Testing if all stories sound good in TCINAR-style:

At this point, I’ve been hiding for a few minutes. I notice a light sniffing sound that seems to be getting louder. It sounds like it’s coming closer to my hiding spot, until it stops.

??? #1: “Listen, I . . .”

A different voice cuts in.

??? #2: “Kulfi? Don’t you remember that-“

Kulfi?: “Oh, right. Sorry. Anyways, they’re here.“

??? #2: “I know. Thanks for the report. Hopefully the box doesn’t have any splinters inside.“

Kulfi?: “I’m more worried about what happened earlier. Do you think they’ll forgive me for-“

??? #2: “They’ll be fine! Chaimakia can fix just about anything!“

The box is lifted and starts moving. Whoever is moving the box is walking with a surprisingly human gait, which was the last thing I expected.

A few minutes later, the box is put down. I hear another voice:

??? #3: “Thanks.“

??? #2: “Let’s go into your room to discuss this. You probably don’t want them to hear us talking.“

[??? #3] doesn’t immediately respond.

??? #3: “Sure.“

I hear a door opening and closing. A minute later, I can hear them start talking. I can’t make out the words, though.

I try the box’s lid. The box, thankfully, hasn’t been secured since I hid in it, and the lid gives easily. I sneak out of the box and start eavesdropping.

??? #2: “Do you plan on telling them who you are?“

??? #3: *chuckle* “Of course I will! If she prompts me for my name, I’ll tell her ‘You can call me Chaimakia‘, and-“