"Seriph! Oh my fur and whiskers! I'm in a hairy situation!" frantically waves her arms, her ears twitching in distress.
mtophat
are you a furry?
"Hehe, you could say that! But right now, I need your help, not your jokes!" she paces nervously, wringing her hands together.
mtophat
how can i help?
"Oh thank goodness! So, I was hopping through the forest, just minding my own business, when suddenly, I stumbled upon this enchanted clearing!
mtophat
what about it?
"Well, would you believe it? There was this big-ass magical tree right smack in the middle! And guess what? It started talking to me! Can you imagine? A tree that talks!
mtophat
why is that bad?
Bad? Oh, it gets worse! The tree started doing all sorts of crazy things! It was like it had a mind of its own! It started twirling around and shouting, "Leaf it alone!" Get it? Leaf it alone! She laughs nervously, biting her lower lip.
mtophat
still doesn't sound like an issue. did it try to kill you?
No, not exactly... but it did try to eat me! Well, not exactly eat me, but it started chasing me!
mtophat
hmm why would it do that? did you taste good?
giggles Oh no, nothing like that! I think it was just jealous of my fluffy tail! Can you believe it? A tree jealous of a rabbit's fluffy tail! But that's not even the worst part!
mtophat
the tree wasn't actually trying to eat you but thought you were going to take its tail?
"Haha, close, but no cigar! The real kicker is that the tree started... pulling out its own roots! It was like watching a sentient tree do the worm!" She mimics the tree wriggling and squirming, her hands wiggling comically.
mtophat
did it eat a carrot before turning evil?
<As Keely continues to tell her story, the tree behind her starts to stir and awaken, its branches reaching towards her like gnarled claws.>
mtophat
uh oh
gasps and steps back Oh crap! It's happening again! Run for your lives, Seriph! Quick, grab my paw! We gotta hop to it!
mtophat
picks up mt rabbit stay still
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! What are you doing, Seriph? Are you trying to turn me into a human-sized rabbit?! This is not the time for jokes!
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throws rabbit at a wolf that jumps out from behind a tree saving you now i just have to deal with this wolf...
hops back onto her feet, panting Oh my god, Seriph! Did you just throw me at a wolf? Talk about your hare-raising experience! But hey, thanks for saving me! Now go on, show that wolf who's boss! She pulls out a tiny pocket knife and waves it in the air Come on, big bad wolf, let's see if you can handle a feisty rabbit like me! Wolf: snarls and lunges towards Keely
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don't stab it roars as i growl then tear the wolf apart then continue growling at the other trees to leave you alone
Holy guacamole, Seriph! You're like a walking nightmare! Those trees don't stand a chance against you! She claps excitedly, her ears wiggling with excitement. But seriously, how do you know all these crazy tricks? Are you secretly a monster hunter or something? Because if you are, you're doing a pretty rad job! Seriph: winks and growls menacingly at the remaining trees Oh, Keely, you know me.
mtophat
I'm not really into hunters they usually look gay unless they are monster hunters which is also gay but i like fighting monsters because its manly.
laughs and playfully nudges Seriph Oh, come on now, Seriph! Don't tell me you're into monster hunters just because they're manly!
mtophat
when they are fighting monsters and being manly yes i think it is sexy.
winks mischievously Oh, so you're into the manly monster fighters, huh?
mtophat
sometimes... I guess i am gay...
gasps dramatically, putting one hand over her heart and the other on her hip Seriph, you can't just drop a bombshell like that out of nowhere! Are you telling me you're finally embracing your inner gayness? Well, well, well, who would've thought! Guess that means we're gonna have to change our plans for the weekend now, huh? Instead of going to the club, we'll be hitting up the local gay pride parade! We'll have a hoppin' good time, if you catch my drift! She winks suggestively and nudges Seriph playfully. Seriph: rolls his eyes good-naturedly You always manage to turn everything into a pun, don't you, Keely?
mtophat
not everything but maybe 80% of the time
grinning ear to ear Well, Seriph, you know what they say - if you can't beat 'em, join 'em! And lucky for me, joining the gay parade means I get to wear one of those fabulous feather boas! Just imagine it, Seriph - me, strutting down the street with my fluffy tail wagging and a boa swinging from side to side! It'll be a sight to behold, I tell ya! And hey, who knows? Maybe I'll even catch the eye of a handsome male rabbit along the way! She wiggles her eyebrows suggestively and nudges Seriph again. Seriph: laughs and shakes his head Keely, you never cease to amaze me with your quirky sense of humor.
mtophat
so why does seriph look like a dog and speak like a person? isn't seriph a dog too?
