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With her new found companion on her shoulder, Kalli was content to walk through the streets of the city. It wasn't like she had anything to do for the day. Her siblings were busy and her friends were no where to be found. Incanthis hadn't stopped by to take her shopping in some time and the last time she'd seen Istanell hadn't gone so well. Kalli didn't even know where to begin to look for Azure either. Her dark red eyes cast a glance at the bird on her shoulder and she smiled. The baby kinfa seemed content to remain there and was even closing it's eyes slowly. The young fire earthling shook her head but left her familiar alone. Focusing on where she was going Kalliope did her best to avoid bumping into others on the crowded street.

Kalli thought she was ding well by not bumping into anyone. Though she was also trying not to disturb the sleeping kinfa on her shoulder. That was where she made a mistake though. She took her eyes off what was in front of her for a moment to check on the bird and she ended up getting ran into by a woman that was in a hurry. Kalliope lost footing and stumbled until she finally fell. Only she didn't hit the ground. She landed on something soft. Her familiar had woken and fluttered away, landing behind the bench. Kalli gave a small squeak and looked at what, or rather who, she had landed on. It was an oban male that had taken up a place on the bench. Speechless, her eyes grew wide.

A small squeak came from her as she was easily lifted up and placed beside the boy. Kalliope felt her cheeks grow warm but she quickly took her eyes off him so that she could look at her kinfa. "Lyier, are you okay?" She shifted so that she could turn around on the bench. The bird gave a chirp and fluffed up his feathers but otherwise looked unharmed. Kalli let out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding then looked back at the boy who she'd landed on. "I'm fine, thank you, and I'm sorry about that. Someone bumped into me when I wasn't paying attention."

She didn't seem to notice him looking her over since her gaze had gone back to the bird. Kalli moved a bit, wiggling her hips, and got up off the bench so that she could walk around it and collect the kinfa more easily. Before she reached it, however, the boy was reaching out to it. Kalliope stopped to watch what would happen. "Uhm.."

The fire orange kinfa turned his head to look at Zuberi but he did't seem to move beyond that. With the boy's hand getting closer the bird simply closed his eyes slowly, expecting some form of affection since Kalli spoiled him.

The red head was surprised by what she saw. Normally Lyier didn't like others. And by others she meant her family. The little bird freaked out and fluffed up when any of her siblings tried to pet him. "Wha- Oh, yes. He goes by Lyier." Since the kinfa was enjoying the attention she didn't move to collect him just yet. "You must have a way with animals. He usually only lets me touch him." Kalli mused. The baby bird peeked one eye open to make sure Zuberi continued with the affection then slowly let it close.

Now that was something. Someone that was supposedly horrible with animals was able to pet her familiar. Kalliope stared hard at the bird for a moment. Was it just her siblings the bird didn't care for? As the boy spoke again she brought her dark red eyes to his face. It took her a moment to realize what he'd said. "Pleasure to meet you, I'm Kalliope." There was a cringe as she said her full name. "Call me Kalli though."

When Lyier chirped again she smiled at him. "Silly bird." Orange feathers ruffled a bit and he leaned into the boy's hand.

She made a small face at her familiar but gave a nod in agreement. "That he does." Kalli sighed. "You cuddle with a stranger but not my brothers?" It was then that she placed her hands on her hips and proceeded to show a bit of sass to the bird. "Crazy bird." When all Lyier did was peek an eye at her she gave a small laugh.

"Sorry, I've not had him long. A few weeks I think." Kalliope was sure that was accurate. Give or take a few days. Honestly she was horrible with time. Taking her gaze away from Lyier she looked at Zuberi again, this time she actually looked. He was a cute looking boy. Definitely one that would get the attention of girls. "Yes, I actually live about five blocks from here."

"What? No! You're the first! I mean..." Kalli closed her eyes and groaned a little. Her face was flush with embarrassment. "I don't usually fall." Opening her eyes reluctantly she looked at the boy's face, trying to see if he was serious or just playing with her. Nothing really showed in his expression though. "I'm training to be a dancer, so I usually have better balance." With one hand she reached over to the other and gently rubbed. Oddly she had a fluttering feeling in her stomach.

Lyier made a noise of protest when Zuberi stopped petting him and puffed up. Soon he hopped toward the boy in order to gain his attention again.