Personality: That likable guy who can get along with almost anyone. I've never heard a bun say anything bad about Buzz. He has a much larger than average build and works hard wherever he sees a need. On his off-time is very laid back and easy to talk to. He will always try to talk reason before fight even though he can more than handle his own in one. Relationships: Fling with Snowdrop Breeding: Purrrplekitty / Open / Open
PZMJNP Buzz had been working too hard this last week and finally decided to take a mental health day. After spending most of today sleeping in his burrow, he woke and came to this place to take in the scenery and relax. He always loved watching the long grasses move in the breeze and listening to the peaceful melody of the river. The air felt heavy and somber right now but he interpreted this as a combination of the heat and his own mental exhaustion. He really needed to clear his head.
It seemed to be quite busy here. Laughter and commotion rang out from the grasses, a large family by the sounds of it. That hit him with some nostalgia and brought a small smile to his face. 'Must be nice', he thought. He could see a few rabbits near the river, one of the does was a real looker, but he had no plans of approaching anyone. Instead he found a large smooth rock next to the river and stretched out comfortably on it before closing his eyes and opening his ears to the world.
PZMJNP Buzz stayed where he was but wasn't able to relax, if anything growing more uncomfortable and uneasy every minute. Suddenly, a huge crash and light happened, so bright he could see it through closed eyes, and he jarred upright. Rain instantly poured, this wasn't good at all. There were a lot of rabbits around. Hopefully they all had a safe place to go but just in case he stood on his hind legs, cupped his paws around his mouth and shouted, "IF YOU DON'T HAVE A NEARBY BURROW, FOLLOW ME!" loud enough for anyone in the vicinity to hear. His burrow was positioned almost in the center of this region, not super close by but it was a doable distance away and very roomy. Maybe the extra work he did this last week would pay off after all. He made off in that direction, purposefully but slow enough to allow anyone to follow if they needed to.
PZMJNP Buzz looked behind to check if anyone was following. The doe he'd been checking out earlier was sprinting straight toward him with another rabbit in tow. Panic was evident on her face even from this distance. He waited for them to catch up before pressing on. "Try to keep calm and stay on my tail." he called back to the pair. "We can make it." Their surroundings were getting worse by the minute but he knew the direction they needed to go. He hoped these two would be able to keep their wits about them and stick close. Buzz suddenly had a really bad feeling about this storm and mentally berated himself for ignoring his instincts earlier. However, he quickly pushed these thoughts aside in order to stay focused on the matter at paw. It wasn't only his own safety at risk now.
PZMJNP They were making good time, almost there. He could even hear his friend calling out, just ahead. Relief started to wash over Buzz until a horrible crack sounded, the closest and worst so far. His view was lighted up, although he wasn't really sure from which direction since he'd had his eyes peeled to the trail. No longer feeling the doe's presence he looked behind him to where the other two rabbits had stopped, staring at something. He followed their gaze to a downed, smoldering tree at the same time a heartrending scream rang out from across the way.
One thing at a time, he thought. Organization is best in a crisis. He wanted to help the rabbit in distress but also wanted to complete the first plan before hatching another. They'd made it and he wanted to collect his wits in safety for a minute. There were things to consider and that was hard to do on the run with danger looming overhead. He hopped back to the others and put a paw on each rabbit's shoulder, trying to get them back on track. "Right up ahead guys, we made it."
PZMJNP Once they were all safely inside, Buzz was able to breathe and recollect his wits. It was hard to think on the run with danger looming overhead. The burrow was still intact, good. Dusty and the new buck seemed eager to go to the tree and help. The doe sounded reluctant and still looked pretty shaken from the whole ordeal. He didn't want anyone to feel pressured into going, especially her. "Maybe you'd like to keep lookout like Dusty did? In the tunnel near the entrance, out of the weather?" he suggested.
Quick action was needed, so he decided he would sprint to the tree as fast as he could. The less time outside, the better. He turned to hastily address the others. "I'm going to the tree. Anyone is welcome to come but not obligated." With that, he bolted out of the burrow without looking behind or trying to stay in a group. Now that he'd had a little time to think, he realized that being spread out a bit was probably better. If lightning struck the ground maybe only one would perish instead of all. Dusty would be right behind him and probably the other buck too although he couldn't know for certain. He hoped the doe would stay behind like he suggested but again, couldn't know.
PZMJNP Buzz took stock of his surroundings, there were actually quite a few rabbits around. Apparently everyone was feeling heroic today. That was good. He decided he would complete one lap around the tree, taking care to try to spot anyone who may be stuck under any branches. After that his moral obligation would be fulfilled and he could go back to his burrow and wait out this storm. He went in the direction opposite of the cluster of rabbits off to his right so that his circuit would end with them. Then he would invite anyone in earshot to join him if they wished and be on his way. "Let's go this way." He motioned to Dusty and led the way. "Help me eye the branches for anyone who may be trapped."
PZMJNP Buzz began his search, forging a path as close to the tree as possible. He kicked aside burning sticks in the way as he went so that Dusty wouldn't step on them. Youch, this was no joke. He never imagined doing something this reckless and yet here he was. He just hoped that it wouldn't be a futile search or too late to help whoever he'd heard. This tree was huge. Going fully around it was the most thorough way to do it, but he still worried about the time it would take.
