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The sun was setting in the amazon rainforest. Golden light was temporarily covering every single pice of vegetation in its embrace. Its almost as if everything got covered in honey, thought a little red crested cardinal as he sat on top of one of the trees, observing the scenery.
He's only seen real honey a handful of times in his life. Mostly from humans either eating or selling it. But Pedro has never tried and doesn't intent to, don't get me wrong it's not like he doesn't like food. But he's heard that it's also obscenely sweet and that doesn't sound that appealing. Nico has tried it though, that's how he knows.
It's almost funny. Honey is golden and sweet just like nico himself
He sees flocks of light blue birds roaming around, maybe participating in some kind of family ritual. It was beautiful to see big families, embracing each other and spending their lives by each other's side. He was blessed with knowing how it feels, to some degree at least.
He was never tied to his maternal family much. Which was no worry for Pedro because through his extroverted nature, he has managed to find many birds and animals that could easily substitute it. Nico (of course) Rafael, Luiz, Kipo and many more. They were all very dear to the little Cardinal.
He could feel lonely, just sitting here with half of his family far away . He could wiggle his way into the blue bunch but there is no reason to interrupt or get into habits of family that isn't even his own species. It just felt wrong. This wasnt his home.. Oh God he loves it here but he misses Rio and its more urban setting . He really is a city boy.
"Pedro!"
He is suddenly ripped away from his thoughts, he doesn't even have to turn around to know who it is. But he does nonetheless, he's always glad to see him around.
"Hey dog, I was wondering where the hell you went!"
"Damn that's funny, I was about to ask you the same question" Nico said in fake annoyance as he made his way to Pedro's right side and sat down.
This was nice, through out this whole trip they haven't been able to really be alone much. They both love their friends and family but sometimes it's overwhelming to be constantly surrounded by and talked to. Rain forest is huge and there is place for everybody, that is what's so treasured about it. It's pity that it's getting slowly destroyed, thought Pedro, still keeping his thoughts to himself.
Nico didn't feel the need to talk, he could see that his other half is thinking. It's a sacred moment aspecially for Pedro, that guy doesn't just sit down and do nothing too often. Aspecially now when carnival is about to approach. They both have their roles but it's undeniable that a lot of the actual organization fell on the bigger bird this year. Organization is definetly less fun then making up the actual artistic structure of carnival but it's needed nonetheless.
Pedro deserves to rest. They both do.
"Have you talked to Blu today by any chance?" questioned Nico
"Nah, I've barely seen him. Why?"
"oh it's just that neither me or Rafi have seen him either. I heard Jewel talk about him going on a trip with her father or something though so I'm kinda worried"
Pedro looked at nico with sceptical face. He raised his one non existent eyebrow "Damn now you got me worried too that guy is scary"
They both took a moment to look at Nicos (hopefully) temporary hat made out of waste they found on the forest floor.
"Fuck yeah he is" Nico said, about to say something much more unpleasant, however he was interrupted by his partner's stare and subsequent giggle. Nico rolled his eyes but smiled despite that. He knew exactly what this was about.
"Stop laughing asshole I'm naked out here that's not funny"
"no it gets more hilarious the more you deny it love " this was such a ridiculous conversation, no he did not want to talk about how they're both technically naked, that's not a topic for birds anyway.
"Damn ok anyway, what do you actually think about moving carnival over here this year?" Said Nico, hopefully directing elsewhere.
Pedro was kind of conflicted about this idea from the very start. Sure, their bird friends and performers could fly here but what about the non avian ones? What about Luiz? That guy is a life of the party and it's unfair to leave him behind.
" I honestly don't feel like we've found enough talents to make it a thing.." he trailed for a second ".. But we still have a few auditions to go through don't we"
"Yep. Let's stay optimistic, rainforest is huge there are probably hundreds of undiscovered artists out here."
Nico looked at him with a reassuring smile. Pedro smiled back, he knew what he needed to hear. And he was right, they still have some time left and if this doesn't work they can always just go back to Rio and plan there.
The sun was already set. But Pedro could still see honey. There right by his right side. Nicos head on his shoulder, his wing around his shoulders in return. It was a nice moment after a long day. They'll probably hang around there till they both get cold, then it's time to head to the nest they share along with Rafael. Which was a bit annyoing but otherwise not much a big deal. Both of them spent so much time with the extroverted toucan that practically nothing could surprise them at this point.
Pedro loves Rafael. He loves Nico he loves music and performing. No matter what bad could all bring, he'll always remain standing with what's dear to him to the very end.
Life truly is honey. And he didn't know the taste of it till Nico came along.