Two Eyes Cenote Quiet steps

Pp with permission! Thank you for the thread <3

Machi smiled down at the child, appreciation glittering in his opal eyes. Thank you, you're very kind, he grinned, taking a small, polite bite of the offered portion.

As he chewed, pondering his next question, the sound of frantic pawsteps echoed through the dining hall as a very worried, very flustered Inji appeared in its doorway. Machiavelli turned, a cool, almost gloating smirk spreading over his lips—he wouldn't say anything; the look on her face was satisfying enough.

Oh dear me, he cooed, savoring the final bite of their shared meal, it seems as though your mummy has arrived just in time, hasn't she? The man stood, dusting himself off and offering a polite bow to his young companion. I'll be taking my leave then, thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your adventure. I'll be sure to deliver that gift soon, hmm?

With a self-satisfied grin, he turned and pranced out of the chamber, throwing a jaunty Ta ta! over his shoulder.