Just outside the den the little hybrid was hatching within, a chrysalis remained hidden in the muck, promptly deciding it was ready to break open as well. The safety of the chrysalis being instinctively deemed unnecessary, as the ability to move became restrained. He struck with back hooves against the hard wall, occasionally trying to strike with a coiled foreleg. In time, with much of his energy burned, something gave. In an instant, the pressure changed, movement sucking him out of the darkness into a brighter world (even if not by much). With a slosh, Wisgi rolled onto the ground, all legs flailing in the air, twisted awkwardly until the situation was properly assessed.
Okay, okay... you've moved them around before, now just... yeah, he lead himself through the process of straightening himself out, rolling to his belly with legs tucked under him.
Now, time to see what they can really do! All too soon, as the energy was still washed from him. As soon as he thought he was up, his face was hitting the ground, legs twisting around each other all over again. There was a weird squeal from the moose, frustration making his attempts to get to hoof all the more complicated.
Whoever said that this was evolutionary didn't have legs!
@Anahgo
Falling so horribly was bad, but as if it weren't bad enough, a toothy creature slid across the muddy ground, laughing at his inability to stand on his own feet. With ears now pinned, he adjusted himself to lay on his belly, sitting up with legs tucked neatly. A glance over himself revealed that he was, indeed, very muddy. The sight of it forced a shrug out, and that was the last of his acknowledgement to it (for now). Wisgi stared at the hybrid creature with widened eyes, a bit nervous and very shocked by the sight of it. He did his best to stay relaxed, reminding himself that he was still a lot bigger than this... creepy little thing.
"Who 're ya?" he said, snorting a little afterward. He took a sniff of the scaled critter, trying to be mindful of the swinging tail with spikes. With one, cautious heave, the big brute stood himself up onto his hooves. Suddenly, the worry about the toothy hybrid melted away. Although still nightmare-creepy, it wouldn't be killing him, today.
@Anahgo
The babbling of the creature resulted in a brief snort-laugh from Wisgi, amused. As terrifying as this little thing looked, it had quite a lot of energy to waste around. With a little more purpose, the moose stretched down to get a good sniff of Anahgo. He had hardly the time to do so before something big and somewhat similar to the much, much smaller thing he'd met first rose up from the mud and fog, snapping his flaming jaws closed. Wisgi's eyes grew large, and his butt tucked a little as his lanky legs fumbled for steps backwards.
A nervous glance was given to Anahgo, a big ear turning to face the fellow hatchling before his big yellow eyes went back to the large predator that was low to the ground, but full of bigger teeth. The herbivore hardly had interest in being a meal, but a spark within him held him firmly where he was. Slowly, carefully, he spoke,
"My name is Wisgi. Your... child frightens me a bit, but now not at all with you here. I'll.. I'll defend myself if you try to eat me! But then I'll run, because I'm sure I could run faster than you."
He gave a timid nod of reassurance to himself, his big legs still a little weird to stand on, but by golly he'd sure make one hell of an effort to haul ass if needed. As it was, he needed to investigate this situation as thoroughly as possible. Perhaps they could be allies; creatures to eat those who threaten him with more teeth. It certainly seemed a good idea. Bravery bubbled within him - or perhaps it was utter stupidity that came with newborn ignorance - as he stretched out his neck and nose toward the big, scaly beast to give him a sniff, taking in the smell of a water dwelling meat-eater who tamed smoke and fire. Something he failed to notice was his own hackles standing from head to toe in fear of what could very well happen, ears still tipped back and eyes full of worry.
Just be ready to run, you fool.
@Anahgo @Dragon
Even with the rather intimidating statement, the way it was jabbered out by Anahgo made it amusing, so the megafauna calf chuckled. Expressions and all, the little thing was quite the personality, although it seemed a possibility that his fetlocks might get nibbled if he didn't pay attention. Still, it seemed this bigger version had smart things to say, so perhaps if Anahgo listened, there was no cause for alarm. Wisgi stood up straight, ears erecting as Dragon spoke of his knowledge of the world, of which he would bestow upon his son.
Then, that question was posed of what he was... what exactly
was he? After a moment of pondering, Wisgi closed his eyes and dug deep. He wasn't sure where he was reaching, but he stretched for it, the word coming from his mouth as soon as it came to him.
"I am a moose," he declared. A nod was given to confirm his statement, a back leg stamping the shallow water. Wisgi tilted his head back at Dragon. What he'd offered his son was desired by the calf as well. A glance was stolen toward Anahgoya, a slight smile curving the corners of his mouth upward.
"Will you teach me things, too?" he inquired suddenly. There was no parent here to claim him and, somehow, he simply knew. There was no real desire for a parental figure, but a little guidance from a leader would certainly carry him forward in life much easier than stumbling around to become someone's next meal.
@Anahgo
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