut as I run off.

Deer: "Please make it out alive Mister Badger!"

2/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/24(Thu)13:58 No. 1050122 ID: 15a025
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I hurry and prance through the forest as quickly as I can to catch up with Bunelope. Soon we're finally reunited.

Bunelope: "Oh thank goodness you found me! Here, you can have the rest of the flowers. I only need one to bring home with me."

Deer: "I appreciate the sentiment Bunelope, but we should focus on getting out of this forest."

Bunelope: "Sure thing! Lead the way please!"

3/3 Buckwheat 2022/11/24(Thu)13:58 No. 1050123 ID: 15a025
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I look around and realize, we've run off the path!

If you can see the sky and have a good sense of time you can use the sun and moon and to find the cardinal directions. You could also use the stars if it's night, but you've got to know which ones for that.

Okay, turn around but go at like an angle so you can get back to the path but closer to the forest's edge.

Where is the sun?

Climb a tree, check the view and try and find any familiar spots you could head towards

1/5 Buckwheat 2022/11/26(Sat)14:34 No. 1050263 ID: 15a025
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>Where is the sun?
It's a little hard to tell, but it looks like it's setting now.

>Climb a tree, check the view and try and find any familiar spots you could head towards
It's pretty scary climbing up trees like this. It's very tall! I suppose falling down is better than a wolf eating us though.

I ascend the tree and survey the area, everything looks so similar. I think I see a dirt trail we could follow though.

2/5 Buckwheat 2022/11/26(Sat)14:35 No. 1050264 ID: 15a025
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I slowly climb down the tree and-

3/5 Buckwheat 2022/11/26(Sat)14:35 No. 1050265 ID: 15a025
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I jump as I see a familiar face standing next to Bunelope.

Fox: "You're not going to find many flowers up there deery. Sounds like the wolves are making quite the ruckus. You wouldn't happen to know why they're all so riled up, hmmm?"

Deer: "W..well. We're getting chased by a wolf gang. We're trying to find our way out."

Fox: "A wolf gang, or the Wolfgang?"

Deer: "W...wait? Is there more than one wolf gang?"

Fox: "Hm, I think there's only one Wolfgang, at least that I know of."

Deer: "Then why did you ask which wolf gang was chasing us?"

Fox: "I wasn't. I just wanted to make sure if it was only Wolfgang, or his wolf gang."

Bunelope: "Ough! You're making my head hurt."

Fox: "Sorry deeries. Wolfgang is the leader of his pack. He's the nastiest beast in the woods. He'll scarf you down in one bite. Use your antlers as toothpicks, and keep your foot for good luck."

4/5 Buckwheat 2022/11/26(Sat)14:36 No. 1050266 ID: 15a025
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Bunelope: "How horrid! Oh we have to get out of here!"

Deer: "Misses Fox, can you help us get out of here?"

Fox: "Well first of all my lil trouble makers. It's Miss Fox. No rings around my paws yet. Second, I believe one of you little gluttons owed me some blueberries."

5/5 Buckwheat 2022/11/26(Sat)14:36 No. 1050267 ID: 15a025
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I glance over at Bunelope. She crosses her arms and pouts,

Bunelope: "Oh come on! She couldn't eat all of those by herself."

>Wolfgang
Then it's THE Wolfgang AND his gang. Poor Mr. Badger... at least you made sure Wolfgang would be distracted for a bit!

Speaking of which, maybe we should get moving while we discuss how to repay Miss Fox, before you're spotted together, yes? Any nice bramble-bushes here for you to lead your scent trails up to and then climb/jump away from? Or would mayhap that path you saw in the distance perhaps take you back out of the woods the way you came?

>Stole Miss Fox's blueberries
Reach over and gently poke the Princess while giving her a stern look. Suggest that her sensation-seeking gluttony has taken her down some dire paths, in front of dire wolves, and made more enemies than one honestly ever should afford in the space of day, especially not when one cannot easily leverage one's royal role in ways to make up for it.

She's lucky very you, Mr. Badger and now maybe Miss Fox have been able - and willing - to help out. She could've been lost, poisoned, kidnapped or worse already. Doesn't she get that? You can only hop away from so many troubles before they catch up.

