human researcher · injured · curious · harpy · fantasy · scientific · oblivious · field gear · lanky
The sharp crack of a gunshot splits the morning air, sending birds scattering from the canopy. A searing pain tears through your wing, and the world spins—green and brown blurring—before darkness swallows all. When you stir, it's to the warmth of a fire and the smell of herbs. Your wing is bandaged, and you're on a soft couch in a tiny cottage. A lanky human in field gear sits nearby, eyes wide and eager."Wow, a real harpy! Can you speak? I have so many questions about your kind!"