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*He stops for a moment and turns his attention to Ribs. His fur is very puffed out while his tail sways.*

-Need to leave

*his eyes dart around like something is gonna jump him at any moment.*

Where?

Oh, you’ve got to get going?

~ He looks him up and down, noticing his anxious nature. Her confusion turns to a more concerned look. ~

Do you mind if I ask why?

*how the hell could Zee explain that god themself who wanted him dead for his heinous crimes has found out where he has been and he would rather not be sitting in one place once it sends guardians after him again?.. probably by saying that but he is convinced that Ribs would turn against him.*

C-Cat.

*He looks away.*

..Are you, allergic to cats? If that’s the case I’m sure we could figure out a way to get them to stay away from here during your stay.

~ She’s painfully oblivious to what’s actually going on. ~

Of course, I won’t force you to stay if you don’t want to but- oh! Before I forget, I printed out some more stuff for you!

~ She exits the room, but quickly returns with a thin stack of papers stapled together. The title on the front says that it’s a catalogue of birds. She hands it to Zee. ~

Still want to leave.

*Although still panicked, he is reassured that Ribs won't force him to say anything else.*

*Zee does flinch a bit when she approaches him, either to run or fight.? But his stance falls and hesitantly, he takes the papers, taking a long look at them. His tail sways.*

...thank you.

Of course! Would you like me to show you to the door? Do you wanna exit through the front or through the garden?

~ He tries to smile at him reassuringly but the concern still seeps through. Part of her wants to ask again what’s wrong, but the other part of her knows better then to intrude. ~

Either..

*He rolls up the papers and seems to eat them??.. He probably is just storing it under his skull. His fur still quivers, but he seems to be trying to hold onto some composure, as least until he leaves.*

.....

*He hesitantly holds out his hand.*

..Show..?

~ She smiles and takes it, leading him out of the living room and to the front door. She open the door, leading him out of the porch, down the steps, before letting go. ~

It was a pleasure having you over, you’re more than welcome to come back whenever!

*As he's being led to the front door, Zee is kinda lost in his thoughts. He is gonna have to go back to running for his life again. Although he has gathered a good amount of magic to sustain his body, more than he has ever gotten before, he still needs to get as much as he can to survive. And, Zee can feel the magic on Ribs right on his hand. It could be so easy to take it all. But... Ribs has been so nice to him. They'll feel guilty if they steals whatever magic is on Ribs, he might hate them if he notices. Though why should he care when he's already a horrible monster?...*

....

*On the porch, Zee gives Ribs a nod of appreciation before booking off. Not even sure where he intends to go.*

*... Blink and you'll miss it, a sliver of blue could be seen in his neck fur.*

Safe travels! Come back if you need anythi-

~ She cuts herself off, rubbing the X scar on her neck that was hidden by her pearl necklace. She lowers her hand, and as she walks to the door, she ends up stubbing her toe. She notices it hurts significantly more than it usually does when she stubs her toe. As a matter of fact, it’s strange she’s feeling any pain at all. She thinks nothing of it. ~

*Zee runs throughout the house's halls. He looks rather flinchy and panicked.*

-@runningonadrenaline

~ It seems like Ribs is in the living room, trying to figure out how a dvd player works when she notices Zee, she tilts her head. ~

Zee? Everything alright there, buddy?

*He stops for a moment and turns his attention to Ribs. His fur is very puffed out while his tail sways.*

-Need to leave

*his eyes dart around like something is gonna jump him at any moment.*

Where?

Oh, you’ve got to get going?

~ He looks him up and down, noticing his anxious nature. Her confusion turns to a more concerned look. ~

Do you mind if I ask why?

C-Cat.

*He looks away.*

..Are you, allergic to cats? If that’s the case I’m sure we could figure out a way to get them to stay away from here during your stay.

~ She’s painfully oblivious to what’s actually going on. ~

Of course, I won’t force you to stay if you don’t want to but- oh! Before I forget, I printed out some more stuff for you!

~ She exits the room, but quickly returns with a thin stack of papers stapled together. The title on the front says that it’s a catalogue of birds. She hands it to Zee. ~

Still want to leave.

*Although still panicked, he is reassured that Ribs won't force him to say anything else.*

*Zee does flinch a bit when she approaches him, either to run or fight.? But his stance falls and hesitantly, he takes the papers, taking a long look at them. His tail sways.*

...thank you.

Of course! Would you like me to show you to the door? Do you wanna exit through the front or through the garden?

~ He tries to smile at him reassuringly but the concern still seeps through. Part of her wants to ask again what’s wrong, but the other part of her knows better then to intrude. ~

Either..

.....

*He hesitantly holds out his hand.*

..Show..?

~ She smiles and takes it, leading him out of the living room and to the front door. She open the door, leading him out of the porch, down the steps, before letting go. ~

It was a pleasure having you over, you’re more than welcome to come back whenever!

*Zee runs throughout the house's halls. He looks rather flinchy and panicked.*

-@runningonadrenaline

~ It seems like Ribs is in the living room, trying to figure out how a dvd player works when she notices Zee, she tilts her head. ~

Zee? Everything alright there, buddy?

