Perhaps we could end with your next post?
Bump...then some words, Parker's eyes blinked open, startled awake by Mati's urge to get going. Normally Parker was not one to complain, but she was so tired. Why couldn't they just take a little rest? However, at the Church woman's second urging, the cinnamon and sugar girl staggered, drowsily, to her feet and scampered out of the stream, though with much less vigor than when she had scampered into the rushing current. The air felt cold on her tiny form, even after she shook herself dry. Now she definitely wanted to go home, where it was warm. It would be hard for her to make it there, but with Mati's encouragement the quiet, Sadira girl would get back to Haven Manor without incident.
What awaited Parker there was undoubtedly a warm place to just curl up and pass out, precisely what her delicate, puppy body was begging to do. But she had many miles to go before she slept, or at least it seemed somewhat like it to one with such short legs. In reality, Parker knew it was not but a few minutes journey to the back door of the mansion, but exhaustion seemed to color everything but rest as an arduous task threatening her with its impossibility. However, even as she started to trudge on towards home, there was one factor keeping her awake more than anything. Mati was right behind her, there to keep her moving in the right direction. The silent girl would offer no complaint, not even a whimper of discontent at the Nanny's urges onward. In fact, Mati's encouragement would be the primary stimulus keeping her awake, for which she was somewhat grateful. She didn't want to fall asleep on her feet and risk sleep walking. Parker had heard about people getting into accidents while walking around in their sleep, and she didn't want that. So it was Mati's job to keep her awake. Parker would lead the way, sort of, and Mati would keep her awake. What a team they were!
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