The morning haze lingered gently over the Armand estate. Maids moved briskly across the front courtyard, their brooms sweeping fallen leaves into neat piles. Others busied themselves near the fountain, polishing the stone edges and arranging crystal flowers in preparation for the upcoming wedding.
A loud gust blew through the courtyard as a blur of orange darted past the maids.
Leaves, buckets, and carefully placed decorations went flying.
"Aaahhh!! The tablecloth!"
"The garlands!!"
"BUDDY!!"
"Don't make a mess right after we cleaned everything!"
The maids shouted in unison as the massive Pekko stomped to a halt. With his glossy feathers ruffled and chest puffed out like he owned the place, Buddy turned his head toward them and gave a lazy squawk.
"Cuquawk."
He tilted his large head once, twice, then strutted confidently toward the manor like nothing had happened. He stopped outside javier room windows and tilted his head inside.
"Cuquawked!!"
