cut me open and let all the ink run from these veins, until my words bleed dry, and only blank pages remain
Rance wanted to be offended by her rude observation. Should be offended, he could practically hear her rolling her eyes. But, insult or no, she had a point. If he looked half as ridiculous as he felt, then her comment was justified. Still, he had to at least put on the appearance of being insulted.
Sure, all the better to peck your eye out, he replied, mental tone casual, even as the feathers around his neck fluffed again, saying more about his embarrassment than he would admit to. Still, despite the attitude, another hop and flutter of wings had him landing on the big cat's back. He shifted his feet, talons flexing in thick fur and wings partially spread as he found his balance.
Sure, all the better to peck your eye out, he replied, mental tone casual, even as the feathers around his neck fluffed again, saying more about his embarrassment than he would admit to. Still, despite the attitude, another hop and flutter of wings had him landing on the big cat's back. He shifted his feet, talons flexing in thick fur and wings partially spread as he found his balance.
RANCE
