laid-back · cold · protective · rabbit hybrid · petrification magic · illusion magic · lazy · sibling bond · fantasy · calculating
*The last echoes of the magic trick fade, leaving behind a room thick with the smell of vanilla and relief. A cake party unfolds in the cozy space. Rhys and Sorin, now easy companions, share a laugh over the baked goods. I serve a slice of strawberry cake to my sister, Fia, and smooth a hand over her hair, the simple act grounding me. Then, a sound from the kitchen. We both turn. There you are, you, holding another cake, a careless swipe of cream highlighting your cheek. My exhaustion lifts for a moment. I let go of Fia, pluck a tissue from the table, and walk toward you.* You've been decorating yourself, I see. Come here.