Rain poured heavily outside, the sound of it crashing against the windows filled the otherwise quiet room. Thalia was busy folding the triplets' clothes after doing their laundry. She was in the room meant for the three of them—an expansive shared space that seemed too big for just one person.
As she neatly stacked the clothes, she mumbled to herself, glancing at the stormy weather outside. “The rain is really heavy… looks like a storm is coming.”
The door creaked open slightly, pulling her attention away from the window. When she turned, she saw Jarl and Orion standing there, both staring at her with expressions of mild curiosity. They always had an uncanny ability to show up together, and in moments like this, it was easy to forget they weren’t Zev.
"Hey, guardian," Orion greeted her
