Another sketch from one of  WWCO's streams! I had had owl's on the mind at the time and was really excited to get some more art for my lil'squirrel :3

It was also a great chance to try another little Twitter story! You can find the original thread RIGHT HERE!!!!!

Art by  WWCO

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The wide-rimmed glasses stared back at Sylvester. Reading the note over again, the squirrel was greeted with the simple words:
"For a new perspective on life."

With curiosity gnawing away at them, Syl gingerly lifted the fragile frames and slid them onto his muzzle. The world was a blur as Syl's eyes adjusted. After a few rapid blinks, the world came into focus once more...albeit, much sharper than before.

Looking around, the squirrel excitedly drank in all the details of their apartment they'd never noticed before. One hand idly reached upwards to scratch at a growing itch on their muzzle. The unfamiliar noise of claws against keratin immediately drew Syl's attention.

Eyes went wide as they saw the scaly, talon and the beak it rested against. Fur fell from their arms, revealing more scales. Glancing down, Syl watched as their soft fur rippled and changed into a downy coat of feathers. A tingle in their ears caused them to reach upwards, just in time to feel the tall appendages shrink down. Large tufts of feathers easily compensated for the lost mass. Short claws lengthened and gouged into the wooden floor as they morphed into distinctly avian talons. One of their toes shifting backwards to better support their shifting stance.

Syl's long, bushy tail pulled in close. Its length rapidly dwindling as feathers fanned outwards.

Just as the changes seemed to stop, an ache built in the former squirrel's shoulders. With a groan they pitched forwards, feeling the pressing sensation build more and more until...Feathered wings burst forth! New muscles and connections rapidly forming as the limbs fluttered weakly. The new owl panted for breath, their eyes blinking with confusion.

Looking themselves over, Syl took in every detail with their sharper vision. Making their way through their apartment, Syl tried in vain to avoid knocking objects over with their large wings. As they stepped into the bathroom, the first thing they noticed was the glasses-like pattern of fur around their eyes. The reality of the situation began to finally sink in, and Syl's wings fluttered with excitement.

"A new perspective, huh?" They whispered as a grin split across their face.

Talons clicked against the wood floor as they sprinted for the door. A lamp crashed to the ground behind them...but Syl didn't care.

After all, they had new wings to test!