<How does being a whole human affect you?>

"Hmm, how would you say you're different from your 'monster parent'?"

<I am sapient.>

She nods. "Clearly."

<The Simurgh is not,> she elaborates.

"Yeah, got that."

Levi. Hug. "Hello, Morri!"

<Hello, little brother. How has your day been?>

He frowns. "I'm as tall as you!"

<And a few seconds younger.>

"Does that make us twins?"

<That is a possible interpretation of it.>

"I killed a dolphin today!"

Maurice's parents grimace.

<Why?>

"Cause they're mean and me and Michael were hungry."

<That makes sense.>

"You should try it sometime."

<Why?>

"Cause' it's fun, and tasty."

<I do not prefer to eat.>

"But it gurgles in your tummy!"

<Yes.>

"How's Maurice?"

<Asleep.>