"It's you," Xavier said when he saw Madeline enter his office.
"Hi," Madeline greeted.
"Hello," Xavier greeted in return.
"So, what are you here for?" Xavier asked, not looking up from the document he held in one hand.
Madeline paused.
"You came to my office, I presume you came here for something, so speak," Xavier picked up his pen and began writing something down.
"Well, you're right," Madeline nodded.
"And?" Xavier probed.
"And I'm here on behalf of Briar."
It was then Xavier looked up at her.
What did she just say?
"Her? What for, pup?" Xavier studied Madeline's face.
Madeline crossed her arms, "Again, I have a name. Don't call me pup!"
"It's Madeline to you," Madeline corrected.
Xavier still hadn't earned the right to call her Maddie. That was reserved for people who were close to her.
Xavier placed his document down.
"Madeline it is then," he decided before reminding himself of what previously happened.
"Right."
