“N-nova?”
The creature all but squeaked out.
“I thought you were t-taking care of the twins…”

“Yes, well. I left that job to Sketch, I wanted to attend to the flowers.”
The woman named Nova said, rolling her eyes and placing her hands on her hips.

“But that doesn’t explain why you’re chasing a child around my greenhouse Casper.”

The creature-er-Casper- Shrugged.
“She asked for it.”

Nova scoffed and rolled her eyes once again.

“Shes all shaken up, poor thing.”
Nova said, crouching down and looking Angela right in the eyes, placing a gentle hand on her cheek.

“Where are you from? You’re not like the rest of us.”

Angela blushed and looked away from Novas’ pretty face, darting her eyes between different plant specimens, rocking on her feet and humming.

“Child, Please. I asked you a question.”

“You’re intimidating her Nova!”
Casper cackled.
“You never were good with kids!”

Nova turned and shot Casper the evil eye, making Casper put up his hands in a sarcastic surrender.

“Nevermind him,” Nova whispered, looking back at Angela, “What you need is a nice meal, hm?”

Angela shook her head and stepped back, her growling stomach betraying her, making both Nova snicker a little, taking her hand ever so gently and walking toward the exit, leaving Casper and the fright he caused behind, making Angela smile.

She could get used to this.