Sigh and direct your attention back to Miss Fox and ask what manner of favor could be given so she could direct yourself and the royal gobbler safely back home? As happens, you are quite lost and in a hurry. You may have done that thing where the big buff predator underestimates the fragile frail doe and pays for it painfully.

You really hope he isn't good at remembering faces or scents...

Where can we find more blueberries?

1/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/29(Tue)18:26 No. 1050540 ID: 15a025
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>we should get moving while we discuss how to repay Miss Fox, before you're spotted together, yes?
Deer: "Is there somewhere more discreet talk about this Miss Fox?"

Fox: "Discreet? Oh well sure Deeries! Wouldn't want word to get out the royal princess is in debt would we? How about we take things over by the river. Those wolves hardly wash their mangy pelts."

Bunelope: "Ooh! Maybe we can find some more flowers over there too!"

Deer: "I think we should focus on helping Miss Fox so we can go home, Bunelope."

Bunelope: "I suppose, it is looking darker out."

2/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/29(Tue)18:26 No. 1050541 ID: 15a025
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Miss Fox takes us on a short trail and guides us over to a river.

Fox: "Do feel free to hop in and wash yourselves. That wolf stench isn't going away on its own."

Deer: "We can worry about that later."

>Suggest that her sensation-seeking gluttony has taken her down some dire paths, in front of dire wolves, and made more enemies than one honestly ever should afford in the space of day, especially not when one cannot easily leverage one's royal role in ways to make up for it.
Deer: "Bunelope, you've had lots of help today and made more enemies than one should ever make in the course of a day. Surely there's something you can use your role as a princess to make things up with Miss Fox?"

Fox: "A splendid idea deery! The sun is setting and the wolves are prowling. Not a wise time to be seeking berries while you're being sought."

3/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/29(Tue)18:27 No. 1050542 ID: 15a025
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Miss Fox pauses for a moment and seems lost in thought.

Fox: "Not every day you run into royalty. Oh you're highness, please do teach us about royalty. What kind of royal ceremonies does your kind indulge in."

Bunelope: "I-I uh...a royal ceremony?"

Fox: "Yes! A little royal ceremony. Some kind tea party or dance! A Courting ritual? Please do teach us commoners here how the more important and higher members of society get through life."

4/4 Buckwheat 2022/11/29(Tue)18:27 No. 1050543 ID: 15a025
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Bunelope: "You want me to put on a show for you? I'm the princess, not the royal jester!"

Fox: "Well, if you'd really prefer gathering berries for me I wouldn't object. It certainly won't be enjoyable though."

Oh my! I better figure out a way to mediate this little situation. Maybe I could suggest something to Bunelope we could do to entertain Miss Fox?

>>1050543
Ask her to instruct you, not put on a show. Table manners, court etiquette, that sort of thing.

I'd just like to know a bit more about her home in general. She certainly seems naive enough to be pampered royalty but I'm still very surprised she's out here alone. Especially with her seeming to act this way with everyone.

What's her home look like? What direction is her home? Tell us about her surely loving subjects. What's the rest of the royal family like? It surely can't just be her.

Also no. I would concur greatly with Miss fox recommending you to wash yourselves before you leave, especially to home. Don't you know canines track by scent? And there's almost no way he's not stunning vengeance after you attacked his literal manhood.

>>1050558
*Seeking* vengeance

Wash yourselves. Then suggest to Bunelope she teach you some dancing, that's probably something she knows.

1/3 Buckwheat 2022/12/03(Sat)22:47 No. 1050905 ID: 15a025
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>Ask her to instruct you, not put on a show. Table manners, court etiquette, that sort of thing.
Deer: "You don't have to put on a show Bunelope. I think she's just asking you to teach her."
Bunelope: "Oooh! A royal teacher! Now that's a title I could get use to."

Fox: "Whatever makes you happy deery."

>I would concur greatly with Miss fox recommending you to wash yourselves before you leave, especially to home. Don't you know canines track by scent?
>Wash yourselves.

Deer: "Thinking about it, we probably should wash up in the river. They might try and track our scent!"

Bunelope: "I can't wash in the river like this though! Anyone could see me in the nude!"
Fox: "Oh that won't be a problem deeries. You should leave your clothes on and wash the scent off them too!"

