This is a commonality in all sightings of an Occulartyl. These monsters, regarded as grotesque by many, live to help others. They do so by performing small acts of kindness for others around the house. They accept no praise for doing so and relish it when thanks is instead bestowed to another. The Occulartyl was the first monster I sighted.
It was hiding in an unused garden shed at the back of grandmother’s house. Despite being unused, the shed was in perfect order as the Occulartyl continued to better its living space. I followed the creature for months. It seemed just as curious of me as I was of it.
Whenever guests would come by it would take great joy in watching them and bestow small acts of service wherever it could. It was particularly interested when young children and infants visited. I learned through my observations the presence of young children, and the fatigue they cause new parents, gives the monster the perfect cover for rendering its helpful, and inconspicuous, aid.
As a result, many infants’ drawings feature an Occulartyl. But these are often mistaken for random scribbles instead of the early sign a child is sighted. Occulartyl make small improvements to boost the decor of a room and unsuspecting nooks.
Typically, occupants will erroneously thank the other for the improvement, further boosting their appreciation for each other. The lesson I learned through observing the Occulartyl is that helping others, and being aware of the needs of others, can help turn a house into a loving home filled with harmony.
It also taught me to be thankful of others and to share thanks with all around lest we forget to give credit where credit is due. Once the Occulartyl has helped a household up to its standard, a new eyeball will blink open and it will set out to find a new home helped along by its newly-improved eyesight. It begins its mission to help anew.
This is the final lesson of the Occulartyl in that those who help us, like grandmother, may not be around forever so remember to cherish those who help you while, and when, you can.