within following seconds ; pair of pristine , whiteβgloved hands manifests in the air behind them , each waving at their own speeds , as if they have personalities of their own . )
alright . . . are you ready ? try not to blink , or you may miss it .
( flustered ββ theyre not sure why . this always happens when someone appears eager to watch him do something , almost as if whatever formed their aversion to it served no reflection on him at all , regardless of prior knowledge . )
no, no , non .
Watching as feathers curled so , his shoulders relaxed . Her smile toned , leaning her head backward in retraction .
β Yaβ sure , hon ? . .
If it takes taβ much energy , donβ do that . β
She assured , not wanting them to waste such , but .
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it isnt much trouble at all . he doesnt take very much , nor does his transport .
( stepping β or rather , skittering back , arms outstretched towards her before they withdraw .
i hope so , , , i am certain they will at least pass through eventually .
( theres something about her β the eagerness is almost likenable to another ; are all pizzafolk like this ? shes almost friendly despite the fright theyd experienced before . )
β Baby swans . . ?
oh ahβ bet theyβre super tiny ! itty bitty thangs . . aww , maybe we can find some another time . ! β
Her footing stepped one bit closer , just to show the excitement in onesβ eye as the corners of her lips perked into a bright curve .
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a-ah . . . .
( suddenly abashed by the suggestion , request ; feathers curling further β definitely not a light-trick . )
i . . . suppose i could spare some energy for one , maybe . . . the rabbit , i can bring him up ββ
which prompts another subtle brightening , their wand finding both hands , idly fussing with it . )
ahβ i use one for my practice . ehββ its not a white one , though , he is . . . quite strange , really . his pattern doesnt match his breed , ill say .
cygnets . . . baby swans ,
i suppose i should have said . . .
regardless , i do not believe there are any here β i would have known by now .
( her demeanor and mannerisms are intriguing , watching each move carefully . deer arent inquired about , but rabbits are β
He listened sternly , her face becoming that of a soft tune . Hands by her side , contact broken after a few words at the slight distraction of water rippling in the dark lake , then looking back and regaining connection .
β Donβ worry .
Yβ donβt need to be too personal . β
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( theyre not sure qhy they were so disturbed by her at first . perhaps it was just the suddenness of her appearance . humming as she speaks , deep in thought . )
it is a bold assumption to think i have a schedule at all .
β watching as the hand retreats , staring toward the direction of say , description and everything . . the pros and cons of summer eve . That , being gorgeous weather and critters of all shapes and sizes coming out . Then , the heat waves . Definitely the con .
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and the feathers upon their hat and mask seem to curl gently inwards β trick of the light , or magical reaction to mood ? )
soft fluffy little things , they are . cygnets are the same , just a bit longer . . . really any baby water fowl or other wise aquatic bird is cute .
do you like them , too ? the animals ?
( a thought comes to mind . if she does, maybe. . . no , thats be foolish, right ? hasty?? to bring up the fact they could will up their ownββ that would be performing for a stranger again . would that be good? maybe.
focus, Jean . . . )
there is a bullfrog or two in those reeds on the opposite side .
( a hand retreats from the safety of pockets to gesture across the body , falling right into a casual rhythm of speech and gait , as if theyd done this before .
soft sigh . )
i am . . . . yes β
Her head straightened up , almost as if her name had been called . Staring at the magician for a few short seconds ; before her mouth started to move in order to respond in a tardy manner .
β Whaβ can ahβ say .
Ahβm good at timing . β
Smile etching across her
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im certain that if it were daytime , i would see eggs or tadpoles in the water , too . its the right season .
as for beetles . . . yes , ive seen those too . nothing special , though . only those by the lamps.
the ducks are too well hidden to see as of now. perhaps elsewhere .