Lizzie's hopes had come true. She'd gone to ask the Professor for permission to get closer to Etta and he'd given her permission to.
Lizzie walked down to the barn more excited than ever. She first went to Mim letting her out of her cage to fly around the barn as she pleased, she tidied the cage up and took notes to replace any of the toys that looked worn out. Once she was satisfied, she moved to Etta's stall next door.
She let the Thestral sniff her hand and she petted her forehead.
"Ok if I come in?" she asked, making eye contact with the creature's pale eyes.
Etta seemed to think for a moment and lowered her head, nudging her. Lizzie laughed and slowly opened the door to the stall, walking in and lightly latching the door behind so Etta couldn't escape. She placed her hand on Etta's neck, allowing it to follow the lines of the creature's body and wings. Lizzie study them intensely knowing she'd want to record the images later in one of her notebooks. Reaching Etta's rump she gave it a little scratch which Etta seemed to enjoy immensely, twisting her head in a funny direction implying how good it felt.
"That feel good." she smiled to Etta.
Etta let out a happy huff, which turned into a startled one when Mimir landed on her back.
"Mim!" Lizzie cautioned, moving to grab the bird before things turned.
Etta flapped her own wings looking over her shoulder at the new addition. Mimir croaked and gurgled in reply. Etta huffed refolding her wings and turned pecking at the black feathered creature. Mimir hopped around, ducking her head and pecking back.
Lizzie rolled her eyes chuckling to herself, seemed like the two had made quick friends.
Etta quickly became bored of the feathered thing on her back and returned to rummaging around the floor of her stall for scraps. Lizzie really wished at that moment she'd brought her notebook to sketch in.
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