Chapter 127 127- Speak Softly Near Old Trees.
LOTTIE
I am standing around under the tree awkwardly, hoping Kie shows up. I have no idea whether my little attempt at using his name actually worked, and I’m starting to feel rather ridiculous. I mean, I basically stood here and mumbled his name to myself. I don’t know what I expected to happen...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 1- Every Rule Has Exceptions. You Are Not One Of Them.
2. Chapter 2 2- Names matter. Yours especially.
3. Chapter 3 3- Fae Lie Less Than Humans, And Deceive More.
4. Chapter 4 4- Ask Yourself, Who Benefits From This Interaction?
5. Chapter 5 5- Be Boring When Possible. Be Confusing When Not.
6. Chapter 6 6- Never Allow A Fae To Define When A Promise Is Complete.
7. Chapter 7 7- If A Fae Smiles At You, Something Just Became Your Problem.
8. Chapter 8 8- Just Because Someone Asks A Question, That Does Not Mean You Must Answer. 
9. Chapter 9 9- Never Insult A Fae’s Garden. Never Praise It Too Much Either.
10. Chapter 10 10- Never Accept An Agreement While Under glamour, Thrall, Or Emotional Distress.
11. Chapter 11 11- Do Not Agree To Dance With A Fae.
12. Chapter 12 12- Do Not Say ‘Yes’ Outright.
13. Chapter 13 13- Complimenting Appearance Invites Comparison.
14. Chapter 14 14- If You Forget Your Name, Leave Immediately.
15. Chapter 15 15- If A Fae Looks Ordinary, Panic Quietly.
16. Chapter 16 16- Do Not Criticize The Cook. Do Not Compliment The Cook Either.
17. Chapter 17 17- Be Wary Of Fae Drink.
18. Chapter 18 18- Beware Trickery, Fae Cannot Speak A Lie, But That Does Not Prevent Deceit.
19. Chapter 19 19- A Fae Who Insists They Cannot Enthrall You Is Attempting To Do So.
20. Chapter 20 20- Always Leave By The Same Path You Entered.
21. Chapter 21 21- Social Cues Are Optional If You Don’t Care About Them.
22. Chapter 22 22- Never Promise Effort, Promise Outcomes Only If You Are Certain.
23. Chapter 23 23- Never Answer Hypothetical Questions.
24. Chapter 24 24- Milk Left Out Overnight Is An Offering, Not A Bribe.
25. Chapter 25 25- Never Assume Cruelty Means Hostility.
26. Chapter 26 26- Always Read The Fine Print. Especially If There Is None.
27. Chapter 27 27- Power Hoarded Is Power Hunted.
28. Chapter 28 28- Iron Is A Useful Deterrent For Fae.
29. Chapter 29 29- Do Not Assume Politeness Means Safety.
30. Chapter 30 30- Never Eat Food Prepared Solely For You.
31. Chapter 31 31- Never Drink While Being Watched Closely.
32. Chapter 32 32- Never Allow A Fae To Introduce You.
33. Chapter 33 33- Never Accept A Nickname Given By A Fae.
34. Chapter 34 34- Attention Given Repeatedly Is A Choice.
35. Chapter 35 35- Refusing Food Is Safer Than Accepting Hospitality.
36. Chapter 36 36- If A Fae Smiles First, You Are Already Too Late.
37. Chapter 37 37- Avoid Answering Questions While Laughing.
38. Chapter 38 38- Smiling Can Be A Weapon.
39. Chapter 39 39- Silence Is Not Consent.
40. Chapter 40 40- Never Follow Lights That Move Away From You.
41. Chapter 41 41- Grief Attracts Predators.
42. Chapter 42 42- Never Ask A Fae What They Want From You.
43. Chapter 43 43- Spoken Deals Favour The Quietest Voice.
44. Chapter 44 44- Do Not Trust Paths That Appear Suddenly.
45. Chapter 45 45- A Fae’s Smile Is Never Just A Smile.
46. Chapter 46 46- Always Know Where Your Shadow Is.
47. Chapter 47 47- Fear Is Negotiable. Panic Is Not
48. Chapter 48 48- Never Allow A Fae To Lead You By The Hand.
49. Chapter 49 49- Ordinary Is Never Accidental.
50. Chapter 50 50- Thrall Fades Faster If The Fae Is Distracted Or Angered
51. Chapter 51 51- If The Air Smells Sweet, Stop Breathing Deeply.
52. Chapter 52 52- A Gift Now Is A Debt Later.
53. Chapter 53 53- If A Fae Calls You Fascinating, Run.
54. Chapter 54 54- If A Fae Warns You, Listen Carefully. If A Fae Reassures You, Leave Immediately.
55. Chapter 55 55- Names Rot In Fairy Rings. So Do People.
56. Chapter 56 56- Never Say ‘I Owe You.’
57. Chapter 57 57- Ask For Time. Then Ask What Time Means Here.
58. Chapter 58 58- Assume Kindness Is Strategic.
59. Chapter 59 59- Assume Every Gift Is A Trap.
60. Chapter 60 60- Discomfort Is Not A Boundary Unless It’s Enforced.
61. Chapter 61 61- Never Bargain For Beauty.
62. Chapter 62 62- Avoid Saying ‘Just,’ ‘Only,’ Or ‘For A Moment.’
63. Chapter 63 63- Never Accept A Title You Did Not Request.
64. Chapter 64 64- Compliments Are Contracts In Disguise.
65. Chapter 65 65- Be Careful Of Fae Parties.
66. Chapter 66 66- If A Fae Renames You, Don’t Correct Them, Because Names Have Power.
67. Chapter 67 67- Never Follow Music You Didn’t Start.
68. Chapter 68 68- Never Accept Drink Directly From A Fae’s Hand.
69. Chapter 69 69- If Lost, Stay Put. If Found, Leave.
