/vt/ - Virtual Youtubers

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Thanks for the feedback guys. I should add that I'm not trying to force this as "canon lore" or anything. These are just some ideas I had to see what any other saplings think. My hope for this writefaggotry, if anything, is to introduce some individual ideas into the canon rather than writing it out myself.

Anyway, continuing onto the anatomy of adult Saplings;

> Adult Saplings retain the same general anatomy of their infant counterparts. Their bodies tend to grow increasingly round, their flesh losing its darker coloration and becoming increasingly lighter as they reach maturity. An Average Sapling measures roughly 25cm in diameter and can weigh anywhere between four to six kilograms. The stems of most Saplings elongate to about 10cm in length, though many adult Saplings possess a recessed stem that leaves only a pair of leaves visible on its head.
> Physically, a Sapling relies on a system of pseudo-muscles for motion, with interwoven roots and vascular pressure serving the same purpose as muscles in a mammalian body. For locomotion, Saplings soon learn to "bounce" along the ground in a lurching motion, taking advantage of their natural elasticity. While faster than crawling, this is still a relatively slow means of navigation, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 4km. To compensate, some Saplings learn to roll for short distances to escape threats.
> In a similar vein, most Saplings are also capable of utilizing their stem and leaves as an appendage to physically manipulate objects. However, their stems and leaves lack the rigidity necessary to carry anything heavier than 250g, making them unsuitable for lifting. Many Saplings demonstrate a surprising degree of dexterity when using their leaves, and can also use their mouths to manipulate smaller items with relative ease. When considerable strength is required, Saplings will usually defer to Faunatics for assistance.
> Compared to humans, Saplings generally have poorer vision and hearing. They have difficulty identifying distant sights and sounds. They lack a sense of smell, but can somewhat compensate with a sense of taste superior to that of humans. Lastly, Saplings have a rather sensitive sense of touch. While this makes Saplings receptive to physical affection, there are drawbacks. Relatively minor injuries, such as a scrape or bruise, can send a Sapling into an incapacitating fit of crying. Additionally, a Sapling's stem, leaves, and underbelly are all especially sensitive. Overstimulation to any of these areas can overwhelm a Sapling, causing them to "squeeb."
> Saplings are capable of receiving sustenance from multiple sources. Saplings are capable of photosynthesis through the leaves atop their heads. Usually, a Sapling will absorb ambient sunlight throughout the day, yet may also gather in groups to bask outside during particularly sunny days. Saplings are also capable of consuming and digesting organic matter for energy. A Sapling's "natural" diet is one of compost, foliage, and fertile soil, which Saplings tend to forage for alongside the rest of their clutch. Such a diet forms the bulk of a Sapling's caloric intake. Saplings are also known to enjoy sweet tasting foods like fruits, candies, honey, and Life Tree sap. A well known trick among the humanoid inhabitants of /uuu/ to calm a panicking Sapling is to give it something sweet. Usually, a Sapling will eagerly consume it and forget what it was afraid of in a haze of saccharine bliss. A Sapling's water intake, meanwhile, is primarily accomplished by directly absorbing water through the roots that make up its body. Saplings normally "drink" by submerging themselves in shallow water. Like their predilection towards sweet foods, however, a Sapling will prefer to consume sweet beverages like juice or tea orally, so that it may taste it fully. The Sapling digestive system is incredibly efficient. What little waste a Sapling produces is excreted out of a small opening located on its underbelly.