↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰

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⠀𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬.
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

temp pin

original take on millennial tree cookie

she/her
pan

shes pink for an amazing reason

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀no? you're.. not a threat at all.
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[☀ oculus spectantis🌙 @KnowledgesLight]

"You do not think I do...?"

She assumes she was causing some sort of discrepancy?

Fair enough, as an anomalous being.

"Do you know if it is a possibility in this timeline...?"

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀that was then, this is now.

⠀you hold no threat to the balance of nature, which was.. really my only concern.
⠀

[☀ oculus spectantis🌙 @KnowledgesLight]

"You do... remember me."

A soft laugh.

"I'm surprised you don't harbor any resentment even if you remember."

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀why don't you lead the way? this place is very new to me.
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

⠀
* exiting the store, the advisor smiled up.

so, anywhere else you would like to go? we have more than just shoe stores!
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀.. ah. 💧

⠀[ an embarrassed giggle, she puts the ancient coin back in her pocket. ]
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

⠀
* the cookie stared at it, before staring at caramel choux cookie. she wearily laughed, shaking her head. still paying.

we- um... don't, miss. i apologize! those coins haven't been around since... well before our time!
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

⠀
⠀[ putting the shoes on, while they were a little tight, she's trusting the process here. ]

⠀.. wait, i can pay, hold on-

⠀[ digging around in her pockets, she takes out a.. rather ancient looking coin. ]

⠀do modern cookies still accept these?
⠀

[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

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'slip it on, darling~! it may be a little tight as first, but that is just your hoof getting used to it! choux, dear, are you paying?'

oh, yes yes! i can!

* she's already beginning to click open her briefcase.
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀oooh.. hm.. so many good choices!

⠀[ pondering once more.. she picks a pair of black shoes with pink accents. ]

⠀this one.
⠀

[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

⠀
* with a few more clicks, the cookie was off! finding perfect shoes! there had been many suddenly put on display.

'pick whichever suits your fancy~!'
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

⠀
⠀[ standing where she was told to, she waits for her measurements to be taken. ]
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

⠀
'stand on this, darling! give it a moment. it will take measurements and i will find perfect shoes for you!'

* the advisor had been watching, gently humming to herself and swaying. the machine beneath her hooves began to suddenly make clicking noises.
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

// average height of a doorway is 6ft 8in oh poor tree

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀[ crouching down to fit inside the door, she makes her way inside. ]

⠀so.. do i need my measurements taken, or.. ?
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

⠀
* turning back to millenial tree cookie, a smile rose.

after you, ma'am!
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

⠀
⠀[ the clopping of hooves behind choux makes it a bit obvious why that was the tree's concern. even if anyone with working eyes could tell that the abnormally tall deer looking tree entity apart in a crowd. ]
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

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shoes that fit hooves... hmm... i'm sure we do!

* already beggining to walk, she motioned for her to follow.

we hold many cookies of many different backgrounds. i would not be surprised if we had something for such a feature!
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀hmm.. hmmm...

⠀[ pondering. she continues to look around. ]

⠀have you any shoes that fit hooves? i've been wanting to blend in a little better.
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

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is there anything that catches your eye, miss millennial tree cookie? whatever you think of, we may have!
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀well, you're.. rather unique. it'd be difficult not to!

⠀fount of knowledge, it has been a long time.
⠀

[☀ oculus spectantis🌙 @KnowledgesLight]

She bows.

"...I wonder if you might have recognized me."

Her tone shifts. It sounds a little uneasy but not outright scared.

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀i see, i see.. what a wonderful idea!

⠀[ looking around! so many interesting things.. so many friendly faces! ]
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

⠀
* swaying her briefcase, her gaze shifted to the town square.

i'm truly honored to hear that you like how it all looks! this is a place where cookies can get energy boosts, relax, or have fun!

the possibilities are endless!
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀greetings! you've quite the lovely place here, miss choux!

⠀[ joyful deer, she gives her parasol a small twirl. ]
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[‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ hαρρყ tσ hεℓρ! ❤️ @CARAMELIZEDCARE]

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welcome to the cuckoo town square, miss millennial tree cookie!
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀excellent!

⠀[ polite applause! ]
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[☀ oculus spectantis🌙 @KnowledgesLight]

"Ouuuugh..... wait. You're right."

One finger lights up blue and she presses it against the tip of her tongue, and it heals.

"FABULOUS! We are back in business!"

She strikes a pose.

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀[ returning to the forest critters. if he wanted to talk, it was up to him to approach. ]
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[NIGHT RAVEN ARCHER 🏹 @corruptedwind]

(A soft scoff could be heard. Apparently, he didn’t like that answer.)

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀that is understandable.
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[Wind Archer Cookie ~ 🍃 @ZephyrsArrow]

“I suppose you could say I am troubled by the presence of our corrupted counterparts.”

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

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⠀[ 9ft tree entity has finally located the town square. she is looking around. ]
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[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

⠀
⠀[ a sigh. oh well. ]

⠀.. come back when you are ready, i suppose.
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[NIGHT RAVEN ARCHER 🏹 @corruptedwind]

(An arrow landed at her feet. Seems like he was still feeling feisty.)

[↟𖠰˚ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓. ᨒ↟𖠰 @flosarboris]

⠀
⠀.. then use.. a bit of healing magic? it's.. a relatively basic spell, anyone can do it..
⠀

[☀ oculus spectantis🌙 @KnowledgesLight]

"But I shan't be able to taste the drink on account of the most burnt taste buds ever!

It shall be burnt salt forever... and it was kind of worth it 😎 but the lack of blueberry muffin tops fills me with Immense Sorrow. I SHAN'T see another day..."

Facedown on the ground.