First Flight (Open)

[biiirrrdsss]

Characters: Pipit and you!!
Setting: Around the tower basically anywhere you like
Format: I prefer action, but I'll follow!
Summary: Pipit wakes up and... does... everything people do when they wake up.
Warnings: BIRDS None, but I'll change it if I need a reason.

[room 2-06]

[Pipit's not really used to waking up with sleep paralysis or in a home he can legitimately breathe in, so needless to say, he does freak out a little bit when he wakes up - and once the paralysis wears off, he sits up quickly, to get a look at his surroundings.

This... sure isn't his house. It's way too clean.

Yeah, he notices all of his roomies that may or may not be in there, sure - and he'll be happy with greeting them, they all look so young! - but first what the hell is this jumpsuit he's in. Don't mind if he just gets into his tunic because seriously, he's not Ghirahim.

But once he's got everything settled - shield and sword on his back like they should be - he offers up a smile and a wave to those joining him. c:]

Mornin'!

[Yeah; he can ask about this place once introductions are over.]

[Any floor anywhere!!]

[Pipit's going to be wandering the tower for sure, checking every nook and cranny he can get to and trying to get his bearings. And also probably fighting off monster birds on the forest floor because holy hell these things have teeth what kind of birds have teeth. Feel free to run into this Link lookalike in the golden yellow tunic! Or trip him! Or whatever, he really doesn't mind anything!]

Comments

room 2-06 obvs, other roomies are free to also threadjack this btw

[nobirdie]

[ There's a young boy with somewhat messy green hair still asleep in his bed when Pipit's done getting dressed.

It's only until he hears the noise that he stirs, goes to move...

and promptly falls out of bed with a quiet yelp. ]

omg nageki you are a cutie pie

[biiirrrdsss]

[Whoah - don't get hurt, little guy. 8( Pipit heads over to check if he's okay, giving him a bit of a worried look, but smiles when he sees no bumps or blood or the like.]

You're not much of a morning person, huh?

I KNOW HE IS ksdjghfd

[nobirdie]

[ He stares up at Pipit as though he's got three heads.

Opens his mouth.

Closes it.

And then promptly continues staring. Sorry, he's... a little. Confused. Right now. And foggy. ]

[biiirrrdsss]

[He holds his hand out for the kid in front of him to help him up, continuing to give him a bright, warm smile.]

You're a little out of it.
Don't worry; sleep wears off fast with a little activity!

[nobirdie]

[ ... Nageki realizes this isn't a dream, and he clumsily scoots as far away from Pipit as he can get.

On the opposite end of the room, on the floor still, shaking his head. His voice is slightly panicked, actually, and even though it's not very forceful, it's still pretty loud yelling coming from the younger, rather frail and small boy. ]

N-no, no, I'm... you can see... how can you... where are... wings... I--don't come near me!!

[ Being human is the least of his worries, but he's not used to this body enough to get up and run, so he simply tries to get away from Pipit. ]

[biiirrrdsss]

[Pipit stays where he is then, respecting the boy's wishes. He's not rude or a brute after all. '^'
But you're definitely worrying him, Nageki.]

Here - I'll sit over here on the bed, and you can calm down and try to tell me what you're trying to say, alright?

[Plop! On his bed he is, arms crossed and waiting for Nageki to regain a little composure.]

It looks like we'll be sharing this room, after all. It'd be good to get to know each other!

[nobirdie]

[ Breathing.

In, out. In, out. He was breathing.

He touches his face with his hands and then brings them up slowly and away as he does so, expecting to see feathers.

When he sees human fingers, though, his eyes go wide again, and he just tries to back himself even further into a wall.

He closes his eyes, falling silent. Willing himself to be out of wherever this is, to wake up, he wasn't going to be around anymore, no this wasn't right--

And after a minute, he clumsily feels behind his back, expecting his tail feathers to be there, hoping for the love of god what he's feeling (or rather, LACKING) isn't real. He puts his arms over his head clumsily, his hands sort of limp, like he's never used them in his life, and curls into a ball.

After another few minutes, he addresses Pipit without opening his eyes. ]

S-stay... stay away from me, you can't... you need to leave now. Go. Go away. Please.

[ Each word is curt and panicked. ]

[biiirrrdsss]

... No; I don't think I can just leave you like this, I'm sorry. It would be against the Pipit Way to just leave someone like you in such a state!

I want to know why you'd like me to leave, alright? Because surely if something bad was supposed to happen, it would have by now!

[Noo, don't freak out, kid! Pipit just wants to make sure you're okay!]

[nobirdie]

[ He shakes his head. ]

N-no, no... you don't understand, it wouldn't be immediate, I--

[ Okay you know what? Clumsily getting up (it's bumbling and he's not very good at this, poor boy), and trying to leave.

