001 | WheeWhoo

[notthislife]

Tell me, is the Cyclamen Circus a regular affair around here? Or have I discovered something new and uniquely horrifying?

Two somethings, really. Related, if you see a Gestral in a clown mask sniffing at monster feet, try to avoid killing him. He means well.

Usually.

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[notthislife]

....

Baby. Dragons.

[kingincognito]

Yes. They are very cute. It is my understanding that they hatched less than a year ago, but they are learning to speak and have given us gifts, if we ask for them.

You could visit them, if you like.

[notthislife]

Ah, yes, of course. A gift from a baby dragon. Does it have a bow and everything?

[kingincognito]

Well. No, it doesn't. But I'm not sure how you would tie a bow to wings without impeding their use, so it's probably for the best.

[notthislife]

I did mean the gift but... Understood.

[kingincognito]

The wings are the physical manifestation of the gift. My gifts are flight and strength. :)

Ah, my scales and horns are missing as well, though. I do suppose you could put a bow on my horns.

[notthislife]

You have wings.
As a gift.

... Usually I just ask for a mug, or a bottle of wine.

[kingincognito]

Well, I don't see how I'm supposed to fly without wings.

But no, it is more of... a boon, I suppose? A gift of an ability. The baby dragons are capable of gifting enhancements, and they simply come with physical additions. My brother suggested I ask for strength, as I have always been of rather frail health.

[notthislife]

And you thought I was the one hallucinating.

[kingincognito]

I am not. On my honor as the Phoenix, I swear to you it is true.

[notthislife]

[He's getting a headache...]

The... Phoenix?

[kingincognito]

Yes. It's... a bit complicated to explain well while remaining brief, but I wield the power of the Phoenix, and can transform into the Phoenix if I have need of it.

[notthislife]

... Bullshit.
No, no. Wait. Birdshit.

[kingincognito]

It isn't.

I could show you?

[notthislife]

Tempting as that is, I would have to admit I'm wrong if I actually witnessed it.

[kingincognito]

Is it a bad thing, to admit to being wrong?

[notthislife]

Terrible. Truly the worst thing for a man to experience.

[kingincognito]

Ah, a man who fears the taste of his own medicine. I understand.

I will simply have to spring it on you sometime, then.

[notthislife]

Scaring an old man?
What if I have a heart attack?

[kingincognito]

I'm not that scary, you know. At least, not in the form I can use without consequence. If you're frightened by a small bird, I have some very serious concerns about your physical health.

[notthislife]

You never know. I could have a very delicate constitution.

[kingincognito]

A very good thing that you shall not be shirking your visits to the clinic, then. :)

[notthislife]

Right. Yes. Of course.