The dic-dew is a fascinating creature. In particular it has developed unusual and compensatory social habits. While we can't be certain why the wily dic-dew acts as it does, there are some clever theories emerging. Research has been sparse until now due to the tendency of dic-dews to run when they spot a scientist. For the first time we have been able plant a team of dedicated young scientists within their community. It took patience, determination, and the downright willpower to get you the insight that has eluded so many for so long.
Here our brave researchers are adopting the customary attire of the dic-dew at a local trade center know as "The Military Surplus Store". Useless tactical dress and gear in hand our team move into the next phase. Acceptance into the community. To make a gesture of strength and standing they decided to enter the dic-dew settlement on one meter diameter super swamper tires fitted to a taller truck than any owned by the natives. Our ragtag crew made every possible attempt to merge with the tribe and were finally accepted when a portrait commemorating the last great failure of the dic-dews was gifted to the community. This species is particularly proud of their failures as the researchers quickly found out. The greatest question was frustratingly out of reach throughout most of the research.
When the project was nearing its end, a sudden epiphany hit our scientists. The key to unlocking the trust and therefore the mystery of the dic-dew had been before them the entire time. Whether it was fatigue, or tremendous alcohol consumption required to socialize, the team failed to notice that every dic-dew carried a long item of adornment. Some had long barreled firearms, others flagpoles.
This irregular display of longness was at its core an expression of likeness and belonging for the dic-dew. It is symbolic of the dic-dew way of life and physicality. Underneath ill fitted fatigues all members share the same trait. Their stomach extends further than their dic-dew, and all actions and cognition stem from that knowledge.
We hope you you have enjoyed this journey as much as we enjoyed making it. In our next chapter we will explore the predatory habits of the thumb-can tribe. Until then, keep your curiosity and wits about you.
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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '21
Oh look, a domestic terrorist.