Chase and his wives were also whispering sweet nothings early this Christmas morning, lounging together as they watched the children play with their new toys. Their moment was peaceful, shared under the soft glow of twinkling lights, the fire crackling gently in the hearth behind them.
Ash was being all but dragged by Sage and Nova to play house. He looked mildly exasperated but ultimately gave in, plopping into the tiny plastic chair as the two girls prepared pretend tea. Lyra joined them moments later, adding her dramatic flair and taking over as the queen of the tea party, assigning Ash the role of servant to everyone's amusement.
Valor, full of energy, was engaged in a friendly sparring session with Luna, the two bouncing around in padded training gear as Aurora kept a watchful eye. She wasn't sparring, but she made sure her younger nieces were being careful. Her thoughtful guidance gave her the aura of a responsible aunty despite only being a few years older.
