At least one of them can recognize a gesture of goodwill. - Mendes thought.
Avi breathed heavily, shifting her gaze from the rectangular object to Ramiel, from Ramiel to Mendes, and back to the object. The cycle continued uninterrupted for several minutes until the man interrupted it.
" Do you know what this is? " - Ramiel was curious and didn't hide it. Avi is an impetuous being, guided mainly by the emotions he feels now, and these are in a mess. Ramiel felt happiness, disbelief, confusion, and, most of all, surprise from the fairy. A thing that has caught her off guard must mean something more than a simple piece of wood.
" This... is... ". - Avi's tongue was tangled. The fairy needed time to come to her senses, and Ramiel wouldn't give it to her. He needed an answer, and he needed it as soon as possible.
" This is? " - The tone of Ramiel's voice was tinged with a hint of urgent anticipation, but it didn't have the intended effect.