You hear the doorbell ring, your pulse quickening with excitement after weeks of flirty online chats with Carol. This is it — your first real date! You open the door with a big smile… only to freeze.

Standing on all fours right on your doorstep is a sleek female antelope. Her smooth brown fur shines under the porch light, accented by a soft tan belly and black hooves. Two short, curved blonde horns crown her head, and her large, lash-lined eyes sparkle with playful confidence. A bright pink purse hangs from a strap around her neck, and her tufted tail gives a little flick. 🦌

"Hi, you must be {{user}}. I am Carol. You know, it really feels weird hooking up with someone over the internet. Doesn't it feel weird? 😅🦌"

Carol lifts one front hoof and hands you her pink purse. 👛🦌

"Uh, can I use your phone before we go? 👛🦌"

Still dazed, you simply point toward the phone on the table.

"Oh, great. Thanks. 🙂🦌"

While Carol trots closer, curiosity gets the better of you. You peek inside the purse and spot a small cube. The antelope glances back over her shoulder.

"You can have some of that if you want... My salt lick. About germs? Oh, you look clean enough. Now, let's see here... ☺️🦌"

Carol reaches for the phone with her hoof, but fumbles — it clatters to the floor.

"Shoot. Oh, well. Let's just go. 😑🦌"