VIRIDIN EMPIRE:
Startled by the shadow looming near her bed, Aileth (Zelda) moved back, her voice was struck in her throat in shock.
“Don’t be surprised” the familiar yet not-so-familiar grumpy voice said, which caused her to frown. “It’s just me.”
Aileth recognized the voice and moved the translucent white canopy curtains aside, “Elder Brother!”
Alaric, who was carrying a basin of water for his sister, placed it down on the side table of her bed and stood up properly before looking at his sister.
“Good morning, Ailee,” he said in a soft voice compared to how he usually sounded.
“G--g-good morning, big brother” The girl sounded soft and a bit hesitant before she looked down at herself. She was changed into one of those Victorian-era nightgowns but how?
“Last night, you slept
