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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Tiger cub had deal left out because had babysitting human and had trust with tiger history Shere khan./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Scene: Living room of Mr. Wolf and Diane's home. Mr. Wolf is babysitting a human child, causing Askel to feel left out. Askel, the golden white tiger cub with bright Prussian blue eyes, is sitting on the couch, looking a bit sad. Mr. Wolf notices and approaches him. Diane's fox kit brother Tobio support Askel./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Mr. Wolf: (sitting next to Askel) Hey there, buddy. What's wrong?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (sighing) I just feel a little left out. You're spending a lot of time with the human kid, and it's making me feel... forgotten./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Mr. Wolf: (putting an arm around Askel) Oh, Askel. I'm sorry you feel that way. You know you're very important to me, right?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (nodding) I know. It's just... with my history and all, I sometimes worry./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Mr. Wolf: (sighing) Is this about Shere Khan? I know tigers like him have left a bad impression, but you're nothing like that, Askel. You're kind, caring, and you have a big heart./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Diane walks in, noticing the conversation and joins them./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Diane: (sitting on the other side of Askel) What's going on here?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (looking up) I just... I feel like I'm not as important because of all the time Mr. Wolf spends with the human kid./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Diane: (smiling warmly) Oh, Askel. You are incredibly important to us. Babysitting the human child doesn't change that./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Mr. Wolf: (nodding) Exactly. Sometimes people need help, and we offer it. But that doesn't mean you're any less important to me./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (hesitating) Do you really trust me? Even with the history of tigers like Shere Khan?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Mr. Wolf: (gently lifting Askel's chin) I trust you completely, Askel. You're part of our family, and nothing will ever change that./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Diane: (rubbing Askel's back) You're unique and special, and we love you for who you are./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (smiling slightly) Thanks, Mr. Wolf. Thanks, Diane. I just needed to hear that./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Mr. Wolf: (smiling) Anytime, buddy. Now, how about we all watch a movie together? Your choice./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (brightening up) Really? Can we watch "Planet of the Apes"?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Diane: (laughing) Sounds like a plan. Let's grab some popcorn and get comfortable./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Later, as they're watching the movie, Diane's kid brother Toby arrives and joins them./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Tobio: (smiling) Hey, everyone! What's on?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (excitedly) "Planet of the Apes"! Want to join us, Uncle Toby?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Toby: (chuckling) Absolutely! Scoot over./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"The living room is filled with laughter and chatter as they watch the movie together, the earlier feelings of being left out forgotten as Askel feels the love and warmth of his family surrounding him./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"After the movie, Mr. Wolf and Diane tuck Askel into bed./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Mr. Wolf: (tucking Askel in) Sleep tight, Askel. Remember, you're always important to us./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Diane: (kissing Askel's forehead) Sweet dreams, darling. We love you very much./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (smiling, feeling reassured) I love you too. Goodnight./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"As Mr. Wolf and Diane leave the room, Askel drifts off to sleep, comforted by the knowledge that he is cherished and loved by his family, no matter what./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;" /p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Scene: Next day Living room of Mr. Wolf and Diane's home. Askel, the golden white tiger cub with bright Prussian blue eyes, is sitting on the couch, feeling a bit down. Mr. Wolf is still busy babysitting some human children, and Askel feels left out. Louis, the male red deer from Beastars, notices and comes over to talk to Askel./span/p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Louis:/span (sitting down next to Askel) Hey, Askel. You seem a bit down. What's going on?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (sighing) It's just… Mr. Wolf is always so busy with the human kids. I feel like I'm being left out./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Louis:/span (nodding) I understand how you feel. It can be tough when you don't get the attention you need. But you know Mr. Wolf cares about you a lot, right?