Cedar made a slantwise scowl, while twisting his lips to one side (which was a rather unusual expression to see on a bear), then chided the good Doctor--

"[color=7bcdc8]Come on naow-- We jus' havin' a bit a harmless fun! Ain't we 'Vonnie? Asides, a few mugs a ale [b][i]*IS*[/i][/b] a good meal! Fatten ya righ' up doin' 'at![/color]"

he made a jovial slap on his (now very firm, and slimly muscled) belly.

"[color=7bcdc8]BES' PART, is dat it don' leave ya full fer hours neither! An wuts 'at 'bout ya thinks uh won' fit in da loo?  What you goin' on 'baout-- Ya mean DA OUTHOUSE? Shucks fella--- Who you think you talkin' tuh! I's a BEAR, I goes outside![/color]" he chortled bemusedly, then padded the bench next to him. "[color=7bcdc8]Naow c'mon an' sit daown, an' be soc'ible! I'll pours ya a drink![/color]"