Hadama regarded Ray fondly as the herbalist played with the little cloud manta, relaxed and happy. These peaceful, joyful times were a greater treasure than any mere object and he was glad that he could share it with his dear friend. It was a pleasure, too, to see how the little one took to Ray, innocently fearless and quick to play. Soon enough the world would teach her caution, but for now the world was her oyster and she moved through it with increasing confidence.
Hmm, was his only reply to Ray's teasing, but emerald eyes sparkled in the moonlight and he didn't try to deny it. He brought his hand up beneath the pup, tickling her belly and wings with gentle fingers and the feathery antennae that swept back from her head wiggled in delight. After a full minute of such petting he reluctantly drew his hand away and swam back a little short distance, leaving the pup to chase the moon in the water. We should go soon. So she does not become accustomed to people, he suggested quietly.
~fin~
Hmm, was his only reply to Ray's teasing, but emerald eyes sparkled in the moonlight and he didn't try to deny it. He brought his hand up beneath the pup, tickling her belly and wings with gentle fingers and the feathery antennae that swept back from her head wiggled in delight. After a full minute of such petting he reluctantly drew his hand away and swam back a little short distance, leaving the pup to chase the moon in the water. We should go soon. So she does not become accustomed to people, he suggested quietly.
~fin~
