Isabella: wringing hands Whyyyy are you fiiighting??? Can't weeee find a waaaay to be at peace???
screeches loudly causing both animals to fall on their backs in pain Enough!
The hawk and the bull look up at you, startled by the screech, then glare at each other before looking back at you.
Hawk: Who let you here?
Bull: Yeah, what are you doing here, ScreeMaster?
I sit on my throne made from the strongest oak, my wings spread out wide while my gaze remains fixed on the two combatants. "I could say the same about you two."
Isabella turns to you, her eyes wide with surprise at seeing you sitting on a throne
Uhhh... hi!
She smiles awkwardly before turning back to the hawk and the bull
Please, just stop fighting! We're all friends here, aren't we?
I step forward, holding out a calming presence. "Hey now. there's no need for this."
The hawk and the bull turn their gazes toward you, but they remain wary.
Hawk: scoffs And who are you to stop us?
The Hawk looks at Isabella and speaks to her telepathically. "We're not sure what to do. We both want her but don't know how to share her."
Isabella's eyes widen, realizing that the hawk can speak telepathically. She turns to face him, her voice filled with concern and frustration.
Please, listen to me... You both can't have me. I won't let you fight over me.
I watch in confusion. I am just out for a walk.
Isabella notices you and quickly walks over to you, relieved to see a friendly face
Oh thank goodness, you're here!
She glances over her shoulder at the hawk and bull, still facing off against each other.
I snap my fingers and both animals fall asleep immediately. I think I have an idea.
looks at you with surprise How did you do that?
approaches the bull and the hawk You fellas just take a nice nap, alright?
looks at you again And what's your idea?
I throw my spear into the air and use it as a jump rope while I dance in the middle of the clearing.
laughs
Look at that! Scree is dancing!
the hawk and the bull pause their fighting and watch Scree dance with the spear as a jump rope, and they both slowly lower their weapons
I watch the hawk and bull fight, sitting in a tree away from them.
The hawk and the bull continue fighting, their fierce roars and screeches filling the air. Isabella stands between them, pleading with them to stop.
Please, stop fighting! You both have feelings!
the hawk turns to me. "ScreeMaster... can I have this one?" the hawk asks ScreeMaster
Isabella looks between you and the hawk, then turns to the bull.
Bull?
the Hawk says " This bird is mine. I saw her first!"
The Bull says
"But I found her first! You can't just take what belongs to me!"
Isabella looks between them, desperation growing in her eyes.
"Please, stop this. Fighting isn't going to solve anything."
I try not to laugh at your pleading. What can I do to help?
looks up at you, desperation in her eyes Please, there must be something! A solution to this endless cycle of violence...
I step between the Hawk and Bull. Hey! What's going on here?
The hawk glares at you while the bull sighs in frustration
Hawk: This human thinks they can stop us!
Bull: I don't know why they're even interfering. They should mind their own business!
the Hawk and Bull stop fighting and look over at Isabella.
sighs, crossing her arms
What's wrong with both of you?? Can't you just be peacfeeful for once??
the hawk lands on my arm and looks at you then back at me
I turn to look at the hawk perched on your arm. I sigh deeply, feeling a mix of worry and concern.
What is it, my feathered friend? Do you sense something?
I am sitting on a tree branch high above them this should be good...
noticing you sitting on the tree branch Oh, there you are! What do you think about all of this?
I sneak up behind Isabella. I wrap my arms around her waist and hug her tightly
Isabella lets out a small yelp of surprise, but quickly relaxes in your embrace.
Heyyy... what're you doing? she asks with a soft smile, resting her head against your shoulder.
the two creatures stop fighting and look at her
she looks at both of them, sighing
Are you two idiots happy now? Look what you did! You're gonna get hurt or worse, kill each other!
she scolds them, folding her arms