[Feed opens on black paws, black as in his skin, not fur. There are short hairs growing, just as black as his skin, however. Everything from paws up is covered in impressive bandaging.
In those paws is a
small figurine of Buddha made from wood. His other paw holds the carving utensil, and there's a blowing of air from off screen. Shavings float off in a cloud before the free paw waves it away. The panda shifts to get a better feel of it, going to work some more details on the snails atop his head.]
You seem like a pretty cool guy, Buddha. [Talking to himself? Oh yes.] Wonder what you'd say if you were here...lots of crazy stuff going on. Dunno, but you gotta be a pretty patient guy to meditate long enough for all these snails to get on top of your head...
[He pulls out a cloth to wipe some features clean of their shavings, clearly taking his time and almost pride in his work.]
What am I talking about? You're a human, you'd probably think you're just going crazy if you met me, like everyone else. [A pause before he sighs and shifts again.] Can't believe I said that, sorry Buddha.