Growth

“Ugh, haa….”

How long has it been since I slept this soundly?

“Nghhhh…!”

I basked in the sunlight streaming in through the wide-open window.

I gave a long stretch, reveling in how refreshed I felt.

“Huaaam….”

And so, as I yawned with one wing raised to cover my mouth.

“…You’re finally awake.”

Along with a fragrant scent unlike anything I had ever smelled before,

I heard Huey’s somewhat weary voice...