UNBEKNOWNST TO HER, their residences were within close vicinity of each other. A quaint revelation, no doubt. It made the road traveled less weary during these odd hours, and turned his company into a rare commodity. Glazing over the number ‘224′ scrawled onto heavy oak, her knuckles rap gently against it in eager anticipation. Only the ambient echoes of 3 A.M’s twilight answer her, but sure enough, the sound of footsteps eventually near. As promised, she’s arrived punctually. “Fine tidings to you,” she greets, easing into his threshold with a leash in hand.
“I hope you do not mind the addition of a guest. I’ve not seen my roofmate in some time, so my thoughts were not at ease leaving him alone.” He had a rather furry disposition and peaked in height at a foot tall, with a smile that nearly appeared etched on. “My corgi, Sir Gawain.”