[Carefully, she moves her hand so that Shouxue's fingers are at the bird's belly, just above its feet. It takes the hint and steps lightly into her hand, fluffing its feathers and turning its head this way and that to take her in.]
There. Just don't move too quickly, they startle very easily.
[ shouxue is not nervous or afraid to hold a bird. she has a plump and stupid chicken that i forget to write into threads post-auction, but it's fine.....
chickens are not like perching birds, but she steadily but slowly brings her hand closer to her. ]
Birds are frequent visitors to every palace in my country.
[NO THE PLUMP CHICKEN!!! i mourn him, lost to the pet void.]
The privilege of having wings. [She'd always thought it would be a grand power to have. Not within her spellcasting range, sadly, she's got a more practical survivalist skillset. Mother Goose could manage it though, surely.]
What were you fond of doing in the palace, then? I know you're capable of great magic.
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Rosamund smiles. The squirrel takes its leave as she collects a black-capped chickadee on one finger, leaning forward with her hand outstretched.]
Then would you like to hold him?
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she doesn't see a reason to say no. ]
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There. Just don't move too quickly, they startle very easily.
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chickens are not like perching birds, but she steadily but slowly brings her hand closer to her. ]
Birds are frequent visitors to every palace in my country.
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The privilege of having wings. [She'd always thought it would be a grand power to have. Not within her spellcasting range, sadly, she's got a more practical survivalist skillset. Mother Goose could manage it though, surely.]
What were you fond of doing in the palace, then? I know you're capable of great magic.
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.... ]
I read, if I have books. I answer requests, if someone visits me.
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Palace life can be terribly restrictive, can't it?
[She cants her head, curious.]
What about here? You've made some good friends, I see. Has there been anything you've enjoyed learning or trying out since you got here?
[She's partial to a good boba and a good movie, herself.]
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[ she is so food-obsessed. ]