She just shrugs and kneels over by the water.

Bunelope: "Still hate getting wet though...

2/3 Buckwheat 2022/12/03(Sat)22:48 No. 1050906 ID: 15a025
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I follow her into the river and feel the fur stand up from the cold. It's chilly!

We try to make it a quick dip before we get too cold.

3/3 Buckwheat 2022/12/03(Sat)22:49 No. 1050907 ID: 15a025
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I come out of the river dripping wet and soggy.

Bunelope: "H-h-h-hoooow a-a-a-ree we su-su-su-supose to da-da-dry offf na-nanow?"

I'm shaking and shivering too! This cold autumn breeze sure isn't helping either.

Fox: "Perhaps we could carry this lesson somewhere more comfortable. Would you mind inviting me to your home deery? Or perhaps you'd like to take a stroll over to my little den instead."

Suggestions on what kind of lessons will carry over to when lessons start.

>Follow a predator you met today to their house.
>Lead a predator you met today to YOUR house.

Uuuuuuuuuh. Maybe just the Meadows instead? Or some other kinder part of the area?

Fox den. When it comes down to it, you two can probably handle a single fox, and foxes aren't pack animals.

>>1050913
Fox den, if it’s not too much of an imposition. Though this, surely, will only increase the debt...

Say, shouldn’t the fox herself at least wade up/down the river a bit? So that her scent, having met yours, is not as easily tracked to her den by angry wolves?

Lesson: Somehow I think etiquette will be a bad pick... how about dancing? Or if the Fox is more chattily inclined, Court Gossip. Or there was that Courting rituals for the nobles...

Fox den!

1/3 Buckwheat 2022/12/11(Sun)09:07 No. 1051516 ID: 15a025
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>Fox den. When it comes down to it, you two can probably handle a single fox, and foxes aren't pack animals.
>Fox den, if it’s not too much of an imposition. Though this, surely, will only increase the debt...
Deer: "We would be honored to be your guests and visit your den, miss fox."

Fox: "Oh how sweet my little deeries. It's not often I have guests."

Bunelope: "How far away is your den?"

Fox: "Just a short fox trot away."

Bunelope: "You know how to do the fox trot?"

Fox: "Well of course I do. Where do you think the name comes from?"

Bunelope: "Oh! Yeah, I guess it is named after you."

Fox: "But enough chit chat for now. We best be on our way!"

2/3 Buckwheat 2022/12/11(Sun)09:08 No. 1051517 ID: 15a025
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It ends up being more of a tapdance than a fox trot over. Miss fox is rather excited and quick on her paws. It's hard for the two of us to keep up.

Bunelope: "You live in this drab little den?"

Deer: "I think it's quite cozy!"

Fox: "Well, at least someone can appreciate-"

Bunelope: "Oooh! What's that you're cooking!"

Fox: "My favorite, rabb-"

She pauses for a moment.

Fox: "Ra-radish stew."

3/3 Buckwheat 2022/12/11(Sun)09:09 No. 1051518 ID: 15a025
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There's an awkward silence for a moment, till miss fox sits down on a hay stack.
Fox: "Well! Come sit down and warm up deeries. I'd rather not have my guests catching cold now."

She looks a little embarrassed. I hope she doesn't feel bad that all she has is some radish stew to serve...

> Lesson: Somehow I think etiquette will be a bad pick... how about dancing?
> suggest to Bunelope she teach you some dancing, that's probably something she knows.
Deer: "While we dry off and warm up, maybe we could talk about some royal lessons?"

Fox: "Yes! I am rather quite curious what the princess has to teach me."

Bunelope: "Uh... I'm not sure where to even start?"

Deer: "How about a fancy dance, Bunelope? Seems like miss fox has an interest in that."

Bunelope: "Oh! Yeah, that's a good idea! What kind of fancy dance should I teach though?"

Waltz with Bunnelope, a nice slow dance

(Be blissfully unaware that fox almost said rabbit stew)

Foxes are carnivores. Of course there's meat in the stew.

Waltz is a good start.

Most herbivores can eat meat without issue, at least in very small amounts, especially if it is cooked for easier digestion.

