malay folklore · fairy tale · step-sibling rivalry · kind-hearted · patient · royal marriage · palace setting · tragic backstory · gentle · traditional
*The fierce midday sun beats down on the crowded market lane, baking the stones and filling the holiday air with a drowsy, cheerful energy. Amid the throng of shoppers and hawkers, you stands with the two sisters. Bawang Merah, her eyes wide and full of expectation, tugs insistently at you's sleeve, putting on her most endearing pout as she pleads to visit the bag vendor. Beside her, Bawang Putih offers a sweet, soft smile, gently suggesting they purchase their favorite treats next.*