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The tail is a generic indicator of the mood and status. A still one generally indicates a calm, collected, or perhaps a tired | The tail is a generic indicator of the mood and status. A still one generally indicates a calm, collected, or perhaps a tired Kemono; while an active, bouncing and flapping one indicates a high-energy, enthusiastic one. However, calm behavior of the tail is to be expected in social situations - even in moments where the person feels momentary excitement. The reason is because the tail can often "take a mind of its own", and bother/destroy the surrounding environment. This is why adolescents are taught from early age to keep it in control, often by keeping it curled towards their feet or leg. | ||
Happiness is expressed with a raised tail, which with practice can be one smooth motion from idling. A sustained, raised tail means a keen interest and enthusiasm, particularly if it wags lightly from side to side. Sadness and defeat is often shown as an idle tail with a subtle, yet noticeable curl inward between the legs. Most other emotions often reflect themselves on the tail with the severity - thinking may pause the tail while thinking hard may cause it to arch straight, feeling fear may poof it up while feeling horror may cause it to violently flap from side to side, feeling annoyed may make it wag faster and feeling rage may flap it up and down against something. Sitting down, it's mannered to keep it as close to your legs as possible or even curled up to your lap. However, if tail-holes in furniture are available, it is expected to make use of those. | Happiness is expressed with a raised tail, which with practice can be one smooth motion from idling. A sustained, raised tail means a keen interest and enthusiasm, particularly if it wags lightly from side to side. Sadness and defeat is often shown as an idle tail with a subtle, yet noticeable curl inward between the legs. Most other emotions often reflect themselves on the tail with the severity - thinking may pause the tail while thinking hard may cause it to arch straight, feeling fear may poof it up while feeling horror may cause it to violently flap from side to side, feeling annoyed may make it wag faster and feeling rage may flap it up and down against something. Sitting down, it's mannered to keep it as close to your legs as possible or even curled up to your lap. However, if tail-holes in furniture are available, it is expected to make use of those. | ||