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[husbun]

[The video feed opens to Yarne’s face entirely too close to the camera. He holds his phone in both hands, clearly unused to using such a device, and slowly pushes it away from him.]

Hmm... [His hum is a little louder than it should be.] How do you know if this thing is...Hey! H-how’s it going?

[His long, furry ears droop. This already feels lame, but he’s determined.]

So...there’s been a lot of stuff going on, hasn’t there? And it all seems pretty dangerous, too! I’m used to dangerous things, really, but I thought it would be better if I kept to my apartment for a while and, um...conserved my strength. For later.

[Yarne can already hear his mother yelling at him in his head. There's a pause here as he tries to convince himself he sounds believable, but then he continues.]

So, I’ve been thinking! I need to get out more, and it’s not just because I don’t have any Chroma or food left. Or because I’m worried my muscles will atrophy, leaving me in all sorts of dangerous situations where I could die. [The drama!] But there are some extenuating circumstances, you see, and...I was wondering if there’s anyone strong out there who’d be willing to protect me? In return, I’ll let you pet my ears! That’ll earn both of us lots of Chroma, right? So, it’d be beneficial to both of us, and you’d be my own personal knight! Kind of.

[He’s ending on a smile because, truly, this sounds like an absolutely wonderful idea.]

That’s it, I think! If there’s anyone strong out there who wants to protect me and earn some Chroma, you should let me know! The stronger, the better, as far as I’m concerned. And there’s no one softer than a Taguel, I can promise that.

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[lumberlady]

[Normally Konoha doesn't like to look on the network- too many scandalous things, really, but. This seems safe... and also, despite how he says it isn't because of that...]

Are you sure you have food and chroma?

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[husbun]

Oh! Hey, Konoha!

[Look, it's someone he's happy to see!]

Well, if I'm being honest...I haven't really been eating as much as I could, you know? But I'm going to fix that! There's no way this plan will backfire.

[lumberlady]

Hello...

[She's glad to see he's still mostly okay, but-]

Really? I could bring you something if you're really not keen to leave the apartments, you know...

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[codecmoment]

[ Oh, a fellow Iris rabbit! Cute. ]

I'm always willing to help with Chroma stuff. I can do handholding, cuddling, whatever you'd like -- most people go for the hand-holding. No pressure!

Also, I'm a rabbit for Iris, too! Today's the last day, finally... Iris gets the back-to-back of the moon, and then all three being out, and it's pretty tiring sometimes.

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[husbun]

[It takes Yarne a moment to read this. He doesn't do a lot of reading back home—but this is good practice!]

No, no! I'm not...I'm not a faker, like you! I look like this all the time! Even when it's Iris, or...or whenever!

[He's exasperated.]

I'm Iris, too, but...that's not the point!

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[codecmoment]

[ He's still not keen on doing voice stuff, but he's okay to talk. Hal's very soft-spoken. ]

Faker, huh. I do have it pretty easy in comparison to some people. So you're not a human, then... noted. I met a snake man outside of Sanguis, so that was a shock. What animal are you, then?

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[gluhen]

You again. And what makes you believe anyone would come protect you in exchange for something ridiculous like ear pets?

[ Obviously, a knight would protect the weak without any recompense. It's just that being told to do so by a cowardly bunny-man makes him less willing to participate. ]

Have you tried learning to fight on your own? Rabbits are prone to lunging and biting as a proper defense mechanism from predators.

thank you for replying this is a gift

[husbun]

Wha—? That's my line! You again! And ear pets aren't ridiculous. They lower your stress levels, increase morale, and...they're just soft!

[It's also all that he has to offer. Or. So he thinks. Anyways, he's moving on.]

I know how to fight on my own already. I'm probably a better fighter than you. But these are desperate times, and...it's better safe than sorry for me!

[ritterstand]

Percival, we protected Kyuta for much less may I remind you!

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[sheisthewind]

This place is rarely dangerous at all. Why do you need someone to protect you here?

if i'm getting this wrong it's because i missed the last event, sorry

[husbun]

That's not true at all! There were those kidnappings last month, and the month before that there was the investigation into that shady place! Also, everything is bright and it makes my eyes hurt sometimes!

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[wearingguess]

Oh, hello, Mr. Taguel! It sounds as though you made a wise decision.
In any case, I am Titus Alexius, and I am extremely strong.

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[husbun]

Huh?

[This guy? Strong? Yarne absolutely wouldn't believe it. Nah is an exception, she transforms into a dragon! But this person is definitely...]

Are you sure you should be using this device? Um, talking to strangers is dangerous, so maybe put one of your parents on?

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[schmisse]

For later? Just how long have you been cooped up in your apartment, then?

[ This video has been nothing but weird... ]

[husbun]

Um....hmm.

[How should he answer this one? There's no way this sounds good.]

A while. It's best not to think about the specifics.

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[morbird]

If you're going to ask for protection, then I think it's fair that I ask what the extenuating circumstances are.

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[husbun]

Oh. You're pretty forward, aren't you? I normally don't tell people right away, it's kind of supposed to be a secret.

[That's a lie, Yarne yells about his endangered species status all the time and everyone knows it. But he continues!]

Hey...what are you? Maybe if you tell me that, I can tell you! You wouldn't happen to be a Taguel, would you? Of the...um...crow kind?

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[torako]

Oh!!!

[ Torako has never slammed the reply button so fast - or so hard. Luckily, the communication bracelet is very durable. ]

I'm very strong! I can help you! And I... I would love to pet your ears, if you'd let me!

[ she's staring at them on the feed... they look so fluffy ]

Just tell me what I need to do, um... Taguel-san?

[husbun]

[Hmmm...this person has promise.]

How strong are you? You sound pretty confident. Oh, and you can just call me Yarne.

[That's an important part of the interview.]

Well, if you're a good fit, I'd probably just have you follow me around to make sure I can shop and leave the apartment without being kidnapped, hunted, maimed, cooked, stomped, tied up, poisoned, drowned, cursed, or attacked. In return, I'd let you touch my ears once.

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[ritterstand]

Fluffy...

[ Don’t mind him, Lancelot is completely entranced by the soft fluffy bunny person thing. ]

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[husbun]

H-hello?

[Just one word? Just the word fluffy?]

Are you...staring at me? It's making me uncomfortable.

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[nonvernacular]

[ Brady's been moping about Inigo but he won't forget you either buddy!!

Which is why he's putting on his mom voice (not really) and chiming in with Genuine Concern. ]

Yarne? What the-- you just gonna trust any ol' stranger with your whole life like that?

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[husbun]

Well, yeah! I have to, because you're not here to heal all my scrapes and...

[Wait a second. Is this the reward he gets for finally using the network? Two months of being here! Two! And there's actually someone from his world here?!]

Brady! When did you get here?! I thought I was all alone! Are you okay?!

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[tactically]

Did you do something to earn someone's ire?

[Somehow, he doesn't sound incredulous or judgemental. He doesn't doubt that it could happen. Actually, more than anything, he's... curious? Is this guy's life in danger? Please tell him your life is in danger. He wants deets.]

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[husbun]

Hah, I wish I knew what god I angered!

[Oh, right, it was Grima? Never mind. Yarne answers vaguely and unhelpfully, failing to bring more understanding to the situation. He's good at that.]

I was born being this unlucky!