"I think I was around eight when it first happened? I remember being in school and barely being able to stay awake, and when I was taken home, I ate a whole ton and slept for about a week before my parents realised what was happening..."
The waking world feels strange to her now, bright and fresh.
Amara!!🪽
Hmmm. .how old were you when it did happen and like did you know it was happening or like didn't at all?
{ He's thinking of the theory that some things aren't taught but built into the body but nothing as simple as needing to eat but more complicated things like the uncanny valley }
Akito Kusumoto
"Different natural instincts and such, I never really understood it, but I prepare for it now. I remember having my first hibernation as a young girl, it was so strange, feeling so lethargic until I rested and stayed in bed for days!"
Rays of light make her living room glow with a welcome softness.
Amara!!🪽
{ He's sat next to her on the couch didn't take much asking either }
Goddess above I'd like to do that, but obviously my biology doesn't allow for that. .let's me have more energy though, I can stay awake for a week before I start getting real tired
Akito Kusumoto
"I'm not uncomfortable explaining, don't worry! It's just hard to articulate. I enter a dormant phase where I'm somewhat lucid, my body decreases in energy and body temperature to keep me alive through the cold months."
Sitting down on her couch, Amara offers Akito a seat.
Amara!!🪽
{ In the kitchen he finds his arm and snaps it back on and does a few bicep curls just to make sure, and it works }
Hm you don't gotta go into it then, just glad you're awake again, now I have someone I can visit again!
{ He's not making it any less obvious he was unbelievably bored without her }
Akito Kusumoto
"Ah, no wonder this place feels spotless, I expected it to be dustier, but since you've been here, it makes more sense now."
Patting her hand on top of his own, Amara smiles up at Akito, watching the sunlight catch the drops of water caught atop the petals.
"Sort of, it's hard to explain..."
Amara!!🪽
Mhm been here about every three days when I can, making sure plants are watered and just checking on you and the place!
{ He had his bionic arm off and without an arm he couldn't hug her so he pat her shoulder and moved into the house to the kitchen }
How was it?
Is it literally just like sleep?
Akito Kusumoto
"My sleep time can vary, I could feel my rest becoming lighter as of late, so it was a sign."
The chill of the morning bites at her cheeks, turning her breath to steam. Her hair is still ruffled from sleep, with skewed feathers and comfy pyjamas.
"Thank you... have you come by regularly, then?"
Amara!!🪽
{ Smile crossed his face when the tapping of talons grew closer to him but only turning once her voice called }
Thought you we're gonna sleep for a few more days would have brought food if I knew
{ He moved over to her and looks like she just woke up from the hibernation }
Akito Kusumoto
Cautiously approaching the balcony, she knows it could only be a handful of people, since she lives rather high up. Seeing a bold peek of red hair, she immediately knows, watching what he's doing
Knocking before stepping out, not to startle him, Amara yawns, smiling after
"Were you gonna say hi?"
Amara!!🪽
{ His hands on a watering can pouring fresh spring water into a plant his skin a honey color and his hair shorter and red. . .shorter. . . .Akito his hair now only down to his chin }
Hmmmhmmmhmmmm. .this better than nasty ass tap water!
Akito Kusumoto
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Hibernation. Quiet. The silence and dust that settles across her surroundings. Her apartment had been still ever since Akito and Eileen had found a home of their own, and this long sleep only furthers that.
Waking to a sound from her balcony, Amara goes to investigate...
