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[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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[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?

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.

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...

[ 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

You'd do that for me?

[His ears lift a little! What a nice surprise.]

If it's no problem for you, I wouldn't mind. I'd really appreciate it, actually!

[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!

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!

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?

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.

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!

That's why I said rarely. You could always stick to only going out after dark. Or you could find somewhere to live outside of the main city area.

[Okay, she can acknowledge that the lights are stupidly bright here. That much she'll give him.]

Excuse me?

Do I need to speak up?

[He leans in closer, raising his voice.]

Are your parents home— [And he lowers his voice again.] Actually, they're probably too busy if they have a kid, huh?

W-wait, hold on. Going out after dark is more dangerous, isn't it? And I already said I don't have any money...how many ear pets would it take for me to move out? And what if all the petting makes the fur on my ears fall off?!

What is the matter with you?! I am not a child!! Besides, you don't look that much older yourself!

[ 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?

The city isn't that dangerous during the Cordis and Iris cycles. You can freely roam about then.

I’ve got leftovers from dinner if you want something sooner rather than later...

[the non-humans have to stick together??? or something]

That only works if the rabbit isn't overgrown and talking!!

[ Then said rabbit wouldn't be able to say such stupid things at him and make his stress levels rise instead. ]

And if you know how to fight, then your request is rendered pointless. There are those in this world who need protection even more than you, and they are the ones least likely to ask for help.

Isn't 'I'm not a child' something a child would say? And you wouldn't know how I old I look, you've never seen a Taguel before.

[The words this human speaks carry the risk of angering this fair rabbit, but...oh...he likes being spoken to softly. He likes that a lot.]

I'm not an animal. I'm a Taguel. Hmm...I guess you could say I'm rabbit-like, but that's only because I'm giving you permission.

[Wait.]

W-wait, there are snake people here? They wouldn't happen to eat large, rabbit-like people, would they?

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