Serpens Caput

I meant it was mystic he didn't have a name, says Surfing-with-Whales.

He seemed willing to call his chick Mystic, says Gaius.

My new parrot, says Terence. When is it morning?

A few hours yet, says Gaius. I suggest we turn in.

We should've brought tents, says Surfing-with-Whales. 

It was remiss of us, says Gaius. Never mind, cold air won't hurt us.

A good attitude, says Philosopher Smith. 

I'm going for a run, says Surfing-with-Whales.

Fine, says Gaius. Don't wake me when you get back.

What will I do? asks Terence.

Watch the night sky, says Gaius.

Okay, says Terence.

Gaius lies down next to the dwindling bag of apples, and closes his eyes.

Philosopher Smith points out a few constellations to Terence.

Bootes and Serpens caput.

Terence points out a Parrot.

Interesting, says Philosopher Smith.

Which proves he is kindly.

Surfing with-Whales comes jogging back, with a blanket.

Borrowed this, from another camper,says Surfing-with-Whales.

He lies down under the blanket.

Night passes. 

The sun rises. 

The masked bird appears with Little Mystic, his chick.

Kek kek kek, says the masked bird. Here's Little Mystic, ready for his adventure. 

Little Mystic looks around. Which one is Terence?

Hello Little Mistake, says Terence. 

Kek kek, says Little Mystic.

He's a bit shy, says the masked bird, his father. Well, I'll leave you all to it. 

When are you expecting him back? asks Philosopher Smith.

Whenever, or never, says his father. 

With that, he absents himself from the campsite.

This won't do, says Philosopher Smith.

He wakes Gaius.

Little Mystic has been abandoned, says Philosopher Smith.

Dear me, says Gaius, rubbing his eyes. We must find out why.

I'll find out, says Terence. Come here Little Mistake. 

Little Mystic totters over to Terence. 

Terence proceeds to explain what is required of a parrot.

Mainly, errands and rescues.

But first, answer some questions, says Terence.

Key kek, says Little Mystic.

Why doesn't your dad want you back? asks Terence.

But Little Mystic thinks it will be better if he doesn't know.