章 85: Chapter 85 - Swaying Back & Rocking Forth

A sigilist's fingers traced the patterns hidden within the threads of her latest project. The dress had been sent back with all of its adjustments complete and she had gone to work at making the item further her own. Her mind wandered to the impending wedding as her features dulled.

'Maybe she was right. I want this official event far more than I claimed all those years ago.'

While thinking of how Qat had teased her, a soft gurgle from across the room drew her attention. Clearly ready to get to walking like everyone else, tiny Onya was attempting to pull herself up using a chair. The brunette set aside her work and approached her baby sister.

"Getting restless, are we?"

Mint eyes dulled further as she gazed down at the reddish-blonde tuft of hair so like their mother's. Brown eyes stared back while linking syllables in *some* kind of response. Chubby hands reached upwards - and without any of the hesitation she used to show, Elua scooped her up.