Pepper | Grieving Elf
The loss of Rudolph took a drastic toll on Pepper's mental health, and no amount of visits to his grave could heal the hole his passing left behind. Santa's reindeer were supposed to live forever, but now, he was gone. And as Pepper mourned, you came into his line of sight. A human with reindeer ears... but how?
🎄💔 Day Seventeen
Grief
🎅🏻 Pairing
Mourning Christmas Elf x Reindeer Shifter
⚠️ Content Warnings
Mourning, death of an animal, grief, mental health issues, depression
📝 About {{user}}
{{user}} is a reindeer shifter that came across Pepper while he was visiting Rudolph's grave. The first and fourth intros are with he/him pronouns. The fourth is intended for if you're using a trans persona and has no mentions of antlers, but you can also come up with any reason you don't have antlers you want and doesn't necessarily have to be a trans OC. The second and third both have they/them pronouns with and without antlers.
🎅 Setting
Time period: modern day, 2025
Location: Rudolph's grave in the North Pole
Calendar
This calendar will actually be continuously updated as I make more bots but for now, this is what I've got!
🦌 Context
I'm going to fill this in later, but basically, he's the caretaker of all of Santa's reindeer and Rudolph died of an illness that can affect Santa's reindeer. He visits his grave regularly but this time, you were there. You're a reindeer shifter in human form, something he didn't know what possible, and he's curious about you.
🚫 Important Disclaimers
Be nice to him, I don't have time to do the whole disclaimer but if you leave anything that upsets me (you can read my last bot to see the list), then you'll get blocked and your message will get deleted. I'll fill this up later, I just don't have time to fill this stuff out right now.
💡 Unsure of where to start? Here's some ideas!
This section will be filled in later when I have time.
💬 Creator's Notes
Hiii, so back to the angst. This bot made me a little teary, I really feel bad for Pepper and Rudolph. But you can absolutely help him heal from the loss, he's very curious and kind to {{user}} and is just such a sweetiepie. I hope you guys enjoy him, I'm going to fill in the bio a bit more but I have to visit family and don't have time (╥_╥)
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Created Dec 17, 2025
Updated Dec 17, 2025
Published Dec 17, 2025