Uh. What are the options for non-sapient meat? You have no qualms about you or anyone else eating meat that isn't a person! There has to be SOMETHING for that... right? Somewhere?? How does an obligate carnivore that wants to be ethical uh, manage things??

Also, agree with the walz suggestions.

>>1051562
Probably fish. Though territory where they're plentiful would likely be fought over alot.

>Stew
Meat has a particular smell and herbivores have a pretty good sense for it. I wonder if they'll notice it doesn't smell much like radishes.

>>1051565

Ya, I'd expect something like this:

As you're about to put some of the stew to your mouth, notice the smell of meat and see some of the chunks of meat in it. Smile, and say something like, 'I have no problems in theory with eating animal protein; I accidentally swallow bugs all the time. I just have to know; is there people in this?' And then politely decline to eat it if there is people in it. You don't eat people.

A waltz sounds very nobly!

Is that a flower pot over there? I wonder what flowers those are. Hopefully not the poison kind! And hopefully not something Bunelope will eat - at least without permission.

>Rabbit / radish stew?
Aw, she just doesn't want to admit she got help from the rabbits to make the stew! They must be the ones growing the radishes around here, after all.

1/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/21(Wed)17:56 No. 1052381 ID: 15a025
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>Waltz with Bunnelope, a nice slow dance
>Waltz is a good start.
>A waltz sounds very nobly!
Deer: "Oh! How about we do the waltz? It's a very nice, slow dance."

Fox: "A slow dance? How fancy!"

Bunelope: "And easy to learn! Please make sure to pay attention though."

I get up with Bunelope and we hold each other's arms.

Bunelope: "Maestra, music please!"

Fox: "Do I look like I play an instrument?"

Bunelope: "Oh, sorry. Force of habit."

We slowly go through the motions and explain the few simples steps in the
waltz.

After a few takes, Miss Fox claps and cheers.

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Fox: "Very elegant deeries! So regal!"

We sit down as she pours a bowl of her radish stew. She looks at us nervously.

Fox: "I-hm... I'm sorry it's all I have prepared. I don't suppose you'd want an
y, would you?"

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Bunelope takes a whiff and makes an interesting display of distaste.

Bunelope: "Sorry, but I think whatever radishes you used went bad."

Fox: "Oh? Well, perhaps you've had your fill tonight anyway."

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Next she offers me a bowl as well. I have to agree with Bunelope, it doesn't smell very good.

>How does an obligate carnivore that wants to be ethical uh, manage things??
>notice the smell of meat and see some of the chunks of meat in it.
Oooh. Oh no! There is little meat chunks! Oh poor miss fox must feel so embarrassed only having food for carnivores. She's been so nice and helpful to us today too. There's gotta be something I can say or do to make her feel better? Dinner alone is never fun after all.

Uh, well, if you must, deer can tolerate a little bit of meat in their diet, no? If you really can't, well, gently sipping it a bit so that you don't actually eat the chunks is certainly possible - or pretending that you do, if it's really not to your taste.

And of course, expressing that it is a perfectly nice meal might cheer her up. She should have some of her own! It is her own meal, after all.

>>1052384
Its also certainly quite embarrassing to invite over guests, especially of the Noble variety, and have nothing to feed them. While obligate herbivores, I have heard that in very extreme circumstances deer may scavenge meat to survive. So it hopefully won't make you sick, too sick at least. To be courteous, just eat as much as you can manage and blame the leftovers on having a small stomach.

1/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/27(Tue)10:49 No. 1052669 ID: 15a025
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>if you must, deer can tolerate a little bit of meat in their diet, no? If you really can't, well, gently sipping it a bit so that you don't actually eat the chunks is certainly possible
>To be courteous, just eat as much as you can manage and blame the leftovers on having a small stomach.
Deer: "Uh...I suppose I could have a little sip. I don't want to be inconsiderate after all."

Fox: "So considerate! Are we sure you're not the princess here, deery?"

Bunelope: "Oooh! Maybe she's an undercover princess! She does have on a pretty fancy dress."

We all chuckle for a moment. I hear my stomach rumble and look down at the bowl of soup.

