Easter egg hunts have been a tradition for centuries. But like many traditions, it changes with the times. More often now, the eggs were only plastic and had pieces of candy inside. Though hiding the Easter eggs was becoming more inventive, along with ways of finding them.
Because there was still some lingering worry about the pandemic, Easter egg hunts were more independent. A group of kids could look in designated areas for hidden eggs. Some of these eggs held not just candy, but coordinates that could be put in a phone's GPS app. The coordinates would lead them to secluded areas where eggs would be harder to find, but have greater prizes inside. There were even large boiled eggs provided by chicken Animalians that, when found, could be traded in for even bigger prizes. It was certainly an interesting way for kids to be more active.
Of course, there was still the Easter Bunny, which was an irreplaceable element of Easter. Though in this case, it was various rabbit Animalians volunteering at booths where kids could go to in order to trade in their eggs. And occasionally, someone needed to replenish the hidden eggs while the kids weren't actively looking. And during the downtime, there was plenty of catching up going on.
"It's kind of a shame that Morgan isn't here," said Jessica, "I'd have liked to see her having to deal with all these kids."
"I'm sure the kids on Heiya Island are giving her a hard enough time," said Shyra.
"But they don't have Easter on Heiya Island," said Roger.
"No, but they do have water guns, and lots of them," said Shyra, with a malicious smile.
"Well, there are still plenty of rabbits around here to help out with this," said Jessica, "It's so nice to see so many volunteers."
"You see volunteers, but I mostly see competition," said Shyra.
"For what?" asked Jessica.
"The next Year of the Zodiac competition," said Shyra, "It'll be the rabbits' turn to shine and only the best of us can make it to the final round. And while I do admire you, Jessica, I'm going to do all I can to win."
Jessica lifted an eyebrow and said, "A bit over-competitive, aren't we? We still have most of a year before that."
"It's never too early to start getting ready," said Shyra, "After all, there's certainly going to be a lot more competition on the female side than the male side. No offense, Roger."
"There isn't that few male rabbits," said Roger, "Besides, there may be more on the way."
"What makes you say that?" asked Jessica.
"Because things are getting pretty serious between Codey and Michiko," said Roger, "I think Michiko is planning on converting him by the end of the semester."
"Wow, and they've been seeing each other for about a year?" asked Shyra.
"Almost," said Roger, "Though that's still a lot longer than a lot of us have spent getting hooked up with mates."
"I've kinda been wondering when he would become a rabbit himself," said Jessica, "It couldn't have been easy holding it in for all these years."
"I'm pretty sure Codey wants to convert for something more than just fitting in," said Roger, "And I'm pretty sure he wants a girl to like him for who he is before he becomes what she is."
"Sounds Michiko has good taste," said Shyra, "But if she needs any pointers for how to please her new love bunny, you send her to me."
"You are incorrigible, aren't you?" asked Jessica in mock disapproval.
"I am what I am," said Shyra proudly.