"Meri," came a happy, sing-song voice. "I've come for a visit!" It was Kolari, and she was standing outside the front door to her friend's home. After she called out to the other Leaf earthling, she gave a sharp but polite knock upon the door. She hadn't told her friend that she would be in the area. Normally, she would have written a letter to announce that she'd be coming. This time, however, it was different. She had left home on a whim, and this way she would be able to surprise her friend. She just hoped that Meri liked surprises. If not, she'd be in for a rude awakening.
Thaliawen