Feeling the edge of his egg gently, Scott thought<span style="font-style: italic">Well, I guess now is as good a time as ever to hatch. At least that way, I'll be easier to hold. Besides, it just feels like the time to hatch.</span><br/><br/>With that, he began pushing against the shell of his egg, but it wouldn't budge. Growling with frustration, he reared back and headbutted it, putting a definitive crack in it. Smiling, he reared back and headbutted it again, which caused it to begin and open wide.<br/><br/>A final headbutt and he was getting his first look at the outside world since entering the egg and his new body. And more importantly, he got his first look at his new mother, and he couldn't help but smile.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Now, to get the rest of me out of this accursed thing.</span>Scott thought, kicking the shell with both legs, causing it to begin to crack. As he did so, he looked to his new mother, hoping she'd get the hint and help him out.