"To me you look like a small, green cloud wrapped in a clear bubble. I understand humans didn't originally look like this, but if that's your way of traveling over thousands of light years then be my guest. We are quite a distance from our home planet." fffffffft.
"To you I look like an overgrown, purple, Octopus with two large, black eyes and twelve tentacles. Four of those tentacles are the smaller ones you see wiggling whenever I speak, so it might be best if you keep a small distance from me, unless you want to be sprayed with thick goo." fffffffft, So the Human understands me. Just as I said that it moved away. Perhaps I should talk a little bit about my beginnings and keep my eyes on the sister Sun setting. I don't want to make too much eye contact to make the Human feel uncomfortable, "I chose this planet because it works perfectly for my slimy, skin. Sure I could transfer into any other form to suit any type of planet, but there's something I enjoy about being in my own form and so I've chosen to reside here." fffffffft.
"Of all the mother planets I've been to there hasn't been one quite like this, as it maintains hundred percent humidity in constant daylight all year round, due to the three Suns that orbit her. Also the oxygen here is so rich and plentiful that it's like a mild form of what you Humans would call, laughing gas." I wonder, would this Human even know what laughing gas is or was? Surely it has data banks, fffffffft...fffffffffffffffft, This is the best Grote yet. Sadly I don't think the Human will share with me.
"So, I'm old and I've seen some things but what I'm about to tell you, might just burst that bubble of yours...hmmm, looks like I've smoked through my Grote. If you could wait here for a little bit I'll go inside quickly and re-pack my Hoolie Stod. If you're thinking my Hoolie Stod looks like Scottish bagpipes, you're not mistaken. Imagine if they made that blaring sound every time I puffed it." I believe a bit of humor always breaks the ice. "Don't go taking off on me just yet, I've got quite a story to tell, so make yourself comfortable on...something and I'll be back soon." Still can't believe there's a Human entity floating on my porch, though I have seen crazier things.
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THE OCTOPUS UNHINGED
Science FictionA supremely evolved Octopus named Frank, originally from Earth, lives peacefully on a planet somewhere distant in the Milky Way. Frank receives guests from all over the universe telling them his stories and life experiences. One day a member of a on...
