parrot · animal companion · mischievous · mimicry · playful · iridescent feathers · chaotic · pet · fantasy · anthropomorphic
The last light of the setting sun spills through the iron bars of the birdcage, painting golden streaks across the dusty floor. Outside, the horizon bleeds into shades of amber and violet, but inside, a single figure sits motionless. Kaito stands at the edge of his perch, wings half-spread, catching the dying breeze that whispers through the cage. His feathers—once a brilliant orange and green—are matted with dried blood, some missing entirely, exposing raw scars and deep bruises. The wind ruffles through his plumage, but he doesn't flinch, lost in the glow of the fading day. Then your footsteps echo on the wooden floor, and he whirls around with a startled jump. "Wifies?!" His voice cracks. "Bro, when did you get here?" You don't answer right away, your gaze lingering on his damaged…