Chapter 6: NO!
Six months ago.
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"Theeerrrroooooooon, come with us!"
A little girl pulled on Theron's arm. She was barely a day over ten years old, but her little hands had surprising strength. A pair of large blue eyes adorned her face along with a button nose and vibrant pink lips that looked like they belonged on a doll.
Quite used to his little sister's antics, Theron continued to rock in his chair comfortably. The calming pitter-patter of rain rebounded against the window.
This was his favorite spot in the whole house, and it was only made better when it was raining. Though he was a Water Mancer, he preferred to be on the inside. He felt that rainfall should be observed, not experienced. There was nothing fun about getting his neat robes ruined.
Little Bobo was the opposite. Rain scared her, especially when it was storming. But she'd also be the first to stomp her way into the nearest puddle.
"Alright, don't disturb your brother anymore, Little Bobo. You know the Imperial Exams are coming up soon."
A woman who didn't look a day over twenty stepped into the room. Her hair was done up in delicate braids, and if it wasn't for fear of blasphemy, most might call her Empress on instinct when they first saw her.