An Open Post

[fairladyangier]

Lydia is in the main room on the floor, stretched out staring into a cage where a white dove is nestled. A small smile is tipped across her face as she watches the bird, a part of her father's magic act that has become her pet. Beside her is her favorite doll, posed into a sitting position, within arm's reach should she want it

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[ken_murata]

He smiles at seeing Lydia and the dove. "You found her?"

[fairladyangier]

"I did! This is Snow White." Lydia grins.

[ken_murata]

"I'm glad. Hello, Snow White!" He waves at the dove then turns to Lydia again. "How are you?"

[fairladyangier]

"I'm fine." She sits up on her knees. "I've met other children my age."

[misselthrush]

Mary isn't usually the sociable type, but the dove draws her attention, all the same.

"Hello. Is that your bird?"

[fairladyangier]

"It is my bird. Her name is Snow White." She sits up to look at the girl.

[misselthrush]

"Oh." Mary clasps her hands in front of her, never one to admit when she is feeling awkward. "I knew a robin, once."

[fairladyangier]

"A robin? Robins are very pretty. Doves are more domesticated though, Daddy says." She pauses. "Still, I'd like to know a robin."

"Would you like to see her? She may let you hold her if she's in a good mood."

[cheerupemovamp]

"So you found your bird, petite?" He crouches down and gives her a brief smile. "I knew you would."

[fairladyangier]

"I did!" She sits up and pats the place beside her in a quiet plea for him to sit with her. "I'm so very glad to have her back."

[cheerupemovamp]

And sit he does, peering at the bird's cage. "So I see. Does she have a name?"