OSA Reimeiki

Elder Wenrin signed off abruptly, as per usual. The scientist Aaron was visibly shaken. Emiri, the short human had a strange symbol floating over her head. I must remember to research what “?” means. Anyways, I attempted to regain order. It would not do to have humans wandering around our base.
“Humans, I shall show you to where you will be staying while you are here. You will not be allowed from that area without an escort, and there will be guards to ensure that there will not be any...wandering.” No one seemed to hear. I fought to keep my fur and feathers flat. Instead, I dug my talons into the floor. I settled my wings, and let out a low growl, summoning two warriors to my side. Quietly, I instructed them to follow my lead.
I grabbed the metallic smelling human, Diya, and my fellows took hold of the scientist and the short human, careful to keep her eyes pointed away from us.
“Follow me.” I growled, leaping over the stunned humans' and gliding towards a small door. My companions spread their wings to herd the humans towards the door to which I was headed. The corridor led to four rooms, each with bars on the windows and doors.
“You are neither prisoners, nor guests in our base. Though, since we cannot trust you to stay in one place, you must stay here where we can keep and eye on you. I then looked at each of them, knowing very well that humans do not like our apparently unnatural eyes. I was met with a variety of expressions: the tall human was contemptuous (I had not seen that expression leave her face since encountering her), the short human was still puzzled; with that strange symbol over her head joined by another “!”, the scientist looked thoughtful, the metallic human looked furious at my disrespect for her person, there was another human who mumbled “cigarettes” again and looked rather ill, the pair that seemingly never separated were engaged in another strange human courtship ritual, the rest of the humans shared the short one's puzzled expression. I watched the pair for a moment, slightly puzzled myself at their actions, and then abruptly pulled them apart.
“This is no place for breeding.” I told them. “We have no human to attend to you if a litter is expected, so I would rather it did not happen while you are here, as you are my responsibility, and I would have to care for you.” My feathers ruffled at the thought.
Smoothing them, I turned to face the others. “As I said before, there will be two or three Daakshi watching you at all times, and you will not be permitted to leave your rooms without an escort. Furthermore-”
“Dash-y?” The human called Anna, who seemed obsessed with shiny things laughed. “You don't look very fast.”
I bared my teeth slightly. “The humans outside our borders identify us as Daakshi. We do not speak our true name to anyone not of our breed.” Apparently the human had heard none of what I had said, as she was staring at my teeth.
“Maria!” She exclaimed. “If you use their toothpaste, you can get the nicotine stains off your teeth!” She gave me a serious look. “Where do you buy your toothpaste?”
“Toothpaste? What is this you speak of?” My teeth were coated to resist stains and breaking. They were the pride of a soldier. When you had nothing else, your teeth were an excellent weapon.
Anna looked disappointed. “Nevermind.”
“ANYWAYS.” The scientist spoke. “Where are we staying?” Apparently, he wasn't paying attention, too deep in thought about his encounter with Elder Wenrin.
“In these four rooms. If you have need to visit the other rooms, a Daakshi guard will unlock your door, and move you to the other room. You may choose who you want to stay with.”
Immediately, Anna and the short one – Emiri, squealed “SLEEPOVER!!!”, rushing into the first room, dragging a dark haired human that I hadn't noticed behind them. “Hurry Nicole! Before all the bunks get taken.” That was Anna again.
The scientist, Aaron carefully placed his black and white device on his bunk in the second room, and the disdainful human, Catherine, the metallic human, Diya, and the strangely enthusiastic Wenhao joined Aaron.
The duck-human, Kyna, and the robed human, Rosita claimed a room, but were unable to keep the giant human, Mitchell from following them. Eventually, they persuaded Mitchell to join the inseparable couple, Jessica and John in the fourth room. I let out an involuntary sigh. Hopefully, the couple would be less likely to perform their rituals in front of someone so large. John and Jessica jumped on the first bed and gave each other looks I did not recognize. Apparently not.
Watching John and Jessica coo to each other gave me a feeling in the tips of my feathers that I did not recognize. I wished I could be accepted. In Lehtrocy, our duties were determined by our pedigree, and no one questioned it. Except for me.
I cursed inwardly. I shouldn't be dwelling on this. I was lucky to be promoted to help lead the pack, especially after the disrespect I had showed Elder Wenrin in questioning his decision about my future.
No. I would show him that I was worthy to hold my prestigious position. My previous ideals were false. Humans could not be allies. They could not be trusted. They most definitely could not coexist with us. This was proved in our histories. This little band of humans needed to be removed, quickly. But how? And how not to disrespect Elder Wenrin again? He had promised to help them. My lips curled from my teeth. I locked the humans' rooms with a snarl and ordered my two companions to guard them until I sent another pair to relieve them.
Now, to plan...