Mittens had never been regal to start with – and had a lot less image to lose. It engulfed an entire plate of fruit, plate and all, before spewing the vessel outwards in a delightful spin to settle upon the blanket. A dare and a challenge towards the dragon – for the snowball doubted the lizard would be so capable.
Had Lena been anywhere remotely near scolding range, she would’ve done so – but hearts in her eyes and plans in her mind didn’t warrant any such thing presently. Releasing only one portion of her hand to tap her finger on her chin, she hummed lightly, pondering over the particulars. “Oh yes, we were going to have a picnic there, right?” On the outskirts of lightning and boundaries – which, given their fortunes, might have to be done within the inn nearby, instead of directly in the line of sparks and bolts.
It also might’ve been easier to list off the few places she had been within the Grounds. “The Oasis and Spire might be interesting – though the latter purely on historical basis,” she wrinkled her nose, glancing at him to ensure she had no interest in skipping her way into something the Voice had once utilized. “Or even the Outer Islands? We could take a boat around. Or I can use my shifts!”
Had Lena been anywhere remotely near scolding range, she would’ve done so – but hearts in her eyes and plans in her mind didn’t warrant any such thing presently. Releasing only one portion of her hand to tap her finger on her chin, she hummed lightly, pondering over the particulars. “Oh yes, we were going to have a picnic there, right?” On the outskirts of lightning and boundaries – which, given their fortunes, might have to be done within the inn nearby, instead of directly in the line of sparks and bolts.
It also might’ve been easier to list off the few places she had been within the Grounds. “The Oasis and Spire might be interesting – though the latter purely on historical basis,” she wrinkled her nose, glancing at him to ensure she had no interest in skipping her way into something the Voice had once utilized. “Or even the Outer Islands? We could take a boat around. Or I can use my shifts!”
Lena
