Baited Breath

Sparrow wasn't sure how Ashmedai would take her leaving, but he simply nodded, asking her to come and visit him before she left. Sparrow nodded, "Of course. Meet me by the border, then." she said, her eyes lingering on Ashmedai for a moment longer. Sparrow dipped herself in the water to cool off, then exited the river, shaking her coat and rolling in the nearby grass to dry off and also smell a little less like Ashmedai. She wasn't trying to hide it, just make it not as strong before she headed back to her aunt. As she left, the girl turned to Ashmedai, "And Ashmedai, just please give them a chance." she said before kicking off. It wasn't up for discussion; it was a plea.

-----------------------------AFTER VISITING RHYTHM AND CO. // THE NEXT MORNING-----------------------------

Sparrow said her goodbyes to her small family in Imperium and set off for the border. Her cousins were terribly cute and Sparrow felt sad knowing she wouldn't be able to see them for a long time. As she approached the border, Sparrow saw the familiar white-flecked stormy brute sitting there, waiting, "Good morning, Ashmedai," she greeted, "But also kind of goodbye." Sparrow smiled sadly, moving closer to the border.