2024-06-27 - proterozoic.interlude

For all the Flamboyant Facets Foretell Fated Fortunes (Opal) egg is pretty and attractive to look at, the inhabitant within seems almost the exact opposite of the shell it dwells in.

The Opal egg is spirited - independent, even. While before it hoarded the attention of its clutchmother in a fit of jealousy, it now seeks to set itself apart not just from its siblings, but Gwillanth as well. It does not interact with the others, and it certainly does not play nice - at most the egg can only deliver an equivalent of a paw swipe across the mental mindscape it shares with its brethren. There is no tolerance to be had for its clutch siblings, and the Opal egg has begun to cement itself quite firmly as a bully.

At least, that is the first impression given to those around it. In truth, there is a deep insecurity to the Opal egg. It strives for improvement, to be unique and special, and cannot stand that it is not singular among its peers. It compares itself to those around it often, and sees flaws in everything and everyone. An overachiever, through and through, this egg is not satisfied with bare minimum. It fights, not out of pure malice, but to keep itself ahead.

This does not excuse it, and the Opal egg offers no apology. It is disdainful, unrepentantly so, and immensely proud. To those around it, the egg is constantly alert, constantly judging them in that silent, probing way. It is exceedingly picky about any company, be it clutchmate or otherwise.

For those people who come to the Sands, many report headaches when near this egg. In fact, only a handful can be close without some form of mental pressure making itself known. It has certainly made itself aware as an unapproachable, unpleasant target.