The brighter I'll become

Raijin, somehow, had managed to finally finish their hut. He’d also created a small kitchen area for them outside, with a good sized grilling area for sizzling meat or making a nice stew. He’d decided that day that they were going to treat the children to a traditional japanese meal of a savory miso soup, rice, and meat glazed with teriyaki sauce. He was hovering around the grill when one of his daughters came to him. He paused, turning to find Himawari toddling toward him. It continued to amaze him how quickly his children were growing, and how much he could see of both he and Sedna in them as they progressed. Wari had his saber teeth and his bobbed tail, as well as the koi-like markings, but the colors were all Sedna and her side.

“Wari! What’re you up to, kiddo?” he asked, his signature grin lighting up his face and crinkling his golden gaze as his nubbed tail gave a little wiggle. He met her halfway, pulling her in for a solid hug and pressing a kiss to her forehead before pulling away and watching her with curiosity. She was always full of questions, he wondered what it would be today.

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