*I'm telling you, Sinbad, it's me, Dermott!!!* the voice screamed.
*Yeah, and I'm the tooth fairy,* Sinbad thought sarcastically.
*Nice to meet you, Tinkerbell, where're your wings?* the voice answered.
*This is all just a figment of my imagination,* Sinbad thought hopefully. *It's just a dream… It'll all go away if I can just wake up…*
*Sorry to have to tell you, but you're wrong there. Maeve really did turn you into a hawk. Get used to it. And what are you doing using words like 'figment'? She didn't turn you into Firouz, you know.*
Sinbad was really getting tired of this conversation. Maybe if he tried reasoning with the voice, he could wake up and end this nightmare… *Okay, if this isn't a dream, why am I hearing weird voices, like, oh, let's just say yours?*
*First of all, you're not hearing voices, you're hearing thoughts.*
*Whatever, just give me an explanation!*
*Okay, whatever you say, Sinbad.*
*And can you at least call me 'Captain' instead of just 'Sinbad'!? I deserve some measure of dignity and respect,* Sinbad demanded.
*Excuse me, Captain, but exactly what 'dignity and respect' is it that you speak of? I mean, look at you! You're a bird!*
*Yeah, well… you, me, and Maeve are the only ones that know that right now. And I expect to have this whole thing straightened out before any of the crew gets wind of it.*
*Hmph. Sure you are. Have you noticed how mad Maeve is? I hate to break it to ya, pal, but you're gonna be this way for a while. And speaking of wind, you should really learn how to use those wings of yours.* With those final words, Dermott took to the air, leaving a dumbfounded Sinbad (the hawk) to stare at him in wonderment.
*Come on up, Captain!* Dermott called mentally. *The air's great!*
At this point, Maeve began laughing hysterically. *Oh, yes!!!* Maeve thought. *Flying lessons! This is gonna be great!!!* She could just imagine what she was about to see, and she couldn't wait to see the performance.
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