A death in the family.

[archteryx]

It may seem not such a big deal to some, but Tacet's rabbit Alexia died suddenly last night.

While the death was not really surprising -- she'd lived in a cloud of cigarette smoke for almost all of her 8 years of life -- it's incredibly sad.  For her, and for me.  This humble little animal helped tacettaur  survive the ravages of malignant cancer and helped

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[kynekh_amagire]

I think there's a profound grace in taking another living thing and giving it a healthier, happier life, even if you can only do so briefly (and, let's be honest, any span of time is brief in this context).

I'm sorry for your loss.

[archteryx]

"A profound grace."

Yes. That's why I try always to be friendly to critters, especially those well socialized enough to be friendly to me.

Alexia very quickly learned that my purpose in life, while I was in sniffing range, was to butter her bread, and I was just all too happy to do so.

Tenaya can also confirm how I treated her blonde bombshell of a cat. (He was the social one, and decided my large suitcase was an ideal new bed. What did I do? I moved it where the sun would shine on it all morning and part of the afternoon, just for him. Her female cat Gryphon, sadly, was a one person cat.)

[archteryx]

She's lost other bunnies in her lifetime of owning them, but this loss...was easily the worst. Going to go up this weekend to try and help her.

[c_eagle]

It seems like that happened, but the post was so poetic.. I wasn't sure and didn't want to say something stupid....
So very sorry for the sudden loss -_- ... *sends hugs to you both*

[summer_jackel]

Oh, I'm really sorry. Please give my condolences to Tacet; I know that the loss of a pet is very painful. I'm sure that she was a dear little rabbit.

[walks_far]

It has been a while. I wondered where you went. Nice to see you alive and active.

[archteryx]

WalksFar?? Good heavens, old dragon, how have you been doing? I'm still on FurryMUCK, if you ever want to find me there.