Fae's Duty: The Morning After
I woke in the morning to a light tap on my door. I had a brief moment of panic, thinking that the Gale Force had somehow found me here and suspected my involvement in the organization. My fears soon dissolved, however, when I heard the voice.
"Good morning!! Or, should I say afternoon? I wasn't going to wake you up, but it's already noon and I didn't know if you would need to get on the road."
I groaned. She heard that I was awake and continued at full speed, "I mean, you're perfectly welcome to stay as long as you want to! I would love to have you stay!"
At this point, I finally composed myself and opened the door. Before I could say anything, she took a little hop forward and hugged me. "Oh, good, you're awake. I thought you would sleep forever!! Did you sleep well?"
When she let go of me, I took a deep breath and said, "Oh yes, I feel much better now. But you were right; I do need to get on the road soon. It isn't safe for me to stay in one place for too long."
"I was afraid of that. Well, get dressed and come on down for some lunch!" She went bounding down the hall towards the kitchen. She is too much of a morning person for my liking. How could I have forgotten?
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Glinda had her servants bring breakfast into the parlor where I had left my bags. I sat back and enjoyed it while I could, but I eventually knew I had to leave. Reluctantly I stood up. "I wish I could stay longer, but--"
"You have to leave. I understand. Just know that my doors will always be open for you. And please, do come back and visit. I've missed you!"
She showed me to the door, ungracefully dragging my bags behind her. I guess she doesn't want any servants to see our "private moment".
I gave her a quick hug and grabbed my bags before she could get too emotional on me; I didn't want to spend too much time in the doorway. I could tell it hurt her to have it be so quick, but it just wasn't safe. I hope she knows that…
I walked down to the end of the block and immediately turned. I didn't know if anyone had been watching or following me, so I took a roundabout way around the city. I wasn't sure where I was really going, but the main idea was to shake off anyone who was tracking me.
It suddenly occurred to me that it had been an entire day since I left the note for my superior. I made my way to his block of the city to check for a response.
Fae,
The newest member has informed me that there is something between you two. We, the officers, believe that you will be safe staying with him in your old hideout. Please make it clear to him that you are in charge of said hideout.
I am attempting to find more dens for our members. If you have a problem with staying with Yero, leave a note here and I will find one for you.
-Zeb
I crumpled the note into a ball. Fiyero wasn't dedicated enough to the organization for it to be really safe, but I wasn't about to question the decision of my superiors. We would make it work.
In the meantime, I walked to the den. Now I have to face Yero and tell him that I was wrong. At least I get some privilege over him.
I tapped on the door; I didn't want to catch Fiyero at an awkward moment. He opened the door cautiously and looked at me, surprised. "What do you want?"
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Elphie: But… but… why???
RS: Don't ask me, you know I can't say!