Oh What Now

Jasper smiled and rubbed her arm briefly with his hand. "It's closer than you think, my flower." He heard Neila snicker and he graced her with a glare. "I'll give you some privacy now. Don't let Neila ruffle your feathers. In fact, if she gets too annoying, I give you permission to order her to not talk. And I expect," he switched his gaze to the smug Neila, "that whatever she says or asks is to be followed as if it were me." He didn't wait for a reply, but swept out of the room and shut the door softly behind him. He headed to his study with a smile and a skip in his step.