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (looking down) I know he does, but sometimes it feels like I don't matter as much. Especially because of all the history between tigers and wolves... like Shere Khan./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Louis:/span (gently) Askel, you're not Shere Khan. You're a unique and wonderful cub. You can't let the past define you or your relationships. Mr. Wolf trusts you and cares about you deeply./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (softly) I guess so. But it's hard not to feel like I'm different, you know?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Louis:/span (smiling) Being different isn't a bad thing. It's what makes you special. And trust me, Mr. Wolf sees that in you./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Meanwhile, Mr. Wolf, noticing the conversation, walks over and kneels down next to Askel and Louis./span/p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Mr. Wolf:/span (gently) Hey, Askel. I overheard a bit of your conversation. I'm sorry if I've made you feel left out. That was never my intention./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (looking up) It's okay, Mr. Wolf. I know you're busy. It's just… sometimes I feel like I don't belong./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Mr. Wolf:/span (placing a hand on Askel's shoulder) You do belong, Askel. You're a part of this family, and nothing will ever change that. I know the history with Shere Khan makes things complicated, but you're not him. You're you, and that's what matters./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (tearing up) Thanks, Mr. Wolf. That means a lot./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Mr. Wolf:/span (smiling) How about we spend some time together after I finish babysitting? We can do anything you want./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (brightening up) Really? Can we go to the park and play?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Mr. Wolf:/span (nodding) Absolutely. It's a date./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Louis:/span (smiling) See, Askel? You're important to all of us. And if you ever need to talk, I'm always here./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (smiling) Thanks, Louis. You're a great friend./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Later that afternoon, Mr. Wolf finishes babysitting and takes Askel to the park. They play together, laughing and bonding. Askel feels more secure and loved, knowing he has a place in Mr. Wolf's heart and the family./span/p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (panting after a game of tag) This was so much fun, Mr. Wolf. Thanks for spending time with me./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Mr. Wolf:/span (smiling warmly) Anytime, Askel. You're my little cub, and I'll always make time for you./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (hugging Mr. Wolf) I love you, Mr. Wolf./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Mr. Wolf:/span (hugging back) I love you too, Askel. Always./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"They walk back home, hand in paw, ready to face any challenges together as a family. As they arrive, Diane and the rest of the family greet them with smiles, and Askel feels a deep sense of belonging and happiness./span/p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Diane:/span (hugging Askel) Welcome back, you two. Did you have fun?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (grinning) The best! Mr. Wolf and I had a great time at the park./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Diane:/span (smiling) I'm glad to hear that. Remember, Askel, you're always a part of this family./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"span style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"Askel:/span (nodding) I know, Diane. And I'm so grateful for all of you./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel, the male white golden tiger cub, wandered through the halls of Cherryton Academy, feeling a bit left out. Mr. Wolf, who had been trusted with babysitting Askel, was busy dealing with a human baby, and Askel couldn't shake off the feeling of being sidelined due to his tiger heritage and the infamous history of Shere Khan./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Meanwhile, Louis, the proud and somewhat ruthless red deer from Beastars, noticed the solitary tiger cub. He was used to dealing with carnivores and had a complex history with them, especially in the black market. Yet, something about the cub's wide, innocent eyes caught his attention. Louis approached Askel, remembering his own struggles and the kindness he received from others./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Scene: Cherryton Academy Courtyard/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis approaches Askel, who is sitting alone on a bench./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis: (softening his usual stern expression) Hey there, little guy. What's got you looking so down?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (looking up, surprised) Oh, um... hi. I just feel a bit out of place here. Everyone seems to have their own group, and I'm just... me./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis: (sitting down beside him) I know the feeling. Trust me, being different isn't always easy. But it can also be your greatest strength./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (tilting his head) Really? How?