When I wake up the next day I start getting ready to go back to the Morphwing territory for Plasma's return. I'm going alone today, so it'll be a long flight. First impressions are already out the window, but not everyone trusts first impressions and either way I still need to look at least presentable.

I don't usually worry about appearances and that isn't changing here. All I do is make sure my hair is freshly washed and put into a more formal braided bun, my clothes aren't covered in dirt and my dragon scale armour is polished. Nothing special.

Small hairs frame my face when I check the nearest pool of water. I look pretty good, to be honest, even if I haven't done much. I guess I'm ready to go.

I grab my satchel on my way out, it's small weight bumping lightly against my side as I walk. I've got some special stuff in there for today.

Once I've got outside I morph. Good luck with today, Indigo, I hear Alpine's voice in my head. Thank you, Alpha, I reply. He's taught me how to respond to him, though initiating the communication is still going to take some time.

I fly off towards the Morphwing territory. Once I arrive I see several Morphwings waiting, looking up at the skies expectantly. When they see me approaching, they leap closer in case I'm what they're hoping to spot, then grunt in annoyance when they see it's only me.

I land near Selene, who is in human form and holding Melanite in her arms. After morphing back into human form myself, I pet the little dragon. "Hello, Melanite," I coo. "Indigo!" She cheers, squirming away from Selene and trying to reach me. "Take her before she breaks my arms," Selene chuckles, handing her over to me.

I'm attacked by her little pink tongue. "Stop it!" I laugh. "I'm glad to see you too! Now quit it or you don't get a treat!"

"A treat?!" She stops licking me and gives me puppy dog eyes. "What treat? Can I have it now? Is it good?"

I laugh again and show her a paper bag I brought with me in my satchel. She cocked her head at it and sniffs it curiously. "I figured you'd like a little something I've figured out how to bake," I tell her, opening the bag and pulling out one of the biscuits from inside. It's topped with a green paste.

"This stuff is dragon nip icing," I tell her, looking to the gloop on the top. It smells delicious. She quickly takes it in her mouth and eats it. "Hhus oooh hooh!" She says with her mouth full so I can't understand her.

She swallows down the last of the Great before repeating herself. "That's so good, Indigo!" She praises. "Can I have more? Can I can I can I?!" "Maybe a bit later, Melanite," I tell her, smiling beneath my mask.

"What's she been eating?" I hear a familiar voice ask. I turn to see Asher in his dragon form, along with Adriana of course. "Indigo made food!" Melanite yelled, clapping her little paws together. "Try some!"

"Don't mind if I do," Asher grins, opening his mouth. I roll my eyes but obediently toss a biscuit at him, which he catches expertly. "Want some?" I ask Selene and Adriana, who both smile but shake their heads.

I shrug and pop one in my own mouth, enjoying the sweet and savoury taste. I don't cook often, but when I do I make sure I don't screw it up.

A roar catches all of our attention and we all turn towards the skies where it came from. "Here comes my boy!" The Morphwing Alpha yells, causing cheers and roars of excitement to go up around the place. Everyone who hasn't already morphs into dragon form and roars out. "Join in!" Selene says to me gleefully. I nod and do so. Can't show any disrespect to what seems to be a sort of custom.

Once Plasma properly arrives everyone flies inside again, keeping behind their leader and his family out of respect. He looks over at us all over his shoulder, then his eyes catch mine. He nods slightly before continuing to scan his pack.

Once we land in the main area he and his family turn to face us all. "It's good to be back with my pack," Plasma announces, pride in his tone when he referred to it as 'his' pack. "I'm glad to see all the old and even some new faces. I hope that everyone enjoys the rest of the day and we can celebrate into the night."

Prideful roars arise at his words, then everyone starts moving around and enjoying themselves. "Plasma's mate is so lucky," Adriana remarks tactlessly, then notices Asher looking upset and annoyed at that. "Not as lucky as me, though," she adds, nuzzling into him. He purrs in approval at that.

I chuckle, then start talking with Adriana, who has plenty to say. This girl just doesn't stop. But unlike usual I find myself enjoying someone's rambling.

After a while we're approached by the Alpha. "Do either of you know who 'Nightling' is?" He questions. "I do and there's only one other person here who does," I confirm. "I'll go see him."

"I'll ask him about it later," The Alpha nods, though he's obviously curious. I bow my head slightly to him before excusing myself and making my way towards Plasma, morphing into human form to make it easier.

Once I reach him I see his own human form for the first time. His hair is dark like mine and he wears it short. He's well-built, but not to the point of it being over the top. Even in this form he's only slightly taller than me.

"Good, you're here," he says after looking me over quickly, getting straight to business. "Let's go somewhere quieter so I can actually hear myself think. We need to talk."