look at everything you've overcome - don't give up now
Finding Flora in the clamour and dazzle of the festivities is no easy feat, not least because they each have their own long-losts to greet and catch up with, and in the end, Vai spots her almost by accident. Seizing the opportunity before either one of them can be whisked away again and distracted, the witch sweeps through the crowd, colourful skirts whispering about her legs, her curls wild around her face, until she can grasp Flora by the shoulders from behind.
"I hope you can spare a moment for your nonna this evening," she trills, grinning and waiting for the Doubletake to turn around properly before enveloping her in a hug. "It's been a long time since I saw you together with both of your brothers," she whispers, grinning and tilting her head as she glances across the party. "Not that I can see Mateo right now, and I have a feeling I should be thankful for that. Anyway, come get a drink with me so I can take a proper look at you."
"I hope you can spare a moment for your nonna this evening," she trills, grinning and waiting for the Doubletake to turn around properly before enveloping her in a hug. "It's been a long time since I saw you together with both of your brothers," she whispers, grinning and tilting her head as she glances across the party. "Not that I can see Mateo right now, and I have a feeling I should be thankful for that. Anyway, come get a drink with me so I can take a proper look at you."
Vervain
