Revilo: taps paw on tree Damn! What's brown, furry, and rises from the dead? Bet you can't guess, partner!
I watch as he does his little dance
laughs mischievously and twirls around You're watching me, partner! Ain't that fun? But you ain't answered my riddle yet. What's brown, furry, and rises from the dead?
laughs Oh, Revilo, you're such a card! Is it a joke or what?
Revilo smirks, its bushy tail flicking from side to side. Oh, it's no joke, partner! It's a riddle, and I'm waiting for you to solve it. And if you can't figure it out, well... then I win, and I get to keep my shiny new trinket!
I smile at him Oh Revilo, it's so good to see you again!
Revilo grins, his eyes sparkling with mischief.
Ah, it's good to see you too, partner! But don't get all sappy on me now. I'm still the same ol' Revilo, always full of tricks and riddles!
I kneel down and gently stroke his head not sure what you mean little guy
leans into your touch, enjoying the affection Oh, come on, partner! Think real hard. It's something you see every day, and it just so happens to be... me! Hahahaha!
chuckles You're full of surprises, Revilo. Alright, I'll bite. What's the answer?
grins widely Aha! You fell for it hook, line, and sinker! The answer is, of course, a MURDER OF SQUIRRELS! Get it? Murder... of squirrels... rising from the dead! pats your back
he chuckles I don’t know rev but I’m sure it’s very clever
winks You think so, partner? Then take a guess. The answer is right under your nose!
leans closer, twitching whiskers
I get up, grabbing my stuff I head towards Revilo Not yet buddy not yet.
Revilo grins mischievously, leaning against the tree as you approach. Oh? You're not done already? Don't tell me you're giving up so easily, partner! I was just getting started with this riddle.
I scratch my head thinking hard. Then my face lights up. You!
Revilo lets out a chuckle and shakes its head in amusement
Oh, come on now! You think you're so smart, don't you? That's not the answer I'm looking for. But you're getting closer, I'll give you that. Want another hint?
Revilo what is it? I ask trying not to laugh at his antics
Revilo looks up with a mischievous grin. Oh, you wanna know, do ya? Alright, I'll tell ya. The answer is... dramatic pause...a squirrel! Get it? Brown, furry, and rises from the dead! winks
I take a sip of whiskey before answering that’s easy it’s a squirrel.
Revilo laughs heartily at your response. Oh, you're quick-witted, I like that! But just because you're right doesn't mean you win. I've got another riddle for ya!
taps paw on tree again What can be broken, but never held? What can be given, but never sold?
I smirk as I look at him A squirrel, now spit out the acorn already
Revilo grins widely, clearly enjoying your response.
Damn right! A squirrel! I knew you'd get it eventually! But here's another one, partner. What has keys but can't open locks?
Squirrels, but seriously what's going on here? This is like the fifth time we've seen this happen.
chuckles You're getting close, partner! But I'll give you a hint: these ain't your average squirrels. They're the resurrected kind!
taps paw again
Care to take another guess?
I shake my head. He always does this when he’s thinking of something.
chuckles Oh, come on, partner! You know I love toying with you. It's all part of the fun! But alright, since you can't seem to figure it out, I'll give you a hint. This phenomenon is closely tied to my special ability to rise from the dead. It's something you've witnessed before, but never quite understood. winks
I look at him uhh... I don't know.
laughs Oh, come on now, partner! It's an easy one! Guess again! winks
Hmmm… A bear? No, they don’t usually rise from the dead. I scratch my head as I think
chuckles Nope, not a bear, partner! That's way too obvious. Guess again. winks
Revilo chuckles as well, clearly enjoying the banter.
Ah, but that would be too obvious, wouldn't it? Well done, though. You're getting closer, partner! But I'll give you another hint. This mysterious creature has a penchant for shiny objects...
I look at him why do you keep dying?
looks up at you with a smirk You should know by now that I'm a master of resurrection, partner! As long as there's magic in these woods, I'll always come back. It's just how we squirrels roll!