*He stops for a moment and turns his attention to Ribs. His fur is very puffed out while his tail sways.*

-Need to leave

*his eyes dart around like something is gonna jump him at any moment.*

Where?

Oh, you’ve got to get going?

~ He looks him up and down, noticing his anxious nature. Her confusion turns to a more concerned look. ~

Do you mind if I ask why?

C-Cat.

*He looks away.*

..Are you, allergic to cats? If that’s the case I’m sure we could figure out a way to get them to stay away from here during your stay.

~ She’s painfully oblivious to what’s actually going on. ~

Of course, I won’t force you to stay if you don’t want to but- oh! Before I forget, I printed out some more stuff for you!

~ She exits the room, but quickly returns with a thin stack of papers stapled together. The title on the front says that it’s a catalogue of birds. She hands it to Zee. ~

Still want to leave.

*Although still panicked, he is reassured that Ribs won't force him to say anything else.*

*Zee does flinch a bit when she approaches him, either to run or fight.? But his stance falls and hesitantly, he takes the papers, taking a long look at them. His tail sways.*

...thank you.

Of course! Would you like me to show you to the door? Do you wanna exit through the front or through the garden?

~ He tries to smile at him reassuringly but the concern still seeps through. Part of her wants to ask again what’s wrong, but the other part of her knows better then to intrude. ~

*Zee runs throughout the house's halls. He looks rather flinchy and panicked.*

-@runningonadrenaline

~ It seems like Ribs is in the living room, trying to figure out how a dvd player works when she notices Zee, she tilts her head. ~

Zee? Everything alright there, buddy?

*He stops for a moment and turns his attention to Ribs. His fur is very puffed out while his tail sways.*

-Need to leave

*his eyes dart around like something is gonna jump him at any moment.*

Where?

Oh, you’ve got to get going?

~ He looks him up and down, noticing his anxious nature. Her confusion turns to a more concerned look. ~

Do you mind if I ask why?

C-Cat.

*He looks away.*

..Are you, allergic to cats? If that’s the case I’m sure we could figure out a way to get them to stay away from here during your stay.

~ She’s painfully oblivious to what’s actually going on. ~

Of course, I won’t force you to stay if you don’t want to but- oh! Before I forget, I printed out some more stuff for you!

~ She exits the room, but quickly returns with a thin stack of papers stapled together. The title on the front says that it’s a catalogue of birds. She hands it to Zee. ~

*Zee runs throughout the house's halls. He looks rather flinchy and panicked.*

-@runningonadrenaline

~ It seems like Ribs is in the living room, trying to figure out how a dvd player works when she notices Zee, she tilts her head. ~

Zee? Everything alright there, buddy?

*He stops for a moment and turns his attention to Ribs. His fur is very puffed out while his tail sways.*

-Need to leave

*his eyes dart around like something is gonna jump him at any moment.*

Where?

Oh, you’ve got to get going?

~ He looks him up and down, noticing his anxious nature. Her confusion turns to a more concerned look. ~

Do you mind if I ask why?

*Zee runs throughout the house's halls. He looks rather flinchy and panicked.*

-@runningonadrenaline

~ It seems like Ribs is in the living room, trying to figure out how a dvd player works when she notices Zee, she tilts her head. ~

Zee? Everything alright there, buddy?

~ There’s a gentle, rhythmic knock at Scare’s door. ~

Heya, I made some cake for my birthday, I wanted to know if you wanted to come have some?

~..Huh. I didn’t even know it was his birthday. ~

- 🦷🎀 @bownes-anon

|/ theres some scrambling and a wierd groan heard before Scare is at their door. their floor, as per usual, is a mess. its a lot more messy by the bed. \|

"Oh, yeah yeah yeah!!"

|/ their ears then turn down a bit as they realize that they didn't know. \|

"Wait its your birthday?"

~ He’s quick to notice Scare is upset. He takes Scare’s paw in his own. ~

Oh, I never told anyone, it just slipped my mind. I’m gonna go grab the others, do you wanna go wait at the table for me?

|/ their ears pirk back up and they smile, squeezing Bownes's hand. \|

"Oh! Mhm, yeah. I wont mess it up."

|/ they cackle a bit and let go of Bownes's hand. \|

"And, happy birthday, love!"

|/ they now walk, or more of fast-walk, to the table. they seem happy! \|

~ He giggles a little, before going to knock on the door to Feral and Icarus’s room, where he assumes Elias is. He knocks on the door, and repeats what he said to Scare. ~

Hey, Elias, you in there? I made some cake for my birthday and I wanted to know if you wanted to come join us for some?

|| @dream-of-elias ||

hm? yeah. I would like that.

[He opens the door, giving Bownes a small smile.]

and happy birthday.

Hehe, thank you! I’m gonna go get Ribs and Iphi, Scare is at the table.

~ And with that, he’s off knocking on Ribbon’s door and going out into the garden to retrieve Iphigenia. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ Scare, whom of which is trying to form an apology in their mind. they feel bad about what happened... yesterday, maybe? they don't have a real good concept of time. their so lost in thought, if anyone would come over to the table, it would take them a moment to realize. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias enters the kitchen, washing his hands thoroughly before sitting down at the table.]

[His eyebags are back, but he seems content enough.]

