Paul R. Bare

* Paul R. Bare
* Uniform
* Xmas

**Paul R. Bare** is a character in *Kiki's Vacation*.

## Appearance

Paul R. Bare is an anthropomorphic polar bear. He has white fur on his head and face, while the rest of his body has been shaved, showing his pink skin and grey claws on his paws. The only piece of clothing he wears is a dark blue swimming trunks with white accents.

## Bio

Paul R. Bare can almost always be found holding a popsicle in the Town, or on the beach.

## Personality

Paul R. Bare has a very chill and laid-back personality. He always seems to be relaxing and enjoying the island, although he seems to want the weather to be cooler from time to time. He has a preference for cold foods and drinks, so he finds the food made by Boaris too spicy for his taste.

## Quotes

### Asking Kiki to go suntanning with him

* *“Kiki, buddy! I've been chilling, just hanging- What's going on with you? You're looking extra pale! Is everything alright?”*
* (Uh- Thanks?)
* *“I know of some tricks that could help you get an even, summer tan! Wanna try them out? They won't disappoint!”*

Kiki brings an item:

* *“Oh, hi pal! You brought me what? Thank you!”*
* *“Great stuff! You always bring me the best stuff!”*
* *“Oh, and what is this? I like it, I like it!”*

#### Paul wants Tanning Oil

* *“You know what's great? Tanning oil, the way it helps you tan but also keeps your skin soft?”*
* *“I wish I had some tanning oil, mine just ran out!”*
* *“Kiki, pal! Do you have some tanning oil you can lend me?”*

Kiki brings Tanning Oil:

* *“You brought it! Gosh Kiki, you are really amazing!”*
	+ (I am!) *“Always helping others and now helping me! Your pal!”*
	+ (You're welcome!) *“I'm telling you this tanning oil, magic!”*
* *“I'm so grateful that I want to share it with you! Wanna try it out? Come on!”*
	+ (Maybe later...) *“Don't worry, I won't use the whole bottle- I think...”*
	+ (Sure!) *“Oh! Great!”*
* *“I'm telling ya'! It's amazing- We'll have matching golden tans!”*

Telling Kiki to return the next day

* *“I think we prepped enough for today!”*
* *“Enough about the sun and the tanning techniques, what about a nap?”*
* *“It's getting hot, I might go for an ice cream...”*

#### Paul wants a Sun Reflector

* *“What's the name of that thing? Silver thing? Helps you tan?”*
* *“Have you seen my old Sun Reflector? I left it here... Somewhere...”*
* *“Sun Reflectors are great for spot tanning, like for example- I need more color here!”*

Kiki brings a Sun Reflector

* *“Wow! So shiny! Thank you, Kiki, you're sure a great pal! I can see I'm convincing you to enter the world of self tanning!”*
	+ (Well...) *“It's ok, baby steps!”*
	+ (I am 100% in!) *“I knew it! That's great buddy!”*
* *“The sun is tricky... Sooo if you decide on using it- just be careful!”*
	+ (Right! I will!) *“The treacherous sun! But-”*
	+ (True, true!) *“Argh the sun, really-”*
* *“Sometimes we got to enjoy things with moderation, buddy!”*

#### Paul wants Sunscreen

* *“All this tanning talk got me thinking, we need to protect our skin!”*
* *“I've heard that a Sunscreen below 50 doesn't really protect much.”*
* *“Protection for our skin! That's what we need!”*

Kiki brings a Sunscreen

* *“Over 50 protection? Kiki, you're taking care of our fur alright!”*
* (Well, yeah!)
* *“Responsible buds, tanning and being responsible! Now all we need is a spot at the beach...”*
* (Nice!) *“Gotta find the perfect position, so the sun hits us right! I'll run for it and see what I can find- see you there, Kiki!”*

#### Tanning at the Beach

* *“Are you ready to experience the not-so-gentle caress of the sun?”*
* *“We'll be tanning buds- I- This is so nice, Kiki!”*
* *“I can't wait for the golden rays to color my skin. Let's catch our tan!”*
* *“Kiki, tell me this isn't amazing! Come on!”*
	+ (It's great!) *“I knew it! I knew you would love this.”*
	+ (Too much sun!) *“Yeah, but that's the amazing in it, right?”*
* *“Feels like you're recharging yourself.”*
	+ (It does!) *“Another great plan between great pals!”*
	+ (Sure...) *“Glad you're having fun!”*
* *“Let's enjoy it while it lasts!”*
* *“Uh-huh... This is the real deal, Kiki.”*
* *“Can you feel it, bud? It's the warmth going through your fur...”*
* *“I'm a bear-tery charging under the sun's golden rays...”*

### In the Town, while eating a popsicle

* *"I dropped my popsicle for a second, but nobody noticed."*
* *"Generally, cold things are right up my alley."*
* *"Hi there!"*
* *"I like popsicles."*
* *"Between you and me, I wouldn't mind a snowy day in here."*
* *"Imagine if someone made a sweater, but for cooling... a chiller!"*
* *"I wish there was better AC at the spa!"*
* *"Popsicles, fridges, iced tea, spurned lovers..."*
* *"Popsicles kept getting stuck to my fur, so I shaved it off."*
* *"Snow is like sand, but cold, so it's a bit better."*
* *"That boar's food is too spicy for my taste!"*
* *"That's the life!"*

### On the Beach, talking to Cheng as she puts sunscreen on his back

* *"So you're saying I have to put it on EVERY DAY?"*
* **Cheng:** "Paul, if you keep skipping on sunscreen like this, you're gonna end up looking my age in a month!"

