deernet | 001 Video: FilledwithSunshine

[At first, the image is that of just an absolutely giant stag. The stag's antlers are absolutely covered in songbirds, crows, ravens, and even a hawk, while a squirrel and chipmunk sit on his back next to a raccoon. And that's just some of the animals, there are creatures that look much meaner and nastier with infinitely harsher fangs and claws and mass. The stag huffs and shakes his head, the birds fly up for only a few seconds before going back to sitting on his antlers.]

...Now then, did I get it right this time?

[There are resounding tweets and chirps and squeaks and outright screeches from the animals.]

Oh! Wonderful!

[The picture turns around and then Snow White smiles bright and wide at the camera.]

Why hello there! It's so wonderful to meet you all! Or well, not meet you, not yet! [She giggles.] But I hope to meet you all properly soon.

My name is Snow White!

I was hoping someone here might have a very definite answer for a question I have! You see, I just arrived here not too long ago, but I'm not sure if this is the afterlife for all of us or not.

[Straight to the point this one.]

Some have said yes, others have said no! So I'm afraid I simply just don't know! I was so sure I was dead, after all, but what wonderful news it would be to know I'm not!

Would someone be so kind as to let me know? [Snow White asks all of this with a bright and cheerful smile. For a girl who thinks she's dead, she's frighteningly cheerful.

But that's Snow White for you.]

Thank you so much!

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Well, I don't really want revenge, but I do want to live my best life. I've always wanted to try all sorts of things in the kingdom and was never able to. So perhaps I can do that here! Do you think they have a bakery?

[May as well be honest, Snow has never found dishonesty to be all that helpful.]

The thing... is... I'm not what you might call a strong reader. I can read basic things, of course, but I didn't have access to any books outside of a small handful of books. [She was born a princess, she was raised a scullery maid who was worked day and night.]

I'm sure someone has a bakery somewhere around here. If not you could start one, because the population just god a lot of new residents.

[And why not encourage what someone likes doing.]

But the real thing we need to work on is you and reading. For one, everyone should be able to read. Information is your number one tool for success. You either need to read or have a really good reading app.

A bakery of my own! Oh, what an exciting idea! [Says the 14-year-old.] I've always loved watching people enjoy the food I've made. It warms my heart completely!

Where... does one go for such a thing? [No, seriously, standard schooling is not a THING yet.]

Well, there's probably a school or academy, but I didn't trust the school in Deerington and I don't trust the school here yet either. I could just tutor you.

[Because who knows what they teach in whatever schools exist in a place like this.]

That's the third time I've heard of this Deerington place. It seems so many of you were from that kingdom! [Snow, Snow no, honey.]

But that is so very kind of you! And we haven't even had proper introductions! What is your name?

It was more of a helltown instead of a kingdom, but yeah close enough. We got dragged there first and then here.

[She figures not going in-depth for the new girl is better.]

And the name's Saeri. I used to tutor other kids all the time back home so it's not a big deal.

How long has it been since you haven't been home, dear?

Oh! What a lovely name! Hello Saeri, am I saying it right? That's really so kind of you to tutor me! I should do something nice for you in return!

Like 10 months? Some people have been here for years.

[She chuckles at little. She's a sweet kid, Sarona thinks.]

And you've got it right. You don't need to do anything nice for me though. We all gotta do our best to help each other when we can around here, Snow.

Or do you prefer Snow White? Not trying to mess your name up either.

My goodness! Years! [Well, technically, Snow was exiled so she's going to have to get used to the idea of potentially the same thing.] I hope they were able to make a nice new home wherever they were. They do say home is where the heart is, after all! I'm making a new home for myself here, if I can.

[She must.] I couldn't agree more with doing our best here. I certainly plan to try!

Oh! Actually, I've never had anyone shorten my name before! My seven dwarfs usually called me a pet name or my full name. My stepmother never called me anything other than my full name. [Or some sort of insult but...]

It's so cute! I've never had it shortened before! Go right ahead if you like!

[This girl is adorable. Saeri isn't sure how you last being this sweet when your stepmother is trying to murder you, but it sounds like she had friends to look out for her. ...Until they didn't. Which is really shitty to think about. Fuck all of that.]

Then Snow, it is. Just call me up when you're ready for tutoring. We'll start with some simple books and move out from there.

[Trauma, mostly.]

Well, no time like the present! I've never been one to dawdle! [Because that meant getting beaten or left unfed or dying of exposure.] Could we start tomorrow?

[Trauma will do it every time.]

Tomorrow? Yeah, I don't have anything on my calendar, yet. Want to meet at the library?

That sounds lovely! I'll... just have to find it, oh! I know!

[She turns to all her animal friends.]

Do any of you know where the library is?

[There is a cacophony of sound in response to her question.]

Oh! That's wonderful! Well then, I shall see you bright and early at the library!

Bright and early, it is. [She smiles at her.] See you then, Snow.

See you tomorrow, Saeri!

001 Video: FilledwithSunshine

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CW: Child abuse and neglect

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