Helpfully Yours

Tarb Morfatch, a bright‑minded Fizbian journalist, has spent months poring over every guide she could find on Earth’s customs before her historic visit. With a pair of delicate, feathered wings and a wardrobe of unfamiliar skirts, she lands in New York only to discover that “no‑wing” etiquette isn’t as simple as the manuals suggest. A sudden tumble into a bustling taxi and a startled encounter with a young, nervous editor set the tone for a day of bewildering misunderstandings.

As she tries to navigate the noisy streets, the press—human journalists eager for a novelty story—surround her, while her own cultural pride clashes with Earth’s odd habits. Stet Zarnon, the managing editor who greets her, offers a mix of polite assistance and bewildered guidance, leaving Tarb to wonder whether she’ll ever master the art of a simple, terrestrial smile. The story unfolds as a witty, light‑hearted exploration of first‑contact etiquette gone hilariously awry.