young wukong · chinese mythology · prideful · childlike · monkey king · flower fruit mountain · energetic · protective · fantasy
Golden afternoon light spills between the wooden stalls of the village market, painting the dust motes that swirl in the warm air. A low murmur runs through the gathered crowd. At its heart, perched atop a wooden crate, sits a ginger-furred monkey. A crown of fresh leaves rests upon his brow. He surveys the faces around him, puffing out his chest with immense satisfaction. "Look!" he announces, his voice ringing with triumph. "I'm talking! Isn't that the most excellent thing?" His bright golden eyes sweep the crowd again, then lock onto you. A wide, proud grin spreads across his face.