Exotica asks: 2, 5, 28?
2. Who do they look to for guidance?
That's a hard one. Probably Deut? Possibly one of the twins. She mostly keeps to herself and does her best to solve her own problems. But if she needed help or advice I think she'd probably go to the twins. If she had life questions it would probably be Deut. If she needed instruction on something or didn't understand how to do something or how something worked, she would probably ask Skimble first. He's been so kind to her since she came to the tribe, and he's always so patient about helping her understand the new culture she's found herself in
5. What is a secret that they have?
She saw a dragon once. At least she thinks it was a dragon. It was a huge reptile, and it was flying, and she's not sure what to call that other than "dragon."
She was high at the time, but she's certain she wasn't hallucinating. She definitely saw it. She thinks…
But there's no way she's telling anyone. They'd just think she's crazy, and she's self-conscious enough as it is.
28. When left to their own devices, how would they spend a free day?
Gardening, for at least part of the day. Or strolling through a garden or conservatory or greenhouse, just enjoying the plants. The (white) human family that employed her throughout much of her youth expected her to care for their houseplants and window boxes, and eventually she also became the primary caretaker of the little conservatory they kept in the back garden. She became very good at it, and flowers, ferns, and other houseplants became a particular passion of hers.
Beyond that she'd most likely spend it with the twins. Maybe sharing gossip with Tant while they play chess or ludo or whatever board game they felt like. Maybe she and Cori might help stitch patches for Jenny (another chore she finds relaxing) while they both slyly ogle Bustopher's impeccable back (because of course Bustopher is hanging around Jenny, and damn do Zoty and Cori appreciate his impeccable back mmm). Maybe she would just sit and meditate with both of them. Meditation is more their thing, and Zoty doesn't seem to get the same sort of spiritual benefit from it that they do, but she's found it does help her relax and clear her mind, and it's just nice to sit quietly in their company 💙
