I woke in a strange room. It must belong to that Wizard. It was beautiful, full of shiny objects. For a while I was in awe.
Then my stomach rumbled.
"You must be hungry." Howl said softly. He gathered me into his arms and took me downstairs.
I leapt out of his arms and ran back to the room, staring at all the shiny things.
Howl entered some time later, carrying a plate of cooked fish.
I grabbed the fish in my mouth and cuddled in his place on the bed, eating ferociously and watching the dancing lights.
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Howl watched the fox. She seemed to really enjoy his room.
Little Reiko.
He wondered when she would be strong enough to take human form again. She must be a lovely maiden.
He had instilled magic into the food so that she would recover quickly.
Howl smiled. How he hoped she would recover soon.