((@bownes-anon))

~ Bownes returns to the table with Iphigenia at his side and Ribs following close behind. The other two sit down while he stands to cut the cake, managing to cut near perfect even slices and passing the plates down the table. Once everyone has a piece, he sits down. ~

Buon appetito! I hope you guys like it.

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ it takes them a slight moment to register that everyone else is at the table, but once they realize, they flash a smile and start... basically inhaling the cake. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias waves to Iphigenia and Ribs as they enter, suppressing a chuckle when Scare starts eating.]

[He eats his piece of cake at a more... reasonable pace. It may be a low bar to reach, but this is the best cake Elias has ever eaten.]

((@bownes-anon))

~ While Ribs and Bownes eat very delicately, Iphigenia scarfs down the meal like scare does. She does this with like, ever meal though so no surprise there. After swallowing an impressively large chunk of cake, she looks up to Bownes. ~

How old are you now?

~ Immediately after she chugs a glass of milk before going back to eating the cake. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ even Scares a bit surprised at how fast Iphigenia ate as if this wouldn've been her last meal. they shrug the confusion off, though, amd goes back to wolfing down the cake. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[While Elias was able to hold back his chuckle at Scare, he can't help but give a small giggle as Iphigenia devours her cake.]

[He picks up the pace a little, but still can't match her or Scare.]

((@ribbons-anon))

Oh, I’ve turned..

~ He counts on his fingers for a moment. ~

24. Been around for 6 years now.

~ He probably means how long he’s lived here.. right. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ their head snaps up from their food… which is basically gone now. there may be a bite left. \|

"Where were you before hand?"

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias doesn't add anything, but his raised eyebrows say he's also curious.]

[He's eaten a little over half of his slice of cake, now. He quietly pushes it towards Iphigenia and gives her a small smile.]

((@bownes-anon))

~ Iphi looks utterly overjoyed, scarfing down the piece Elias gave her. ~

Oh, I just..

~ He hesitates. He certainly doesn’t wanna lie, but.. ~

I just sort, walked out of the sea.

~ He takes another bite of his slice, before looking to Scare. ~

Want me to cut you another piece?

|| @that-one-anon ||

"...you crawled out of the sea?"

|/ they tilt their head, their ears flopping to the side as they do so. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

...were you, like... shipwrecked, or did you just appear in the ocean fully-formed and eighteen years old?

[Elias folds his arms on the table in front of himself.]

((@bownes-anon))

The second one. You got it spot on, actually. I had some stuff on me, like an ID and a phone, but that was about it. The house had no one inside so I just kind of.. took it.

~ He smiles to himself for a moment, the kind of smile when you think of something funny in your head. ~

I guess it was kind of a good thing I live far away from the village, I would be embarrassed as hell if anyone saw me get knocked down by like, three different waves.

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ their expression sort of dies, and turns into one of genuine thoguht. \|

"How... how does that even work?"

|/ their starting to suspect that Bownes might be part fish. but, that's also absurd. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias whispers so quietly that nobody can hear except Iphigenia from right beside him.]

...did nobody in this town get born from their mom at age zero?

uh, are you like... a ghost or something?

[He does not know the difference between any mythological creatures. I believe he means a mermaid, but I have no idea.]

((@bownes-anon))

Omg! Twins!!

~ He holds out his hand for a hi-five across the table, and Bownes takes it. Iphigenia looks even more confused now. She just looks up at Elias and shrugs. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ they manage to stare at both Ribs and Bownes. they're more confused than ever.\|

"Are you guys fish people..?"

[ @dream-of-elias ]

...I just asked that...

but uh, yeah, what?

((@bownes-anon))

I don’t.. think so? I mean, I don’t get scales when I swim in the ocean, I certainly can’t breathe underwater, and I’m and about average swimmer so.. not fish person.

~ Iphigenia gets up, quickly excusing herself from the table, and then coming back with a book. “Children’s encyclopedia of mythical animals”. She begins flipping through the book, pushing it over a little so Elias can see too. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ their head tilts. they try to peer over Elias's shoulder so they can see what's in the book. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias turns quiet upon seeing that a mermaid is, in fact, not called a ghost.]

...I forgot what it was called...

[He freezes, remembering the topic of discussion.]

wait, so... how? did you... come from the ocean, then?

((@bownes-anon))

Yeah, I just kind of.. Appeared in the middle of the water one day. I took the house because no one lived here.

~ He looks like he’s remembering something, maybe he just hasn’t thought of that period in his life for a while. ~

I thought Bownes was a cute name, so that’s what I named myself.

|| @that-one-anon ||

"So you don't got any parents?"

|/ they look over at Bownes, a saddened look in their eyes. they feel bad for people who don't have parents. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias hears Scare's comment and has different opinions.]

hey, lucky you. my dad sucked.

[He notices the sad look in Scare's eyes turn to something else. He can't tell if it's anger or confusion, but he knows to shut his mouth.]

((@bownes-anon))

Uh, I mean.. I suppose I didn’t need any? Like, I knew how to function from the get-go. I think the only thing I would’ve changed would have been.. having someone find me sooner.

~ He smiles, reaching his hand across the table to take Scare’s hand into his own. ~

But aside from that I can’t really complain.

