Chapter 19: Village Below the Mist VII
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Fizz stopped spinning. "A home. Hmm. Humble. Peaceful. Kinda boring. But I can work with it. As long as I get a shelf and a mirror. And snacks. Preferably warm."
John closed his eyes for a long moment. He already regretted this choice. "This pet is too much. It insults and talks too much. I bet this guy will piss off people faster than anyone."
Fizz buzzed over and landed squarely on his shoulder. "Listen. I may not be a beast with claws or fire breath, but I’m smart. Smart enough to know you’re going to need help navigating this dump of a continent. And you can’t brood forever. That’s my job now. I’m your emotional support fluff."
John opened one eye. "Emotional support fluff. !?!"
"That’s right." Fizz fluffed up his wings and puffed his body like a puff pastry.
"You look tense. I can sense it. From now on, I will be here to mock you gently until you become emotionally invincible."
"Wonderful." John said it with a sarcastic tone.
"Glad we understand each other." Fizz didn’t understand it.
John rose again, walking outside. Fizz clung to his jacket collar, wings buzzing softly as they emerged into the misty morning light.
A few miners were peeking from behind a fence. Fizz waved enthusiastically. "Behold. I am your new god."
The miners came to help John but they ran screaming.