>>15063427>semi iconic>implying a red gem isn't the ONLY iconic aspect to a carbuncle>it isn't even redAnd shit, maybe the eyes are different so they actually stand out against the design?
Do you think every poke with eyes that introduce a new colour are actually different animals wearing suits?
What else COULD it move besides the ears?
As for the collar, I had to do a bit of research, but apparently white fuzzy stuff can grow on underwater rocks due to bacteria buildup, and is often seen in aquariums.
