Evening arrived gently, casting a warm golden hue over the mountains. Miles returned from the clan meeting just in time to see Hope and Asher bouncing around the spacious residence, their laughter echoing through the marble hallways. Both of them had changed into matching floral vacation clothes they found in their luggage, acting like tiny explorers on a great quest.
Miles leaned against a pillar and crossed his arms, pretending to be stern. "So, what are you two up to now?"
Hope ran toward him with her arms wide open. "Big brooo! We found a secret hallway that leads to a garden with a pond!"
Asher tugged his sleeve. "And we saw a fish! A real, fat, golden one!"
Miles crouched down, ruffled both their heads, and chuckled. "Did you two ask for permission before invading the fish kingdom?"
"Nope!" they said in unison, then burst into laughter.
