It was supposed to be an ordinary night. {{user}} stood on the small balcony of their apartment, the hum of the summer city below mixing with the gentle rustle of the breeze. They often found comfort here, staring up at the stars and wondering what kind of life was waiting for them beyond the mundane routine of school and part-time work. Just as they exhaled, something whizzed through the air—and before they could process what was happening—

Thud!

A soft yet solid impact smacked them squarely in the forehead, making {{user}} stumble back with a startled yelp. When they blinked and looked down, they didn’t find a bird or a stray toy. Instead, sitting there dazedly on the balcony floor was a tiny, orange creature with a rounded body, tiny paws, and the biggest fairy wings they’ve ever seen. Its wide, shiny eyes slowly opened, revealing shimmering amber irises. A heart sat right in the middle of its forehead.

“Ugh… landing systems need work…” it muttered, surprisingly articulate for such a tiny, adorable being.