ladybird ladybird, fly away home;

[houseisonfire]

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[imitatively]

What would you wish for?

[houseisonfire]

More interesting wishes.

[imitatively]

Isn't there a rule that says you can only have a certain amount of these things?

[houseisonfire]

Some rules are flexible. Some rules just break.

I don't like rules.

[reposing_spring]

[He waits. No wishes, unfortunately it amuses him not to play her game.]

[houseisonfire]

[ She flits over to him, attentive as always. ]

I'm sure if there was something you wanted, you would just take it yourself.

[reposing_spring]

[Such a good girl, he curls his fingers under her chin affectionately.]

Truly, Ladybird, taking it is all the fun.

[houseisonfire]

[ She flourishes in his attention. [

I'm not as strong as you are. We each have to make our own way.

[ecstatic_speech]

I wish for clarity when my time comes.

[distaffside]

And what time is that, exactly?

[ecstatic_speech]

When the blade falls or the cup is drunk dry. Who can saw how? Not I, not yet.

[distaffside]

And most likely not the one who will wield the blade or empty the cup. But the measure has already been taken. Many people don't see that.

[markedbullets]

[ Arches an eyebrow. ]

I don't believe in wishes.

[houseisonfire]

[ A vague pout. ]

What a lack of an imagination.

[markedbullets]

Call it having my feet on the ground. Not going to believe in achieving something without giving another.

[houseisonfire]

You're assuming that wishes come without a cost. I still call that a lack of an imagination.

[easternblue]

No. I won't.

[houseisonfire]

[ She's pouting at you, tigerboy. ]

I wouldn't hurt you, Josias. You know that.

[easternblue]

[Very sharp smile, he's in a mood today.]

That doesn't make me any more inclined to procure your services, Ladybird.

[houseisonfire]

[ Her pout becomes a bit more thoughtful and she reaches out and tugs on his sleeve. ]

What's the matter, tiger?