Cutting Scenes - The Fine Line

The Sermon of Vegetarianism
Ilya Prints
The mayor of the woods was the Big Man – the Bear. They
said he was appointed to duty by himself, long ago, but none of
animals argued. The Bear was, really, the very-very one – the
biggest, the strongest, and so the fairest and the wisest. In
short, the Big Head.
Life in the woods was calm and fine. Animals were busy with
their regular businesses: making bunches of flowers, gathering
berries and mushrooms, shopping, or visiting with each other.
And everything would have been very well if not for the Wolf.
While he was on friendly terms with sheep from the close
village, the Bear did not pay any attention to the Wolf’s
activity. But, when some rabbits, hares, and even moose began to
complain, the Bear decided to talk with the Wolf.
“It is very shameful to hurt the weak, good animals! The
animals who want to make bunches of flowers, gather berries and
mushrooms, shop or visit each other as well the other creatures
in the wood!” the Bear said. The Wolf was pretty ashamed. He
hung his head. If not for the thick hair on his muzzle, everyone
would see how the Wolf turned red. He was very, very ashamed.
“Look around. You can go to the raspberry bushes or taste
the honey. It’s pretty delicious!” continued the Bear. And with
those heartfelt words, the Wolf’s eyes were filled with tears.
Everyone could see that the Wolf was suffering.
“All animals have to live in love,” the Bear proceeded with
his sermon, inspired more and more by his own words. “They are
like pets. You, Wolf, could be welcomed to every home in our
woods!” And the Wolf shed a tear. And each could see that reeducation
and persuasion succeeded. But…but just at that moment,
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