[It's also a sign of someone who is grimly trying to create at least a semblance of normality in the midst of the unfamiliar and the downright alien.
The new scarf around his neck is something similar, though just like the handkerchief it also serves a practical purpose. One that becomes apparent when his hatching irritably decides to disengage from his neck, and one of her scrabbling little feet pulls the scarf down: An ugly, hook-shaped scar peeks out from underneath his collar, stark purple against his fair skin.
Luvander's smile barely even falters, as he shifts the handkerchief to his other hand so he can pull the scarf back up.]
Apologies, it doesn't look very pleasant. But I suspect she cares very little about such niceties - to answer your question, she's not a day old, so I suppose her lack of proper rearing might be excused. [The hatching is now perched on his shoulder, curiously studying her much larger cousin from her elevated position.]
I know the feeling ^^;
The new scarf around his neck is something similar, though just like the handkerchief it also serves a practical purpose. One that becomes apparent when his hatching irritably decides to disengage from his neck, and one of her scrabbling little feet pulls the scarf down: An ugly, hook-shaped scar peeks out from underneath his collar, stark purple against his fair skin.
Luvander's smile barely even falters, as he shifts the handkerchief to his other hand so he can pull the scarf back up.]
Apologies, it doesn't look very pleasant. But I suspect she cares very little about such niceties - to answer your question, she's not a day old, so I suppose her lack of proper rearing might be excused. [The hatching is now perched on his shoulder, curiously studying her much larger cousin from her elevated position.]