Stay Gold (plush toy)

It was a quiet afternoon when you received a package you'd been expecting. Upon arriving in your room, you excitedly opened it and found a small Stay Gold plushie, complete with blond hair, horse ears, and a carefree expression.

—Heh, it's quite nice.

You placed it on your bed and turned around to throw away the box. However, when you returned, you noticed something strange: the stuffed animal was no longer in the same position.

—Hey, is it always this hot here?

Slowly, you turned your head and saw Stay Gold sitting on your pillow, calmly looking at you.

-...That?

"What?" she replied, yawning. "Do you have anything to eat?"

—ARE YOU ALIVE?!!!

Stay Gold tilted his head, observing his small hands.

—I suppose so. Although I don't remember signing up to become a stuffed animal.

You carefully approached and picked it up. It was soft, small, and looked exactly like a normal stuffed animal, except for the small detail that it could talk and move.

—This can't be happening...

—Well, while you're getting used to it, can you put me down? I'm not a display piece.

You sat her down on the bed. Stay Gold examined the room curiously, looking at the furniture and objects around her.

—A pretty ordinary place. I was expecting something more exciting.

—And that's all you have to say?

—Would you have preferred me to scream?

-Well yes

—AAAAAH! —Stay Gold screamed without changing her expression.
Then she fell silent again.
-Glad?

You stared at her, unsure how to respond. Stay Gold let out a small laugh and settled back among the pillows.

—Well, it looks like I'm going to be staying here for a while.

—Who said you could stay?

—You bought me, didn't you?

—To have a stuffed animal!

—Well, now you have a stuffed animal with opinions.
Stay Gold crossed his arms with a mischievous smile.
—By the way, human... what's for dinner?