~ It seems like the topic of parents has gotten Iphi quiet. Ribs is still snacking on her slice of cake. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ they look down at the table and squeezes Bownes hand. \|

"I guess that isn't so bad, then. At least you knew how to take care of yourself on your own!"

|/ Scare chuckles a bit at their... joke, I suppose? well, it isn't really anything the others would get, considering he hasn't shared much about his past time before this house. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias stays silent, still feeling awkward about his earlier comment.]

((@bownes-anon))

~ Iphigenia also seems very silent, still flipping through the book she bought to the table, perhaps to distract from the conversation. It seems she’s gotten to a page that’s piqued her interest, because she goes and points at a certain line. ~

This says when mermaids die then turn into sea foam, and you were born from the sea foam, so maybe you’re a.. reverse mermaid?

~ Bownes laughs a little and pat her on the back. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ Scare tilts their head; wouldn't a reverse mermaid have the top-half of a fish and bottom half of a human? they don't say anything despite their question. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Unlike Scare, Elias doesn't stop himself from asking stupid questions.]

...wouldn't a reverse mermaid have a fish head?

[The answer is no. "Reverse Mermaids" aren't real. There is a mythological creature with a fish top half that has legs, but they aren't human legs. It's called a fishman.]

..Yeah, that’s probably right.

~ She shuts the book and takes her seat, a tiny bit embarrassed that she proposed such a silly idea. in an attempt to direct the conversation away from her “reverse mermaid” idea, she says; ~

Do you have any birthday wishes, Bownes?

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ curious as to what Bownes would say, they turn their head to him. they understand that Santa and the easter bunny aren't real, but thwy do trust wishes. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias also turns to Bownes, curious about what he'll wish for.]

((@bownes-anon))

Oh, I can’t tell you, or else it won’t come true!

~ He won’t tell you, but I can probably guess what he’s wishing for. He wants to grow old with Scare. To see Iphigenia grow up. To have Elias and Ribs over for frequent dinner parties. To serve more guests and serve more good meals. And maybe a few more recipes. He smiles thinking about it. ~

~ Iphi looks a little disappointed he won’t spill the beans, but she understands. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ they shrug, agreeing with what Bownes had said. their tail swishes a bit, thinking about what Bownes's wish would be. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

...come to think of it, when are all of your birthdays? I don't think I've ever asked.

[He tries to split his gaze between Scare, Ribs, and Iphigenia, but mostly focuses on Iphi.]

...mine is june twenty third. I'll be twenty seven this year.

Oh, it’s the sixth day of Artemísios.

|| Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a Mycenaean calendar, so I decided to use the Corinthian calendar. ||

~ Ironic how she was born on the month dedicated to the same goddess that called for her sacrifice. It also hasn’t clicked for her that she is using a completely outdated calendar. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

"I can't recall the actual day I was born, but I found myself here July 5th! Or, June 5th. One of those two."

|/ they hum to themself for a moment. \|

"I think I'm turning 23 or something this year."

[ @dream-of-elias ]

...uh, noted...

[He is befuddled amd confused.]

I understand entirely.

((@ribbons-anon))

Uhhhh..

~ She starts counting on her fingers for a moment. ~

January 29th I think. I’ll be turning 19!

~ She looks over at Iphigenia, a little bit confused at her answer, but she doesn’t say anything. It looks like Iphigenia is a little confused now too, hearing months she’s never heard of. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

~ There’s a gentle, rhythmic knock at Scare’s door. ~

Heya, I made some cake for my birthday, I wanted to know if you wanted to come have some?

~..Huh. I didn’t even know it was his birthday. ~

- 🦷🎀 @bownes-anon

|/ theres some scrambling and a wierd groan heard before Scare is at their door. their floor, as per usual, is a mess. its a lot more messy by the bed. \|

"Oh, yeah yeah yeah!!"

|/ their ears then turn down a bit as they realize that they didn't know. \|

"Wait its your birthday?"

~ He’s quick to notice Scare is upset. He takes Scare’s paw in his own. ~

Oh, I never told anyone, it just slipped my mind. I’m gonna go grab the others, do you wanna go wait at the table for me?

|/ their ears pirk back up and they smile, squeezing Bownes's hand. \|

"Oh! Mhm, yeah. I wont mess it up."

|/ they cackle a bit and let go of Bownes's hand. \|

"And, happy birthday, love!"

|/ they now walk, or more of fast-walk, to the table. they seem happy! \|

~ He giggles a little, before going to knock on the door to Feral and Icarus’s room, where he assumes Elias is. He knocks on the door, and repeats what he said to Scare. ~

Hey, Elias, you in there? I made some cake for my birthday and I wanted to know if you wanted to come join us for some?

|| @dream-of-elias ||

hm? yeah. I would like that.

[He opens the door, giving Bownes a small smile.]

and happy birthday.

Hehe, thank you! I’m gonna go get Ribs and Iphi, Scare is at the table.

~ And with that, he’s off knocking on Ribbon’s door and going out into the garden to retrieve Iphigenia. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias enters the kitchen, washing his hands thoroughly before sitting down at the table.]

[His eyebags are back, but he seems content enough.]

