Flere

Something prompted me to post the winning entry of a competition I held a year ago, now that I've read it again, I kind of like it even more.

I watch the Waja proudly march over to me. She has a look on her face, something that just screams, “Look out world, here I come!” Bright colors splashed on white, she is the epitome of cheerful, sunny, and brashness. Violet eyes bore into mine, and I note the spark of laughter in them. As she walks, the sound of playful yips and barks follow. Still smiling a smug sort of smile, she struts up to me, and circles, making sure that I know she is the boss. I laugh as I hold my hands up in the air, a gesture of peace and surrender. She scrutinizes me, before relaxing, sure that her authority won’t be usurped by a human like me.

“Hey there, girl,” I say. She cocks her head and pants, sitting down on the grassy field. “Nice to meet ya. Wanna be friends?” I know it’s sort of stupid talking like this to an animal. She probably won’t understand me anyway. But still, it sort of feels right. Just as I get up to leave, she looks at me.

Sure.

Startled, I stumble back, tripping over a pile of stones. They go clattering across the ground, but I pay no attention to them. That Waja - She spoke to me! She stands absolutely still, watching me. The wind blows through the grass.

I’m Flere.

Call me weird but I like how it ends with I'm Flere. Gives a weird rush of energy through me. :P Maybe because my roleplay character is named Flere as well.