Twinkle Twinkle Little Flame

Manea smiled as Fia replied how she wanted to stay out here for a while longer. She kissed the top of Fia's head and replied, Then we'll stay out here as long as you want, my little fiery girl." She was in absolutely no rush to end this moment regardless of how late it had gotten and for a while she just laid there with Fia, soaking this time in and letting herself savor this quiet and peace with her. She knew all too well how quickly this sweet innocence would be whisked away by maturity and responsibility so for now she wanted to just take this in so she could always remember snuggling with Fia under the stars and watching as she drifted to sleep while trying to pick out shapes and constellations. She would occasionally look up at the sky as well, but for the most part her attention as fully on the ruby and crimson girl that was pressed into her violet pelt.

It wasn't until she felt Fia fully relax and noticed how her onyx eyes had drifted closed that Manea began considering going back inside. She was starting to get tired herself and she knew she would probably get a scolding from Irilyth tomorrow if she didn't get Fia back into the warmth of the den for the night. She certainly didn't want the little pup getting sick so she would have to risk disturbing her to get her back to bed. She very carefully and slowly scooped up her little girl and carried her back to bed, settling in next to Alastor and placing Fia between them. When she leaned her head into Alastor's shoulder as she curled up around Fia, she felt him shift a bit, but quickly settled back into deep sleep again, leaving just her half awake with her sleeping family around her. Soon enough she let her eyes drift closed as well with a small smile on her lips, finally settling into sleep while still thinking about Fia's face as she was looking up inquisitively at the stars.

"Manea Mendacium"