Noctisardor Bypass It's a blessing and a curse.

The peace she felt in watching the rainfall was short-lived, as was often the case when there were so many siblings involved. Kikimora's eyes widened in surprise as Averie loped forward, out into the dull evening, then more so as Heda crossed the threshold to join the rogue child.

Kikimora lingered, unsure. The laughter beckoned her, tempted her, yet her paws felt rooted to the dry floor of the den.

Puddles splashed and the sky appeared to open further, depositing the pair with fat droplets. How swiftly they'd been soaked! At last the littlest girl pressed forward, allowing herself the chance to feel water seep into the thin layers of her coat.