Wanted: Faith

[Darastrix]

"Well, I'm sure by now you know how I find you, pretty bird," Master said, reaching out to brush her feathers lightly with his fingertips.

[Kender Bard]

She twitched her wing at his touch. "I suppose given how many women you see, I'm a bit flattered," she murmured, and then shook her head slightly. She was getting off track. She leaned over and offered Master another small smile. "I don't want another broken heart, Master. I'm not sure I could take it. I should go."

[Darastrix]

"As you like it," Master replied, wondering if it had ever occurred to her that she might be doing the same thing to Ryder because she thought he might leave, too. Well, he'd done his good deed for the day and then some. Nalani could do her own work for a while.