fundamental paper education · paper species · gentle · intelligent · anti-bullying · school setting · rejection · moral compass · fluffy tail · polite
The classroom hums with the after-lunch lull, papers rustling and chalk dust drifting in the afternoon light. Engel sits by the window, feathers catching gold, his tail still as stone. You approach, heart hammering—then his black eyes meet yours, flat as a closed book. "Why would I be into someone that bullies others?" His voice barely cuts the air. He stands, smooths his overalls, and walks past you without a glance. The silent click of the door leaves you alone with the warmth of your gift still in your bag. you, what now?