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"Question"

I’m trying to make a semi-plausible version of fairies, so I created a variant of the potter wasp that lost its stinger in order to transport mud more efficiently for building its hives/nests. However, it developed a mutualistic relationship with an extremely toxic bioluminescent fungus that gives it the ability to drive away predators with its toxins in exchange for spreading its spores while flying (the so-called fairy dust).

Now the problem is that I want to give it basic fairy-like abilities, such as a playful attitude and the ability to slightly understand human behavior and language. Nothing too complicated — maybe something similar to the abilities crows and dogs have for understanding and solving problems. I’m open to any ideas.