i am a cage in search of a bird

[crocodiline]

[ The figure inside the frosted glass snaps her fingers, and the glass falls away, sliding into grooves in the ground below. Inside, behind additional bulletproof glass, sits a woman, legs up on a transparent glass desk, absentmindedly petting a... whatever this thing is.

Say hello to your mastermind, everyone! ]

Hey there, everyone. Nice to talk to you in person - my name is Cipher, welcome to my city. Sorry I took so long to show up in person. No need to get up on my account - how about we talk business?

[ Let's drive. ]

Comments

[hotpaprika]

W... what's so funny, Zinda? I've been worrying the past few days that I might not even be fertile like this.

[Like it's been Weighing on him.]

[specialyellthing]

W-wait. It’s not a joke?

[hotpaprika]

[He shakes his head.]

I am not. I am sure everyone else can corroborate with becoming part slug. It.. makes my skin crawl to be truthful.

[specialyellthing]

Aw, jeez.

You’re a very handsome slug, if it makes you feel any better.