"Rixie, did I frighten you? I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I would not harm your family."
"I know. You just wanted to teach him a lesson." Beatrix replied in understanding.
Lavana nodded and rubbed the little girl's head. Having a smart babe was very cool.
"Big sis, you said you'd read me bedtime stories. But you can't read."
"Er… that was to fend him off. I have promised to read you bedtime stories but I can't. But I can tell you a story of a little girl then."
Beatrix nodded happily. Reading bedtime stories and telling good tales have the same effect; the only difference was a book in hand with pictures.
"I'm all ears, big sis."
"Alright." Lavana cleared her throat.
"Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful girl named Pixie. She lived in a small community with
