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[mindyourhealth]

I am sorry that I have been absent. It has been difficult living alone. The money I am given is not enough. Father Squirrel has not been here to help me. I have had to find another option. It has taken much time

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[gatewhatgate]

[Oh gosh, it's a squirrel person. A squirrelfolk? Is that a thing? He's not sure. She. She's a squirrel folk person.]

Excuse me, Ms Squirrel, um, what exactly are you? If that's not totally rude.

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[mindyourhealth]

[That's probably the easiest way to think of it.]

[She tilts her head to one side, somewhat confused by the new voice's question. It takes her a handful of seconds to decide how to respond to it, though she comes off as being quite sure of herself once she does.]

You might have found a more polite way to ask, but it is not totally rude.

I am what you have said: a squirrel.

[gatewhatgate]

Sorry!

Oh, um, that's neat. You're big for a squirrel. I bet you eat lots of meat and vegetables and drink lots of milk. [ Pause. More to himself: ] Do squirrels eat meat?

[mindyourhealth]

That is all right. You did not know. Now you will be ready for the next time.

[Assuming any other squirrels port in, of course.]

Yes, I eat all of my fruits and vegetables. Milk is also important. It will give you strong bones. That is why we must eat those things.

I do not like meat. I prefer nuts and beans. They are also healthy. If you do eat meat, you must eat it in small portions.

[gatewhatgate]

I like meat! Especially beef stew. I don't think you could call my proportions small, though. But I like fruits and vegetables and milk and nuts and stuff too, I guess.

[mindyourhealth]

[Before she can stop herself, she wrinkles her nose a bit at the thought, but is otherwise very polite about his choices.]

As long as you eat them sometimes, that is enough for now.