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[empetre]

[The feed clicks on to show a girl who basically looks on the edge of a panic attack. She's sitting outside on a bench, a big ol' fluffy cat clutched desperately in her arms. Almost like a security blanket.]

Um. Hello...

[For a moment, it seems like the girl on screen is just going to leave that there. To shrink back and end the feed and maybe even go as far as to throw the device as far away as possible, just to make sure it doesn't, you know, bite her. Or something.

Eventually, though, the cat in Fluttershy's arms gives a little encouraging mew, and she's able to take a breath and shakily - quietly - continue speaking.]

I'm, um, my name's Fluttershy. And I-- [Her voice breaks off in a squeak, but she only pauses for a second this time before bravely pushing forward.] I'm-- I'm working as an auctioneer. And, um, I was just wondering...

Since it's... oh, since the holidays are coming up, I was hoping to, um, h-have a charity auction. You see... [Here, she glances down at the cat in her arms, and a gentle smile spreads across her face.] there are just so, so many sweet animals that need homes for the holidays. O-Or even beyond that, if you and your animal friends end up getting along. So I was hoping it might be possible to have a charity auction for some of the rescue groups.

A, um, silent auction. [Her voice trails off in a whisper, almost drowned out by the delighted purr from the cat in her arms.] T-Thank you.

[And the feed cuts out with her voice.]

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[empetre]

Oh, we do! They're some of my very best friends, even back home! [Look at her! It's like the shyness and nerves never even existed.] My house is always filled with all sorts of critters. Birds from all over come to nest in the branches, bunnies and moles and badgers and mice and even a few cute families of snakes have burrows all around the roots. Oh, and when it's not winter, Mr. Bear likes coming over for tea every Wednesday!

[monster_san]

[omg, it's so cute. and Fuu likes that snakes are included.]

Goodness, that's quite a social schedule! You must be an excellent hostess for all of them. I think Mr. Alligator might be more likely to visit than Mr. Bear if you're also in Heropa, but somehow I think you'll be able to accommodate him just as well.

[well. hopefully.]