Willy

[winter_wisp]

He'd not sent word he was coming, so he hadn't been surprised to find no sign of anyone home the first night he'd stopped by, but the day after he'd happily tried again, knocking lightly on the familiar door and whistling happily.

He'd missed Willy and the Phouka. He may have even missed the blind mortal a bit as well- However, his new life with his own kind had done wonders for the pixie. Time moved so differently there, and Winter almost looked like an adult now. Older, and slightly calmer too. 

His hair had gone from shock white to a pile of red and brown curls, and his skin was ever so slightly sunkissed and pink, rather than pearly white. Changes brought on from living so deep in the woods.

"Willy Silver, Willy Silver, open your door!" Winter sang happily.

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[winter_wisp]

Winter fluttered around the room, exploring, then fluttering over to the bed and flopping onto the pillow.

"I like your bed!" he chirped.

[phouka]

"Would you like to sleep with me, little one?" he asked, smiling at Winter's joy.

[winter_wisp]

"I would," Winter sang. "Very much so. That is, if you don't mind."

[phouka]

"I would like that very much," Phouka said. "How long can you stay? All winter until the snow melts and the crocus bloom?" he asked hopefully.

[winter_wisp]

"Until after the festivities of mortal holidays I think," Winter chirped. "Though how long after, I'm not sure yet."

[phouka]

"Until the mortal new year. Lovely," Phouka smiled, his chest expanding with a breath of pure happiness. His heart beat faster at the thought of having Winter for so many days. Time in the mortal world was different than at home. He knew it would seem like the shortest stay ever, but he meant to enjoy every moment.

[winter_wisp]

"I've left my luggage in a locker at the station. I've packed plenty of potion. More than I should need. It lasts much longer now. Nearly a full day. I could sleep beside you at mortal height," Winter smiled.

[phouka]

"I would like that," Phouka said softly. "I would like that very, very much. I should go collect your things and bring them here. Unless you'd rather I wait until the prince is back so you are not alone?"

[winter_wisp]

"I'm not afraid to be alone any more," Winter smiled. "I was on my own in the city all last night. It was nice. ...Though I look forward to sharing my time with you, Phouka."

[phouka]

"Then I will go fetch your baggage and be right back home. Where will I find the key?" he asked, eager to have Winter be his own size.

[winter_wisp]

"No key, I thought that wasn't safe enough. I've enchanted it. It will open when you say the words 'Winter Wisp is the smartest pixie of them all', dear Phouka," he grinned, looking very proud of himself.

[phouka]

"Aha, you are very clever, my friend," the Phouka replied. "I shall be right back."

He kept on the pyjama bottoms and put a decadent double breasted black wool coat on with a brilliant teal scarf. Then with but a kiss on the cheek he was gone. It would not be long- he had ways of traveling through the city very quickly.

[winter_wisp]

In his absence Winter decided to snoop a little, poking around the bedroom and examining the Phouka's things. Even going as far as opening drawers to wander around inside them.

[phouka]

There was little more than fine clothing in Phouka's drawers. In the top one, though, there was a small dish filled with shiny oblects. Trash, really, but all of it shiny silver or sparkling glass. All things he collected when he took his raven form.

Phouka was back quick as could be, Winter's baggage in tow.

"My friend, you truly are the smartest of the pixies," he said warmly. "I found everything right away."

[winter_wisp]

Winter fluttered out of the drawer, then grinned a he swooped over to land on his luggage.

"I am smart!" he agreed happily, opening the first case with only a little difficulty, and picking out one of the tiny bottles inside.

He drank only a mouthfull, then sealed it shut and put it away- Only moments before he began to grow.

[phouka]

When he was fully sized Phouka reached to embrace him.

"Oh, my friend, how good to feel you in my embrace once again."

[winter_wisp]

Winter chirped happily, then kissed the Phouka's cheek.

"it is very nice to be embraced," he said. "No one smells as sweet as you do, Phouka. No one feels as warm or safe."

[phouka]

Phouka, in turn, breathed in the sweet spice of the pixie and delighted in the ways in which he smelled of home.

"How I have missed you," he said in wonder. "I did not even realize how much until now you are here in my arms."

[winter_wisp]

"When I leave, you could join me," Winter offered. Just for a while- Just if you wanted. If Willy said it was okay," Winter offered hopefully.

[phouka]

Phouka was quiet for a long moment, looking at the young pixie. So much bolder now than before.

"I would like that very much," he purred.

[winter_wisp]

"I would like it more!' Winter chirped, grinning, then pulling away to flop onto the plush bed.

"I do like the comforts of mortal life. My bed never smells like the soaps they use- Just mint and sweet fruit. ...Maybe I will bring some home with me."

[phouka]

"You could do that," Phouka nodded. "But I think I would quite like my bed to smell of mint and fruit. That's what you smell like, little friend."

[winter_wisp]

Winter giggled, rolling around on the bed with a grin.

"Then I will make sure it reeks of me, Phouka."

[phouka]

Watching Winter frolic on his bed was terribly tempting. Phouka tossed his coat aside and laid down on the bed as well.

"I would like that very much. To wake and smell you lingering on my pillow. That would please me greatly, Winter."

[winter_wisp]

"Then I will share your pillow all night," Winter decided, rolling closer and grinning brightly.