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Heyyy…another Cassian scene!!!

The next morning, Lilitu walked out of his room, wearing actual clothes this time.
He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw Sef sleeping on the couch. Then all the memories from last night came rushing back. Why was she here? What had happened? Where were his parents?
Sef’s green hair framed her face, and her long lashes fluttered with every soft breath. Her red lips curved like rose petals and-
“Caught you staring!” Lilitu jumped as someone clapped their hands on his shoulders from behind. He whirled around to face a smug Eloy. His brother’s green eyes were filled with mirth, and he swept the blonde hair out of his eyes. Why was it so easy for people to scare him? he wondered. “You love her,” Eloy observed, “And don’t even try to deny it.” Lilitu’s face turned red. “Ha! I knew it!” Eloy laughed.
“Shut up,” Lilitu spat, glaring at his older brother, and stormed off to the kitchen to find something to eat.
“You’re in a good mood,” Lilitu startled as Cassian appeared from behind the corner. Why does this always happen to me?
“Where’s mani and pani?” Lilitu avoided his question and presented his own, reaching for a banana. “What did I miss last night?”
“You missed a hysterical girl and a breech baby,” Eloy called from the living room.
“A what?” Lilitu blinked.
“Sef came here last night, in a panic,” Cassian began, “Because Neveah was having her baby-”
“Neveah was pregnant?” Lilitu stared, unsure whether or not Cass was making it up.
“None of us knew,” Eloy came into the kitchen. “They kept it a secret, and for good reason. We all know Lilitu’s a Pythonos sympathizer and would tell on Neveah the first chance he got.”
“I would not!” Lilitu punched Eloy in the shoulder.
“Anyway, Mani delivered the baby, and Pani helped get water and things.”
“Wow.” Lilitu frowned. “Why didn’t you wake me up?”
“You woke yourself up,” Cass smirked evilly, “but came out naked.”
“What did I miss?” Eloy gaped, and then pouted. “Cass, you have to wake me up next time!”
“Shut up,” Lilitu said between his teeth.
Cassian threw up his hands defensively. “Chill out, little dude,” Lilitu rolled his eyes, and shoved past his brothers to throw away the banana peel. Chill out? Lilitu wondered, but he didn’t want to look stupid by asking, so he ignored it.

Suddenly the screen door clattered, and then Lilitu’s mother entered the house, hanging her dark coat on a hook.
Dark circles rimmed her eyes, yet through her mask of exhaustion, anyone a mile away could see the joy that radiated through.
“Where-” she began, and Eloy pointed to the couch where Sef lay. Indie nodded and moved to the couch, where she proceeded to gently shake Sef awake.
“Sef,” she murmered, “Wake up, dear,”
“Mmmm….” Sef stirred, and then all at once she sat up with a start. “What happened? Where am I? My mother…is….is she-”
“Sef, your mother is alright-”
“And the baby-”
“-Come and see for yourself,” Indie smiled at her. “Your mani may be sleeping, so-” but Sef was already racing to the door.
“Oh, hi Lilitu!” she flashed a smile at him, which seemed to turn Lilitu’s legs to jelly. He clutched the side of the counter for balance. The door slammed, and Sef was gone, without a trace. Indie followed behind, at a slower pace, but her steps were lifted with excitement.
Cass elbowed his younger brother. “Lilitu? You there? You’re going all goo-goo eyed again.” Eloy cackled, and soon Cass joined him. Lilitu just stood there, positively fuming.

…oh boy 😅 …yeah, one month is crazy…