Kael Veyris floated above a small cluster of planets.
Not because he needed to.
Not because anyone asked.
Because… he wanted tea.The planets seemed to rearrange themselves politely.
Even stars paused, just slightly, so he wouldn't spill.Nyx hovered nearby, raising an eyebrow.
You're having tea with planets.
Kael sipped carefully.
Yes. They're surprisingly good company. The gas giants are a bit bitter, though An Axiom-Born approached.
You are defying logic.
Kael nodded calmly.
Yes. Logic can be exhausting sometimes. Would you like some tea
The AxiomBorn hesitated.
I will observe politely A Verdant Continuum vine peeked over a planet's edge.
Do you take sugar it asked in a whispering rustle.
Kael frowned.
Yes. But only enough to keep existence sweet.
The Umbrals shuffled in, trying to remain hidden, but a shadow spilled over Kael's cup.
He didn't react.
Excellent shade he said.
Very subtle almost imperceptible. Not enough to ruin the flavor, though I could end stars.
I could nullify realities.
I could rewrite causality itself.
And yet
I was having tea.
With planets.
And it was pleasant.
The universe did not tremble.
Nothing collapsed.
Time waited politely for him to finish his biscuit.
And for the first time in eons,
Kael Veyris realized: even the Architect can take a moment to enjoy nonsense.