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Timeline: Day 52
I didn't feel like coloring this one properly so I just blocked in some values and threw a gradient map on
Those are some fucking massive ass zinnias! Fitting tho, considering how massive bugs are in this distant future.
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CW/TW: This contains themes of abandonment, isolation, running away from home

The next day, Veal came to Cell's house with a "Get better soon!" card. It had a cutesy image of a Nudibark wearing a cast and cone on it.
Cell was grateful but confused, until Veal explained that she thought they ended up with those hands from just being in her presence too much. She didn't explain any deeper than that, for she didn't want to burden the kit with her thoughts.
After all, that fear and superstition from others around her was why Veal had to leave home.
Had to leave her community, after being gawked at and blamed.
Had to swear off of living in the kit house, out of fear of causing others to get abnormal upgrades and no longer trusting those around her.
Had to maintain minimal interaction with others, to keep them safe and from fear of being treated like that again.
Couldn't let anyone in.
Upon arriving in the heart of The Grove, she was too scared to learn more about her extra arms and tail mouth. So she had hidden them and pretended that they didn't exist. Completely shut out the fact that other kits and adults had these traits too, and assumed that she was cursed.

Cell reassured her that they actually liked having these arms, since they were much tougher and felt more nimble than their prior ones. Veal was relieved to hear this. Jerky brought them some tasty snacks to enjoy.
After that, they excitedly chattered about tons of topics! From Mobbits to knitting needles to spices to books. Cell eventually got tired from how exited they had been, and left to go take a nap.

Once the kit had departed, Veal was about to leave until Jerky stopped them.
"I couldn't help but overhear the end of your conversation about these unusual upgrades that appeared en masse after The Dreamsurge." they stated in a calming tone.
Veal's face started scrunching up. "Yeah?! So what does it mean to you! Anything you say about me applies to Cell too, since they have it too." She was bearing her teeth, practically snarling out those words as she felt cornered and her hackles raised.
Jerky sat down and assumed their usual hunched sitting position, in hopes of appearing less intimidating to the lavender kit. "I just wanted to let you know that, while these traits are usually rare, they do still occur. You're not alone." they said in a steady tone, not wanting to agitate Veal any more.
The horned vulture folk pulled their omnipresent tinted lab goggles off of their eyes and on to their forehead, revealing their heterochromia. One eye was gold, the other a brilliant red.
"I wear these since others find my eyes distracting, and I'm very nearsighted." they said, sighing a little. "Folk can't give each other these unusual upgrades, they just happen one day when you wake up. Now blights on the other hand? You need to watch out for those since they are contagious. But I don't think you'll encounter any uncontrollably blighted folk for the time being, no need to worry about it!"
Veal nodded, but didn't seem to fully believe the folk for multiple reasons. How did she know that they hadn't popped a colored contact in before entering? Or cast a spell beforehand? Or- [Her mind was brimming with possibilities as her suspicion grew] She thanked Jerky for their time anyways.

(old design for cell)
+5 Acorns

Description
Next: [GG]Loud Talk
Previous: [GG]Pumpkin Bloomin
First: [GG]Garden Log
Timeline: Day 52
I didn't feel like coloring this one properly so I just blocked in some values and threw a gradient map on
Those are some fucking massive ass zinnias! Fitting tho, considering how massive bugs are in this distant future.
---
CW/TW: This contains themes of abandonment, isolation, running away from home

The next day, Veal came to Cell's house with a "Get better soon!" card. It had a cutesy image of a Nudibark wearing a cast and cone on it.
Cell was grateful but confused, until Veal explained that she thought they ended up with those hands from just being in her presence too much. She didn't explain any deeper than that, for she didn't want to burden the kit with her thoughts.
After all, that fear and superstition from others around her was why Veal had to leave home.
Had to leave her community, after being gawked at and blamed.
Had to swear off of living in the kit house, out of fear of causing others to get abnormal upgrades and no longer trusting those around her.
Had to maintain minimal interaction with others, to keep them safe and from fear of being treated like that again.
Couldn't let anyone in.
Upon arriving in the heart of The Grove, she was too scared to learn more about her extra arms and tail mouth. So she had hidden them and pretended that they didn't exist. Completely shut out the fact that other kits and adults had these traits too, and assumed that she was cursed.

Cell reassured her that they actually liked having these arms, since they were much tougher and felt more nimble than their prior ones. Veal was relieved to hear this. Jerky brought them some tasty snacks to enjoy.
After that, they excitedly chattered about tons of topics! From Mobbits to knitting needles to spices to books. Cell eventually got tired from how exited they had been, and left to go take a nap.

Once the kit had departed, Veal was about to leave until Jerky stopped them.
"I couldn't help but overhear the end of your conversation about these unusual upgrades that appeared en masse after The Dreamsurge." they stated in a calming tone.
Veal's face started scrunching up. "Yeah?! So what does it mean to you! Anything you say about me applies to Cell too, since they have it too." She was bearing her teeth, practically snarling out those words as she felt cornered and her hackles raised.
Jerky sat down and assumed their usual hunched sitting position, in hopes of appearing less intimidating to the lavender kit. "I just wanted to let you know that, while these traits are usually rare, they do still occur. You're not alone." they said in a steady tone, not wanting to agitate Veal any more.
The horned vulture folk pulled their omnipresent tinted lab goggles off of their eyes and on to their forehead, revealing their heterochromia. One eye was gold, the other a brilliant red.
"I wear these since others find my eyes distracting, and I'm very nearsighted." they said, sighing a little. "Folk can't give each other these unusual upgrades, they just happen one day when you wake up. Now blights on the other hand? You need to watch out for those since they are contagious. But I don't think you'll encounter any uncontrollably blighted folk for the time being, no need to worry about it!"
Veal nodded, but didn't seem to fully believe the folk for multiple reasons. How did she know that they hadn't popped a colored contact in before entering? Or cast a spell beforehand? Or- [Her mind was brimming with possibilities as her suspicion grew] She thanked Jerky for their time anyways.

(old design for cell)
+5 Acorns