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[It's taken the better part of a day, but Mu has finally settled somewhere, while the egg in his arms wiggles and jerks - whatever's inside of it really wants out. He sets the egg on his lap, keeping a gentle hold so it won't roll away or break.
Wiggle.
Wiggle wiggle.
Jerk wiggle jerk kick.
CRACK
Bits of the shell go flying as a tiny claw emerges, then a second. They scrabble around a bit, breaking away the edges of the hole until a full third of the egg is gone. Now a head pops out, shaking off some excess debris. After a moment's pause, the body follows.
Mu seems quietly delighted by the tiny thing in his lap, now crawling around and exploring. He picks it up gently to inspect. It's a tiny chinese dragon, about two hands long and an opalescent white colour with a darker underbelly and a dark green mane. It nibbles one of his fingers experimentally. Mu smiles.]
Well hello there.
Wiggle.
Wiggle wiggle.
Jerk wiggle jerk kick.
CRACK
Bits of the shell go flying as a tiny claw emerges, then a second. They scrabble around a bit, breaking away the edges of the hole until a full third of the egg is gone. Now a head pops out, shaking off some excess debris. After a moment's pause, the body follows.
Mu seems quietly delighted by the tiny thing in his lap, now crawling around and exploring. He picks it up gently to inspect. It's a tiny chinese dragon, about two hands long and an opalescent white colour with a darker underbelly and a dark green mane. It nibbles one of his fingers experimentally. Mu smiles.]
Well hello there.