"So, this cute little thing is your familiar, darling~?" Liyana cooed as her fingers gently brushed through Lavine's silvery hair, her long nails trailing like a mother stroking a doll.
"…Yes,"
"Stop touching me!" Lavine shrieked, trying to slap away Liyana's hand with her tiny, fairy-sized arms. Naturally, it had no effect.
"She's so cute…!" came another voice—Snow, who appeared behind Liyana in a flash and instantly scooped Lavine into her palms like a cherished plush toy.
"W-Wait! What are you—!"
"Hey, hey, let me hold her for a bit, please!" Alice chimed in, bouncing in place like an impatient child.
"I want to squeeze her cheeks…" Rose muttered with an intense gaze, already reaching forward with suspiciously precise fingers.
"Rose, you already had your fair share," Alice huffed, stepping forward with a glint in her golden eyes. "It's my turn now. Don't hog her."
"Let me go! Masteeeeer! Help meeeeee!"