((@bownes-anon))

Buon appetito! I hope you guys like it.

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ it takes them a slight moment to register that everyone else is at the table, but once they realize, they flash a smile and start... basically inhaling the cake. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias waves to Iphigenia and Ribs as they enter, suppressing a chuckle when Scare starts eating.]

[He eats his piece of cake at a more... reasonable pace. It may be a low bar to reach, but this is the best cake Elias has ever eaten.]

((@bownes-anon))

How old are you now?

~ Immediately after she chugs a glass of milk before going back to eating the cake. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ even Scares a bit surprised at how fast Iphigenia ate as if this wouldn've been her last meal. they shrug the confusion off, though, amd goes back to wolfing down the cake. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[While Elias was able to hold back his chuckle at Scare, he can't help but give a small giggle as Iphigenia devours her cake.]

[He picks up the pace a little, but still can't match her or Scare.]

((@ribbons-anon))

Oh, I’ve turned..

~ He counts on his fingers for a moment. ~

24. Been around for 6 years now.

~ He probably means how long he’s lived here.. right. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ their head snaps up from their food… which is basically gone now. there may be a bite left. \|

"Where were you before hand?"

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias doesn't add anything, but his raised eyebrows say he's also curious.]

[He's eaten a little over half of his slice of cake, now. He quietly pushes it towards Iphigenia and gives her a small smile.]

((@bownes-anon))

~ Iphi looks utterly overjoyed, scarfing down the piece Elias gave her. ~

Oh, I just..

~ He hesitates. He certainly doesn’t wanna lie, but.. ~

I just sort, walked out of the sea.

~ He takes another bite of his slice, before looking to Scare. ~

Want me to cut you another piece?

|| @that-one-anon ||

"...you crawled out of the sea?"

|/ they tilt their head, their ears flopping to the side as they do so. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

...were you, like... shipwrecked, or did you just appear in the ocean fully-formed and eighteen years old?

[Elias folds his arms on the table in front of himself.]

((@bownes-anon))

The second one. You got it spot on, actually. I had some stuff on me, like an ID and a phone, but that was about it. The house had no one inside so I just kind of.. took it.

~ He smiles to himself for a moment, the kind of smile when you think of something funny in your head. ~

I guess it was kind of a good thing I live far away from the village, I would be embarrassed as hell if anyone saw me get knocked down by like, three different waves.

|| @that-one-anon ||

|/ their expression sort of dies, and turns into one of genuine thoguht. \|

"How... how does that even work?"

|/ their starting to suspect that Bownes might be part fish. but, that's also absurd. \|

[ @dream-of-elias ]

[Elias whispers so quietly that nobody can hear except Iphigenia from right beside him.]

...did nobody in this town get born from their mom at age zero?

uh, are you like... a ghost or something?

[He does not know the difference between any mythological creatures. I believe he means a mermaid, but I have no idea.]

((@bownes-anon))

Omg! Twins!!

~ He holds out his hand for a hi-five across the table, and Bownes takes it. Iphigenia looks even more confused now. She just looks up at Elias and shrugs. ~

|| @that-one-anon ||

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

~ She’s unsure if this onslaught of questions is how you’re supposed to treat guests, as she can’t offer him food or drink, and she can’t seem to think of anything else to offer him. She thinks she’s doing a pretty decent job at being a host but that’s dependent on if Zee is getting irritated by all the questions. ~

Uh-

*He looks through the papers with pure concentration. He seems to be putting lots of effort into answering this, thinking a lot upon his favorite. He scans through the pages. He points at a picture of one before changing his mind, continuing his search.*

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*

*His ears perk up like he got one in mind. He looks up from the pages and reaches his hand into his neck fur like it is some kind of pocket. He pauses from looking for something in it, hesitantly looking to the side. His tail sways nervously.*

..You take this stuff pretty seriously, yeah?

~ She continues to wait patiently, until she sees him reach into his neck-pocket. ~

What do you have there?

*Zee looks away from Ribs in his nervousness, his ears droop and tail sways. He doesn't say anything. He feels that he'll be yelled at or even hurt if he shows her what he was about to. This is probably not true but he's convinced it is.*

..Uh, you don’t have to show me if you don my want to? Why don’t you just think about your answer for a while and you can tell me later, how does that sound?

~ He certainly doesn’t want his guest feeling uncomfortable, yet by the looks of it he’s done just that. ~

No! I-

*Oh Zee really wants to show off which bird is his fav. It was one that was on a page in the Kid Encyclopedia... a page that he ripped out of the book and stored in his neck fur...*

*Zee is honestly frustrated by this, he's nervous to show Ribs he ripped a page. And he can't say the name of the bird, it's one he hasn't seen before, plus he cannot even read what it's named!*

~ She tilts her head, trying to understand what’s frustrating Zee. ~

Perhaps would you like to see my favorite bird? Maybe that’ll help you decide?

~ She grabs the children’s encyclopedia, flipping the the S section, before flipping through some more pages and turning the book to Zee. It’s the entry on Swans. She points to the picture there. ~

I think that one is my favorite. I’ve never seen one in person but.. I’d like too.

