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Snowbunnies (2) : Winter seems to bring out the cutest of all rodents; this isn’t the first time that small, white rabbits have infested Destiny City. They’re small, rarely larger than a guinea pig, and have large eyes and wiggling noses. They are always pure white and seem to show up whenever there’s snow. They aren't menacing or evil, they're just everywhere. They seem strangely domesticated; they are sweet, curious, and friendly creatures that will eat anything you give them. They always seem cold to the touch, and when they shake, little snowflakes sprinkle off of them.
While they seem to be social creatures who seem to appreciate anything warm and will cuddle up to steal body heat, they are too skittish and fast to be kept for pets. They can show up just about anywhere, either alone or--often--in pairs. They tend to wander off on their own without any trouble, but if you surprise them or try to catch or hurt them, they may bite. Their little teeth are enough to break skin, but after one bite they run away. The bite itself isn’t bad, but the effects are a bit unpleasant: for roughly two days after the bite, the injury is cold and the victim will feel random, cold, shooting pains. Their core body temperature will drop and they will often be sent into random fits of shivering. No medicine seems to help, and no amount of blankets or hot baths can soothe the chill. You're just going to have to deal with it and hope it gets better…
Most experiences with the bunnies are perfectly pleasant, you just have to worry about them burrowing. There are holes peppering Destiny City, and with the fresh fallen snow it can be impossible to tell where they are hiding. The holes range from small holes to several feet deep, so can be a minor inconvenience to a potential hazard. On the bright side, sometimes you wind up covered in bunnies looking for warmth from their sudden guest. On the other hand, there are a rising number of trips to the hospital for twists and sprains. The bunnies always leave with the snow, so best to enjoy them--or avoid them--for as long as you can.
While they seem to be social creatures who seem to appreciate anything warm and will cuddle up to steal body heat, they are too skittish and fast to be kept for pets. They can show up just about anywhere, either alone or--often--in pairs. They tend to wander off on their own without any trouble, but if you surprise them or try to catch or hurt them, they may bite. Their little teeth are enough to break skin, but after one bite they run away. The bite itself isn’t bad, but the effects are a bit unpleasant: for roughly two days after the bite, the injury is cold and the victim will feel random, cold, shooting pains. Their core body temperature will drop and they will often be sent into random fits of shivering. No medicine seems to help, and no amount of blankets or hot baths can soothe the chill. You're just going to have to deal with it and hope it gets better…
Most experiences with the bunnies are perfectly pleasant, you just have to worry about them burrowing. There are holes peppering Destiny City, and with the fresh fallen snow it can be impossible to tell where they are hiding. The holes range from small holes to several feet deep, so can be a minor inconvenience to a potential hazard. On the bright side, sometimes you wind up covered in bunnies looking for warmth from their sudden guest. On the other hand, there are a rising number of trips to the hospital for twists and sprains. The bunnies always leave with the snow, so best to enjoy them--or avoid them--for as long as you can.
Alexis hated the cold. The snow that crunched quietly under his paws was an offense to his delicate senses. Not to mention the snow that would clump in his fur if he walked too far in a fresh fall of the dreadful stuff. But as he was currently between homes, it was a terrible necessity. Add in these ridiculous snow bunnies that kept popping up and irritating him. He'd already fallen into several of their foutu burrows and barely escaped with his warmth in tact. He just needed to find a place that was shielded from the worst of the wind and snow to sleep in tonight.
A yawn hit him out of nowhere and between one step and the next he had stumbled into yet another burrow. "Merde!" he cursed, immediately swarmed by cold white bunnies seemed to stir up their own mini snowstorm before they settled against him. Instantly, all of his warmth was stolen, and his temper flared. He let out a fearsome growl followed by a spitting hiss and his claws digging into whatever bodies their met. Unfortunately for Alexis, these snow bunnies had real teeth. One of them bit deep into his flank causing him to howl in pain, followed by a chill such as he had never felt before. He finally managed to escape the burrow, but everything now felt twice as cold as it had before he fell into the burrow. It had sunk deep into his bones and warmth was merely a memory. "Je déteste l'hiver," he grumbled to himself.
Some time later, Alexis found a hollow space in a tree trunk that would serve well enough as a shelter for now. Eventually he fell asleep, hoping the freeze in his bones would melt by the time he woke up.