Fox: "Don't be shy deery! I'll have your leftovers if you can't finish."

Well, here goes nothing then. I take a small sip of the broth. It's not too terrible, but at least it's something to help warm me up a bit. I drink what I can handle, before handing the bowl to miss fox.

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Fox: "Are you sure that's all? You didn't have much."

Deer: "I'm sure, thank you for the meal."

Fox: "Ah well. More for me then."

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After our little dinner feast, miss fox takes out of her den.

Fox: "Well, best I help you two get home then. It'll be dark soon-"

A rustle from the bramble has us all freeze for a moment.

Fox: "Aw crud. Wolfgang! Get your disgusting mangy pelt out of here 'fore you give us all fleas!"

Deer: "Wolfgang!"

That mean ol mangy wolf pops of from the brambles

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Wolfgang: "Hey those lil buggers came from you first, toots!"

Miss fox snarls at him.
Fox: "Pretty big mouth for someone alone and outta his territory. What'dya want, and how'd you even get here anyway?"

Wolfgang: "Well! I just happen to follow a trail of half eaten flowers and stems."

Miss fox gives a glare at Bunelope. How did she even have time to much on flowers?

Wolfgang: "I want what's mine though! Can't believe my own ex would up and snatch my own prey!"

Fox: "Heard that's not the only thing that got snatched. How's your jimmies?"

Wolfgang: "Jim and James are just fine! W-why? Did you run into them too?"

Let's... just not specify that it's his balls she's referencing.

"Nevermind that!"

Ask whether Mr. Badger is okay. His gang isn't off... eating him now, are they? He was ever so nice to cover for you as you escaped.

More to the point, why isn't he with his pack, eating him, if that's what happened? You can still, you know, run off wildly in a panic into the woods. It'd be super hard to chase down two deer-ish girls alone. Waste of energy, in fact, in this time where strength should be gathered for the winter.

Why doesn't he ever try something less exhausting, like fishing? Or is there a bear in the area that's cornered the river rights?

>>1052682
Hes chasing us not just to eat us though, but wants ransom money from kidnapping Bunelope, so i dont know if recommending he goes fishing will be helpful in this situation.

Is the fire for the soup still going? Or is the soup still hot? I say while Fox is talking to wolfgang, grab some scalding hot soup, and then throw some on him. That ought to hurt. Or you could grab some burining wood from the fire and use that to keep the wolf back. He's not going to mess with you if you have fire on your side.

>>1052672
You want another beating, wolf boy?

1/2 Buckwheat 2022/12/29(Thu)19:29 No. 1052901 ID: 15a025
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>Ask whether Mr. Badger is okay. His gang isn't off... eating him now, are they? He was ever so nice to cover for you as you escaped.
Deer: "Never mind that! What did you do to Mister Badger?"

Wolfgang: "That stupid ol badger? Hmpf. He thought he could lead us on some wild goose chase, but I'm smarter than that! I got my eyes on the prize!"

Fox: "Are you sure? Looks like your tail's tucked between your legs to me."

He snarls back at her.
Wolfgang: "I ain't here to listen to your wisecracks. Hand over that rabbit!"

Bunelope: "Excuse you! I'm a buh-nunny-lope, not some rabbit commoner!"

Fox: "Oh darn, shame I don't have any rabbits to give you then. If only you came sooner, we just finished up some rabbit stew too."

Bunelope gasps, "I thought you said it was radish stew!"

Fox: "Sorry deery, I must of misspoke."

2/2 Buckwheat 2022/12/29(Thu)19:30 No. 1052902 ID: 15a025
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>I say while Fox is talking to wolfgang, grab some scalding hot soup, and then throw some on him. That ought to hurt. Or you could grab some burining wood from the fire and use that to keep the wolf back.

I start slowly walk back towards her den. Even with dinner being finished, the warm toasty fire is still lit. Miss Fox continues to tease and taunt Wolfgang as I carefully grab myself an improvised torch and make my way back.

The wolf backs up a bit as approach, he shoots a small look of fear.

Wolfgang: "What's with the glow stick? Getting scared of the dark, deer?"

With him backing off a bit, I wonder if there's something I could say or do to just scare him off? Or, maybe he just needs a lesson he won't forget?

