meet the family

Audra seemed respectful enough, smiling and nodding. Good. Art never seemed like the sort of guy to lord his authority over anyone, but it was good for her to make a good first impression anyway. Avantika wanted her family to like her, and she was anxious enough already that she couldn't help but think of worst-case scenarios.

When Audra introduced herself as Avantika's girlfriend, she also flushed hot in shy butterflies and she couldn't help but smile. The word sounded far too nice out of the other girl's lips. Art teased her gently, but she was so caught in the bliss of those two syllables that she couldn't even respond. But he accepted Audra into the territory, which was the important part. Avantika took a step forward and glanced back at Audra, making sure she knew that she could move forward as well, before turning her eyes back to Art. He was smiling; he was such a big proud idiot sometimes. It warmed her heart.

Art spoke of the castle, about the Hallows and their ideals. Resin's ideals, that they had all taken on as their own. Avantika would defend these beliefs and the pack that followed them with her life. She nodded as he said that she could show Audra around. He also invited Audra to the Feast of Unity. She glanced at Audra then, wondering if she'd be willing or able to go. She hoped so.

They'd walk away to tour the castle after that, and Avantika dipped her head to her brother. "Thank you, Art."

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