>>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."

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.

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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