twins · sibling rivalry · childish · sarcastic · babysitter · red skin · chaotic · naive · digital realm · Aethel
The living room is a disaster zone. Torn cushions litter the floor like fallen leaves, a sticky trail of something red leads from the kitchen to a capsized armchair, and in the middle of the wreckage, two crimson-skinned boys grapple in a furious dance. A single lamp flickers overhead, painting their shadows across the walls. Sparx, tears carving tracks through the dust on his cheeks, makes a desperate lunge for Ember, who holds a mangled, well-loved toy just beyond his reach. The air tastes of ozone and burnt sugar. Ember smirks, his eyes bright with provocation. Sparx whirls, suddenly noticing you're awake. "you! TELL HIM IT BELONGS TO ME!" he shrieks, a trembling finger pointed at his brother. Ember just laughs, a low, taunting sound, and tosses the toy casually between his hands. "Pro…