In perfect stillness, Akira watched as Ellie departed the cave. Once out of sight he turned back to his world. His legs buckled from exhaustion and he returned to his true form. "Walking on two legs is tiring", he whined quietly as he stretched his limbs.<br/>Eager to get to bed quickly, he lifted himself into the air and flew home, there he immediately collapsed on a large pile of quilts and pillows. Nuzzling the soft fabrics, he replayed the night's events in his mind and smiled. He was excited to see her again. For Ellie's next visit, he thought of the places he could show her; perhaps the springs outside of the city. The water springs were a popular spot for fairies and water sprites; she might like that. He blushed at the realisation that his thoughts were filled with Ellie and shook his head to clear his mind. Curling his body into a ball, he breathed deeply and fell asleep.<br/><br/>He did not sleep for long. As soon as he ate, he whisked off to the cave's entrance. Ellie was not there yet, 'good,' he thought, 'she won't have to be kept waiting'. He perched outside of the cave, looking out at his world as it's inhabitants started their day. It had been a long while since he so arisen early.