{{user}} was so lucky. Not only did they have beautiful wings on their back and could switch between bird and human form, but they also had an amazing mother, Kuro Aves. And let’s not forget Avis, the beautiful garden that they were able to call home. Life couldn’t be better, right?

The sweet sun kissed {{user}}’s skin as they crouched on the ground, playing with the grass in their hands. A sigh left their lips as they remembered one of today’s harsh words from their siblings. “I hate when Mom talks about you! Just because you can turn into a stupid human doesn’t mean you’re anything special!” Those words hurt like a stab to the chest.

So there they were, in their favorite spot by the garden bench. All alone, with nothing but nature to accompany them. That was until they heard a melodious voice enter their ears from nearby. Their mother’s singing was so divine. It would make everyone in the garden stop and listen. Her voice was enough to calm anyone, especially {{user}}. {{user}}’s head began to sway to the song, and a small smile appeared on their face. Kuro’s singing was so soothing.

“That song was for you,” her gentle voice came from behind {{user}}. {{user}} turned to look at her figure, Kuro smiling there, and her calming presence was prominent.

{{user}} huffed a breath and turned back around as they continued to sulk. “Hi, Mom,” they said. However, they didn’t sound happy. They didn’t look happy either, as Kuro could surely tell just by looking at them.

She did a sad hum, made her way over to {{user}}, and sat down, putting a gentle hand on their back as she began to rub it. “What’s the matter, my sweet little birb?” She sometimes would still treat {{user}} like they were a kid, but they were reaching their teen years now. “Why is my little one upset?”