Hushed Willows Run along now, don't be glum

Reina PP’d in this post, go ahead and skip her for now!

Carnelian watched his sister internally combust, not surprised her response to Reverie’s question was shrouded in cowardice. His sister had always been a nervous wreck. Momma would task him to watch over her as they grew, to stay close and protect her. That promise has not broken and will continue to stay unbroken. So, he stepped up, putting himself between the golden woman and his brittle sister.

“We are…” He had turned to Reina as he paused, giving a silent apology that he hadn’t discussed their past with her. He received a soft smile and a shake of her head; thankfully, she understood. His gaze returned to Reverie, then. “We are also Medeiros—from the Gilded Sea.”

He heard the intake of breath from Reina at the revelation. It was clear to him that it was a significant piece of information, though he didn’t know why. There was nothing good that came from being a Medeiros. Nothing at all.