Flame Cottage

I am appreci... thank you.

GTG bye!

"No problem." Mr Flame smiles.

I walk back into the room, wearing clean clothes. "Thanks." I smile at my parents. I can't help a small sigh of relief when I see that nothing's been disrupted by any embarrassing stories.

OOC: Ok, bye!

-I smile over at Phoenix- You look in much better shape

I smile back. "I feel better. What about you?"

I am back to opti.. I'm good.

I nod. "Good. Thanks, Dad."

"No worries, Birdie."

I stand there for a moment, then say, "We should probably head back... We kinda left Hogwarts without permission as it is."

It was very nice to meet you, hopefully our next encounter will have more normal parameters

Hazel looks utterly confused at his words.

"We look forward to seeing you again, Eugene," Mrs Flame says, smiling at him.

"Next time, try not to come in covered in blood." Mr Flame laughs.

I grin, relieved that they like him. "We'll visit again somewhen." I promise. I hug each of them in turn, and Mr Flame offers his hand for Eugene to shake.

-I extend my hand and meet his-

"Look after Phoenix for me, will you, Eugene?" Through the friendly look on his face, there's a hint of seriousness in his expression. "I never liked thinking of her being on her own in that castle."

I roll my eyes when I hear him. "I'm a big girl, Dad."

"Doesn't change how I feel, Birdie." He chuckles.

You need not worry, I shall look after her.

Mr Flame nods and smiles. "You're a good kid. Now go on, you two. You don't want the professors on your tails."

"Thanks again," I say.

Thank you. All of you. Goodbye!

I wave at them as we leave. "Bye!" I turn to Eugene with a grin when they shut the door. "They liked you! This is brilliant!"

-I smile at her- Yes, this is great. I was worried they wouldn't!

"Of course they would. Like I said before, they're wonderful people." I glance back at the cottage, a fond smile on my face.

-I say jokingly- Next time let's be sure not to drag blood on the carpet

"That's a good idea," I laugh. "Speaking of blood, we should get back so you can change. I know I don't like wearing clothes covered in blood."

-I look down at my clothing. I had been covered in blood on several occasions prior to this one thanks to my maker's sick mind. It was strange and almost disturbing how little it phased me.-

Yes we should... I'm sorry by the way

"For what?"

I should've listened to Meredia. I had forgotten that people had paid the maker to build versions of me for them. However as no one knows where the others are, the Original and I are the only ones people can study.

I hug him. "I'm just glad you're ok. Hopefully Llewellyn was the only one who thought to try and make more by kidnapping you."

-I hug her back- It is unlikely, Birdie

I laugh. "You picked up on the nickname then?"