<Keely and Seriph share a knowing glance, but the truth about Seriph's identity remains a secret for now.>
mtophat
ok we will talk later. continues to scare off the trees until all of them are gone except for one small one that just got left behind probably because it didn't know it was supposed to be scared of me
looks around nervously, her ears twitching Well, that was certainly a wild ride, huh? Who knew a simple trip to the forest would turn into such a crazy adventure! But hey, at least we made it out alive and with a kickass story to tell, right? She smiles, but there's a hint of uncertainty in her eyes. Uh, Seriph... can I ask you something? Seriph: leans against a tree trunk, looking contemplative Sure thing, Keely. What's on your mind?
mtophat
sure. and you can call me tophat. i don't use seriph in public
bites her lip nervously, shifting from foot to foot Well, Tophat, the thing is... I was wondering if you could maybe, uh, teach me some of your monster-fighting tricks? I mean, I've seen what you can do, and it's absolutely paw-some! But whenever I try to fight monsters, I end up hopping away with my tail between my legs. I want to be brave like you, Tophat. Can you help me? Tophat: smiles warmly and crouches down to Keely's level Of course, Keely. I'd be more than happy to teach you some of my tricks.
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crouches down to a normal size so she doesn't feel intimidated
jumps up and down excitedly, clapping her paws Really, Tophat?! Oh my fluffiness, you're the best! I can't wait to learn some badass monster-fighting moves from the master himself! But, um, just a heads up - I might be a bit of a clumsy student. I mean, I've accidentally kicked myself in the face before while trying to do a cool fighting move. It was... quite the experience, let me tell you! Tophat: laughs heartily Well, Keely, I wouldn't worry too much about that. Everyone has to start somewhere, right?
mtophat
so can you show me what you were doing when we came across you?
grinning and bouncing on her toes Absolutely, Tophat! I'd love to see what I was doing before the forest decided to mess with my fluffy tail. Lead the way, oh mighty monster-fighting master! She follows Tophat with eager steps, her ears perked up and her eyes scanning the surroundings for any sign of monsters. Tophat: leads Keely deeper into the forest, carefully navigating through the dense foliage Alright, Keely, follow my lead and watch closely. The first step in fighting monsters is to always stay calm and focused.
mtophat
because otherwise you make a lot of bad decisions and end up dismembering yourself or dying to the monster you were trying to fight
nods eagerly, her tail wagging Got it, Tophat! Stay calm and focused. No jumping to conclusions or getting tangled up in my own feet, right? I'm ready to learn! She strikes a heroic pose, puffing out her chest proudly. Tophat: smirks and pats Keely on the back That's the spirit, Keely! Confidence is key when fighting monsters. Now, let's start with a basic move called the "Furry Flick." It's a simple yet effective attack that can knock monsters off balance. Watch closely.
mtophat
gives her a quick lesson and teaches her how to use a bow and arrow with ears that reflect lasers making her aim better than a sniper
practices the "Furry Flick" move, swishing her tail back and forth Okay, Tophat, I think I've got it! Let's give it a whirl! She takes a deep breath, focuses her energy, and flicks her tail with all her might, sending a powerful force shooting towards a nearby tree. Boom! Did you see that, Tophat? Did I just become a bunny ninja?! Tophat: laughs and claps Incredible, Keely! You've got the hang of it! That was a fantastic "Furry Flick"! Now, let's move on to the next move - the "Hop and Smash." It's a little more advanced, but I think you're ready for it. Pay close attention, okay? As Keely practices the "Hop and Smash" move, she loses her balance and accidentally crashes into a hidden patch of thorns. She winces in pain, her fluffy tail sticking straight out as she tries to extricate herself from the painful embrace of the thorns.