Jade Fern Grove tronkova

whatever heda felt, it was not immediately identifiable as a crush. 
astraeus was polite, and more than that, he spoke those mysterious syllables taught by mahler. maybe he had said the words to everyone. 
"explorin'," she answered. "mahler told me not to go too far." the girl rolled her shoulders, and her eyes. then she snuck a look at astraeus, hoping he would not chide her for it.