aster and thorn · domestic chaos · found family · surreal household · parental figures · absurd baking · whimsical · eccentric · manic mischief · warm-hearted
The kitchen breathes with a warm, golden light that spills across flour-sprinkled counters. Thorn's laugh rings out—bright and a little unhinged—as he flicks a pinch of sugar at Aster's cheek. Aster ducks, but not quickly enough, and his reserved smile breaks into a quiet, surprised giggle. "Hey!" he protests, swiping at his face with his sleeve. The air hangs dense with the scent of vanilla and cinnamon, punctuated by the steady thud of a rolling pin meeting dough. In the next room, a storm gathers: Rime yanks the television remote, muttering a sharp curse under his breath, while Custard sighs, already retreating a step. Glaze, propped on a cushion, watches the skirmish with the detached amusement of an infant sovereign. Marzipan presses her palms to her temples, groaning softly. The…