Perry smiled to herself as she sat at her desk. Her and Charlie had
started going out publicly about two weeks ago. She had answered back both
Ariel's and her parents' letters, feeling better than she had in a very
long time. Finally, she was free to love and be loved. She shook her head
as she tried to get back to work, but her thoughts kept returning to her
and Charlie. They were so good, so happy together.
She looked up as she heard the fluttering of wings and a brown tawny owl
came in through the door. It was Aenid, Maricia's owl. She took the letter
from her beak and reached into a drawer for some owl treats. She took the
treats then flew out, almost hitting a wizard in the head. Quickly Perry
read the letter and smiled,
"Oh good. Mari's coming to visit me next month."
