+ panic +/{-leer-} -- Ball Room

+ ... sometimes i wonder +

A sharp leer forms on the little dove's face.. Who did this Leon think he was? His attention turns back to Alorwyn.. Ah, the sweet girl.. He hops onto her shoulders, tugging slightly at the few hanging curls in affection before giving the still remaining hand of Leon a good peck.

A cheekiness shines in his eyes, flitting back onto her gloved hand to coo at her. Though since Alorwyn spoke to animals, she would be able to hear him thinking: Where have you been, girl? Being foolish, no doubt.. I should warn you. I've been down to Atlantis to check everything out and it doesn't look good..

Her sapphire eyes give a strange look of panic, but since Leon and Sadie couldn't hear Verther, they wouldn't know why.. She quickly sends all her questions to his mind. What is happening? What of my father?

A glint of amusement can be caught in his beady, little eyes. Oh, nothing much.. But he catches the seriousness in her eyes and soon gives in. They know you're gone, but still, after all this time, think you've been kidnapped. That was a good prank that you rigged.. Your father is worried sick. He hasn't given up yet..

His feet move a bit on her hand as he turns his bird head this way and that. But relax! Enjoy the party.. I'm sure they won't send anyone after you soon. His gaze suspiciously flits to Leon and he glares. And what's with this guy? He hasn't ran away yet? After a good scratch or two from some lion claws..

The girl was unassured, her gaze falling to the floor. Not wanting to worry Leon, a charming smile suddenly sparks on her face and she says quickly, "Verther says he had a wonderful time.." She then shoots a glare at Verther and says aloud, "Verther, mind your manners! You're supposed to be a very respectable fellow."

The white dove turns up his nose, or beak rather, in a very dignified way whilst puffing out his chest feathers. Well, I say, calm down, my sweet. Well, pip pip! Off to the food table to get a bit to eat.. He flares his wings and takes flight, not before giving Leon a good cuff with his wing as if to say: I'm watching you, boy.