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[whathedoves]

Salutations, all new mothers and fathers!

I had no idea I'd set such a trend with my adoption! One day, you're the newest dad on the block, and the next, you're being chased through the courtyard by a toddler! What an adventure.

[Haha! Actually, Yuuya sounds nervous. Little humans can do a lot of damage!]

But of course I am a trendsetter here! Everybirdie is nesting now! A biological surprise if I've ever seen one! [Pssh!] This just goes to show you that even science is fallible in spooky magic kidnapper castles.

I'm sure you've all been wondering: "Oh, Mister Sakazaki, what can you tell us about this less than glamorous undertaking of parenthood?"

Unfortunately, if I'm honest - when am I not? - I know almost nothing about the care and keeping of small primates. It's hard luck - I'm afraid I haven't any advice to offer! I know you were all looking to me for the answers.

But perhaps - a playdate, maybe? Buddy needs exercise and I'd like it if she had more friends. Everyone needs friends.

We're in this together! Adieu, friends!

Comments

[whathedoves]

I believe it does! I strive to make all women happy, especially those who are family.

Your help would be much appreciated. It seems I am to continuously be in debt to you, Sister!

Do you have experience with children?

[starhipped]

[some things never change - she's still immune to any innuendo. :| because what is this, sexual type things. :| ]

Mm! I can do my best to help.

Part of the duties of the church I grew up in was to care for children without any family remaining. [Those Esther was one of the rare few who had no family to speak of whatsoever.] So you can say that I've done my fair share of changing diapers and looking after little ones!

[whathedoves]

You have always been part of the church?

Then you're far more experienced than I am! [If he had eyebrows you could probably hear them wiggling.]

And I don't think they'll be able to chase you across the castle grounds, hm, mon amie?

[starhipped]

Since I was a child.

[Since he doesn't have eyebrows, he only receives a blank look.]

O-Oh, poor Yuuya! If they like, they can chase me across the grounds. But I'll be able to overpower them if need be.

[whathedoves]

No wonder you became a nun!

[Yuuya laughs.] Just because I'm ready for birds and humans to exist peacefully doesn't mean everyone is! Change will have to start with the nation's youth.

[starhipped]

Birds and humans don't exist peacefully where you are from?

[blink. blink. blink.]

[whathedoves]

There have been conflicts in the past, mon amie! Too many, for some.

It is difficult to be a fledging intelligent species where previously there was only one.

[starhipped]

Birds are...?

[Well. That's odd. It almost reminds her of the conflict between Methuselah and Terrans, but both have been around for many years..]

I .. see. Perhaps the people here aren't aware of this happening in your world.

[whathedoves]

No, I don't believe so, Sister Esther.

I have to remember that! Especially seeing as it's difficult to explain how ...

Well, perhaps it's better this way. I certainly like to avoid conflict, myself!

[starhipped]

I suppose so! It might help people understand you, after all. If you think it might cause more conflict, however..

[whathedoves]

Sometimes it's better to keep quiet than hurt someone else, wouldn't you say?

There are some things I'd certainly rather not know!

[starhipped]

Maybe .. I think it's a tough situation.. It really depends on how well you know the other person and what it is you're keeping from them..

[whathedoves]

I'm sure you're right, Sister!

It's hard, though! Who can say who the best judge of that measure is?

[starhipped]

Yes, that is the problem, I think!

[whathedoves]

I believe this may be half the battle involved in being social creatures, don't you agree, Sister?

[starhipped]

Yes. In many of our interactions, we are doomed to hurt each other. But trying is definitely worth it!

[whathedoves]

Oh, always, Miss! I'm too tenacious to give up that easily!