How Green Becomes Wood

[pandakatiefominz]

"Because I should call you 'Aq-'Aq," Dark replied affectionately, putting his hand on Alec's shoulder "Magpie." Then, after a moment said, "Maybe that is what Ivy has been trying to call you."

 

[BookKnight]

Alec laughed at that, brightening at Dark's touch. "That is very true! Maybe Ivy has had it right all along."

 

[pandakatiefominz]

"She knows you well," Dark replied, his hand giving an affectionate squeeze, "Yalla, to your shiny things."

 

[BookKnight]

"Woo-hoo!" Alec cheered. He took Dark's arm lightly and headed off in the direction of the stalls. "Come on, Mama! Xander! We're going to the shinies!" He did not go quickly despite his excitement, conscious of keeping everyone together.

Xander sighed and turned. "Looks like we're off," he told his mother. "I'm not even sure what he sees."