Folklorist on the loose, you've been warren'ed

[hope_springs]

To the wiggy hen upstairs,

Just... do me a favor, will ya? Get serious about this. I mean, if you're gonna do it, do it, sheila, but for great googies' sake, don't just go watch the bloody movie again. There's books - all of yours, yeah, and that Joyce fella's too - to sort me out. There's more to this Bunny than wisecracks, y'know - that'd be the showpony's department.

I'm the Guardian of Hope; a little cheer now and then doesn't kill me. There's aesthetics, planning, imagination, dedication, craft, and... and passion to what I do for the kids. Don't take that away from me, ever. The "kangaroo" knocks are plenty.

... Oh I don't worry about the combat prowess at all, dove. I know better than to doubt you on that.

We got a pact then? ... Alright.

X EAB

Comments

That was worse than my cold front joke

[likestohavefun]

Hey now, I have quality wisecracks.

Well you did raise the bar with it

[hope_springs]

[Grin.]

Debatable.

I'll take that as a compliment

[likestohavefun]

Hah! Fact.

Good XD

[hope_springs]

Oh come off it, you can't ever do better than "kangaroo" - what makes you so witty?

[theboywiththebook]

I'm sure your mundane will do great. They always try hard. You just have to have faith.

[hope_springs]

Thanks, mate. Sounds like you've been around this buggery a mite longer than me. What's your name?

[theboywiththebook]

I think it's been about 7 months now. But, my name is Henry. And, you're the Easter Bunny, aren't you?

[Because...it's really not that hard to tell with this kid.]

[hope_springs]

'Sright, Henry. You're one sharp tack. Must have always believed in us to not be surprised to see me, hm?

[memorycollector]

My mun is working on reading the Joyce books right now, too. She just finished North's, so you're up next.

[hope_springs]

Haha, excellent! What a doll yours sounds like. In 10 days this lucky lady goes home, my book will come off the reserve list at the local library, and Bob's your uncle. There's lots to be done before then, though.

[memorycollector]

At least it sounds like they have a plan, right? I'm sure she'll know your whole story in no time.

[hope_springs]

I'd like to see them keep up with us, Toothy.

[notaglitch]

The Guardian of Hope, huh? Does that make you some kinda superhero then?

[hope_springs]

[Puffs out his chest and brushes a bit under his nose, faux modesty in his voice] Oh I'd like to think so, right!

[Then he squats down on his haunches to speak to her.] You look like the kinda gal that likes sweets, am I right? [He pokes at her hair.]

[notaglitch]

[She snickers a little, having to look up. He's still taller than her even crouched down.]

Guess y'could say that. It's kindof in the programming though-

[She reaches up and twirls her finger through the end of her ponytail for a moment before continuing.]

You look like someone who likes adventure. And...since you're a rabbit-

[She smiles a bit wider and folds her arms across her chest.]

I don't suppose you like racing....do you?

[madcapmarsupial]

...James Joyce? Like the Irish bloke?

[hope_springs]

[He's a little perplexed, but answers anyway.]

Uh, not sure, really - just heard his name in passing. Think he's American, though.

[thefirstguardian]

[Sandy smiles, clasping his hands in front of his face and shaking them back and forth a bit. It's nice to see mun and muse working together properly.]

[hope_springs]

Heya Sandy - I'm glad you're excited, 'cuz I'm still not sure m'self. Yours treating you well I hope?

[thefirstguardian]

[He lifts one hand and tips his palm from side to side before shrugging, an awkward sort of smile on his face. He's still not so sure about his mun either, but everyone has to work with what they've got.]

[malfunctionbot]

F-f-from one Rabbit t' a Bunny, just gotta say, I'm all ears t' yer advice an' all, but yer mun had better get h-hoppin' on it quick!

[teehee giggle snort]

[hope_springs]

[What. In. Manny's name is this... He's going to sniff you once, dude, and then poke a leg with his rear haunch.]

I know I ain't seen one'a my own for some time, mate, but like buggery you're kin t' me.

[thyfearfulsymmetry]

The biggest rabbit I've ever seen — [ wait for it ] — with the biggest mouth, too.

[ Folding

her

arms. ]

I hear you know how to fight.

wow lol hi this should be fun

[hope_springs]

[He scratches his head.]

Woah, woah, who bloodied your nora? I fight to protect kids, not because some pussy's feeling frisky.

inorite, couldn't resist

[thyfearfulsymmetry]

[ Refraining from rolling her eyes she instead stares at him flatly, up and down. ]

I'm not here to wipe the ground with you, although I could. Just ... curious.

[ You're a damn big bunny, bro. ]

You protect children?