>>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.

2/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/21(Wed)17:57 No. 1052382 ID: 15a025
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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?"

3/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/21(Wed)17:57 No. 1052383 ID: 15a025
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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."

4/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/21(Wed)17:58 No. 1052384 ID: 15a025
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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.

2/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/27(Tue)10:49 No. 1052670 ID: 15a025
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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."

3/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/27(Tue)10:50 No. 1052671 ID: 15a025
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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

4/4 Buckwheat 2022/12/27(Tue)10:50 No. 1052672 ID: 15a025
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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?

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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."

7/7 Buckwheat 2023/01/28(Sat)15:28 No. 1054944 ID: 15a025
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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