𝓕AIREST.

excuse me?

Eat.

Good, she's got a sandwich that she packed this morning.

And he did eat?

Did he have a good nap?

"Europe, huh? That seems like a pretty long way. Nerissa, look . . . I thought about what you said last night and . . . I possibly heard what you said to Bigby just a minute ago. Something isn't adding up for me."

Eyes widened as Snow could see her demeanour quickly changed. Immediately, she became overwhelmed with worry. "Are you okay, dear? I can get you some water at the Business Office if you need it. I know this hasn't been an easy few days for you."

—gave them the answers they needed against the Crooked Man. While she was glad to see him gone, it all still left her skeptical. Now seeing the girl outside in the rail, something was pulling her to know more. "Nerissa. Hello. Leaving already?"

To say that Snow was restless was an understatement. Over and over again, she was playing back last night in her head. With the Crooked Man deep in the Witching Well, she should be relaxed but there was something nagging at her head. Nerissa. The way she came in and immediately—

\ it's just a little guy.

I'm sure you'll be fine.

. . . I don't mind it. But I would like our relationship to be professional.

I . . . well . . . hush. I'm just . . . not used to this.

Of course, Bigby.

Everything we've dealt with. It's okay, Bigby. I understand. Take a few hours to yourself. Relax. Try to eat something. We'll still be here when you get back.

The town isn't going to burn down if you relax for a little bit, Bigby. I'm not helpless.

\ of course! I've always wanted to explore Snow experiencing new things. She deserves something more after everything she's been through.

No, I do. I've been pushing you and you deserve a break like anyone else.

I . . . um . . . thank you.

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