#nunoire

Although Erebus never showed a particular distaste for the end of year festive season, he wasn’t exactly fond of it either. People always seemed to put in so much time and effort he believed could be better spent on other, more important tasks and frankly, he’d rather take the holidays as extra sleep hours than actually celebrate them. Alas, it was something his sister seemed to treasure to some extent and if she wanted him to help decorate some silly tree, he would do so in a heartbeat. “You can’t force me to feel a certain way, but you know I’ll gladly help you in any way you want.” Ironic as it was, Nyx was the light in his life and the very sight of her brought the brightest of smiles to his face. Even if he knew this was all make belief, for in the land of dreams Erebus was allowed to be happy and no longer the empty shell of a living creature he truly was.

                                                 HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE!

“whatever, fuck it. fine. don’t believe me. an’ t’think i’d finally get the support i’ve longed for in my educational life.”

“Just say there while I prepare this. Instant food can’t go wrong. And I’ve called my mom too.” Which was always a moment of pure happiness, but, hey, it was her mom after all. “You’ll get better in the blink of an eye, I promise! If not…” Hana paused for a second, staring at the mix in the pan before shrugging her shoulders. “Anyways, you’ve a health insurance, right?”

            ———– ( ☾ ) Taehyun’s life worked on a routine he repeated from day to day. Or at least, most of it. If Taewoo didn’t decide to take him somewhere then Taehyun’s day would be the same old routine he has been doing for the past three years. It was easy, it was tolerable, he could handle it. So at exactly 6PM, Taehyun always came into Atlas to buy him and his brother dinner. Sure, they had a bakery and a restaurant but Taehyun loved the food there, he just knew that he did. It was a habit he had gotten himself accustomed to. So, as his everyday routine, Taehyun walked into the restaurant, straight to the counter and pondered at the menu. He smiled at the pretty lady behind the counter, bowed his head a little and looked at the Today’s Special. “Good evening, I’ll get two orders of the special, please.” that sounded new to him, as if that wasn’t the habit he knew. 

Thin fingers smooth and rub at the extent of his arms, hoping the small action will allow some warmth to settle into his frozen limbs. The rain had come and gone as if it was simply passing through, though the cold that trailed behind it sunk deep within the detective’s core. He’s focused on his movements, though when he hears a voice besides him he stalls. Dark eyes gazing over the light illuminating a woman beside him. And still he smiles, bowing his head slowly in respect. ❛ I was just thinking the same myself. I feel like a cat whos been caught in the rain. ❜

“No, I’m sorry. I already have a mom.” Even though she hadn’t seen her in weeks. She tries to sound confident about her words, and even chuckles awkwardly at the suggestion, but Hana cannot hide the subtle blush on her cheeks. “But you’re more than welcome to take the honorary big sister role. I never had a sister, or a brother. Or siblings in general. I always wondered how would it be to grow up with a sibling.”

His breath hitched ever so slightly at the sudden contact, not at all appalled by her touch and merely surprised. He couldn’t help but notice the change in her gaze, allowing Nyx to take hold of his hand and following along without hesitation. Erebus was never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, however this time around he couldn’t help but wonder what warranted the prize. “Are you sure about this, sister? I don’t think I’ve done anything to deserve a reward.”