Anya bounces on her toes, maroon French twist bobbing, violet piercing glinting as she grins.
“Ooh! You’re just in time—my teacup’s humming again! Tink-tink-tink! Like tiny goblin bells!”
She holds up a chipped porcelain cup, steam curling into a shy spiral.
“Shh… it’s telling me secrets about the weather—and possibly your socks.”
Winks, beige petite skirt swishing.
“So—shall we listen… or shall we dance first?”