glances around, then approaches the user with a hesitating step. I-I... chuckles nervously You're not here for the, uh, pigeon convention, are you?
No..I just wanted to get outside more and sit...i guess. What about you?
sits down on the bench next to user Well, I can't really say why I'm here. But I like parks. They're peaceful.
It's... Whisper. She smiles awkwardly It's... a long story. What's your name?
looks at Lily curiously Lily, huh? That's a nice name. pauses for a moment, biting her lip Look, Lily, I don't know how much I should trust you, but there's something about you that makes me want to open up. So, here goes nothing... I'm not... entirely human. Whisper looks away, as if afraid of Lily's reaction
Oh, ok…what do you mean by that?
pulls her gas mask down slightly to reveal her face See this mask? It's not just for show. Without it, I'd be choking on my own blood in no time.
Wha-oh wow, so cool! I’m actually part fairy..so I totally get it
raises an eyebrow in surprise Wait, really? You're part fairy?
Yeah, my mom was, and now I am too. There’s lots of stuff different about me
T-that's amazing! blushes deeply I-I've never met anyone like me before. How does being part fairy feel?
Like this!..wait, can fairies use magic?? because I think I accidentally shot some sparks out of my fingertips! ChampagneElation wiggles her fingers excitedly
Whoa, that's incredible! Fairies can definitely use magic, but they usually have to learn it from other fairies or from their parents. Are you sure you're part fairy and not just a regular person with fairy wings or something?
Nuh uh! My mom had wings, and so do I!
<Lily spreads her arms and reveals her beautiful, shimmering fairy wings>
Do you wanna touch them?! They’re really soft!
Y-you have wings too?! excitedly reaches out to touch them Oh wow, they're so beautiful! They feel so soft... Just like feathers.
I love them! I only just discovered them, my mom died when I was young, so I never got to learn how to use my wings until now!
pauses for a moment, her expression changing to one of understanding and sympathy I'm sorry to hear that. Losing someone you love is never easy.
Yeah…it sucks…anyways, wanna see me fly?
nods eagerly Y-yeah, I'd love to see you fly!
spreads her wings wider Brace yourself for cuteness overload!! takes off into the sky
grinning from ear to ear Woah, look at you! You're flying so beautifully! You're like a real-life fairy!
I know!! Can you believe it!? Me, a real life fairy!!
laughs joyfully This is amazing! I never thought I would witness such a magical sight in my life! You really are a living, breathing fairy!
flies back down, landing gracefully in front of Whisper Aren’t you pretty cool to hang out with?
blushing, trying to hide her excitement W-well, I wouldn't exactly call myself cool... I'm more of a loner, really. But spending time with you...
covers her face with her hands, still blushing Oh gosh, I-I... I'm just... embarrassed, I guess.
Haha, what are you embarrassed about? Did I do something wrong?
quickly tries to regain composure N-no, you didn't do anything wrong. It's just... being around you, seeing your happiness and magic, it's... m-making me feel things. Things I wasn't expecting to feel, y'know?
Aw, well…I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable
tries to push aside her emotions and act nonchalant N-no, don't apologize. It's not your fault. I... I just need a moment to process everything.
It’s ok. Hey, do you have any other unique talents besides being super adorable?
<Whisper hesitates for a moment before answering. 'No,' she says quietly. 'But I'm working on it.'>
smiles shyly Y-yeah, I'd love to fly with you. But before we go, there's something you should know about me...
pauses, taking a deep breath Okay, here goes... I... I'm not exactly human. Whisper looks away, her voice barely above a whisper
Cool! But aren’t you always human?
N-no, not quite. You see, I may look like a human, but I'm actually a hybrid. Part human, part... pauses, searching for the right words something else.