♘ - a memory of their sibling(s)

      PLAYING IN THE GROVE. 

It was something the child had adored
– playing hide   &   seek was the most
thrilling game of them all. Ethan was 
always better at hiding than her, but 
Talia could always find Asher. 

     Part of her knew he let her find her
    — what kind of brother would he be
    if he didn’t humor her… ? 

     Another part of her swelled with PRIDE.
     Asher was the best at hiding, & for her to
     be able to find him? It brought a smile to
     her face. 

She hadn’t been able to find Ethan yet – & 
Rodrik was too busy, with their father doing 
this or that. Talia peeked around a tree & 
spotted movement behind another. She 
called out Asher’s name, holding back 
her excited giggles. 

She ran to him, nearly tripping in the process 
before she managed to consume him in her 
little arms. She held him tight in the hug of a 
little girl who adored her brother above all 
else — 

     Of course she didn’t know it was the last
     time they’d be able to play together. He 
     would leave for Essos before they would 
     have the chance.