☂ 009; A heart whose love is innocent!

[is_an_island]

[ The phone is lifted with a soft click. ]

Pardon the bother, but I was wondering if anyone has--what?

Oh, no, please, I couldn't possibly--well, all right. But really, I don't need any apples. I-It's not like I'm lonely or anything. I mean, even if was, not anymore, and... oh, don't lift that, it's much too heavy for you. And salt's too

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[the_wee_big_hag]

England?

[is_an_island]

And then she said that she'd never marry him, but everybody in the bloody town knew that she was actually--

Oh, Tiffany. Hullo there.

[the_wee_big_hag]

England, who are you talking too?

[Tiffany should be able to see them?]

[is_an_island]

[Sure! They are pretty little fairies, as cute as England describes.]

My fairy friends. Say hello, won't you?

[One flutters and gives a respectful nod.]

[the_wee_big_hag]

[Tiffany nodds back in greeting with a small smile. They were definitely different then the Feegles. More like she'd always thought fairies were supposed to look.]

Hello there.

[is_an_island]

Aren't they adorable?

I think they're rather taken with you, honestly.

[the_wee_big_hag]

[She's looking at them with interest]

They look very sweet.

Did you just find them?

[is_an_island]

Oh, well, they came in the mail.

They're really very sweet. And they're my friends. And they're really real.

[the_wee_big_hag]

Really? I wonder how they managaged that.

[She gives him an odd look at that last bit]

Of course they are.

[is_an_island]

Well, some people don't believe in my cute little fairies.

You'll tell them otherwise, won't you?

[the_wee_big_hag]

They don't believe in them?...oh yes. Some people here don't believe in magic either.

If they say anything about them not being real. I'll be sure to set them straight.

[is_an_island]

They're so cute, aren't they.

[the_wee_big_hag]

[Have a smile.]

They are.

Have they met Sophie yet?

[is_an_island]

No, not yet.

Well, they're an important part of our family now, so it's inevitable. Be nice to them, won't you?

[the_wee_big_hag]

I'm sure she'll like them.

And of course I will.

[is_an_island]

Now you don't have to be lonely anymore.