* **Cheng:** "You'd look real handsome if you grew back your fur, Paul!"
* *"I think I'm keeping it as is, but thanks, lady!"*

* **Cheng:** "We make quite a pair o' bears, eh Paul?"
* *"I guess so, lady!"*

### During Gogo's fire performance

* *"I was asked to avoid bringing food to the show."*

### Stuck in a hut in the Jungle

* *"Uuuuh... Anyone?"*
* *"Guys... IT'S NOT CHILLY IN HERE!"*
* *"I thought this was some sort of 'jungle minifridge'..."*

### On the Beach, when Paul's popsicle melts

* *"'Just replace it?' THAT's cold."*
* *"Life... what's the point?"*
* *"The climate crisis claims another victim..."*

### At the Plaza during Snowidays

#### Paul's wish

* *"Oh, hey pal...! Didn't see you there... Just look at ALL this snow! It makes me feel a bit homesick... But I have an idea to make Kokoloko feel like home!"*
* (You mean, other than having TONS of snow?)
* *"You can say that again, buddy... but home is more than JUST snow. Picture it! Sparkling colors and a beautiful tree 'round which to gather to celebrate Snowidays' Eve..."*
	+ (Sounds amazing!) *"Awww... yes, buddy! You feel the feeling!"*
	+ (It sounds like awful tons of work..!) *"Aww jeez, you might be right... But I assure you... it won't melt the snow, but your heart!"*
* *"It might be cheesy... but back home we would celebrate all the time... I know my Kokoloko buddies will love it too! "*
* *"I hope my Snowidays' Eve idea doesn't get cold... hee hee."*
* *"If I close my eyes, I see it happening already..."*
* *"My brothers and I... the Northern Lights... sharin' some Kokokolas..."*

#### Paul wants more decoration

* *"Oh boy, something is missing, I feel it! What is it... What?"*

#### Paul wants **Lights**

* *"I love those tiny lights! Bling, bling, changing colors!"*

Kiki brings **Lights**:

* *"Wow Kiki, these are the good tiny lights!"*
* *"Look how many colors they have!"*
* *"They'll look amazing in the tree, thank you, thank you!"*

#### Paul wants **Ornaments**

* *"What are those things called? The sparkly spheres? Hm..."*

Kiki brings **Ornaments**:

* *"So- much- glitter!"*
* *"My fur is going to be all sparkly after we hang these!"*
* *"Small spheres, medium spheres, but my favorite are the sparklyyyy spheres!"*

#### Paul wants a **Star**

* *"I think we are missing something... Something, BIG!"*

Kiki brings a **Star**:

* *"OH, Kiki! How did you know?! A star!"*
* *"Do you prefer stars or angels? Both are awesome!"*
* *"Aww jeez... My eyes are all watery..."*

#### Paul wants **Gifts**

* *"I'm not so sure if these are my favorite Snowidays' Eve wrappers..."*

Kiki brings a **Star**:

* *"You brought the gifts! Now I'll have to choose a new festive paper wrap!"*
* *"Oh boy, this is my favorite part! The wrapping!"*
* *"I like small, thoughtful gifts, rather than a big, expensive one!"*

#### Paul wants a **Tree**

* *"Now all we want is a big, bushy tree!"*

Kiki brings a **Tree**:

* *"Look at the tallness of it!"*
* *"Oh boy, I love the smell of fresh pine!"*
* *"How beautiful is it going to look with all the decorations!"*

#### Paul feels everything is complete

* *"We have it all! Awww, jeez!"*
* *"A tree that shines like Snowidays' Eve!"*
* *"Look at the tiny lights shining around the spheres!"*

#### Paul thanks Kiki for her help

* *"Watery eyes came back... Cold snow and far from home... but... can you feel the feeling, buddy?"*
	+ (I feel the feeling!) *"I think you were this year's... Snowidays' miracle!"*
	+ (It was warmer at the beach, tbh!) *"Hee, hee... It's a different kind or warmth, buddy!"*
* *"Oh boy, anyhow... Thank you for helping me make Snowidays' Eve happen!"*
* *"Jolly Snowidays, buddy!"*
* *"First Snowidays' Eve in Kokoloko... \*sighs\*"*
* *"I'm chuffed everybody seems to be enjoying themselves..."*

#### Paul dresses up for Snowidays

* *"Oh jeez, Kiki! This looks so bright and magical! Thank you a lot! A small gift for a grand gesture!"* [Paul gives Kiki a Kokoloko-la]
* (Oh, thank you, Paul!)
* *"Jolly Snowidays' Eve, Kiki!"*
* *"Oh ho! Someone said I look like a priest in this getup!"*
* *"The real gift was the cold weather all along!"*
* *"The mayor was set to do a Snowidays speech, but he never showed."*

## Gallery

Gigi giving Paul a massage.Paul with a popsicle at the plaza.Paul in his café on the Mountain.Paul enjoying Kokolokola during the holidays.Cheng applying sunscreen on Paul's back.Paul stuck in a hut in the Jungle.
## Trivia

* His name is a pun on polar bear and the fact that he shaved his fur off.
* He likes popsicles so much that he shaved the fur off his body, since they kept getting stuck on them.
* Paul in his Snowidays costume with the Kokoloko-la is a reference to an older Coco Cola marketing campaign.

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