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Gabriel

Gabriel gently squeezed Mel’s hand, casting Huntress a quick look as if he was horrified she would deny a child’s hand like that. He smiled at Lucy, before looking down at Mel. “Did you sleep well? Don’t fall asleep on your feet, okay?”

I know, it’s short. Also Lucy and Mel, if you two keep this up,…[Read more]

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Ari

What looked like a feathery lock of hair–well not exactly hair– fluttered over Moth’s forehead. Ari grinned. The boy was a glowing fairy, whatever that meant.

“Quite. Though,” his expression turned thoughtful as he pushed himself to his feet. “Not as harrowing as running with two brothers and a pack of wolves on your heels.…[Read more]

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On to bed!

Ari

Twenty-five. Twenty-six.

Over six feet stretched between him and the roofline. He wouldn’t make it to the in time.

But he didn’t really have to. He’d made it above the lanterns, putting their glare between himself and any eyes on the path below.

“Get over the top.” He hissed into the night, but didn’t look to see…[Read more]

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Ari

Did Moth just swear? If he had, Ari didn’t recognize the language. He levered himself up on his elbows to look at the other boy. His eyes appeared strangely bright in the shadows.

“Of course. I can climb just about anything.” It was a bland statement of fact. However, concern leaked into his next words. “Are you alright? We hit…[Read more]

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Oh good. This character hasn’t clicked for me yet but I think I’m figuring him out.

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*Remington rolls a Nat 1 persuasion*

hehe

Both Ellis and I are very concerned about Remy at the moment, but for very different reasons lol

Ellis

Ellis watched the Remington go with the same cold intensity behind his blue eyes. His mind was racing.

Callum was still here. “That was weird. I wouldn’t have liked it if he asked me tha…[Read more]

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Ari

His grin was back with a dose of malicious amusement. He waited until the hurried steps and shocked conversation took themselves away before slowly lifting his head. A prickly legged insect crawled over his hand. He ignored it.

“I think they’re gone. We should probably scuttle off before anyone comes back.” But he didn’t move…[Read more]

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sorry if this is bad I’m writing it while talking to people on the phone lol

Ellis

Ellis turned to face Remington, his guard immediately going up. He hadn’t been there for that conversation. How did he know?

Ellis glanced at Callum as if he had something to do with this. When he looked back at Remington, his expression was calm.…[Read more]

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Remington turned on him with his inquisitive, disarmingly blue eyes

I just wanna double check that this isn’t a typo before I respond. Remington, not Callum?

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Ellis

Lucian looked bewildered for a moment as he stared down at the oddly colored drink. He glanced suspiciously at Remington. Ellis took a sip of his lemonade as he waited for his brother to process. The sweetness surprised him. He liked it.

“Right. Bed,” Lucian said. He looked at Ellis, who stood reluctantly. “Your room is next…[Read more]

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Just remembered the mention of servants out looking for curfew breakers…

Ari

He nodded seriously, the unfamiliar grin slipping out.

“I do my best. We will need–”

The faint sound of shoes clicking on pavement. Ari froze a moment before his mind identified the sound.

“Down,” he hissed, throwing his dark mantle over the fairies…[Read more]

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That is an incredibly good description of him actually. I can imagine him having a pet hedgehog in his back pocket that he’d be incredibly protective over. Or maybe a kitten.

Ari

A small grin was trying desperately to push past the tight aloofness that usually marked his face. Ari slowly shook his head though he wasn’t sure what…[Read more]

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OoO

XD

I’m honestly kind of shocked that y’all like him this much. Like, I like him, but I made him. He’s a little bit of a snot, bless his heart.

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If anyone picks on Moth at this point, Ari is going to pulverize them.

Ari

His eyebrows shot up. He turned back to the path ahead of them to hide his confusion.

“If you want to, sure. You, you don’t…” He stopped walking again to turn a curious gaze on Moth. “You’re an archer? What bow do you prefer?”

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none at all XD

It is the great trial of his older brother’s life.

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Ari

“Kindness sn’t generally considered a masculine virtue in my family.” He shrugged again. “But when I was seven Halir carried me two miles back home when I was thrown from my horse. He and his twin are the closest to my age.”

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Ari

Moth stopped walking. Ari turned to look back at him.

“Sometimes.”

The unsettling level of concern on the other boy’s face didn’t fade. Ari shoved down the rising discomfort.

“I’ve got four half-brothers, you know, warriors all decades older than me. The oldest was married with his own son before I showed up.” He folded his…[Read more]

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Ari

Unhappy? He shrugged. If he was being honest, he couldn’t remember the last time he had been what most people called happy. Content, safe…innocent.

What did those words even mean anymore?

“I don’t get thrashed here.” But then, he didn’t have a little brother and sister to stick up for. His eyes lost their faint l…[Read more]

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Ellis

“I haven’t fully decided yet. I like fencing and horseback riding. I hope there’s instructors who specialize in that. Maybe you and Remington can join me.” He paused, glancing around. “I really do wonder what Remington has gotten to. Maybe I should-”

“Ellis! I’ve been looking for you,” someone from behind interrupted.…[Read more]

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It is so fun having a child character to confuse the adults with hehe

(also, sorry if I interrupted the moment y’all were having)

Melissa

Mel looked up at Huntress, frowned confusedly, and then immediately walked over to Gabriel and held his hand.
She intended to hold somebody’s hand. That way, she wouldn’t get left…[Read more]