Until the end of days

yikes, children are tough. and keeping track of five of them at a wedding in unfamiliar territory surrounded by veritable strangers? Spider casts an anxious eye over their siblings, attempting to hide their uncertainty with a bland smile. kids can sense weakness, after all. thankfully, Bas and Ignita choose that moment to make their appearance - Bas first, then Ignita with Sirius on her arm, practically luminescent as she reaches the alter. the chain around her neck shimmers, her coat bright like spun gold. Spider looks from Bas to Ignita, at the open love on their faces, and gives an internal sigh. no matter how they might feel, it’s obvious how absolutely gone for each other the pair are. as the ceremony begins, Spider allows themselves to loosen their grip on the final remnants of their life with Hazel. as much as they’d cherished their old life, they have to accept it’s over now. new chapter, new page.

“psst, Jam-Jam,” Spider whispers, nudging the sleeping girl, “wake up. your parents are back.” Jamie sits up, gazing around excitedly. Spider points to the alter, and Jamie finds her parents with a gasp. “are they doing marriage now?” Spider rumbles with laughter. “yeah, kiddo. they’re doing marriage.”

"Araneae Fatalis"