Cozy Winter Evening

The door clicked open just as Derpy reached it. Warm air rolled out like a gentle

hug. Rumi smiled when she saw him, her cheeks pink from the firelight.

"Oh, you've been exploring again, haven't you?" she said softly.

Derpy gave a small merp and stepped inside. His paws left melting prints on the rug.

Rumi fetched a fluffy towel and scooped him up. The towel smelled of clean cotton

and a little bit of cinnamon, Rumi's favorite tea. "Let's get you warm,"

she said, rubbing his fur until it fluffed again. Derpy purred,

low and steady like a sleepy drum. The sound filled the room with calm. Rumi set him by