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[GUESS WHO. This face might be vaguely familiar, barring the new hairstyle, or it might not. Either way, it sure looks happy to be here.]

Oh, finally, I think it's working! Um... hello! I'm back. In case you don't know me or maybe just forgot, my name is Kieran, and I'm a child of the forest. I'm spending a year away from the herd in order to gather knowledge... a year that's almost over, actually. Winter's only a season away, isn't it?

But I guess I'm getting ahead of myself! Each season has its turn, so I guess I'd better talk about autumn instead. You don't mind, do you?

[Not even waiting for the magical spirit box picture thingy to respond. Just plowing on ahead. SEASONS ARE A REALLY BIG DEAL FOR A SAWSBUCK.]

Each and every person is attuned to a season of the year. That's what we Sawsbucks believe. Autumn might be the time of year when our leaves fade away and our antlers drift into dormancy, but it's also the season when our foliage is the color of our blood -- it's not a time of resignation, it's a burningly, achingly alive season! The autumn-hearted are people who possess fiery ambition. They have a depth of emotion that not many others can claim; when something seizes their heart, it's seized completely and utterly. Their passion can inspire the complacent and meek: the autumn-hearted are the bringers of action, powerful agents of change with endless nerve in the face of adversity. I didn't meet many autumn-hearted spirits last time I was here, but I'm certain there must be some of you out there!

Ah, and just between us, spirit box... they say that the autumn-hearted make the best lovers. I guess it only makes sense: for us, autumn is also the season of love. It's something I'm kind of nervous about! Last year, I was still a Deerling, so this is going to be my first rut. I don't know who I'm going to try to fight for yet... actually, I'm not sure how I'm even supposed to win anyone over. So many of the spirits here have no antlers, so I guess jousting is out, huh?

...Well, as long as I'm in the realm of the gods, I might as well do it however the spirits do it, right? I am here to learn, aren't I?

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You mean it's something spirits do too? Maybe this isn't going to be as different as I thought!

Presents are also excellent. Big, lavish, outrageous displays of your affection and willingness to provide for your ah... chosen one.

The more expensive the better.

I see! I've made offerings to the Beloved before, but never to a regular spirit. If I were to try and win you over, what would you want to receive?

Oh, you know.

[He's being very coy.]

Jewelery is a nice place to start. I love anything that glitters and is gold [and elevates the status quo].

Oh? I don't think I've encountered... ah, whatever jewellery is, but I know I've seen glittery and gold before! I think I could manage those.

[He'll reach off-screen for a moment and retrieve a BADAZIZZLING COLLECTION OF RINGS on his fingers--mostly gold with sparkling ~~fire stones~~ ruby stones. He wiggles his fingers to appropriately show them off.]

Like these! Aren't they stunning?

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Ah, they're very beautiful! Sort of like the special stones that the children of the soil sometimes found on the mountain, then.

[Except the rubies are actually valuable. Y'know, just that one little difference.]

[Just a little.]

And what sorts of things do you like?

Just curious.

Hmm... that's a good question. I'm not sure I really have anything like those rocks you adore. Um... lush green grass and Cheri berries, maybe?

They're not really things that you can find or hold, but I enjoy stories very much. Ah, and running. I love to run!

[Good. Good for hard labor or pack-mulling. Don't need to waste actual finances on. Pathetically gullible, no doubt.]

So if I...

[He looks away almost shyly, then back at the screen, giving his bestest most irresistible kawaii uguu uke face.]

If I offered you some grass, berries and stories, would you be capable of easing some awful tension built up in my shoulders and deliver a important package for me?

It needs to be delivered safely and in a timely manner. Only by someone who's big, strong, and fast enough to handle it.

[I know it seems almost too easy, but... nope. It really is that easy. He'd be eager to ~be of use to the spirits~ and act ~for the good of the herd~ even if he weren't a hormone-driven sucker for a cute face.]

I can do it! I can absolutely do it. Everyone here's been helpful to me, so I'm glad to do anything that lets me be helpful in return. Just tell me where you need me, and I'll find you!

Oh good.

[He looks so relieved!]

I'll make sure to keep in touch.