TRIFLY - TIMELINE #2348

(Timeline Tuesday #69)

Triflies are insects from a timeline quite close to ours, and this short distance to their cosmic home is a rarity for most inter-planar creatures. Because of this, they have very little trouble adapting to our world and have been able to flourish. While the historical inertia of our reality can sometimes make it difficult for other distant travelers to survive, Triflies only become more of a nuisance over time.

While Triflies vaguely resemble the common housefly of our reality, these creatures sport a few distinct features, both physically and socially. The species features a pair of wings on their back and six legs, which they use to crawl around. Their coloration is dull and drab, a series of uninspired grays making up their insectoid form.

The most notable feature is, of course, the animal’s three heads. These small craniums sit atop long, slender necks, which allow for an enormous range of motion. After several studies, it has been determined that each Trifly features three separate minds, one per head, but only the middle head can control the creature’s body. The rest are simply along for the ride.

Triflies also differ from common houseflies in the use of their bite. This insect uses its large, sharp mandibles to nip an unsuspecting target, usually the resident of whatever area a Trifly has made its home. Very few will notice this attack, other than a bit of swelling that appears quite similar to a mosquito bite. The venom from a Trifly bite is quite potent, immediately getting to work and creating a powerful psychological effect once it reaches a targets brain.

Anyone bit by a Trifly will immediately start tripling their actions unless they receive medical attention. They will open doors three times, turn on the lights three times, and most importantly, prepare three meals for every one they would’ve normally consumed. This inevitably leaves more leftovers for the scavenger Tryfly, allow this species to flourish. The effects of a Trifly bite will last two to three weeks if left untreated.