Page 66 of Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal
Papka, I miss you.
But my friend misses you more.
What’s this, koshka?
A riddle to tease your old man?
Who’s there, please?
“He’s always teasing.” She talked as she tapped. “Koshka iskittenin Russian, and he started calling me that as soon as he found out Hisoka-sensei had elevated me to apprentice.”
“Do you dislike felines?”
“Not at all.” Her lip came out in a small pout. “But I don’t want to be treated like a child.”
Eloquence Starmark
He is in my triad
He seems lonesome for you
Teach him the way to Stately House
The wards will accept him
Or bide a wee, and I’ll
come to cheer him myself
You’re coming?
Presently … and in force
Isla’s smile widened. “That means he’s bringing someone. Oh, I hope it’s Gingko!”
Tell!!!
Shan’t
All very hush-hush
Must dash
Shore up Quen until I reach you both
Soon?
I promise
Is he close?
Hanging on your every word
And smiling
Eloquence realized she was right.
Just then, a chime signaled the end of their break, and the classroom door slid open with a snap. Quen had a fleeting impression of red-gold fur and round eyes before the wiry figure streaked into the room, springing across tabletops and setting off a stir of surprised exclamations. Papers scattered. The three members of the Nightspangle pack half-rose but held their ground, hands pointedly tucked behind their back.
