( her look of apology is immediately met by a soft smile from inara and although she's disappointed by the bird leaving, all she could do was hope it lingered around.

immediately upon her question, she rose up from the rock she was seated on and began to walk over towards maria— a soft saunter in her step as her dress flowed from behind her. in this time she observed the other women, noticing all the little details about her immediately. )

It's quite alright, they seem rather flighty anyways. I did actually, I was curious to see what was in the gift. Have you had any luck getting any?