70. Chapter 70 70- If Invited Once, Refuse. If Invited Twice, Run.
71. Chapter 71 71- If They Ask What You Are, Lie Carefully. If They Already Know, Lie Better.
72. Chapter 72 72- Never Attend A Fae Party Alone.
73. Chapter 73 73- If A Fae Appears Unusually Captivating, Assume Thrall And Disengage Immediately.
74. Chapter 74 74- Never Agree To Terms Spoken During Celebration, Music, Or Dancing.
75. Chapter 75 75- Never Linger After Being Dismissed.
76. Chapter 76 76- Resist The Urge To Explain Yourself.
77. Chapter 77 77- Never Accept An Agreement Without Stating How It Can End.
78. Chapter 78 78- If A Fae Laughs At Your Joke, Stop Talking. If A Fae Doesn’t Laugh, Stop Talking Faster.
79. Chapter 79 79- Do Not Flirt With The Fae. They Flirt Back Harder.
80. Chapter 80 80- Treat Consistency As A Choice, Not Coincidence.
81. Chapter 81 81- Being Loved By A Fae Is Not A Private Matter.
82. Chapter 82 82- Prolonged Eye Contact Can Be Interpreted As Interest.
83. Chapter 83 83- Words Written Down Gain Power.
84. Chapter 84 84- Never Assume Embarrassment Discourages Them.
85. Chapter 85 85- Never Accept ‘Harmless Curiosity’ As Justification.
86. Chapter 86 86- If A Fae Loves You, Everyone Else Should Worry.
87. Chapter 87 87- If A Fae Is Devoted To You, Expect Casualties.
88. Chapter 88 88- Wear Iron Subtly. Flaunting It Is Rude.
89. Chapter 89 89- Never Say ‘I Could Get Used To This.’
90. Chapter 90 90- The Fae Like Rules, But They Adore Loopholes.
91. Chapter 91 91- Do Not Confirm Personal Details Unless Necessary.
92. Chapter 92 92- Never Expect A Fae To Arrive Early By Accident.
93. Chapter 93 93- Never Give Up A Nickname You Like.
94. Chapter 94 94- Never Assume A Fae Is Joking. Especially When They Are Smiling.
95. Chapter 95 95- Avoid ‘Little Witch’ At All Costs. Avoid ‘Dear’ Even More.
96. Chapter 96 96- Do Not Blush At Fae Compliments. It Encourages Them.
97. Chapter 97 97- If Drink Is Offered, Insist On Pouring It Yourself.
98. Chapter 98 98- Assume Interest Means Danger.
99. Chapter 99 99- If A Fae Wants You, Someone Else Will Lose Something.
100. Chapter 100 100- Never Assume Guests Are Free To Leave.
101. Chapter 101 101- Silence Is Safer Than Incorrect Speech.
102. Chapter 102 102- Fixing Problems Creates Ownership. Ownership Creates Obligations.
103. Chapter 103 103- Pay Attention. Missing Details Are Rarely Accidental.
104. Chapter 104 104- Never Confirm Or Deny Guesses About Your Name.
105. Chapter 105 105- Never Ask For A Fae’s True Name Unless Prepared To Deal With The Consequences.
106. Chapter 106 106- Never Joke About Names. Humor Does Not Void Binding.
107. Chapter 107 107- Never Speak Your Full Name In Fae Territory, Even If Alone.
108. Chapter 108 108- Left Is Not Always Left.
109. Chapter 109 109- Leaving Without Goodbye Is Rude, But Safer.
110. Chapter 110 110- Survival Is Not Success. Escape Is Not Freedom.
111. Chapter 111 111- Do Not Agree While Tired.
112. Chapter 112 112- Ask What Something Costs Before You Touch It.
113. Chapter 113 113- Being Remembered Is Rarely Accidental.
114. Chapter 114 114- Fae Devotion Is Impressive And Deeply Inconvenient.
115. Chapter 115 115- If A Fae Admires Your Stubbornness, They Are In Love.
116. Chapter 116 116- Staying Because It Feels Rude To Leave Still Counts As Staying.
117. Chapter 117 117- Walking Away Does Not Always Conclude A Conversation.
118. Chapter 118 118- Politeness Extends Conversations, It Does Not End Them.
119. Chapter 119 119- Never Allow A Fae To Ask Multiple Questions At Once.
120. Chapter 120 120- Never Agree To ‘Try.’ Attempt Is Considered Consent To Continue.
121. Chapter 121 121- Never Assume Fae Understand Urgency The Same Way You Do.
122. Chapter 122 122- Take Care, Being Ignored Is Not The Same As Being Overlooked.
123. Chapter 123 123- Never Agree While Distracted, Enchanted, Or Entertained.
124. Chapter 124 124- If You Feel Compelled To Please, Agree, Or Serve, Break Eye Contact.
125. Chapter 125 125- Rudeness Is Cheaper Than Commitment.
126. Chapter 126 126- Think Carefully. The Quiet One Is Rarely Uninvolved. The Loud One Is Rarely In Charge.
127. Chapter 127 127- Speak Softly Near Old Trees.
128. Chapter 128 128- Never Assume A Fae Forgot, Assume They Are Waiting.
129. Chapter 129 129- Turning Up Twice Is A Pattern. Turning Up Three Times Is Intentional.
130. Chapter 130 130- North Is Usually A Suggestion.
131. Chapter 131 131- Don’t Assume Affection Means Safety.
132. Chapter 132 132- Do Not Correct A Fae Unless You Are Prepared To Be Corrected Back.
133. Chapter 133 133- Avoid Stepping On Roots.
134. Chapter 134 134- Do Not Trust Paths That Disappear Slowly.
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