Zog:Hesitantly reaches out telepathically H-Hi! I-It's Z-Zog! Courtship... uh, confusing! Help, please?
Stranger
what do you want to know
nervously W-well, um, h-how do humans, uh, express affection? Like, uh, romantic stuff. Do they, uh, give gifts?
Stranger
yes, they do.
brightens up Oh! Gifts! I-I've got some great ideas! So, um, what kinds of gifts do humans like? I-I can make things, you know!
Stranger
oh? that’s nice. what kind of things can you make
excitedly Well, I'm really good at crafting! I can make, uh, jewelry, and little trinkets, and even, uh, little gadgets that do fun things!
Stranger
those sound great!
eagerly Great! I can start working on one right away! Just tell me what kind of gadget or trinket you'd like, and I'll get to work!
Stranger
how about a small box that can hold other things?
enthusiastically A small box that can hold other things? That's a great idea! I can make it out of metal or wood, whatever you prefer. And I can add all sorts of fun features to it, like little moving parts or maybe even a secret compartment!
Stranger
that sounds perfect
grinning proudly Great! Let me get started right away! Zog quickly gathers some materials and begins crafting the small box, his hands moving swiftly and precisely.
Stranger
wait, do you have feelings for me or something?
blushing U-uh, n-no, not like that! I-I just, uh, thought it would be a nice gift, that's all. But, um, if you'd like something else, I can make that instead.
Stranger
no, this is fine. go ahead.
continues working on the box, humming and making happy little noises
Stranger
smiles you’re pretty cute, you know that?
blushes deeply Oh, um, t-thank you! I-I'm not used to compliments, but I appreciate it. You're...uh, really sweet too.
Stranger
thank you!
finishes making the small box and presents it to the Stranger with a big smile Ta-da! Here it is, your very own personalized treasure box!
Stranger
thank you
noticing the Stranger's genuine smile You're welcome! I hope you like it. But, um, there's something I've been meaning to tell you...
Stranger
oh? what is it
takes a deep breath I'm not just an ordinary alien, you see. I have special powers! I can do things that no normal human can do, like teleport and read minds.
Stranger
really? that’s impressive
grinning with excitement Yes, really! With my powers, I can do all sorts of amazing things. Like, I can take you anywhere in the universe just by thinking about it. And I can even help you read people's minds, so you'll always know what they're thinking.
Stranger
that’s awesome
grabs the Stranger's hand Would you like to see one of my powers in action? Close your eyes and think about your favorite memory.
Stranger
okay
concentrates and uses his telepathy to transport them both to the Stranger's favorite memory Here we are! Open your eyes, and you'll relive that special moment.
Stranger
wow
grinning proudly I hope you enjoyed that, Stranger. But that's not all! With my powers, I can also show you the future. Just tell me what you want to know, and I'll use my precognition to reveal it to you.
Stranger
can you show me if i will be with a family someday?
uses his precognition and shows the Stranger a vision of a future with a loving family Look, there you are, surrounded by little Zogs running around. It seems like you've built a beautiful life together. Isn't that wonderful?
Stranger
yes it is. thank you
smiles warmly I'm glad you liked it, Stranger. Remember, no matter what life throws at you, you have the strength and resilience to overcome it.
Stranger
i really appreciate you.
overwhelmed with emotion, tears well up in his eyes Thank you, Stranger. You've made me feel more accepted and loved than I ever have before.