1st cup of tea and one very confused firbolg

[dead_people_tea]

[It's too bad no one can see Caduceus' expression because it is pure comedy gold. And possibly panic but he tries to write everything out as best as he can to make sure all the details are there. Surely someone has the answer.]

So about these eggs. I decided to take two from the temple to turn them, walk them around, try to be nice. I have a little cart and wove flowers in it so the eggs can appreciate nature.

I had this very intense dream last night about flying and chasing someone and I woke up and the two eggs are now five eggs.

How exactly do these things happen? Do I have very special eggs that make more by themselves?

[Maybe that's how dragon eggs work? He has no damn clue and he's scratching his head over this one.]

Comments

[boomchucka]

I think it has something to do with the weird feeling in the air the past couple of weeks.

But weird dreams? That sounds... really weird. Like super mega weird.

That sounds like a question you should ask the Keeper. I'm not sure what's happening.

But do you need help with your eggs? I can help you there! :)

[dead_people_tea]

I would be happy if you could come help with them. What if I wasn't giving the other eggs enough attention and they had to make more?

[boomchucka]

Sure!

Um... I don't think that's how it works?

Where are you right now, Caduceus?

[dead_people_tea]

I'm at a cafe with the eggs. I'm hoping getting them all some sun will make them happy and not make more.

[boomchucka]

Don't move a muscle, I'm coming to find you!

[dead_people_tea]

[Caduceus is at a cafe enjoying a cup of tea. Mostly so he isn't constantly rocking the cart he has set up full of straw and now five eggs. He also added more flowers around the straw so all the eggs would have something pretty near them.

He's just hoping this works so he doesn't end up with MORE.]

Hello there!

[He says as he assumes this is the Selphie he's been talking to.]

[boomchucka]

[Selphie couldn't help but smile at the cart of eggs. They were clearly well cared for as she stopped to crouch in front of it. Her hands went to touch each of the eggs in turn and nodded approvingly at the warmth emanating from them.]

Hello!

[She gave Caduceus a sunny smile.]

You must be Caduceus. It looks like you're taking care of your eggs nicely.

[dead_people_tea]

I'm trying, Miss Selphie. But now there's more and I can't help but think I must have done something wrong. Maybe they needed more sun?

[Which is why he's at this cafe. Also wearing a straw hat to protect himself from the sun.]

But it's good that you think they're doing nicely.

[boomchucka]

Well...

[She places a hand on one of the eggs and smiles.]

They feel pretty warm to the touch which is important for eggs. You've gotta keep 'em warm. I think it has more to do with that weird feeling in the air than doing things wrong.

You're doing really well! Do you mind if I join you?

[Jingle.]

Tail bell and all.

[dead_people_tea]

Oh, not at all, please.

[He's had to figure out the fine art of sitting in a chair with a set of pink and green wings that match what he's wearing.]

The weird feeling in the air? You know, I have noticed there's something around but didn't really know what it could be. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's noticed.

Would you like some tea?

[boomchucka]

[Tails and wings are tricky things as she's often just settled for sitting on the ground with her tail wrapped around her legs. This time, she opts for the chair with a sunny smile for the firbolg.]

Maybe it's magic, maybe it's something else but it just feels plain weird to me. I just don't know how to explain it.

[She brightens at the option for tea though.]

I'd love some tea. Maybe with a touch of lemonade though. It is a little warm today.

[dead_people_tea]

That sounds lovely! A little iced tea for the day.

[Which he gladly orders for them both.]

Did you opt to watch over some eggs, Miss Selphie?

[boomchucka]

Sounds great.

[She nodded her head. She had indeed accepted an egg to look after.]

Just one. I'm not sure if I should take on anymore.

[einspine]

WOWIE!!! WHAT A THOUGHTFUL APPROACH. I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, SALUTE YOU!

ALTHOUGH... HMM. VERY PECULIAR. I'LL HAVE TO MAKE NOTE OF THIS, FOR SCIENCE! THERE COULD BE MORE TO THESE POTIONS THAN WE EVER IMAGINED...

[dead_people_tea]

Oh, so you think me taking a potion somehow made more eggs? I mean, I guess that's possible...

[einspine]

IT COULD BE THAT YOU WERE JUST ABLE TO PRODUCE THE EGGS THROUGH MAGIC RATHER THAN.

WELL.

THE MORE... INTIMATE WAY. THE DREAM COULD BE A METAPHOR!!!

BUT I'D HAVE TO DO MORE RESEARCH... NYEH HEH HEH! IT'S LIKE A PUZZLE. SO MANY SCATTERED PIECES, EACH ONLY GIVING A SMALL PIECE OF THE BIG PICTURE!

[dead_people_tea]

Oh so the dream is the reason there's more eggs? Hunh. That never occurred to me.

I just thought the eggs I had were lonely and wanted some more friends.

[einspine]

IT'S JUST A HYPOTHESIS! WE'D HAVE TO GATHER MORE INFORMATION TO BE SURE. PERHAPS SEE IF OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR DREAMS!!!

IT'S ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE EGGS REPRODUCED BY BUDDING. SOMEHOW.

[dead_people_tea]

Really. I didn't think eggs could do that, but I don't know everything there is to know about nature. And they are dragon eggs, so maybe they are mysterious like that.

[einspine]

IT'S HARD TO SAY.

I WISH I COULD GET A BETTER READ ON THIS POTION'S COMPOSITION AND EFFECTS. EVERYTHING'S SO DISTINCT, AND I CAN'T FIGURE OUT IF IT'S DUE TO THE MULTITUDE OF DIFFERENT SPECIES AND OUR BIOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES REACTING IN UNIQUE WAYS OR IF IT'S SIMPLY LUCK OF THE DRAW.

I MAY HAVE TO SPEAK TO THE DRAGON TO SEE IF HE CAN SHED MORE LIGHT ON ITS SECRETS! AND MAYBE EXPLAIN YOUR EGG-SHAPED PREDICAMENT.

[dead_people_tea]

That would be more than helpful. This potion probably affects me differently than it would for you so that does make sense.

Thank you for clearing that up, Papyrus.

[einspine]

IT DOES. ...UNLESS OTHER PEOPLE SPONTANEOUSLY SPROUTED SQUISHY TISSUES. BUT MOST OF YOU HAVE SKIN.

AND FLESH.

SO I THINK YOU ARE ALL EXEMPT FROM THAT BIZARRE EXPERIENCE.

[ink_sync]

I think what that means is that you have three extra eggs to make a killer omelet!!

XD

[dead_people_tea]

I would hope not! I think they're all eggs with creatures inside them. Not empty eggs.

:3

[ink_sync]

Ooh, protein!!

[There's a pause for a second or two.]

Okay, okay! It was a joke. It sounds to me like someone decided they really weren't cut out for this whole egg-raising thing and you were the lucky dumping grounds. I mean its not like the eggs can mysteriously multiply for no reason, right? I guess its lucky they didn't decide to just throw it into the river then, huh?

I think the bigger question is what are you going to do with your extra bundles of joy? And, don't forget, there's always the breakfast option~❤