rockabye baby

The younger Klein rolled her eyes. Belle knew that she always looked spectacular, and Luce wouldn't play into her fancies completely. Someone had to bring her down to earth. "Oh, you know, just building up my stores for the coming winter. Have to grab plenty of things before they all wilt," Luce said nonchalantly. Playing dumb didn't suit her, but she enjoyed this little game they were playing.

The spot Belle indicated was well protected from the elements and any other ne'erdowells who might manage to stumble their way down into the ravine. An excellent choice. Deathbelle had always been smart, and Luce was glad to see that the whole Empress thing hadn't clouded her judgement. Bolstered her ego, maybe, not that it needed it, but she was still the clever older sister that Luce admired. Lucretia laughed gleefully as Belle finally let the other shoe drop. She gave up her search for the moment and raced to Belle's side, pressing her cheek to her sister's. "It will be wonderful," Luce whispered. "Now, while you can still walk without waddling, help me look for some motherwort, valerian root, and alfalfa. I'm going to prepare some honey tonics just for you. I already have the honey and a selection of fruits set aside, I just need the herbs."