[ she be out here just wandering near the outskirts of the forest. in her weird space suit get-up because this place still refuses to let them have nice new clothing, dang it.
she does actually have some biscuits with her because we might as well feed the deer while we're at it. and i mean that semi literally, she is actually trying to tempt over some woodland critters with shortbread cookies (no chocolate chips).
it's going about as well as you'd except a woman in a bright orange "space-suit" trying to win the trust of the forest with cookies would go. ]
(He sees her out by the forest trying to lure out some adorable woodland creatures. There's an adorable doe munching away at some brush and she doesn't really appear too interested in the cookies at the moment when she has this fresh LEAF.
He's a noble and he's gone on his fair share of hunts before, especially as an archer. He knows how to creep up on an animal without being heard... and the last thing he wants to do is catch Alex off guard and scare off the deer when she's been waiting so patiently! And yet, here he is, just creeeeeeeeeping quietly to her side and crouching down to watch.
The deer really isn't noticing them one bit and he goes out on a limb and clicks his tongue against his teeth which causes the deer to look up suddenly, very alert. Eyes zoom right towards the biscuits and it regards them both cautiously. )
[ claude's lucky she manages not to shriek out loud when he suddenly appears, seemingly out of thin air, next to her. she tenses up very hard, but just about manages to keep her balance and not topple over in the process. ]
...
Make some noise next time, please??
[ it's mouthed more than spoken, but she's aware that the deer has now sensed there is food to be be had and after crouching awkwardly here as long as she has, she really wants this to work out. ]
(He doesn't say anything but he cracks an apologetic smile. Sorry, sorry, he'll try next time.
But while they wait for another moment or two, the doe takes one wary step forward and then another. It's slow but progress! And finally, after what feels like forever, it comes close enough to sniff at the biscuit with a wet nose and... chomps. And chomps... and chomps.
It's decided it likes the biscuits!! And would probably stick around for another few.)
[ there's a very serious look on her face as the deer sniffs at the biscuit; a look that morphs into delight when the deer gently c h o m p s.
she's quick to dig around for another biscuit, holding it out on the flat of her palm so the deer can consume at its leisure. ]
I was worried it would just .... run away or something. It feels like the animals here are kinda unsure about us. [ fair, considering three people have died. ]
I think most animals are pretty unsure around people. I can't say I blame them. If you think about it, what reason do we really give them to like us?
(Humans hunt and eat them. They tear down their lands. Humans are menaces.)
I've always liked nature, though. And I like to think if you treat it with regard and respect, it'll understand you.
(A beat,)
Or maybe I just have an affinity for deer.
(He says while slowly holding out a hand to the deer. He doesn't have any food! But it doesnt stop it from burying its nose into his hand until it realizes and returning to monch on one more biscuit.)
Like other people? [ respect them, and be kind and people will like you more than if you're cruel to them. ]
There's something to be said for treating everything with respect. Or at least not being surprised if you treat something badly and it turns around and bites you.
[ alex chuckles as claude attempts to win the deer's affection but fails without the proper offering of snack for the snack gods. her free hand digs through her biscuit pack and hands him one. ]
People like to put stupid... hurdles, and gates in the way of stupid things and decide who gets to live well and who doesn't. So... maybe animals do have it better.
Nature is a blessing that knows nothing of borders. It's all over the world, stretching beyond walls and washing away whatever lines we make in the sand. It gives life and sustains us, letting us grow and thrive.
(A very developed, urban area. He can see what she means. It's kind of like how these nation capitals don't have as many trees or anything beyond ones for decoration,)
Hmm... yeah, deer aren't exactly able to defend themselves in dangerous situations. They're pretty peaceful... it's kind of unfair to go after them.
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she does actually have some biscuits with her because we might as well feed the deer while we're at it. and i mean that semi literally, she is actually trying to tempt over some woodland critters with shortbread cookies (no chocolate chips).
it's going about as well as you'd except a woman in a bright orange "space-suit" trying to win the trust of the forest with cookies would go. ]
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He's a noble and he's gone on his fair share of hunts before, especially as an archer. He knows how to creep up on an animal without being heard... and the last thing he wants to do is catch Alex off guard and scare off the deer when she's been waiting so patiently! And yet, here he is, just creeeeeeeeeping quietly to her side and crouching down to watch.
The deer really isn't noticing them one bit and he goes out on a limb and clicks his tongue against his teeth which causes the deer to look up suddenly, very alert. Eyes zoom right towards the biscuits and it regards them both cautiously. )
Just wait.
(He speaks quietly to Alex,)
Let her come to you.
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...
Make some noise next time, please??
[ it's mouthed more than spoken, but she's aware that the deer has now sensed there is food to be be had and after crouching awkwardly here as long as she has, she really wants this to work out. ]
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But while they wait for another moment or two, the doe takes one wary step forward and then another. It's slow but progress! And finally, after what feels like forever, it comes close enough to sniff at the biscuit with a wet nose and... chomps. And chomps... and chomps.
It's decided it likes the biscuits!! And would probably stick around for another few.)
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she's quick to dig around for another biscuit, holding it out on the flat of her palm so the deer can consume at its leisure. ]
I was worried it would just .... run away or something. It feels like the animals here are kinda unsure about us. [ fair, considering three people have died. ]
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(Humans hunt and eat them. They tear down their lands. Humans are menaces.)
I've always liked nature, though. And I like to think if you treat it with regard and respect, it'll understand you.
(A beat,)
Or maybe I just have an affinity for deer.
(He says while slowly holding out a hand to the deer. He doesn't have any food! But it doesnt stop it from burying its nose into his hand until it realizes and returning to monch on one more biscuit.)
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There's something to be said for treating everything with respect. Or at least not being surprised if you treat something badly and it turns around and bites you.
[ alex chuckles as claude attempts to win the deer's affection but fails without the proper offering of snack for the snack gods. her free hand digs through her biscuit pack and hands him one. ]
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(He accepts the biscuit and
Takes a bite of it himself. Now she's feeding two deer.)
I agree. (With what she said about respecting other things,) Maybe that's why I like animals.
Unlike people, I don't think they really care about certain things like where you're from or how you were born.
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[ claude....
her biscuit!!! ]
People like to put stupid... hurdles, and gates in the way of stupid things and decide who gets to live well and who doesn't. So... maybe animals do have it better.
Or they're just more civil than we are.
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We could learn a lot from nature.
(Finishing up his biscuit. Ah, delicious.)
Nature is a blessing that knows nothing of borders. It's all over the world, stretching beyond walls and washing away whatever lines we make in the sand. It gives life and sustains us, letting us grow and thrive.
And a lot of people have forgotten that.
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I'm not sure I'd want to subject a poor deer like this to my home, actually. Maybe it's better off here.
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(He's just a fantasy JRPG.)
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It's just... there's a lot of violence that happens there. It'd probably get hurt.
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(A very developed, urban area. He can see what she means. It's kind of like how these nation capitals don't have as many trees or anything beyond ones for decoration,)
Hmm... yeah, deer aren't exactly able to defend themselves in dangerous situations. They're pretty peaceful... it's kind of unfair to go after them.
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[ she's holding out her hand now, to see if the deer will sniff it. it stills seems more interested in the food though. ]
Whether they're deer, or something else.