deer abbey

“you know, i don’t think i’ve seen anything like that around anywhere! but one of the girls might– it looks like the kind of cloth they’d use. try asking one of them?”

“oh, i guess that was actual advice… well, there you have it!”

“as a deer, i am telling you– it is all about the salt! if you’re looking to attract a doe or a buck, whatever you’re into, you gotta bring the choicest salt licks possible! nothing less will do! though i guess if you’re trying to attract the attention of a lion or an eagle for whatever reason, meat or fish work too. this might also attract flayn if you’re not careful, so be discreet with your fish! you definitely do not want to step on that potential significant other, though if you have competition and you lack antlers… it just might work. locking antlers with another guy to assert your dominance is another option, if you have those. the point i’m making is have confidence in yourself, follow your heart, and honestly? yeah. be honest! sincerity is key!”

“see, the thing about felix is that he’s what we deer call a sun deer– he’s always hiding his true feelings by acting like he’s mad or like you’re wasting his time for trying to hang out with him. but if you’re getting him to come out for tea, you’re already doing something right. to achieve perfect teatime try talking about things he likes, or bringing a sword as a gift? he likes swords, doesn’t he? heck, why not go the extra mile and duel him first?” 

“can’t argue with that logic! sooo, yellow. definitely yellow.”

“if you ask me you’re already doing just great, big guy– but as a deer, you need to make sure to get enough rest to let your muscles do all that growing. don’t push yourself or lock horns with anyone if you’re not feeling up to training that day. sometimes you just need to let yourself take a break and smell the roses! perhaps with a friend?”

“hmm… i think the easiest way to go about doing this is to appeal to your stepbrother’s good nature. as a deer, i would bring a good salt lick, or maybe bring him on a nice walk through the woods– something he would want to do, you know? then once you’re having a good time together, ask if you can have a proper talk about whatever it is you’ve been fighting over. ‘course, if your stepbrother happens to be something like– like, an eagle or a lion, that’s gonna be a lot tougher. i’ve noticed they aren’t as willing to yield and talk things out as a deer might be, so you may have to be willing to bend a little and take some of his thoughts into consideration as well. maybe pick up some choice meats or fish he’ll be willing to sink their teeth into while he hears you out? that’s my take on it, anyways.”