video; first day of iris

[wantsnudes]

I require advice. Does anyone here know how to care for a swan? More specifically, what do their diets consist of, and where I might procure it?

I understand the birds are waterfowl, but I am not certain their preferred foods would be found in a typical pet store. Moreover, this particular swan is quite fussy, and will surely protest at being fed many things.

Any input would be much appreciated.

Comments

[wantsnudes]

Domesticated animals reared for their hides and meat.

[beautifulbeast]

[The look on her face probably says it best. She hadn't deeply thought on where the meat here came from, choosing to ignore it as an unpleasant aspect of society much like the meat market at home.]

That's -- I can't imagine that.

[wantsnudes]

Ah. Well, I'm sorry to trouble you with such thoughts, but such things are common in many human societies.

Given that wolves are naturally predators, I thought you might be familiar with something similar.

[beautifulbeast]

No, not at all. We do have animals where I'm from who indulge in meat-eating but it's very, very wrong.

[By the soft wrinkling of her muzzle it's apparently distasteful to her. Thinking of the back alley markets back home always is. She hadn't enjoyed walking through them when she had gone looking for Louis, the sights of hanging meats from animals she couldn't identify beyond the signs accompanying them.]

Calling wolves predators isn't wrong exactly but it's not exactly polite either. It's giving in to our natural instincts, you see. And that's something all carnivores must strive not to do.

[wantsnudes]

Understood; then please forgive my rudeness, and if I have spoken out of turn. If there is one thing this place has taught me, it is not to make assumptions. I'm unfortunately rather limited by my human perspective most of the time, but I am always keen to learn more of other worlds in order to rectify that.

[beautifulbeast]

You don't have to apologize. I do appreciate it but we can't all know everything about everyone here. I've certainly assumed some things myself.

[In particular...]

I never thought about where the meat here must come from. I don't eat it myself and I don't have much experience with meat in general. It's... those who eat it at home tend to crave it constantly afterward. And it can really drive them to do some terrible things.

[wantsnudes]

I see... I understand it must be troubling, to come to another world where the accepted ethics around such things are so vastly different.

[beautifulbeast]

[Forgive her for laughing but at least the laughter is light and sheepish.]

It's been trying at times. It's very nice of you to think like that.