~ She hopes that maybe this will help him decide, unbeknownst to her that indecision is not what’s plaguing Zee. ~

*His fur puffs out when Ribs picks up the book. It settles when she doesn't seem to notice the missing page.*

Oh.

*Zee looks at the picture of the swan, seeming to calm down. He seems to forget for a moment that he's a page thief.*

What bird is that?

A swan! Majestic, isn’t it?

~ As she flips the book shut though, she does happen to notice the missing page. She opens it where the tear is and looks at it for a moment. ~

Huh, Iphigenia must have taken one of the pages out.

~ He shuts the book, thinking nothing of it and handing it back to Zee. ~

Yes.

*Zee stares at the swan til Ribs goes to close the book. His anxiety spikes when She notices the missing page. Zee makes an attempt at hiding it, though his fur and feathers puff out.*

...Oh.

*He takes the book. His fur only slightly settles when Ribs doesn't suspect him, but it still has many nerves, even if Ribs doesn't seem bothered by the missing page.*

So like, may I ask why you like birds so much?

~ She had noticed Zee’s fur puffing up, but was unsure what it meant. At this rate, she’s just trying to make conversation. ~

I don't know... Birds pretty, very colorful. Their singing is nice. They can fly too, and they don't need magic to do so! Some don't even flying and that's cool too!

*he starts rambling about things about birds, something he never gets the chance to do.*

Oohhhh,, I suppose when you put it like that they do seem really cool!!

~ She’s glad she was able to get Zee less anxious, and she’s more than willing to listen to his rambles. ~

Would you like me to bring you more bird articles?

Mhm!

*He takes a moment to think about it, then nods.*

Alrighty! I’ll get on that. Is there anything else I can get for you before I go? You know, you can just.. roam around the house if you’d like, you don’t have to stay cooped up in here.

*He thinks for a moment.*

No. Thanks.

*He was probably gonna roam around anyways. But he takes comfort in knowing he's allowed to do so.*

Okay! I’ll talk to you later.

~ And with that, she gently closes the door behind her. ~

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

Uh-

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*

..You take this stuff pretty seriously, yeah?

~ She continues to wait patiently, until she sees him reach into his neck-pocket. ~

What do you have there?

..Uh, you don’t have to show me if you don my want to? Why don’t you just think about your answer for a while and you can tell me later, how does that sound?

~ He certainly doesn’t want his guest feeling uncomfortable, yet by the looks of it he’s done just that. ~

No! I-

*Oh Zee really wants to show off which bird is his fav. It was one that was on a page in the Kid Encyclopedia... a page that he ripped out of the book and stored in his neck fur...*

*Zee is honestly frustrated by this, he's nervous to show Ribs he ripped a page. And he can't say the name of the bird, it's one he hasn't seen before, plus he cannot even read what it's named!*

~ She tilts her head, trying to understand what’s frustrating Zee. ~

Perhaps would you like to see my favorite bird? Maybe that’ll help you decide?

I think that one is my favorite. I’ve never seen one in person but.. I’d like too.

~ She hopes that maybe this will help him decide, unbeknownst to her that indecision is not what’s plaguing Zee. ~

*His fur puffs out when Ribs picks up the book. It settles when she doesn't seem to notice the missing page.*

Oh.

*Zee looks at the picture of the swan, seeming to calm down. He seems to forget for a moment that he's a page thief.*

What bird is that?

A swan! Majestic, isn’t it?

~ As she flips the book shut though, she does happen to notice the missing page. She opens it where the tear is and looks at it for a moment. ~

Huh, Iphigenia must have taken one of the pages out.

~ He shuts the book, thinking nothing of it and handing it back to Zee. ~

Yes.

*Zee stares at the swan til Ribs goes to close the book. His anxiety spikes when She notices the missing page. Zee makes an attempt at hiding it, though his fur and feathers puff out.*

...Oh.

*He takes the book. His fur only slightly settles when Ribs doesn't suspect him, but it still has many nerves, even if Ribs doesn't seem bothered by the missing page.*

So like, may I ask why you like birds so much?

~ She had noticed Zee’s fur puffing up, but was unsure what it meant. At this rate, she’s just trying to make conversation. ~

I don't know... Birds pretty, very colorful. Their singing is nice. They can fly too, and they don't need magic to do so! Some don't even flying and that's cool too!

*he starts rambling about things about birds, something he never gets the chance to do.*

Oohhhh,, I suppose when you put it like that they do seem really cool!!

~ She’s glad she was able to get Zee less anxious, and she’s more than willing to listen to his rambles. ~

Would you like me to bring you more bird articles?

Mhm!

*He takes a moment to think about it, then nods.*

#|| sorry for taking so long to reply Augh ||#🦴💝 anon

Alrighty! I’ll get on that. Is there anything else I can get for you before I go? You know, you can just.. roam around the house if you’d like, you don’t have to stay cooped up in here.

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

Uh-

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*

..You take this stuff pretty seriously, yeah?

~ She continues to wait patiently, until she sees him reach into his neck-pocket. ~

What do you have there?

..Uh, you don’t have to show me if you don my want to? Why don’t you just think about your answer for a while and you can tell me later, how does that sound?

