Phantom Hollow Out of you a sparrow comes

To someone on the outside observing the siblings interact, they might see the entire exchange as sweet and innocent. There was little Lumiya, presenting a delicate and pretty little yellow flower for her brother to share in her delight at such a find within their dreary home. The sheer, unbridled joy shone in her vibrant blue eyes as she awaited Venamis' reaction to be one of wonder or appreciation - but it never came.

Instead, the petals of her prize were crushed between his pointy baby teeth. He grinned cruelly at her as her expression twisted into one of horror, as she gazed wide-eyed at him as he consumed the flower with a wicked glint in his gaze.

Her soft whine was one of defeat, and like music to his ears. Venamis boldly followed her as she moved to stomp away from he scene of his crime, eager to further push her buttons.