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"Careful what you wish for" he says

"I tried to be!"

"Anyway, it's the -Chief- that wished for this." He points out logically.

"Point" He yields

(How big is Nab right now?)

About a foot tall

"Ok! So..... Hey, Zane, you seen Piper today?"

"Nope.. I thought she was with you in fact"

"She was, last night. Then she got upset and we talked a little and she seemed fine and left. I just hope to hear from her, I guess. I mean, I'm sure she'll get in touch."

Zane frowns "She..seemed fine?"

"Yeah." He frowns. "Zane, do satyrs get jealous? As a rule?"

"Dependss on what" Zane says "I mean... yeah.. we can in a way... when we feel taken for granted or like we can be put on a shelf any time"

Adam looks at Nab. "Did I do that?"

"Adam,.. I'm your chimera so I want to do right by you," She sighs "If she's your girlfriend, it's one thing to date other girls, it's another to focus a lot of attention on other girls when she's right there."

"But.... I mean, we aren't exclusive. We -talked- about it, and going solo when she wants. And, uh, we share....." he grins at Nab.

"I try to treat her right. I mean. Does she want me to, like, not talk to anyone if we're somewhere together? That doesn't make a lot of sense. I should ask her, I guess."

"You should" Nabuni says "And it's not a matter of not talking to them it's a matter of ..it's beyond lust.. so maybe I'm not the one to advise but she wants to be SPECIAL."

"She -is-...." then he sighs "... but if she doesn't feel special then I should do something about that."

Zane looks troubled "I hope she's okay. I don't tell Piper this often, but she's probably my coolest cousin"

Adam sighs and grabs his phone. He sends Piper a text and then grabs his laptop. "Hang on a second....." He pulls up the florist again. "Sending this guy a lot of business....."

"She's worth it" A kiss from Nab on Adam's cheek

"She is." He agrees as he quickly places the order. "Ok. There."

"Zane, Dude, thanks for the magic and everything. You need a ride somewhere?"

"Nah, I'm good. " he says "You focus on Piper.. I'm gonna go do wizard stuff"

Adam carefully sets the sword on his headboard. "I'll keep this safe here for now."

Nabuni grins... "Zane, would you like me to walk you home? while adam focuses on Piper and things?"

Then she whispers something to Zane's ear.

Zane's eyes widen "Ah.. sure.. I Mean.. yes?"

Adam grins. "Have a good time." he urges with sure knowledge.

And his Chimera and Zane walk off

And so Adam waits to hear from Piper.

(But that's for another time)

Piper heads home, rather later in the afternoon, but feeling in somewhat a better place. One thing she knows for sure... it was in the 70's, muggy as all hell, and she took a long jog in between a few other vigorous activities - she needs a hot SHOWER. Or maybe a bubble bath.

Though, it's awfully humid. And it seems that as soon as she gets the tub perfect, that's when Lydia is at the door exclaiming that she needs her hairbrush... family is great and all, but maybe it IS time to get those bags packed. She'll have to double-check, did the new apartment have a tub?

Thoughts rolling through her head as she steps up the walk.

Is that Adam's mom in Zane's bed room?

The curtains close.

She blinks, wondering - but then notices the delivery on the front porch! Oh, my. Florists have moved to contactless drop offs, but there is a large arrangement, VERY pink, and second bag.. teddy bear, and chocolate? Piper looks momentarily overcome, and the imagined glimpse of Brenda is forgotten for the moment at least as she gathers up the stuff, looking for a note or card.

There is one!

She takes a long moment looking at the card... and turns, looking behind her- no one there. Just a thought, but ... no. Another glance at the card and she slides it into her pocket and hefts up the gifts, pushing the door open with a knee. “Aunty, Uncle? I’m home...” she calls, knowing in a satyr home it is always best to announce before walking into “empty” rooms...

"In the study, " Her uncle says "Your Aunt's in the kitchen" A beat "Don't go into Zane's room. Nab is visiting him"

“Nab?” She looks taken aback for a moment. “Why... never mind.” Shaking her head... and she sets the gifts on the counter. A wry look at the chocolates. “Has She been here long?” Making connections mentally.

"Not too long, about 10 minutes?"

She mentally calculates a teenage boys's vigor, doubles it by a satyr's endurance, carry the two, and.. she has some time. "Okay! Hey, I'm running back out - there's some flowers and chocolates, please have some I'm getting too fat for my favorite shorts!" She calls over and is back out the door again, and high-tailing it towards Adam's.

And she has broken into another light sweat by the time she trots up his walk, and realizes she should have called first. So, once again, she stands outside a house, and sends up a text.

"Got your flowers. They're very pretty."

He texts back immediately. Hope you like them! You ok?

"im out front." and she turns to look up towards his window, and waves a bit if she sees him peek out.

Sure enough, his face appears briefly with a delighted expression, and then disappears again. Seconds later, he opens the front door.

"Hey!" He comes out. "Here you are." He takes a moment to check her out. "Did I tell you I love your hair?"