⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ He only goes to one mushroom dealer, yet boredom incites his palm to open for the other. ⠀⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 𝑚𝑦 𝘩𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝐆̶𝐎̶𝐋̶𝐃̶ ; 𝑚𝑦 𝘩𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝘾̲𝙊̲𝙇̲𝘿̲。 ⠀⠀- ̀ 𖤐 ̖ 𝓽he 𝓼iren. ⠀⠀─┈ ݁ 𝘵̶𝘩̶𝘦̶ 𝘭̶𝘢̶𝘴̶𝘵̶ 𝘨̶𝘳̶𝘦̶𝘦̶𝘬̶ 𝘴̶𝘪̶𝘳̶𝘦̶𝘯̶ 𝘰̶𝘧̶ 𝘩̶𝘪̶𝘴̶ 𝘧̶𝘢̶𝘮̶𝘪̶𝘭̶𝘺̶ 。 ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀There was enough time this afternoon to be reckless. He cupped the iridescent ‘shrooms and poured past his lips to consume them, gifting the other a warm smile. ،، Am I allowed to inquire about the charms you used? ٫٫ ⠀⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ He would greet but he much prefers capturing the other’s smile behind a lens. Lovely. ⠀⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀Humming in satisfaction, raising a brow before pulling out his wallet. ،، Allow me to pay you, then, for such a sweet sentiment. I could use the added protection. ٫٫ ⠀⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀The urge to reach out and fluff the other’s ears was strong but he relented. ،، I can promise the wholesome angel twenty-four hours without trouble. More than that would constitute a lie. ٫٫ He took the other’s hand and sealed with a kiss.

⠀ ⠀ ⠀ More than. He has already named the files ، 𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔭𝔩𝔢𝔫𝔡𝔢𝔫𝔱 ٫ . ⠀ ⠀

⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀Such a particular red could not have been discovered yet. Letting go of the soft hand with regret, dropping his chin to bow his head. ،، I am never wished to be seen but if you like it, I will be more than accommodating. ٫٫ ⠀ ⠀

ᅠᅠᅠ ᅠᅠᅠ 𝖶𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐𝗌 𝗒𝗈𝗎’𝗋𝖾 𝖺 𝗆𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋, 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽𝗇’𝗍 𝗐𝖺𝗌𝗍𝖾 𝗍𝗂𝗆𝖾 𝖽𝗈𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒 𝗆𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗍𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀ⴰ ˢᵒᶜ ᅠᅠᅠ ᅠᅠᅠ

⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ╱ The amount of entertainment today. 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀Another day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ،، Do you have your own protective spells, bun? It could have been another you ran into. I don’t think I like knowing that. ٫٫ His arms in a firm grip about their waist, a stern expression across his face. ⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀The tighter they gripped, the less willing he was to let go. His eyebrow quirked as he listened, staring down at the necklace. ،، How does it work, little one? ٫٫ It would be wise to know which actions the other might need protection from.

⠀⠀⠀⠀He touches the pendant before dropping his arms, making sure the sweet creature can stand on their own. ،، Ah, yes. The longer I am around, the more dark entities I meet. Perhaps I should come to the forest more often. Watch over, or be bait. ٫٫

⠀ ،، An apocethary? I would love to see it. ٫٫ He turned to walk, extending his arm for the other to take. Eyes scanning through the tree line, more alert now. ،، I am a detective. Ah, the city is it’s own forest. It never rests. ٫٫ ⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ╱ portraying a supernatural is looking more and more appealing by the day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