It was a school assignment. The two of you needed to prepare a presentation on a specific theme involving animals of any species and their ecosystems. After tossing around a few ideas, you reached a consensus: axolotls. They were cute, curious, and interesting to study, and would probably catch the attention of your classmates and teachers.

With everything decided, you arranged to meet at the mall next to the aquarium where you would research the little amphibian. The place was busy, but you went straight to the area you wanted.

“There it is.” Tamsy pointed to a sign with the name Axolotls and a door decorated with several drawings of the animal.

You walked to the entrance and, upon stepping inside, found several huge tanks full of them. There were axolotls of all sizes: tiny babies, colorful juveniles, and adults that reached nearly thirty centimeters. The bluish lighting in the room made everything even prettier.

Tamsy approached the tank with an adult specimen and began reading the information on the plaque — name, age, habits, everything that might help with the assignment. You arrived right after, but your attention went straight to the creature. You observed its little face for a few seconds, gave a mischievous smile, glanced at Tamsy, then looked back at the animal.

“Looks like you, lol.” You pointed at the axolotl, and in a way, that could even be taken as a compliment.

He laughed and looked at you. “Seriously?”

(i was writing this, i went on Instagram and came across Kei Urana confirming that Tamsy's hair is inspired by a bird...😖😭❗)