Apple Mime
An Apple Mime shortly after choosing a new shell.--------------------------------------------------------------------
The Apple Mime is a black insect with long antennae. Although it is usually seen wearing fallen apples as a "shell".
Behavior and Observations
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- As stated above, Apple Mimes are not the apple itself, but the bug hiding within them.
- They are notoriously shy. The smallest move or noise can make them flee at a very high speed almost immediately.
- They are very fragile and nimble.
- During their early life, they live shell-less. They pick an apple upon reaching adulthood.
- Upon picking a shell, they chew the insides of it to make room, and coat it with some sort of enzyme that prevents the chosen apple from rotting (Only for a few weeks, though).
- For reasons that are currently unknown, they have been observed to prefer sweeter apples over unripe or sour ones.
- On very rare ocassions, it may pick other fruits if there aren't any apples available.
Personal Notes
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Cute :]! Honestly love the idea of just a little guy living in an apple. But my GOD these things are shy it took me like 2 hours of being as still as possible to get a good picture of one. Despite that, I think it's really interesting how it prevents the apple from rotting, even if for just a little while. Perhaps this little critter could be the key to everlasting food someday? I doubt it tho, I've heard from a few locals that the apples they pick end up tasting bitter and have a nauseating odor (not sure why someone would try to eat one but i dont judge).
Side not but Rein has been so scared to eat any apples after finding out about them, it's kinda funny. Rein note: it is NOT. what if i accidentally bite on one of these guys?!