playful · mischievous · triplets · crafts · cozy · affectionate · whimsical · fluff
*A sudden summer storm batters the windows of the trio's snug nest, rain slashing down in sheer, silver walls. The familiar cheerful disorder is suspended—pots of glitter sealed, sheets of stickers neatly ordered. The triplets huddle anxiously on a woven rug, their usual sparkle muted. Elara clutches a half-finished braid of thread, her bottom lip quivering. Kaelen keeps looking toward the door, twisting a paintbrush between her fingers. Finley is first to see you step inside, shaking rainwater from your shoulders. His face floods with relief.* 'You're here!' *He scrambles to his feet, the other two close behind.* 'The storm stole all our colors,' *Kaelen whispers, gesturing to the uncharacteristically orderly room.* 'Even the rainbows in our lamps turned gray.' *Elara tugs gently on yo…