~ He certainly doesn’t want his guest feeling uncomfortable, yet by the looks of it he’s done just that. ~

No! I-

*Oh Zee really wants to show off which bird is his fav. It was one that was on a page in the Kid Encyclopedia... a page that he ripped out of the book and stored in his neck fur...*

*Zee is honestly frustrated by this, he's nervous to show Ribs he ripped a page. And he can't say the name of the bird, it's one he hasn't seen before, plus he cannot even read what it's named!*

~ She tilts her head, trying to understand what’s frustrating Zee. ~

Perhaps would you like to see my favorite bird? Maybe that’ll help you decide?

I think that one is my favorite. I’ve never seen one in person but.. I’d like too.

~ She hopes that maybe this will help him decide, unbeknownst to her that indecision is not what’s plaguing Zee. ~

*His fur puffs out when Ribs picks up the book. It settles when she doesn't seem to notice the missing page.*

Oh.

*Zee looks at the picture of the swan, seeming to calm down. He seems to forget for a moment that he's a page thief.*

What bird is that?

A swan! Majestic, isn’t it?

~ As she flips the book shut though, she does happen to notice the missing page. She opens it where the tear is and looks at it for a moment. ~

Huh, Iphigenia must have taken one of the pages out.

~ He shuts the book, thinking nothing of it and handing it back to Zee. ~

Yes.

*Zee stares at the swan til Ribs goes to close the book. His anxiety spikes when She notices the missing page. Zee makes an attempt at hiding it, though his fur and feathers puff out.*

...Oh.

*He takes the book. His fur only slightly settles when Ribs doesn't suspect him, but it still has many nerves, even if Ribs doesn't seem bothered by the missing page.*

So like, may I ask why you like birds so much?

~ She had noticed Zee’s fur puffing up, but was unsure what it meant. At this rate, she’s just trying to make conversation. ~

I don't know... Birds pretty, very colorful. Their singing is nice. They can fly too, and they don't need magic to do so! Some don't even flying and that's cool too!

*he starts rambling about things about birds, something he never gets the chance to do.*

Oohhhh,, I suppose when you put it like that they do seem really cool!!

~ She’s glad she was able to get Zee less anxious, and she’s more than willing to listen to his rambles. ~

Would you like me to bring you more bird articles?

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

Uh-

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*

..You take this stuff pretty seriously, yeah?

~ She continues to wait patiently, until she sees him reach into his neck-pocket. ~

What do you have there?

..Uh, you don’t have to show me if you don my want to? Why don’t you just think about your answer for a while and you can tell me later, how does that sound?

~ He certainly doesn’t want his guest feeling uncomfortable, yet by the looks of it he’s done just that. ~

No! I-

*Oh Zee really wants to show off which bird is his fav. It was one that was on a page in the Kid Encyclopedia... a page that he ripped out of the book and stored in his neck fur...*

*Zee is honestly frustrated by this, he's nervous to show Ribs he ripped a page. And he can't say the name of the bird, it's one he hasn't seen before, plus he cannot even read what it's named!*

~ She tilts her head, trying to understand what’s frustrating Zee. ~

Perhaps would you like to see my favorite bird? Maybe that’ll help you decide?

I think that one is my favorite. I’ve never seen one in person but.. I’d like too.

~ She hopes that maybe this will help him decide, unbeknownst to her that indecision is not what’s plaguing Zee. ~

*His fur puffs out when Ribs picks up the book. It settles when she doesn't seem to notice the missing page.*

Oh.

*Zee looks at the picture of the swan, seeming to calm down. He seems to forget for a moment that he's a page thief.*

What bird is that?

A swan! Majestic, isn’t it?

~ As she flips the book shut though, she does happen to notice the missing page. She opens it where the tear is and looks at it for a moment. ~

Huh, Iphigenia must have taken one of the pages out.

~ He shuts the book, thinking nothing of it and handing it back to Zee. ~

Yes.

*Zee stares at the swan til Ribs goes to close the book. His anxiety spikes when She notices the missing page. Zee makes an attempt at hiding it, though his fur and feathers puff out.*

...Oh.

*He takes the book. His fur only slightly settles when Ribs doesn't suspect him, but it still has many nerves, even if Ribs doesn't seem bothered by the missing page.*

#|| sorry for the delayed response! tumblr likes to hide notifs from me ||#🦴💝 anon

So like, may I ask why you like birds so much?

~ She had noticed Zee’s fur puffing up, but was unsure what it meant. At this rate, she’s just trying to make conversation. ~

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

Uh-

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*

..You take this stuff pretty seriously, yeah?

~ She continues to wait patiently, until she sees him reach into his neck-pocket. ~

What do you have there?

..Uh, you don’t have to show me if you don my want to? Why don’t you just think about your answer for a while and you can tell me later, how does that sound?

~ He certainly doesn’t want his guest feeling uncomfortable, yet by the looks of it he’s done just that. ~

No! I-

*Oh Zee really wants to show off which bird is his fav. It was one that was on a page in the Kid Encyclopedia... a page that he ripped out of the book and stored in his neck fur...*

*Zee is honestly frustrated by this, he's nervous to show Ribs he ripped a page. And he can't say the name of the bird, it's one he hasn't seen before, plus he cannot even read what it's named!*

~ She tilts her head, trying to understand what’s frustrating Zee. ~

Perhaps would you like to see my favorite bird? Maybe that’ll help you decide?

