Aurora knew that maleficent was in a bad mood (especially if the thunder clap, glare and minor magical static had been any indication) however, she couldn't bring herself to go back home without apologizing first.
She slowly approached where her godmother was sitting, trying to keep a respectful distance between them in case Maleficent didn't want to speak to her.
"Godmother?"
she began, adverting her eyes onto the ground as she waited for a response.
"Aurora."
The fairy's response caused her heart to sink even further. She really hadn't meant to make the woman angry.
"I... I'm sorry about being such a pain today... I know it's a lame excuse but today was just so... "
A hand brushing over her shoulder cut her off and prompted her to look up.
"Today was stressful and I understand. I also should apologize for that zap earlier, I didn't mean for that to happen and I hope I didn't hurt you."
the apology caused Aurora to relax, as she had come to notice that when the fae stayed silent it meant she was truly upset.
"It didn't hurt, though my hair took forever to lay down." Aurora answered with a small smile, before glancing down and adding:
"aren't you angry?"
Maleficent sighed as she moved to push the girl toward the hillside where she had been sitting, letting them both get comfortable before she spoke.
"Beastie, I want to make it clear now. I do not expect perfection and I will never harm you if you do happen to step out of line. Why did you avoid me since that last incident? "
Her voice was softer than Aurora had ever heard it and it caught her off guard slightly.
"I just didn't want to bother or make you even more upset."
the answer was honest enough, although Aurora knew that it wasn't the actual answer that her godmother wanted but she wasn't ready for that conversation just yet.
"Alright, I'll let it go but know this: I detest lying, Aurora. Now, come on. You brought your school books and I know you have lessons."