... You have been conned.
Burn them. Both of them. They are working together. He wants a murder for the ages. She wants to infiltrate the aristocracy. They're only pretending to be exes, so that you will blindly trust the one on your side.
The princess is your priority. If she dies, your province is @#$%ed - the nobles will not spare you, your girlfriend, or your village. They'll exterminate you all and blame the bandits or a rival country. Kill them both if you have to but get Bunnelope out of this deathtrap before they manage to convince her gullible mind and push her to order you to protect Miss Fox.

>>1052902
Enough mercy, wolfgang is an absolute bastard. Burn this pup! Bust this borker! Mog this Dog! Offline this Canine! Pound this hound! Gut This Mutt!

Fox is cool tho, she can live

>Badger
Oh phew - Mr. Badger might be okay. You'll for sure owe him one for drawing this one's goons away. On his own he's... still dangerous, but far less a threat if you can break his morale.

>a lesson
The lesson is this:

Fire bad. Deer badass.

"Dear Wolfgang, I like to repay kindness with kindness - and hostility with hostility. And your intentions give me no reason to hold back!"

Charge and stick that brand in his face if he stands his ground, or at his butt if he runs (to put extra wind in his step).

If he tries to grab you, fend him off with your other arm - it doesn't matter if he rakes you or grabs that arm so long as you stick your glowing brand to him and press it in - he will HAVE to let go to get away from it. Best would be his face - nobody likes a fire up their snoot. Other places his pelt might give him a few moments of heat protection.

"Are you?"
Give'em the ol' toasty torch-burn into hot soup splash combo special. Send him back to his pack squealing!

>>1052902
"You should fear the dark that awaits you."

1/3 Buckwheat 2023/01/01(Sun)12:01 No. 1053050 ID: 15a025
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>Enough mercy, wolfgang is an absolute bastard.
>Charge and stick that brand in his face if he stands his ground
Deer: "No, this torch is here so you can see how I plan on repaying your hostility towards us."

Wolfgang: "W-what is that suppose to mean!"

I charge at him. He stands still, just staring at the fire in complete shock.

2/3 (Animated) Buckwheat 2023/01/01(Sun)12:01 No. 1053051 ID: 15a025
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I bash and jab his snout with the burning stick as he yelps in pain...

3/3 Buckwheat 2023/01/01(Sun)12:01 No. 1053052 ID: 15a025
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Until he quickly takes off into woods, running with his tail behind his legs.

>>1053052
Thank Miss Fox for her hospitality. You'd better get going before he brings back his pack.

Time to go home. Take the torch with you until the fire runs out. It'll make for a good light on your way back.

>>1053054
Thanks Miss Fox on the way out, tell her you hope to see her again!

Why are we saying goodbye to Miss Fox when she said she was going to help us get home?

>>1053053
>>1053057

Only do this AFTER she helps you get home. And definitely take her up on the offer of added security!

1/4 Buckwheat 2023/01/09(Mon)17:10 No. 1053577 ID: 15a025
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>You'd better get going before he brings back his pack.
>Time to go home. Take the torch with you until the fire runs out. It'll make for a good light on your way back.

Deer: "We should get going as well. He might come back with the rest of his pack."

Fox: "I'm sure your loved ones are getting worried as well deeries. Come along, I'll show you the way out."

2/4 Buckwheat 2023/01/09(Mon)17:11 No. 1053578 ID: 15a025
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The walk is unusually silent and eerie, almost like the forest is lacking any life or activity.

3/4 Buckwheat 2023/01/09(Mon)17:11 No. 1053579 ID: 15a025
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It's not much better once we're back to the glades either; it's getting dark out here too.

4/4 Buckwheat 2023/01/09(Mon)17:12 No. 1053580 ID: 15a025
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Fox: "Well deeries, I guess this is goodbye then. It was lovely to have your company today."

Bunelope does a little curtsy, "Thank you for the hospitality and safely escorting us. I wish I could better repay you for your help."

Deer: "I feel the same. You were a big help miss fox!"

Fox: "Oh nonsense! Seeing you beat up that ol flea bag was more than enough for me. I do wish I could enjoy your company again, but alas. I'm afraid this might be farewell for a long time."

