Topic: The Chester the Rabbit Papers

Audrey Horne

Date: 2010-07-26 09:44 EST
The letter is written in unintelligible scribbles when Audrey finds it. She tilts her head to the side, mouth trying to form words that she simply cannot read, and then she balls it up and tosses it into the trash; much to the obvious chagrin of her rabbit, Chester.

He chocks it up to her not being very well educated and hard of hearing, because had she asked, he would have translated it for her.

When she leaves, he hops over and pulls it from the trash and places it on her bed. It goes as follows (translated from the original rabbit for your sanity) ;

Dear Girl,

At some point long before my few weeks of existence, it was decided by you humans that we dumber creatures should wear clothes.

The practical use of which is something I don't get, but the currently itchy, very flamboyant vest that you have me shoe horned into almost makes me regret ever being created.

I'm empathic, not a fashion victim.

But it makes you so damned happy. I think you deserve to be happy.

I digress.

You also seem to think my life is easy. It's not. Day in and day out I wake up wedged between your feet while you spoon with the blond girl. For once I would like to sleep on a pillow. You only spoon with me when she's not around. What does she got that I don't, huh' I have an adorable name- oh, and thanks for tacking on Dustbunnymund as a last name, the other rabbits are already making fun of me- soft fur and pretty blue eyes.

They're your eyes, woman. How can some big, blond soft human monster thing compete with that?

You've also been yelling at me a lot lately for digging up the bed and eating your clothes. Maybe you should stop and think about the reasoning behind this behavior. My creator did make me so that I reflected your personality.

I'll give it awhile for that to sink in.

In the meantime, I know you've been really stressed out because, remember, I'm empathic. You're afraid that everything is going to fall to pieces. She loves you and she understands that all of this trouble isn't your fault.

And she's not even in sync with your emotions like me. Chew on that for awhile.

Regardless, I do love you Human-Shaped-Girl-Thing and only want what?s best for you.

Sincerely,

Chester J. Dustbunnymund

Audrey Horne

Date: 2010-07-28 00:16 EST
While the girl is gone, the rabbit drags himself from his basket and hops beneath the bed, not emerging until a pen is found. He steadies himself then over a flyer for Hermes Speedy Pizza that he has liberated from a trash can and, pen in his mouth, tilts his head and begins to write.

It's scribbles and ink blots; the finest chicken scratch in seven counties. He tries to be as neat as possible, since it's apparent to Chester that his Girl-Shaped-Human-Thing is not the brightest crayon in the box and one must deal with such individuals with a kid glove. Or a rabbits foot.

Translated from the original rabbitese;

Dear Girl,

Perhaps you misunderstood my first letter, or perhaps it wasn't too clear. Either way, I apologize.

You're at that inn socializing with other human shaped creatures while I'm here alone. Bored. Yet you still wonder why I eat your shoes and tear things up while you're gone.

Last night I noticed- since I'm sort of connected to you- that you were upset. In pain. That scares me. Are you going to tell your Blond-Girl-Shaped-Human-Thing about it, or should I" Maybe you should leave it up to me. I'll remember to write her a letter.

You need to remember to take care of yourself. When you're a vodka tonic away from a nervous breakdown, I have to ride along on the mood roller coaster too. It's not fun and frankly, it worries me.

I don't understand why you're so afraid of that inky thing. Couldn't you just do what any sensible creature would do and dig a burrow to hide" You humans would be much better off, I think, if you had shells on your backs like turtles.

Also, don't yell at me for stealing when you keep most of the jewelry I cough up. I have seventeen kids waiting for me in a burrow down in the Glen and they need that money.

Alright, I made that last part up, but I like the shiny.

Love,

Chester J. Dustbunnymund

P.S I really wish you would stop feeding me those horrible rabbit pellets. Eating ground up wheat and corn is not, and I repeat, is NOT the absolute alpha omega of my existence. Would it kill you to throw a bunny a carrot every now and again?

Audrey Horne

Date: 2010-07-29 11:18 EST
Another cryptic letter and Audrey starts to worry. After Chester's behavior at the inn the night before and after he talked to her and several other people, she's beginning to think that he may actually be possessed.

She gets dressed slowly, steadily, a groan as she peers back at the bed before she heads out. The letter, once again, finds it's way into the trash and Chester, once again, retrieves it and pulls it onto the bed.

((As always, translated from the original rabbit)) Dear Girl-Shaped-Human-Thing

I'm sorry for spooking you last night. That was a faux pas on my part. I had meant the talking to be a surprise, since you complain that when big Blond-Girl-Shaped-Human-Thing isn't around you have no one to talk to.

I thought it would be a lovely gesture, but I was sadly mistaken.

I have, however, remedied the problem. A few tweaks to my own noggin and thus you don't have to take me to a priest.

I do love how you can accept dragons, vampires, nine headed cactus demons and giant living balloon animals, but a talking rabbit' Oh no it must be possessed!

Psh. Humans.

Also, it would be nice if you two would put me out of the room when you're rutting.

I'm sure Boy-Shaped-Human-Things would appreciate such a show, but I, however think that it is very tactless.

You humans just look weird. No fur, no doe pouch. It's wrong if you ask me.

And don't worry, I know this is how you express your love. But hello! I'm empathic, I already know how you feel about her; I don't have to see it.

Blech.

Oh, and when you see my creator again, would you tell her that I would like to speak with my brother" It's somewhat urgent.

Love,

Chester J. Dustbunnymund.

PS: You said I sounded like Chris Isaak. Who the hell is Chris Isaak"