The Looking Glass 2022-23 | volume 41 | Page 90

“You two, come under the umbrella! I’m not taking care of you when you’re sick!” Solaris and Monsune turn around. Solaris continues to laugh, soaked by the rain she runs through the crowd, splashing others. Some who recognize her simply shake their heads endearingly, already used to her antics. Monsune sticks his tongue out at Duhe, constantly defying her. He rushes by Solaris, cackling at the squawk she lets out. Duhe sighs for the 20th time that day, gripping the umbrella and stomping after them. The crowd chuckles at the trio, Solaris enticing Monsune into her goofy antics, and despite her foolishness and relishing being in battle, she is the glue that holds Edelweiss together, Monsune acting like he doesn’t care for Solaris and Duhe, responding in a sarcastic tone at all times, but still looks at Solaris with admiration glowing in his eyes and clings to Duhe whenever he can, and Duhe constantly following after the two, making sure that each one is alive and well, and whenever she acts like Solaris, whether that be teasing or serious, it would always be a good day.

Talin watches the three shouting and bantering down the street, disappearing down the rickety steps that if Talin were to make an assumption, leads to the Singingmoon. He clasps his hands together in prayer.

“Oh Lady Ataegina or Lady Aurelia, I know we have problems but still; whoever’s listening, please don't let any of that be a pyramid scheme.”

Aurelia: Daffodil