He waited a moment before pulling himself away from the book, looking up. He stood up, his hand brushing his desk as he went to answer the door.
A small derynli was in the package, delicate cream spiraled on the top. It shimmered slightly with a golden dust, and there was a small piece of parchment next to it. "Sorry. Meet me by the forest? ~Eden."
He pursed his lips, sighing slightly. He put everything back, hoping to save it for later before pulling on his coat.
Eden waited at their spot at the edge of the forest, pacing in midair as she walked. Magnolia looked up at her with wide brown eyes. "Eden?" "Hm?" "Why are you so nervous?" "Cause I was a jerk, Mags."
Magnolia flew up to her, her butterfly wings glinting a deep, rich brown in the sunlight. "But, but... why?" "Because," she said, fixing a lock of hair affectionately. "I just was."
