Canon is Doubutsu no Kuni (Animal Land)

[tofu_tiger]

Much as I do appreciate the chance to make new friends, it might be a bad idea.

I don't have much exposure to humans, but I doubt most would react well to the sight of a giant predator walking on their streets. Not to mention the considerable housing issues I'd face, given my body size.

I also quite enjoy being what I am. I've no desire to become a human, so please do keep that in mind.

Comments

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

You're not such a weird sight, what's the problem?

[Because there are a lot of animal people in Dragonball. No one mentions it.]

[tofu_tiger]

Not everyone is used to such things.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

Yeah, but you at least look like you could silence objections.

[tofu_tiger]

Countering fear with intimidation is like trying to smother a fire with kindling.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

Who cares if they're afraid, as long as they keep it to themselves?

[tofu_tiger]

Because I want humans to feel comfortable around me.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

What're you, a tiger or a kitten?

[tofu_tiger]

I'm a tiger who wants to live in peace, if possible.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

Doesn't sound much like a tiger to me!

[tofu_tiger]

My hunting and killing days are behind me.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

Pretty toothless, if you ask me.

[tofu_tiger]

I don't mind that.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

What takes the claws out of a tiger like that?

[tofu_tiger]

Haven't you ever wanted to evolve beyond what you are? To strive for something better?

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

Achieving greatness is my life. I earned a third eye for my enlightenment found in meditation.

[tofu_tiger]

And yet you are obsessed with violence.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

I'd call it a ... healthy interest. You can have all the philosophies you want, but it's impossible to make anything happen unless you have power, and the only real power is violence. If you don't have the guts to fight, you don't have the right to want anything.

[tofu_tiger]

Thinking like that will never make things any better. You should fight to protect yourself and others if you must, but you shouldn't seek out pointless conflicts.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

[Alas, a lesson he has not learned yet at all.]

Damn old men, always spouting the same nonsense. It's not pointless if you attach a purpose to it. What's wrong with fighting for money? Or pride? Spreading the name of the Crane School is good enough a reason for me. Even if you just enjoy it-that's plenty of point.

[tofu_tiger]

I used to think like you. I killed everything. I made my body the biggest and strongest by devouring everything around me, no matter how tough are large it was.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

I smell a 'valuable lesson' coming up in this story.

[tofu_tiger]

It is merely my experience.

[3eyes4armsnoitems]

Well you haven't gotten to bit where you changed your way yet.

[thesmallesthero]

Kitty! [Well, that's different. But then again this little toddler is no normal child.

Just gonna try to run up and hug you now, Dougen.]

[tofu_tiger]

Ah, hello little one.

[thesmallesthero]

Hello! [Omigosh he's so big and fuzzy and so different from Mr. Buffalo back home. He's just going to hug and pet and attempt to climb the big guy.] How did you get so big?

[tofu_tiger]

By eating many, many other animals, of course.

[thesmallesthero]

[You are a tiger of infinite patience, aren't you?

But he nods, reaching his little hands out to rub the tiger's ears.]

That makes sense. Engwand's always tellin' me to eat the meat he cooks, though it's hard for me to chew!