Shami Stovall

[Choose Your Own Adventure] Part 13

Added 2021-10-23 05:05:08 +0000 UTC

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[Part 13]

“Let me lay out a simple fact,” you say. “You’re terrible at hiding. You need some help.”

The giant salamander lifts his head at your comment, his lips curled back in a sneer. “I’m a master disguise artist.”

He breathes flame near you, charring a bit of your trousers. You jump back and pat out the flames. The heat reddens your skin, but you aren’t hurt. You suspect it's no worse than a terrible sunburn.

“And I can be anything I need,” the salamander states.

Before your eyes, the body of the creature shifts and changes. His scales flicker like fire, and then “burn away” to ash, disappearing into the ocean winds. Over the course of a few seconds, the salamander’s body basically disappears into cinders. What’s left behind is a strange sight…

The gigantic mystical creature has turned into a tiny kitten.

The kitten has tannish-orange fur, and his eyes are two different colors: one gray, one pink. He has a little bobtail, and longer ears than most domesticated cats. The ears remind you of a lynx—they end in tufts of fur.

In one quick movement, the kitten arches his back and puffs his fur. He hisses a cute little kiss. “I’m a mighty mimic! Tremble in fear!” He then swings his little clawed paw.

What do you do?

A) “D’aww. You’re a precious little kitty!” Kneel down and hold out your arms.

B) “Pfft. That’s it? I’m a dog person, sorry.”

C) “Being able to change shape is great, but don’t you want more magical power?”

D) “Curse the abyssal hells! It’s a mimic! I’m in trouble now!”

E) “Curse the abyssal hells! It’s a mimic! I’m in trouble now!” But you say it sarcastically.

F) [Academic Knowledge] “Mimics can stay transformed longer once they’re bonded. Let’s help each other out.”