"Thank you," he rumbled, inclining his head in gratitude for her offer. "I have a busy LongHeat ahead. But afterwards, perhaps." There were new regional improvements to plan, a co-leader to elect, and perhaps a guild to get off the ground... But at least he couldn't complain that ruling Torchline was boring!
His magical tumbler was making quick work of the polishing as the orange and yellow amber flashed through the water, their colors gleaming brighter as the rough outer surfaces were burnished smooth and shiny. They would match well with the colorful drapes that Flora had helped him choose for the Ball, and speaking of Flora...
"The hair, yes. And the nose," he added, eyes twinkling with amusement. "She is a bright star in Torchline. And a friend. You have much to be proud of." And much to mourn, in the loss of Flora's twin, but he held back his condolences unless Hotaru indicated she was ready for them.
Extending his hands, he let the polished amber stones drop into them and examined them with satisfaction. They were not the shells he had come seeking for his outfit... but they would do even better.
His magical tumbler was making quick work of the polishing as the orange and yellow amber flashed through the water, their colors gleaming brighter as the rough outer surfaces were burnished smooth and shiny. They would match well with the colorful drapes that Flora had helped him choose for the Ball, and speaking of Flora...
"The hair, yes. And the nose," he added, eyes twinkling with amusement. "She is a bright star in Torchline. And a friend. You have much to be proud of." And much to mourn, in the loss of Flora's twin, but he held back his condolences unless Hotaru indicated she was ready for them.
Extending his hands, he let the polished amber stones drop into them and examined them with satisfaction. They were not the shells he had come seeking for his outfit... but they would do even better.