... Only to promptly fall on his face again s-sob what is this bipedal nonsense. WHY CAN'T HE FLY AWAY AUGH WHY IS HE SO HEAVY.

And then he lays there and realizes it hurts. He... he should be DEAD, dammit, this isn't right, if he's alive then that meant... ]

[biiirrrdsss]

[... No, okay; something's obviously wrong, little dude.

Pipit goes over and helps Nageki up, despite his protests, and sits him back on his own bed; crossing his arms, and giving him a worried look.]

You have to tell me what I need to get away from, first; then I'll leave. Okay?

[nobirdie]

[ Nageki attempts to smack Pipit away from him with all the force he can muster (which is admittedly not very much), his face contorting from panic to distress, and he tries to back away. ]

What are you doing? Let... let go. You need to get away from me!

[ It's not even a threat, but... ]

[biiirrrdsss]

Alright - alright.

[He puts his hands up and takes a step back, before crossing the room.]

Look - see, I'm far away. You really need to just calm down!

[nobirdie]

[ fkhgfkjh oh god oh god it's too late... it's going to be too late, he just knows it.

And so he waits, just sort of... slowly sliding to the floor, expression anguished. ]

[biiirrrdsss]

...

[And Pipit just waits, patiently and as understandably as possible, arms crossed.]

[nobirdie]

[ And then a minute goes by.

Then two.

Then three.

In silence. And Nageki looks up at Pipit, staring, in utter confusion.

... He's still alive? Is Nageki still dead, then? He... he was so certain that, well, he'd woken up here alive. It... it felt different, after all. The only person who could interact with him proper was Hiyoko... ]

... You... don't seem to be having trouble breathing.

[ Why isn't he dead? The Charon Virus should have shut down that human's internal organs one at a time until he died of lack of oxygen within minutes. There would surely be some sign of it, right? ]

[biiirrrdsss]

Should I be?

[He tilts his head curiously, still waiting on the other side of the room to let the kid have some breathing space.

And then, jokingly -]

I can pretend not to, if you'd like.

[nobirdie]

[ ... Okay that earns a flat look. ]

... I'd rather you didn't.

[ That's not even funny. ]

Were you vaccinated recently?

[ After all, hadn't Ryouta... it's possible... right? Unless he's still dead, but if he was, why was he a human, and why was he, you know... able to be seen? ]

[biiirrrdsss]

... "Vaccinated"?

[He's never heard the word before.]

What does that mean, if you don't mind me asking?

[nobirdie]

[ ... Wow how do you not-- ]

Vaccinated. Inoculated. Given an injection via a sterile needle as a preventative against disease.

[ This is said kind of flatly. How do you... not know this, person. ]

[biiirrrdsss]

... That can be done?

Where I come from, you get sick and let it run its course!

[WHOAH YOU CAN PREVENT DISEASE?]

[nobirdie]

[ ... Oh my god he just. He doesn't. ]

... Never mind.

[ He... should probably get out of this suit sob. Looking at his hands and whatnot, now he's realizing he's got this weirdo outfit on and y e a h this is definitely a human body.

Oh, a trunk. All right. Kind of... getting up, though it's a little wobbly, like he's never walked before or something, and the boy has a little trouble getting the trunk open, because... what are human fingers. ]

Have you seen anybirdie else here? You ARE human, right?

[biiirrrdsss]

Yeah, I am --

... Did you just say "anybirdie"?

[... oh my gosh. Sorry Nageki but that is adorable.]

I just woke up here, though. So you're the first person I've met!

[nobirdie]

[ ... Ah, there we go. It took some fumbling, but he got the latch open. The first thing he grabs is a change of clothes.

And ignoring that question because he figures he can get back to it later, Pipit.

He looks in his things. Books, good--gotta have books! Hm... this is all human-sized stuff but--wait, what is this plush of him doing in here? Setting that aside, he doesn't really need it... that can go on the bed.

... And oh, some Country Millet beans! Two bags, even. Well, that was considerate, whoever packed it!

And finally, he finds the notes, but decides he'll read them when he's changed. ... He's kind of shy though, so obviously... ]

I'm going to go change.

[ And hopefully not kill anyone. He'll be back in a moment, once he finds the boy's bathroom. ]

[biiirrrdsss]

Alright. I'll... I guess I'll be here!

My name is Pipit, by the way - it was a pleasure meeting you!

[Yeah, despite all that, he still likes you and wants to get to know you better, Nageki.]

[nobirdie]

[ When he returns, he's wearing his sweater, a plain white tee, and a pair of pants and sneakers. Of course, it was somewhat cumbersome to figure all that out, but he's too stubborn to ask for help.

It takes him about seven minutes. ]

... I don't quite understand how it is you humans manage to move around when your bodies are so heavy and bumbling.

[ Seriously, he doesn't. ]