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You smell like eucalyptus," he said, handing her a fork.
"There's eucalyptus shower gel in the bathroom." Emma took a bite of eggs. "Malcolm's, I guess." She paused. "I've never really thought of serial killers as having shower gel."
"No one likes a filthy warlock," said Julian.
Emma winked. "Some might disagree."
"No comment," Julian said, spreading peanut butter and nutella on his toast. "We got a reply to our question." He held up her phone. "Instructions on how to catch piskies. From Mark, but probably really from Kieran. So first, breakfast, and afterward-- piskie hunting."
"I am so ready to hunt down those tiny adorable creatures and give them what for," said Emma. "SO READY."
"Emma. . ."
"I may even tie bows on their heads."
"We have to interrogate them."
"Can I get a selfie with one of them first?"
"Eat your toast, Emma.
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