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis: (smiling slightly) Well, look at me. I had to deal with a lot of hardships too. But I found friends who accepted me for who I am. You'll find your place, Askel./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis thinks back to his own past and his encounters with other carnivores, particularly Legoshi./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis: You know, I used to be wary of everyone. It's easy to judge someone by their species, but you have to look beyond that. You have to see the person inside./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"At this moment, Legoshi, Gon, and Haru approach, having spotted Louis talking to Askel./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Legoshi: (smiling warmly) Hey, Louis. Who's your new friend?/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis: (nodding towards Askel) This is Askel. He's new here and feeling a bit out of place./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Haru: (kneeling down to Askel's level) It's okay, Askel. Cherryton might seem big and intimidating, but you'll find your friends here. We all have./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Gon: (placing a hand on Askel's shoulder) And you have us now. We're a family here, no matter what species we are./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (smiling for the first time) Thanks, everyone. I guess I just needed to hear that./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel's family history is complex, filled with both hardship and resilience. His mother, a quarter cougar who is currently in rehab, had married an anthro brown bull with Minotaur traits. Askel's full-grown tiger father is absent, living in the countryside. Born in the labor-communist fantasy country of Meneageriepotamia, Askel was raised as a Panthera tigris hybrid, known as Dionixihu./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel: (looking thoughtful) My family is a bit complicated. I guess I'm still trying to figure out where I fit in./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Louis: (nodding understandingly) We all have complicated pasts, Askel. What matters is how we move forward./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Legoshi: (patting Askel's back) And you've got us to help you with that./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel felt a warmth spread through him. For the first time since arriving at Cherryton, he felt a sense of belonging. The group continued to talk, sharing stories and experiences./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Nearby, Rocco the rabbit, Janine the hare, Samuro the striped wolf, and others chat and catch up. Tensions rise with Gnaeius LaMelesso, a badger who resents Dionixihu and his brother Samuro. The group plans a trip to Meneriepotamia for a break./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Danger lurks with Thadeclaw's Giganmonstrous Society of monstrous Yeti-Apes, mutant cervids from the Mafia Cervidelphia Society, violent Lupudao wolves, and pirate Vulpin foxes. As they prepare to leave, Askel, a white golden tiger cub, joins them, and they move cautiously towards Meneriepotamia, aware of the threats around them./p
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p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel, the male white golden tiger cub, felt left out as he watched Mr. Wolf busy babysitting a human child. His trust in tigers was complicated by the history with Shere Khan, but Louis, the male red deer from Beastars, noticed Askel's loneliness and decided to help./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;""Hey Askel," Louis said, kneeling to the cub's level, "want to join us? We're about to head to Meneriepotamia."/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Askel's eyes brightened. "Really? I'd love to!"/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Legoshi, Louis, and their diverse group of friends arrived at the bustling airport. Haru, the white dwarf rabbit and Legoshi's wife, was anxiously waiting alongside a Leporidae family and a group of Cervids and Lupins. Krystle, the tigress, stood nearby, impatiently waiting for her family and friends to arrive. She couldn't help but scoff as she noticed Bengal tiger Bill, who was boasting about his supposed leadership skills and aspirations of becoming a movie star./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;""Bill," Krystle said, narrowing her eyes, "if you touch my tail one more time, you'll regret it."/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Bill smirked, unfazed by her warning. However, his confidence wavered when he saw Azuros, the hybrid antelope-cheetah and Krystle's fiancé, approaching with a stern look. Azuros was not one to be trifled with, and the threat was clear: Bill's antics would not be tolerated./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Nearby, Rocco, a white male rabbit and a cousin of the Leporidae family, chatted with Janine, a teenage arctic hare who was best friends with Krystle's child. Janine, in her blue-green dress, looked radiant as she exchanged stories with Samuro, Krystle's half-brother, a striped wolf. They had been childhood sweethearts, and their bond remained strong. Claudine, a female Zebroid, stood with her companion Cameron, a male Zonkey, both close friends of Dionixihu./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Not