Scene from The Songbird
This transition tho. "Master." Millicent sensed Darkness' presence. "Hello, my pet, my little ray of pitch black, my darling ." his voice was a smooth as honey, low and sweet, but Millicent hated the way that he drew out 'darling' whenever he called her thus. He flashed a pointy grin. "I'm sure you know why I'm here, you're smart like that, of course." "No. This time you seem to have come needlessly and without point or purpose. So tell me, to what do I owe the honor of your visit." "Why, is it not like me to show up for the pleasure of your company?" He glided closer, and Millicent resisted the urge to pull her legs up to her chest in a defensive position. She forced a small laugh out of her dry throat. "Me? You came to see me for the fun of it? Why?" She batted her eyelashes, flirting a bit, all the while forcing herself to keep a pleasing look on her face. "Actually, I had hoped ...