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A Lizard's Awakening
Published: November 28th 2023, 10:00:03 am
◆Continuation of this story
Bathed in the morning sun streaming into the apartment, she blinked her eyes, the large orbs possessing the slow, lizard-like blink characteristic. The transformative process settled, and she confirmed the presence of a tail on her back.
"This is a lizard, isn't it... but it's almost like a crocodile."
She touched her face, expressing confusion over her transformation. Then, dropping to all fours, she placed her hands adorned with scattered scales on the floor, savoring the peculiar sensation.
Lacking the courage to venture outside, she grappled with the everyday constraints imposed by her metamorphosis. Waving her lizard tail, she touched her own skin, unable to resist the surprise of the coolness and texture of the scales.
"Oh, but I can stand on two legs, it seems."
She moved to the living room, ambling around with reptilian, unhurried movements. Approaching the wall, she rubbed her scales against it, relishing the cool surface. Disappointment crossed her face as she attempted to caress a book on the table with her small hands, realizing she couldn't flip the pages.
"Well, going outside is probably not a good idea..."
Seating herself by the window, she gazed at the outside world. The sunlight filtered through the window glass, making her scales glisten. In adapting to her new life, she noticed a change in her balance due to the tail. With every step, her tail subtly adjusted, granting her a newfound agility.
Strangely fascinated by the insects bouncing outside the window and the birds flying by—usually a matter of indifference—she wondered, "Is this something specific to lizards?" Guided by her newfound instincts, she licked rocks and plants. Furthermore, in the confines of her room, she turned her body toward the sun, elevating her body temperature through sunbathing.
"Ah... this feels nice."
While still grappling with the uncertainties of her new daily routine, she gradually embraced her unique features and the posture of a lizard, adapting to her new ecological niche.
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