Juniper didn't hear Mildew's approach, so the women's voice startled her enough that she almost went over the edge. She caught herself in midair -- far past the point of no return, for someone without flight. Wings fluttering, Juniper turned to Mildew with wide eyes, but her surprise faded into self-deprecating laughter. "I suppose I was rather asking for that. I am fine, but I appreciate your concern."
Was Juniper fine? Physically, yes; she certainly didn't need to worry about falling. But Mildew's appearance had broken her moment of calm, allowing her anxieties to return. Juniper couldn't help sighing a little.
Then a slight frown came over her face as she realized that she had no idea who Mildew was. Politely, she said, "I am Juniper Dubois. May I ask your name?"
Was Juniper fine? Physically, yes; she certainly didn't need to worry about falling. But Mildew's appearance had broken her moment of calm, allowing her anxieties to return. Juniper couldn't help sighing a little.
Then a slight frown came over her face as she realized that she had no idea who Mildew was. Politely, she said, "I am Juniper Dubois. May I ask your name?"
Juniper
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