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Parrot tossed and turned, wings fussing behind his restless body. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. It was irrational, he knew that. This base was heavily guarded, he should be able to sleep easy.
He groans, mumbling to call Wifies. He clicks his tongue. "Wifies..? Wiiffieess.." He trails off, before getting out of bed with a huff. His wings stretch out as he sleepily walks toward the crate Wifies slept in. The door was open, and Wifies was missing. Everything else seemed fine, blankets and plushies right where they were left. But no Wifies. That was.. worrying. Wifies slept in a crate for a damned reason, and so having her missing meant she was an active risk.
Parrot stormed out of the room as adrenaline started fighting off any of his lingering exhaustion. He kept calling for Wifies as he traversed the house. "Wifies? Hey.. where'd you go? You're not supposed to be out right now, Wifies. It's bedtime." He winced as he saw the back door left ajar, investigating closer. He exits the house, pausing to listen. He heard something, the moment he stepped outside. The noise was akin to something a scared animal might make.
Looking up, Parrot saw Wifies dangling her feet off the roof ledge. "Jesus fuck-" He wheezed from shock. "Why are- of course you're- okay, don't move." He commands, flying up to bring her down. Parrot is quiet as he leads her back into their room, closing all of the doors behind them. He sits toward the edge of the bed, head in his hands as he sighs. Wifies doesn't say anything as well, but her tail is curled together like a guilty dog. "You-" Parrot starts. "..you can't just.. Wifies, you have the crate for a reason. How did you even.." He doesn't fully state his question, as it's mostly him musing out loud.
"I know." Wifies speaks, for the first time tonight. Her voice is gravelly, as if she'd been sobbing earlier. Although it was dark, Parrot was indeed able to make out her red face and wet eyes. "Sorry." She says, but it doesn't feel sincere. She's not sorry, but it's common courtesy. She doesn't like upsetting Parrot like this, but she's selfish. So she just keeps trying.
Parrot places a hand on her head, and she stiffens. He frowns, pulling it away and looking down at his lap. "..Sorry." He mumbles. "Can.. can you tell me what you need, princess?" He asks, speaking more softly this time around. Her tail, still between her legs, does wag just the slightest amount. "..Don't wanna sleep in the crate." She huffs. Parrot's brow furrows, fighting back a visible cringe. "I know. But if-- this is what happens. When you get out of the crate. You do something bad, like this." He says, but Wifies has to fight back more tears because he's scolding her, she was a bad puppy and he's upset.
Parrot contemplates before he speaks. "You can sleep in the bed tonight just.. please, no running off? Can my puppy just.. stay here tonight? Be here when I wake up?" He offers, brushing her cheek. She grumbles, clearly fighting the urge not to bite and snap at his fingers. She huffs, nudging her head into his shoulder. "I'm gonna take that as a yes." He hums, gently scratching behind her ears. She melts on top of him, coaxing a giggle out of him as he lays them both down. "Shh, shh. Come on-- don't get rowdy on me puppy, I wanna go to bed too." He laughs, patting Wifies's head as she gives him a grumpy glare. Her tail, no longer hiding between her legs, softly swishes as her breathing mellows out. She let's her eyes fall shut, giving tiny puppy whines as Parrrot kisses her forehead.
"Goodnight princess." He whispers.