((Hey don't worry everyone has flat moments or moments where they feel it could be better written. I have them a lot, actually. Being tired does that. Anyway, watch this space, I'll be posting here tomorrow in reply to both of you))
Matt made sure Madisenn was introduced to everyone before he let go of her hand, leaving her to sit or stand beside the fae woman, the other carer in the center. "Okay, now if you just wait here I'll bring out a nice big plate of food to share. Be right back, I swear!" he made a salute, grinning lightly as he promised to come back with the food.
About five minutes later, Matt returned, carrying a plate of different finger foods. Cheese cubes, baby tomatoes, carrot sticks, pieces of ham, bread sticks and a few mini cookies, along with some water and some juice boxes. He placed it all down on a small plastic table which was kiddy height. "Alright, there ya go, kiddies. But first, we have to wash our hands" he pointed to the outdoor sink which was usually used when they did outdoor crafts.
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Mirabelle watched the squirrely girl step forwards, hearing her cute babbles. It sounded like she was copying her big brother. "Oh good, someone else wants to try. Come on, darling, I'll help you stand against the chart" she motioned to the paper decorating the tree, but noticed that the child was just giving her this...stare.
The mistrust painted all over her face, made Mirabelle have to hold back a giggle, raising a slender hand to cover her mouth. Well, she thought most little girls liked fairies, but that certainly wasn't everyone's cup of tea, clearly. "Um..Miss Yukii, look at this!" she opened her hand, making a shiny nut appear. It's glossy shell and shiny brown colour would surely appeal to a squirrel girl, wouldn't they? "If you stand against the chart, you can have this for free"
Okay, so it was bribery of a sort, though it seemed harmless enough. Mirabelle hoped that it worked. She was a wood nymph so the only things she could make were plant related items.
Kazuma watched Mirabelle make the shiny nut appear in her palm, his eyes lighting up excitedly as his tail and the tips of his cat ears tingled. It felt like some kind of magic! "N-nyu get a present if you get meh...meshured, nya" he smiled at Yukii happily. That was cool.
He was going to ask if they all got a present, but was distracted by the arrival of another cat girl, along with some food. Kazuma's ears went back as he looked at Madisenn, sniffing the air. His tail fluffed up, all the fur frizzing out.