It's alright!
They used to steal it whenever they think I spend too much time with my tasks, but ever since I told them I consider some of my tasks as hobbies, they've began doing it for fun. Ehe...
At least it gives me a chance to enjoy nature?
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iㅡ oh⠀.͟.͟.⠀dear, uhm. stealing your limbs for fun⠀.͟.͟.⠀.ᐣ i don't knowㅡ uhm. would you like help finding them so you can retrieve your limbs back .ᐣ
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Oh... oh! They might be more scared of that prospect! I think I can see it now.
(⠀Nod nod.⠀)
Yes yes, quite a predicament indeed. Maybe useful for... Halloween?
Oh yes I do! I enjoy my hobbies quite a lot. Though, I don't think it deviates much from my usual tasks?
(⠀Tapping its chin. Maybe it'd need a change of hobbies to convince the forest folk that it was okay? Hmm...⠀)
[ he opens his mouth — closes it.
for the briefest moment, there's a frown on his face...
but, seeing they don't seem to mind their predicament, he lets it go. ]
i mean, ya have hobbies, yeah?
why don'tcha just... i dunno, communicate with 'em, tell them you're doing stuff for
But yes, I do have fun doing my tasks! Perhaps it's because majority of them involve me leaving the forest...
(⠀It turns to him fully to listen. There's that curious twinkle in its eye as Stan explains his um... predicament. Let's call it that.⠀)
(⠀It very much appreciates the critters' efforts in taking care of it. Maybe they see it more as human? Hm.⠀)
But yes, they are in fact pulling my leg! ( woosh. )
Worse... reputation? How would creating prosthetics create a worse reputation for you?
(⠀Little head tilt.⠀)
Or perhaps they know my stubborn streak... Though— can you blame me? I am but a doll that has nothing to do all day. I think I'm allowed to be a little confused why I can't work.
(⠀It huffs, but it has a smile on its face. It's amused at least.⠀)
oh...
huh.
[ for a moment, stan's face merely looks shocked, somewhat unreadable. then, it softens, half-smiling. reminiscing? who knows.
with a laugh, however, he's back to normal. ]
it's the thought that counts, or somethin' like that.
'm sure there's better ways to convince
Oh no no you misunderstand— they give it back! I notice they tend to do it if I seem to... work too much? Though they seem to forget I don't get... tired. *💧💧
But it'd be quite nice to have a spare! It surely can't be TOO hard... But I think I would take anything.
[ tongue click — he looks left and right, presumably for any sign of said critters and missing leg, before shaking his head.
no luck, then. ]
if you keep letting 'em get away with it, they're only gonna ramp up their antics, ya know.
... lucky for you, you're talkin' to the guy
(⠀Looking up at him. They blink before smiling, almost embarrassed.⠀)
Oh it's quite fine! The forest critters tend to play with my limbs, but I don't mind sitting here.
... Unless you know how to craft a spare? *💧