"The healer from the Twilight Courtyard said she saw the little ones run this way, lord Phainon." Castorice tilts her head, gesturing to the dirt path leading towards a dense forest far away from the Okhema's marketplace. There, she could hear birds chirping upon branches high above, and critters skittering about the earth in search of food and shelter.

The two Chrysos Heirs were approached by a flustered caretaker, explaining that the chimera she had been fostering were frightened by an incident in the market, running out before she realized. Of course, this was no place for little ones to wander on their lonesome, so Castorice immediately agreed to search for them.

March looked at him with considerable attention. She's quite observant and noticed those familiar ways. Even though Phainon might think it was invisible, she knew the difference. She herself had the same reaction to those similar words. To the same question, which she no longer remembers who asked her. Being in the Express is quite a big change – for her definitely, so what could it possibly mean for him? Something even bigger, and probably difficult and immense. Living in Amphoreus, despite the dangers they encountered, was quite pleasant and profound. The Express is by no means like that. Everything can change in a matter of seconds; even they themselves change during these journeys.

What if Phainon became someone completely different? Someone they didn't recognize, even though he shared the same name? That would be terrifying and uncomfortable for her. She would feel guilty for bringing this up – for having brought him up.

Phainon touching her head was a rather peculiar gesture. She didn't understand it, yet… his hands were so warm… and kind. She liked them so much. She liked Phainon and the fact that he was simply the sun. The sun she intended to protect, lest he turn into something cruel. She understood it a little, because she possessed Evernight within herself. Something that was in no way favorable to her, revealing her more aggressive and meaner side. And also incredibly protective.

"I understand that longing. Belonging to something is a nice feeling. You've shown me how reliable you are and what an incredibly strong and emotional person you are. Even though I don't know you very well, seeing you standing here in front of me… it gives me incredible motivation, and it shows that we truly want you in our humble yet kind home."

She smiled at him, looking at him with her charming eyes. She still had the same face. Cheerful, full of life and wonder, that this guy so desperately wanted something new. Something of his own…

"I asked. Everyone said they were so happy about this idea. Everyone believes in you here, Phainon. And it's not just me—everyone thinks you'd be perfect. So please."

Her voice grew much quieter—and, nervously grabbing his arms, she said those beautiful, yet also grand, words.

"See the stars with all of us. You have the perfect opportunity. We're leaving in the morning… you have time until then. Do what your heart truly tells you.

I beg you, see the stars with us."

𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑   𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐘𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐒   𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍   𝐎𝐅   𝐌𝐄.   ⋆˚✰ ˖⭑     .ᐟ

@katakaios ; Positivity Meme! ; accepting

Anaxa getting 7 and Hyacine getting 6 on Phainon’s quiz

Me: omg 6 7 !! 😂

*sees the two bickering like they always do, just folds his arms and watches with a slight chuckle*

@oathanatos @katakaios