Like Clockwork (For Stuffy)

“That’s probably for the best.”

 

"Of course."

 

He left the cave, breaking into a run.

 

They returned about half an hour later, with Eli berating a frazzled August, who remained unharmed.

 

Eli was fuming.

"You can't do this, August! We have a deal!"

August looked annoyed, a twig in his hair.

"Hello, Aspen. Good to see you."

 

"Did you have any soup?"

"Stop changing the subject, August!"

 

"Oh, was it good?"

Eli growled in frustration, heading to go change.

 

"I'm fine," he said idly, finding the twig and taking it out distractedly. "I just went out for a walk."

 

He brightened, coming over to her.

"Really? What kind?"

 

"What color was it?"