PZMJNP They finished their loop around the tree without finding anything. Dusty was taking longer than he liked and Buzz had to urge him to hurry a few times. The group that had been by the roots had grown some and migrated a little away from the tree but still remained in the area. This was a weird scene. He paused and tried to pick out words and vibes from the group. A doe was sobbing inconsolably. Had someone died? Before his plan had been to shout out an invitation and run back to safety, but the mood of these rabbits stopped him. Something big was going on, he just didn't know what yet.
PZMJNP "Better make sure the mom heard that. Wait for me." he told his friend and doubled back to the group where the crying doe was. He hopped straight up to her and touched her shoulder briefly so she'd know he was addressing her. Buzz hated to be rude to a lady, and a rightfully distressed one at that, but there wasn't time for tact. "Ma'am." he spoke loudly "A kit-sized tunnel was found over in the grasses. You coming?" He looked around to the rest who had appeared to be consoling her before. "Standing here isn't going to find them."
PZMJNP As Buzz was trying to rally the mother and group a loud crack sounded from the nearby tree. Its fall was immediately accompanied by a pained scream. He rushed over and upon arrival found a rabbit crawling away from the scene sporting a horrendous injury. The poor buck begged that the piece of smoking branch impaling him be removed. Buzz crouched over the wound, inspecting it before warning "Be as still as you can. I'll pull on three." while putting both paws gingerly on the section nearest to the thigh, wincing as the wood started burning him too. "1, 2" he gripped and yanked vertically before reaching three. A helpful trick his mom had pulled on him a few times as a boy in regards to splinters. 'One hell of splinter.' he thought sympathetically as he tossed the disgusting branch aside, bloodied and weird smelling.
PZMJNP "You're welcome. I'm sure you'd have done the same." Buzz said while inspecting the leg again, checking for any remnants of splinters. There didn't seem to be any. He'd also seen less severe injuries that bled a lot more than this. It looked like the heat from the firey branch had sealed most of the wound somehow? Strange. It certainly smelled strange. He didn't have any experience with burn wounds but he hoped it would heal up alright. Only time would tell.
He could hardly believe the next few sentences that came from the buck before he introduced himself and asked a name in return. "Name's Buzz...Wait-You're really trying to rejoin the search party after this?" he asked incredulously. There was a fine line between heroic and plain stupid and he wasn't sure where to rate this. "I'm sorry to break this to you Firefly, but if you don't get down and resting immediately there's a fine chance of you dying."
Before Firefly could respond he continued on "My burrow is just a few minutes over that way." he gestured in the direction of the tunnels the buck had mentioned "We can search on our way but I really do insist we get you there-unless your place is closer?" Buzz had had enough of this chaotic search party. He wanted to reunite the kits with their mother too, but at a certain point you had to realize a lost cause. The amount of rabbits currently in danger on this mission was insane, and the one he was next to could very well die if they didn't make the right choice.
PZMJNP Buzz was pleased to hear Firefly change his mind without argument. The buck was heroic after all, not stupid, he decided. It was dark enough he could hardly see and the rain was picking up. He'd never been this wet for this long and was relieved to be heading back. Not being able to find the missing kits was extremely regretful but not for a lack of trying. And who knows, maybe they'd still get lucky and run into them on their way back.
"Alright, this way. Keep your eyes focused on your footing and we'll watch out for signs of the kits." he hopped over to the tunnel they'd originally come in from and added "Speak up if the pace is too fast." Buzz started making his way through the trail with Firefly behind and Dusty bringing up the rear. He took it slow and moved aside any loose, sharp rocks that were in the path. There weren't any tiny paw prints so far but he'd keep looking the whole way, just in case.
PZMJNP It was a downright gorgeous day in early autumn. The temperature was perfect and soothing breezes carried the scent of crisp leaves with them. Lively didn't have any major plans for the day other than eating and exercise of course. She didn't usually spend much if any time in the Tanglewood but found herself drawn there when she spotted a familiar sight from her youth. The wonderfully neat, spinny things that fell from the trees this time of year were descending. Whirlygigs she believed the name was or at least that's what she'd been told as a kit. She was struck with the overwhelming desire to catch them like she once had. 'I guess I could call it jumping or reflex training.' she told herself and found a large, clear area that'd be good for it. At first she planned a rough guideline for how this exercise should be carried out but that soon crumbled and gave way to just straight up playing. It was so invigorating to just go with the flow and get out of her own head. This display probably looked ridiculous but she was having too much fun to care.
PZMJNP Buzz was leisurely enjoying some fresh air and stretching his legs after having been digging for the better part of a few days. He loved autumn weather and scenery. The vibrant color change in the leaves was his favorite part. After grazing his eye caught a flicker of orange spasmodically moving in a clearing among the trees, not in a way the falling leaves did. He crept up cautiously and almost laughed when he saw it was his friend Lively making all that commotion. The way she was throwing herself about with wild abandon reminded him of how a kit played. She was lucky he wasn't a predator because there was nothing stealthy about what she was doing at all and she hadn't even noticed his approach. She'll never see this coming then he thought with impish glee as he launched himself at the whirlygig she was currently going for, intending to catch it before she did.
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