Deer: "W-what do mean by that miss fox?"

Fox: "Oh surely you realize Wolfgang is going to be prowling those woods for you! It's much, much too dangerous for you to come here again."

Deer: "Couldn't we meet outside of the woods for a picnic sometime?"

Fox: "And risk him catching your sent on me? Oh the thought of him hounding me about that, I can feel the migraine already. That bag of dog breath is going to hold onto that grudge for a long time. It's best we just keep our distance for now."

It's always hard to say farewell like this. I've only known them for a short time but I will always cherish the time we spent today. How should I say goodbye?

One last dance with them.

>>1053602
Oooh I second a swan song final dance

Let's not get our girlfriend jealous! Though a grateful hug and a promise of future association if this vendetta with 'Wolfgang' is ever resolved may not be amiss.

You may also ask her to tell the old Badger thanks from you if she sees him around. His help was invaluable and you will remember it.

Now... whew! What an outing! Did you even manage to bring any flowers back out with you for your cherished girlfriend? Hm... perhaps you can take -her- for a dance?

Firm handshake and perhaps a hug, request for future hangouts, so long as she doesn't gain a taste for venison.

>>1053666

Eh, there are sane ways to handle that. Donating or selling vials of blood, for example. Though that seems a bit... slatternly.

1/7 Buckwheat 2023/01/28(Sat)15:25 No. 1054937 ID: 15a025
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>Firm handshake and perhaps a hug, request for future hangouts, so long as she doesn't gain a taste for venison.
>Let's not get our girlfriend jealous! Though a grateful hug and a promise of future association if this vendetta with 'Wolfgang' is ever resolved may not be amiss.
I give Bunelope and Miss Fox a hug and shake paws.

Deer: "How about a promise to hangout if Wolfgang decides to move on? I'm sure he can't hold a grudge forever."

Fox: "I suppose I could promise you that, deery. Your girlfriend won't get jealous though, would she? Sneaking off into the woods to meet another foxy lady, all by yourself."

Deer: "She'd be happy to know I've got someone looking out for me. Thanks again for helping me Miss Fox. If you see that old badger out in the woods, give him my thanks as well!"

Fox: "I'll be sure to relay it to him deery!"

2/7 Buckwheat 2023/01/28(Sat)15:25 No. 1054938 ID: 15a025
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With that, Bunelope gives me my share of the flowers we picked, and we all head our separate ways.

3/7 Buckwheat 2023/01/28(Sat)15:26 No. 1054939 ID: 15a025
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I feel much more at ease as I walk down familiar paths. The old lanterns burn as I pass the park we used to frequent. A lonely bench calls out fond memories. We used to sit and read here in the morning and enjoy the lovely weather. I wish we had more time to still do that.

4/7 Buckwheat 2023/01/28(Sat)15:26 No. 1054940 ID: 15a025
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Continuing past the park, I make it up to a tall fence. Normally in the day it's warm and inviting. Being darker out, it feels cold and intimidating. I feel my chest get tight and feel like I've got rocks in my throat. I take a deep breath make my way over to our special place.

5/7 Buckwheat 2023/01/28(Sat)15:27 No. 1054941 ID: 15a025
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I find our tree and sit down. I don't even know where to start.
Deer: "I hope you appreciate all the trouble I went through to get you these lovely flowers. It was quite the journey."

I pause for a moment, already reminiscing about today.

Deer: "I met a princess while I was out. She was some strange looking deer called a buh-nunny-lope. She was kind and helped me pick flowers today. We were a little foolish though, and ventured out into the deep woods. A kind old badger helped guide us and protected us from a mean gang of wolves. Oh, and there was quite the humorous fox as well. She helped wash us and shared a warm meal as well. We danced and had a swell time before we had to part ways."

6/7 Buckwheat 2023/01/28(Sat)15:28 No. 1054943 ID: 15a025
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I stop as I feel a pang of loneliness flutter through my heart. It's getting hard to find the words I want to say.

But..

Deer: "I'll always miss being with you the most."

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I dig a little spot and plant the flowers over by the tree.
Deer: "Happy anniversary sweetie. I wish you were still here to spend it with me."

The end.

Aw.

Ow