whispers in the undergrowth

JUNIPER

you think i'm happy because i'm smiling,
but it's the easiest thing to do

Perhaps Juniper was less personally affected by the goddess's appearance than Nephele, but she still felt an appropriate sense of awe and great respect. She bowed her head in deference, murmuring, "Thank you, my lady" -- a thanks for Safrin's time, and for the compliment she'd offered. But beyond that, Juniper left the talking to Nephele for now. After all, Safrin would hardly be impressed by the two Fae speaking over each other.

Were there other concerns that Nephele had failed to bring up? Perhaps. But so far Safrin had consented only to a moment given, and Juniper didn't want to place too many demands on the goddess at once. When -- or if -- Safrin answered Nephele, Juniper would gauge her mood and decide whether there was more to say.

if you looked a little closer,
you'd find my eyes aren't smiling too.

table by Skylark