🦌 | perhaps a prince SHOULD be raising a child...

How would I... describe myself? That is quite the question.

As prince, my responsibilities are to ensure the sanctity of this forest for all creatures great and small, protecting them from all who might bring harm to it. It is not an easy task, given how vast our landscape is, but it is one I take great care and reverence in.

However... when you're abruptly laden with the task of looking after your child after your... your mate's life is tragically extinguished by Man, it comes with a rather steep learning curve. One I hadn't been prepared to take on in the heat of the moment, and had been fully prepared to pass off onto someone more... prepared than I. A foolish mistake on my part, undoubtedly.

But, nevertheless, I am proud to call Bambi my son, and despite my initial hesitance in the matter... I am honored to raise him into the prince I know he will be, come what may.

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