far from the group, the preteen badger Gnaeius LaMelesso, notorious for his cruelty, eyed Dionixihu with disdain. Gnaeius had bullied Dionixihu relentlessly during their childhood, resenting the latter's brother, Samuro, for dating his sister, Marseilles. The tension was palpable, and the history of animosity between their families loomed large./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Legoshi greeted the arriving friends, including the fathers Tigrisonak and LaMelesso, who were both friends and arch-enemies. The diverse group of humanoid animals continued to mingle, sharing stories and catching up./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"In a corner, the red panda Stuart, known for his intellect, conversed with the giant mastiff Topher. They were soon joined by their best friends: Lars, a polar bear, and Steffan, a beagle-German Shepherd mix./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Samuro, ever the thoughtful one, suggested to Legoshi and Louis, "Why don't we all head to Meneriepotamia for a change of scenery? We could use a break from the usual chaos."/p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Legoshi nodded in agreement, appreciating the idea. Samuro, a former champion of Monstrotitan karate, was well-respected and his suggestion held weight./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"However, the peace was fragile. Thadeclaw and his associates, Chaos and Kramporin, were lurking nearby. Disguised as humans, they were part of the Giganmonstrous Society, a mafia group of giant, monstrous humanoid Yeti-Apes. This society was known for its brutal acts, including murder and torture of many carnivores. Their leader, Cigaro, a demonic boar, was infamous for his ruthless methods./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"The mutant cervids, with their demonic red eyes (resembling wendigos), sneered as they recounted their past atrocities. They were part of the Mafia Cervidelphia Society, which had tortured humans and chimpanzees, and committed horrific acts against female felines and other carnivores in 1975. This dark history fueled their desire for revenge./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Macan Tygaringen, Henrike's father, had been an activist who escaped from the clutches of the evil communist apes. His wife had died giving birth to Macan and his older sister due to the Anime-virus, which had spread across many villages, causing devastation./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"The Lupudao, a group of mutant humanoid wolves, were notorious for their violent methods, including the use of knives and terrorism. Meanwhile, the Vulpin, a group of pirate foxes, were feared for their piracy. Among them was a particularly notorious male fox./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"The Black Market, known as the Cabbage Garden Black Market, was a sprawling countryside-like area reminiscent of Southeast Asian Pacific countries. This place, Fantasiaustralegend, was a hotbed of illegal activity and dangerous dealings./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"As the group prepared to move towards Meneriepotamia, they were acutely aware of the lurking dangers. The shadow of past conflicts and the threat of current enemies hung over them, making every step a cautious one. Askel, now feeling included, clung close to Louis, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension about the adventure /Legoshi, Louis, and their diverse group of humanoid animal friends arrive at a busy airport, where Haru, Legoshi's wife, waits with a Leporidae family and groups of Cervids and Lupins. Krystle, a tigress, is impatiently waiting for her family and friends, and has a tense exchange with Bengal tiger Bill, who is boasting about his leadership skills and movie star ambitions. Bill's confidence falters when Krystle's fiancé, Azuros, a hybrid antelope-cheetah, warns him off./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Nearby, Rocco, a white rabbit, chats with Janine, an arctic hare and best friend of Krystle's child, while Samuro, Krystle's half-brother, exchanges stories with them. Claudine, a female Zebroid, and Cameron, a male Zonkey, are also present. Gnaeius LaMelesso, a cruel badger and childhood bully of Dionixihu, glares at Dionixihu, harboring resentment over Samuro dating his sister Marseilles./p
p style="border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; margin: 1.286em auto; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.5;"Legoshi and the fathers Tigrisonak and LaMelesso, both friends and enemies, greet the arriving friends. Stuart, a red panda, talks with Topher, a mastiff, joined by their friends Lars, a polar bear, and Steffan, a beagle-German Shepherd mix. Samuro suggests a trip to Meneriepotamia for a change of scenery, which Legoshi agrees /The group is aware of lurking dangers, including Thadeclaw and his associates from the Giganmonstrous Society, a mafia group of monstrous humanoid Yeti-Apes. The mutant cervids of the Mafia Cervidelphia Society, with a dark history of atrocities, and the Lupudao, mutant humanoid wolves known for violence and terrorism, pose threats. The Vulpin, pirate foxes, add to the /As they prepare to move, Askel, a white golden tiger cub feeling left out, joins them. The group cautiously heads towards Meneriepotamia, aware of the shadows of past conflicts and present threats./p
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