I think that one is my favorite. I’ve never seen one in person but.. I’d like too.

~ She hopes that maybe this will help him decide, unbeknownst to her that indecision is not what’s plaguing Zee. ~

*His fur puffs out when Ribs picks up the book. It settles when she doesn't seem to notice the missing page.*

Oh.

*Zee looks at the picture of the swan, seeming to calm down. He seems to forget for a moment that he's a page thief.*

What bird is that?

A swan! Majestic, isn’t it?

~ As she flips the book shut though, she does happen to notice the missing page. She opens it where the tear is and looks at it for a moment. ~

Huh, Iphigenia must have taken one of the pages out.

~ He shuts the book, thinking nothing of it and handing it back to Zee. ~

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

Uh-

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*

..You take this stuff pretty seriously, yeah?

~ She continues to wait patiently, until she sees him reach into his neck-pocket. ~

What do you have there?

..Uh, you don’t have to show me if you don my want to? Why don’t you just think about your answer for a while and you can tell me later, how does that sound?

~ He certainly doesn’t want his guest feeling uncomfortable, yet by the looks of it he’s done just that. ~

No! I-

*Oh Zee really wants to show off which bird is his fav. It was one that was on a page in the Kid Encyclopedia... a page that he ripped out of the book and stored in his neck fur...*

*Zee is honestly frustrated by this, he's nervous to show Ribs he ripped a page. And he can't say the name of the bird, it's one he hasn't seen before, plus he cannot even read what it's named!*

~ She tilts her head, trying to understand what’s frustrating Zee. ~

Perhaps would you like to see my favorite bird? Maybe that’ll help you decide?

I think that one is my favorite. I’ve never seen one in person but.. I’d like too.

~ She hopes that maybe this will help him decide, unbeknownst to her that indecision is not what’s plaguing Zee. ~

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

Uh-

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*

..You take this stuff pretty seriously, yeah?

~ She continues to wait patiently, until she sees him reach into his neck-pocket. ~

What do you have there?

..Uh, you don’t have to show me if you don my want to? Why don’t you just think about your answer for a while and you can tell me later, how does that sound?

~ He certainly doesn’t want his guest feeling uncomfortable, yet by the looks of it he’s done just that. ~

~ There’s a gentle knocking on the door. ~

Hey, Zee! Can I come in?

- @ribbons-anon

*He flinches, even if the knocking wasn't sudden, feathers fluffing up. He is quiet for a moment which probably be assumed like he hasn't heard it the first time. Then he actually replies.*

Yes.

~ She opens the door, a packet of paper under her arm. ~

Hey there, how have you been finding things? Did you rest well?

Yes

*Zee lays on his stomach on the bed. The book is beside him closed. It is unsure he actually rested or not. He stares at the papers in Ribs hands.*

Wonderful! I’m very glad to hear that. I printed out an article for you on birds! There are a bunch of bird pictures in it too.

~ She hands him the packet. It seems to be an article about bird migration. ~

Have you been finding everything okay?

Birds!

*He eagerly takes the papers and looks through them. He honestly wishes that he knew how to read this, but the pictures are enough.*

*He nods to Ribs question. Looking happy with his blank face.*

~ She’s very pleased to hear that. Something crosses her mind and she tilts her head a little. ~

I know you don’t eat, so I assume you don’t drink either.. if you don’t mind me asking, how’s that possible?

*He stares at Ribs before looking down, fidgeting with one of the papers.*

Am an Eee. Eees made out entirely out of dark magic... besides these.

*he taps his skull.*

Their own magic is thing that sustains them, and it replenishes itself....... usually...

~ She listen intently, nodding along. ~

That’s so cool! Does that mean an Eee can live forever?

*he nodded.*

Yes

Woah.. awesome! Anyways-

~ She pauses for a moment, a new question crossing her mind. ~

Do all of you guys have a name that ends in “ee”?

*He glances to the side.*

...Yes..

*He flips through a page of the papers.*

Used to think that's how names work.

I see.

~ She leans against the wall, a little awkwardly. Her eyes light up again with another question, gods these never end. ~

If you’re immortal, have you been alive a long time? Have you like, seen the rise and fall of my civilizations?

~ For such a morbid question she asks it with a lot of enthusiasm. ~

No.

*he takes a moment, fidgeting with his hand. He holds up two fingers.*

... I am 2.

Oh, I see.

~ A part of her was hoping for him to be some ancient being with knowledge about every facet of history, but it is what it is. ~

Well I’m sure you’ll see the downfall of many civilizations eventually! If that’s what you’re into.

Maybe.

*He thinks he might actually cause the end of some civilizations if he achieved his goal.*

*...He looks back at the papers of birds.*

~ She peers over at the papers. ~

Do you have a favorite bird?

Uh-

One moment.

*His tail sways.*

~ She waits, pleased with herself for asking such a thought provoking question. Perhaps he feels the same about bird as she does about sweets; impossible to pick a favorite. ~

*He keeps flipping through the papers deep in thought. He occasionally flips to a previous page, taking his time to look it over.*