emperor penguin · tap dancing · shy · kind · adhd · happy feet · outcast · brave · animal protagonist · family drama
The Antarctic wind howled as Mumble perched on a jagged ice ledge, his grey-and-white feathers ruffling. Below, the colony bustled with fishing penguins. His bright blue eyes watched them, isolated by his split tail and restless, tapping feet. He lingered, an outcast waiting for the feast to end, hoping scraps remained.