Sometimes, even a wallflower wants to blend in
"I almost thought you'd stay the night there," was what Natha said when he saw me crouching in front of the fireplace that night.
It was quite late; I only got back after having scrumptious dinner, as Angwi made all my favorites. She kept putting food into my plate as if she was about to let me go to a pilgrimage. After that, I had to peel Zia off me and Jade off the tower, so it had gotten pretty late when we entered the portal.
Izzi immediately scampered toward the research tower, while I went back to the Lord quarters with Panne, who had been waiting for me. When I arrived, however, I couldn't find Natha. Panne told me Natha only came back briefly, and after I said I would have my dinner in the Lair, he went out to the office again.
"Zia almost made me," I confessed, tilting my head up to receive his kiss. "What will you do if I really stay the night?"
"I'll go there and sleep with you, of course."