Hi Moddy! I absolutely ADORE silkysatinbunny (I’ve had two rabbits myself)! Rabbits constantly chew on everything, because their teeth never stop growing and they need to be worn down so they don’t hurt the bunny. Would the chewing ever be a problem for Qui-Gon and/or Obi-Wan?
Snatching the bunny from the floor and the chair leg he had been gnawing, Qui-Gon let out a deep groan as he settled on the edge of his bunk. “Again Obi-Wan?” He murmured, exasperation and husky sleep in his voice as the man settled the padawan down on his lap, petting gently.
He got a sheepish, regretful feeling through their bond, a soft whine coming from the boy as he pressed up into the petting.
Sighing softly, Qui-Gon felt a reluctant smile cross his lips. “I know the urge to chew is strong Obi-Wan, but chewing on metal is really not good for you,” He murmured, gently stroking down those long, silky ears. He got another wash of sheepish guilt and frustration through the bond and it made him chuckle quietly. “I know, we should be arriving at Coruscant soon. We’ll get some chews for you there while you’re in your rabbit form.” He murmured, standing slowly.
It was one of the things he had forgotten to get.
Rabbits and bunnies teeth never stopped growing, therefore, the urge to chew on harder things like wood, compressed kinds of hay that would make it harder and therefore give it more of a grinding ability, pine cones actually and a form for dried loofah existed for pets like them.
There were also hard vegetables for them to chew but with the strength of a rabbit mouth and teeth, most vegetables and fruits were easy for them.
It was why many pet owners resorted to compressed treats if they couldn’t get hands on wood but Qui-Gon did not think that would be an issue for him for Obi-Wan.
The gardens had many trees after all and the gardeners had to remove dead branches or on trees that were growing out of control.
As long as they were safe for rabbit consumption, Obi-Wan would be able to chew on those.
And Qui-Gon would be going by a pet store to find compressed treats for Obi-Wan.
And more.
He wasn’t ignorant, this issue of Obi-Wan would certainly not be solved in the first few days.
So Qui-Gon would need pee pads for Obi-Wan to go to the loo on, would need more food that were fit for rabbit consumption and maybe some toys?
Obi-Wan was a young teen, he had the energy to be active but right now, he was not exactly mobile for most activity in their tiny quarters.
Force, Qui-Gon couldn’t even teach the boy new katas even if he was.
Maybe he could rig up a pad for the boy to be able to read and watch holo-movies at least?
Settling the boy on the bunk, giving him a gentle last pet, Qui-Gon gave him a severe look. “Stay there, alright padawan? I need to change and get ready and I’d rather not discover you tried to eat the pillows… again.” He stated a tad dryly.
The bond echoed with sheepish agreement, embarrassment and some emotion Qui-Gon could only describe as ‘pouting’ if that was an actual emotion and not a lip movement.
It was enough to make Qui-Gon own lip twitch before he shifted to where he had folded his leggings and outer tunic over the extra bunk, dragging on his socks first with a small yawn only to squeak, something he’d deny later, when there was a pop behind him.
Hopping around on one leg, hands still halfway up his foot with the sock, Qui-Gon gaped at his human padawan as the boy in question blinked back at him in confusion, sitting on the bunk before the boy squeaked back and there was a new pop and the bunny version of his padawan was back.
Dropping his foot down with a thud, Qui-Gon quickly reached into the bond, throwing it wide open only to let out a relieved breath as the stirrings of sentience, frustration and confusion echoed loudly along the bond.
Still his padawan, not just a rabbit in mind.
Good, it had been one of Qui-Gon’s initial concerns and he couldn’t help but be grateful Obi-Wan was a loud projector in this moment, for all the trouble it sometimes caused them.
Ignoring his knees protest about the cold durasteel floor, Qui-Gon slid to them in front of the bunk and reached out for the chittering rabbit, picking him up and quickly examining him with his hands.
Same state as before, soft and silky, a small bunny with copper toned fur and the strange long braid that signified a padawan rank. Huffing in confusion, settling back on his heels as he held the bunny to his hairy chest, Qui-Gon couldn’t help but curse. “What the kark is going on?” He muttered, the strong sense of agreement coming from his boy.
