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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Thaaaaat doesn't make what happened any less bad, though.

[Look at this boy, learning his life lessons.]

Nah, you wouldn't have upset him. He would have been mad for you, is all. He doesn't like it when parents treat their kids badly.

[Fern has so much trauma about that. So much.]

Given she was ready to commit a murder I doubt any of her reasons would have been good enough.

No, but it doesn't change it either, and even if things are bad, other things need to be taken care of. I couldn't just sit and be upset about this happening again, after all. I needed to find shelter, and there was the matter of food and an empty belly. I can't very well bite into my poisoned apple again. [Snow is ridiculously pragmatic and practical even with all her relentless optimism. She has to be.]

Oh, that's very kind of him. But my treatment was all in the past. It's not happening anymore, so I'm alright.

I... she was always rather strict in her punishments.

That's...fair. And you're okay for that now? Getting food and a place to stay?

[God, that's so much optimism. She'd give Rapunzel a run for her money.]

Thaaaat won't really matter to him. Like. Even if it happened in the past, you're still allowed to feel upset about it.

That doesn't sound comforting.

Oh yes, no need to worry about me. Whenever I don't know something is safe to eat, I just ask my animal friends. I know I do have to find some work soon, can't be idle, after all. But I'm trying to get a home in order, I've been moving from place to place for the moment.

Well, being upset has its time and place, but no reason to still be upset about it now, after all. I can't very well change the past.

Mnn, there were... very severe punishments for servants who helped me in the castle. It was just safer for everyone to pretend I wasn't there.

[He has CONCERNS.]

Like...actual houses, though? And when you eat food is it...like from the vendors or the stores?

[Snow are you living in an actual house eating actual food or are you skipping around the forest somewhere. ]

Maybe not but-

...Um what? That's- that's really messed up? Like...what? That's not fair to anyone, especially not you?

Oh well, most of the time. Though the bear's cave really wasn't that bad. He was very cuddly. The animals assure me that I can just take up a home wherever I find one, but I haven't really found a place that feels comfortable to stay in.

And I haven't any money, I have no way to pay for food.

[So... yeah, she's KIND OF skipping around the forest and eating what she can find.]

Well, there's no point in focusing on it not being fair, it doesn't much change it. [Life has not really ever been fair to Snow until just recently?]

[UM?!!]

N-no I meant like human houses? You- you don't have to pay for them OR food. You just barter with like...rocks and stuff? You really should be in an actual house, it's not safe outside.

[Oh god, this is so stressful. He doesn't agree with not focusing on it not being fair, but right now he's more concerned about the fact she's not got proper shelter. ]

OH! Well, I slept in run-down one for a few nights. It even had most of the roof, which with all the rain of late is very important. And I am working on finding a home, but I'm just making sure it's the right one. And I'm not sure people here will be as amiable to my just coming in like my dwarfs were. So an empty one is important. My animal friends are helping me look, but I won't say no to the help if you have an idea on where I can find one?

[Even if she UTTERLY HATES the idea of being alone AGAIN. But hey, what is she going to do?]

Oh! I didn't know! But I haven't even that. I suppose I could find some very pretty shells and rocks on the beach. I'm trying to learn an entirely new country. [On top of her sheltered background.]

[Oh no. Oh, what is any of this?!!]

Yes! Okay, yes definitely, I will help you find somewhere to live, jeez! Please let me help you find somewhere to live. If nothing else, we have rooms in my house if you need it for a while, but definitely don't live in run-down houses, please.

Yeah the...beach is...relatively safe? But steer clear of anything called The Gates, okay? They're... people are getting hurt there.

Oh, thank you Varian! That's so kind of you! [Look, Varian, at least Snow White ASKS for help rather than insisting everything is absolutely fine? Well, no, actually she DOES insist everything is absolutely fine, but she also asks for help!

So.

Win/Lose.]

I'm sure with you and I looking, we'll find the perfect place!

Oh, don't mention it. I'm...I'm happy to help.

[That makes a weirdly pleasant change. Kind of. Maybe.]

Oh yeah, absolutely. Do you have an idea about the sort of area you'd like to live in? I'm guessing somewhere near to animals?

Well, near animals most certainly but... well, I think... maybe near people as well. At least, not FAR from people. [She's been away from them all her life, it would be nice to be among them.]

Okay, we can work with that. We'll find the perfect place for you.

When shall we go?

Probably today? I feel like today is a good idea, so you have somewhere to sleep tonight.

Oh! That is very true! I had a bear who was offering his cave, but if we find me a home today, then I can offer my home to him instead!

[You know what, normally this would be a concern, but this is exactly the sort of insane bullshit Rapunzel would pull so fine. Fiiiiiine. ]

Okay. We'll find a place with a big door. So the bear can fit.

[Varian, you have a pet raccoon, you are not free from the "forest creatures being friends" trope anymore than Snow or Rapunzel.]

Oh! Thank you, Varian! You really are so sweet to me. Where shall I meet you? We can all come to you.

[HE CAN STILL PRETEND.]

How about I come to you? I can use the Lamps to get to you, no problem.

Alright, we're all in... I believe it's Willful Machine? Wherever the canal is.

[Ah right, where he ended up whoopsie-almost drowning his boyfriend.]

Yeah, I know it. I'll be there before you know it.

See you soon, Varian!

001 Video: FilledwithSunshine

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Wrap or keep threading?