>>11739
Now we're asking the right questions!
>how much time would your fox partner use on grooming daily?
If the amount is reasonable I'd say an hour or so every other day at most. That is if she is neat and on top of her own grooming. With good maintenance practice it shouldn't be matting or fraying. She could cheat a bit with magic, but that's the pathway to becoming lazy and negligence into maintaining her appearance, it's best to keep the diligent habit up lest she become like a trash trawling Tanuki.
>would you involve yourself in the daunting task of keeping the foxbrain inducing blanket in peak condition?
Having the opportunity is a huge show of trust. They are her pride and being allowed to help groom and condition them is like trusting someone enough to go through and clean your room. I would treat them as if they were apart of me and do my best to meet the effort and care she puts in. It's also a fantastic thing to bond over, you both share in the pride of keeping them in their best condition.
Her collected shed fur would also be long enough to be processed and spun into wool yarn. Hats, mittens, scarves, coats, all made so that she'll never truly leave your side and keep you warm.
>what is your favorite configuration of fluffy tails?
Big and poofy, prehensile, and same as
>>11741 with a nice 1:1 ratio or more.