Hidden secrets within?

With Uncle Kotori beside her, Aia wasn't afraid that the cat would return. The earthen man had her utmost trust. He would protect her if anything happened, she knew it. His words about the feathers brought a smile to the purple girl and her tail lashed back and forth in happiness. It made her feel good to please her uncle like this. It made her feel proud, like she was contributing in some way, even though she was just finding items.

Kotori suggested that they show her parents when the decorations were finished and Aia nodded eagerly. "I think they would look pretty tied together with string maybe. Do you think?" Again she looked for his approval, which was quite important to the girl. Collecting the feathers from the dead bird, she was careful to not grab bloody ones. Holding the long quills between her teeth, she hoped that her uncle might grab the stack of flowers. She was so small that she couldn't carry all of it.

With one last look around the tall, reaching trees, Aia began to move back towards home where they would begin the preparation for the feast decorations together. She was terribly proud of herself today.

"Aia Indarra"