Trixi stood taking Nyx’s hand into their own, their elongated ears drooping, their other hand holding the dog Familiar’s leash.

“Wait a moment, where’s her Familiar?” My Uncle called out as our little group went to leave after the All Mother. 

We glanced around then I turned to check Nyx but Trixi slapped my hand away.

“I will check her, you pillock.” They stood so they blocked not just my view but everyone’s. Their Brownie stood on their shoulder, arms crossed glaring at everyone but mainly me. 

I looked away. What on earth was wrong with me? I wasn’t thinking- wasn’t behaving correctly. I just… wanted to help her. Wanted that feeling back.

My attention snapped back to Trixi as they jolted back. Even in shock they didn’t touch Kana.

Trixi relaxed with a sigh. “Oh you, naughty thing. Wait till I tell Nyx what you did.” They scolded with a grin in their voice. 

The Brownie wagged its finger at the unmasked Lesser Hydra, mimicking Trixi. Trixi turned patting the dog’s head and I caught the end of a purple scaled tail vanishing back into Nyx’s robes.

“Well problem solved, let’s go.” Trixi said, in an unbothered tone.

The All Mother chuckled behind her hand and led those gathered to her office.

I sighed again, following when my Uncle gave me another Look. 

Man, this wasn’t the kind of trouble I thought would get me in The All Mother’s office on the first day.