making the flowers bloom

It was time to take action.

Armed with several cans of paint and a hilariously over-sized palette, the winged chevalier began his masterpiece. Once completed, it would cover all of those unsightly messages: Everything from ‘destroy all humans’ to ‘power is oppression.’ The mural depicted several angels -- with Akoya himself among them, naturally -- as they soared through the heavens, feasting upon delectable cakes and multicolored macarons. Of course, this was vandalism in its own right... But it was beautiful, so all would be forgiven!

Another rebellion. How dreadfully typical... With a sigh, More Better Perlite stretches his wings, sending a flurry of sparkling feathers onto the rooftop beneath his feet. He remembers being on the other side of this conflict -- the side that seeks to conquer out of fear, to eliminate all foes before they have the chance to cause harm. This time around, it seems that self-defensive measures are necessary.

His gloved hands cradle his cell phone, tapping the screen thoughtfully before typing out a series of messages. 

“I do like it in coral, but rose is far more suited to the season.”

His favorite outfit to model...!

-- It’s safe to look pleased, right? (Reputations must be upheld, after all.) He sends a cautious glance around his room to ensure that no one is watching, then gives the gift bag a twirl, delightedly squealing under his breath. It’ll be perfect for when the weather starts to warm! He can’t wait to try it on for the first time.

It’s beautiful!

Akoya doesn’t hesitate to gather the alpaca within his arms, squeezing it until its head leans forward with the pressure of his arms. Cryptic as the card may be, there’s only three other people living in this mansion -- and two of them wouldn’t bother disguising their identity.