They do not notice

Hare.

Predators, don't even dare. These powerful hind legs with sharp claws aren't just for running.

I have a lepus philosophy tag where I share weird thoughts, check it out if you want.

Literally me

When there's a sudden noise, I instinctively straighten up, alarmed. And my ears are tense and upright too.

I just address everyone as "you."

To me, all of you are "you." Whoever I’m standing in front of and talking to - that’s "you." I also want to be just "you" when people address me.

I don’t like remembering names. I don’t like it when people call me by my given name. I can’t even come up with a nickname for myself online - it all feels so forced.

Having to constantly use some weird nickname or voice command just to talk.

I remember people’s appearances, but I often get confused and don’t recognize someone who’s changed their clothes or gotten a haircut.

I guess that’s exactly why we need names. But people can change their names, too...

It’s all so complicated.

Most animals don’t bother with names. Appearance (body shape, color) and scent are enough.

But in a society like this, people even change those. It’s exhausting.

I don’t want a name. I don’t want to introduce myself when meeting someone. It’s pointless to me.

That's their FIRST question: "What's your name?" I freeze for a couple of seconds, then tiredly tell them my real name, quietly hoping they won't use it. I don't like names. I really don't like any names.

I have two modes.

Right now... Pet me.

Hello everyone. It's how I have it here (С and F). There are places somewhere else where it's much hotter, stay safe. Stay indoors, don't overheat. Drink water, and don't forget to take in salt and sugar too - they help to absorb water much faster.

The books I read as a child featured interesting characters who clearly had a positive influence on me.

So there were books about teenagers (who are pretty magical in their own right) who interact with various creatures from the folklore of their own and other countries. Things like witches, dragons, vampires, werewolves, spirits, magical animals, both demonic and divine beings etc... But it wasn’t exactly fantasy - it is like our real boring world, but with a hidden magical layer for the main characters to explore..? Mystical + urban + folk fantasy, in short.

Here’s the thing. In one of the books, some of the creatures they encountered were hares. And according to the plot, these were large, soldier-like hares, armed to the teeth.

"Sitting on his hind legs, a huge hare, the size of a calf, was tightly clutching an unprecedented, strangely short and angular gun in his front paws."

They’re friendly toward the main characters, who suddenly find themselves in a new place (clearly via sudden teleportation not knowing where they appear this time), and briskly explain to them that the hares are in the thick of a fierce war against a nasty demonic forest spirit and his army of wolves. The narrative is told as if the authors were clearly inspired by World War II, it really feels.

What I really, really love is the portrayal of the hares. For once, the folkloric hare isn’t a coward. Instead, they’re tough, bold partisans. They fight, shoot, hit and kick.

They’re unbelievably cool.

"That’s more like it!" he snapped contentedly. His ear stuck out triumphantly from under his helmet, his whiskers bristled menacingly, and his eyes flashed with a malevolent gleam. "You got what you deserved! You are no match for mighty hares like us!"

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calling all dogs ΘΔ