Scout was shocked that this girl was showing sympathy. The people in the sacred land are taught to hate those who live in the Woodlands. They even capture them and turn them into slaves. This girl actually seemed to respect him.
"My name is Mariana White IV, but call me Mary please. And your name?"
"Scout Payne."
"What made you leave your home? Surely you're aware of how we treat your kind." She said with a bit of sadness.
"I got in trouble... Humans are a lot easier to run away from than Faeries so I moved here."
"With that kind of logic you must have an Imps... Faery's brain."
The wagon came to a stop. Mary had Scout stay in the wagon while she left to go get something for him.
I really hope she doesn't come back with guards... that'd suck.
She came back with a fancy suit worn by common citizens of the sacred lands.
"Just pretend your a friend of mine and I can get you a room, a bath, and some dinner."
"For real!? Wow Mary your like my new best friend!" Scout hugged Mary causing her to blush.
"Just put on a shirt already!" The suit was very confusing for Scout and it was too small for him. He couldn't get the shoes to fit so he went barefoot and his belly button was visible. When he exited the wagon Mary gasped.
"You look ridiculous... Ok new plan. If I make my family think I got a new slave, then you'd blend right in!"
"I don't like this plan."
Scout was dressed in white shirt with the word imp painted on and had a tight collar around his neck. Mary had to walk him like a dog inside of her palace.
"So are you like a princess or something?"
"Kinda... My family is very rich. Make sure you don't speak unless upon request, don't get out of sight, and always do as anyone says no matter how humiliating." Scout nodded.
The inside of the palace was gorgeous and was decked out with murals and sculptures. Scout was in awe. A servant came up to Mary and Scout looking pleased.
"Mary! I'm so glad you received my message!" said the servant.
"What message?"
"Hmm? Oh my mistake. Your brother requested a new toy, the last one broke, I assumed this Imp was the replacement... Did someone sell his horns and tail? Miss I can get you one of higher quality if you wish and just give this one to your brother."
"No! That will not be-"
"How lovely! My little sister got me a new imp! He's a bit small though, might not last long." said a mischievous male voice.