Post #1779540

2026-02-20 20:44 UTC

So Dave sticks out a bit. It's really nice when he opens up though because he's an impulsive individual when left to his own devices and has plenty of stories to tell if the mood takes him. I really like working with Dave. Anyway, one day we've got a job that takes a three hour hike to get to and early on the topic of deer comes up. I hadn't realised this was the first time we had discussed deer, but blatantly it was. Dave's entire demeanour changes, there's a bit of passion in his voice, but it's also hushed as if he's talking about something sacred. "Deer are my favourite animal.’ He says. I'm also eager to hear Dave talk about himself, so | encourage him to say more. "I'd love to be a deer myself” And more "If a genie offered me the opportunity to become a deer I'd take it. | wouldn't even stop to ask what the price was." And more @spacefinner

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@j12i@weirder.earth 2026-02-20 20:45

"Sometimes I feel like I'm a deer having a dream about being a human.* And there I am, a long time commuter to the therian/otherkin community keeping up the encouraging face of someone being politely interested, knowing that this man is straight up a therian with no frame of reference. And I decided that I wouldn't push the subject outside of the bounds of what Dave is comfortable with, I wouldn't try to teach him the terms "Therian” or "Otherkin" but absolutely I would talk with this man as if he's a deer. And it's a bit magical really. He's an impulsive individual so I have to talk him out of some risky choices every so often and "this is why deer like you keep getting stuck in fences" has become this magical phrase that allows him to step down from a mistake with a bit of a smile on his face. @spacefinner

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