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October 1, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduates

PKKTheDeliverer created group “Chrysos Academy Top Graduates”

PKKTheDeliverer added 7 contacts.

PKKTheDeliverer: Hello everyone! 🤗

Anaxagoras: Who is @PKKTheDeliverer? Is this another scam group chat?

PKKTheDeliverer: Hey Anaxa! It’s me Phainon! The guy who won 10 debates in a row. You still remember me right? 🥺

Anaxagoras: It's Anaxagoras. And unfortunately, yes. I remember you and your antics vividly.

Aglaea Goldweaver: @PKKTheDeliverer May I ask why this group chat was created?

Phantom Kitty Thief: YOU ADDED THE FASHION ICON OF THE CENTURY TO THIS GROUP CHAT??!! 

PKKTheDeliverer: ??

PKKTheDeliverer: Anyway I was looking through our old high school photos and found that one rare pic where all of us were actually in it

PKKTheDeliverer: So I thought why not make a group chat so we can catch up 😊

PKKTheDeliverer: Couldn’t find everyone’s contacts tho, so if anyone’s got them pls add 🙏

Anaxagoras: That is a ridiculous reason. Also, the group name?

PKKTheDeliverer: Chrysos Academy Top Graduates. Fitting right?

TheUndyingKing: You weren’t a top graduate HKS

PKKTheDeliverer: MYDEI!! IT’S BEEN AGES

PKKTheDeliverer: I missed you 🥰

TheUndyingKing: ?

TheUndyingKing: We literally had a fist fight 2 days ago

PKKTheDeliverer: Exactly. Ages

Anaxagoras: Can you please not flirt here? I endured 4 years of your yaoi drama. Let me rest.

Deadly Butterfly: Oooh~ Is this a Phaidei comeback?? Might use this for my next story 

Rainbow Unicorn: Hii Cassie! Hi everyone! Wow it’s been a while! How’s everyone doing?

Aglaea Goldweaver: I’m doing well, thank you. Work has been rather demanding lately.

Phantom Kitty Thief: Isn’t it like pfw rn?

Aglaea Goldweaver: I didn’t know you were keeping tabs on me Cifera.

Rainbow Unicorn: WAIT YOU’RE IN PARIS???

Aglaea Goldweaver: [Photo of the Eiffel Tower]

Deadly Butterfly: Oh wow that’s beautiful 😍

Phantom Kitty Thief: Show off 🙄

PKKTheDeliverer: Wait why are you in Paris?

Replying to:
Phantom Kitty Thief: Isn't it like pfw rn?
Anaxagoras: .

Anaxagoras: Can you read?

TheUndyingKing: Of course he can’t. Bro’s illiterate

PKKTheDeliverer: I AM NOT 😡

See you tomorrow has come online.

See you tomorrow: Helllooo what’s going on here?

PKKTheDeliverer: TRIBIOS!! YOU’RE ALIVE 

See you tomorrow: Huh??? Snowy what are you on about? I’ve been alive this whole time 😤

See you tomorrow: Just been busy with my little munchkins

Aglaea Goldweaver: You mean Tribbie, Trinnon, and Trianne? How are they?

See you tomorrow: They’re doing great! They just turned 1 and started walking 😳

See you tomorrow: Now I gotta baby proof the whole house 😮‍💨

PKKTheDeliverer: WAIT YOU HAVE CHILDREN??!!

PKKTheDeliverer: HOW MANY CHAPTERS DID I MISS?!

Anaxagoras: Let’s see… she got married, got pregnant, had a baby shower, gave birth.

Anaxagoras: 4 chapters. Not that much.

PKKTheDeliverer: WHAT DO YOU MEAN NOT THAT MUCH?! THAT’S HALF THE BOOK ANAXA

Deadly Butterfly: Aww that’s adorable 🥹

Deadly Butterfly: Bring them over sometime Poly and Tory would love to meet them

See you tomorrow: Maybe in a few months Cas. I currently have my arms full. Literally 

Rainbow Unicorn: Are the babies healthy? If you need anything my clinic’s always open. Free of charge 😊

See you tomorrow: Thanks Cinny. Might take you up on that. Trianne just ate something out of the trash… again 🤦‍♀️

See you tomorrow: Pray for me

Phantom Kitty Thief: 🙏

TheUndyingKing: 🙏

PKKTheDeliverer: 🙏

Deadly Butterfly: 🙏

Anaxagoras: What did she eat this time?

Rainbow Unicorn: THIS TIME?!

Rainbow Unicorn: YOU’RE SAYING THIS HAPPENS REGULARLY??

See you tomorrow: It’s the 33550336th time. I don't even question it anymore. My girls are feral 😌

TheUndyingKing: How are they even alive?

See you tomorrow: Dunno

Rainbow Unicorn: You need to bring them to Twilight Courtyard Hospital. Like. NOW!

Phantom Kitty Thief: What did the kiddos nibble on this time?

See you tomorrow: A rotten apple core and this flaming cannon ball thingy

Rainbow Unicorn: A WHAT?!!!

Aglaea Goldweaver: Tribios you’re going to give Hyacine a heart attack. Perhaps we should change the subject.

Rainbow Unicorn: I think I’m gonna pass out 😵‍💫

Anaxagoras: Why do you even have a cannon ball?

See you tomorrow: Because we have a rocket cannon duh

See you tomorrow: Don’t ask dumb questions Naxy

Phantom Kitty Thief: Yeah naxy~ 

Anaxagoras: I will beat you up the next time I see you.

Phantom Kitty Thief: As if you can even catch me 😼

PKKTheDeliverer: Alright now that everyone’s here let’s do introductions!

PKKTheDeliverer: Say your name, what uni you went to and your current job!

PKKTheDeliverer: I’ll go first

PKKTheDeliverer: I’m Phainon Kevin Khaslana, I studied at Aedes Technology Institution and now I’m a computer programmer

PKKTheDeliverer: Currently working on a game called Amphoreus: The Cycles

PKKTheDeliverer: So if anyone has tech problems you know who to call 😁

Anaxagoras: That school requires a GPA of 8 to get in. I’m surprised you even qualified.

PKKTheDeliverer: Hey!! What’s that supposed to mean 😡

Deadly Butterfly: Well… your grades weren’t exactly award worthy

PKKTheDeliverer: GASP

PKKTheDeliverer: I got an 8.5 thank you very much. That’s solid!

TheUndyingKing: Then why’s the group name Chrysos Academy Top Graduates?

TheUndyingKing: Pretty sure only Aglaea, Anaxa and Hyacine were actually top graduates. The rest of us were just there

See you tomorrow: Literally the top 3 students in the school

Phantom Kitty Thief: The valedictorian, the salutatorian and miss third place 👏

Deadly Butterfly: Big round of applause for Aglaea, Anaxa and Hyacine!

See you tomorrow: 👏

Phantom Kitty Thief: 👏

PKKTheDeliverer: 👏

TheUndyingKing: 👏

PKKTheDeliverer: Wait what were their grades again?

Deadly Butterfly: 12, 12, 11

Anaxagoras: We had the same grades. She only got valedictorian because of her perfect attendance and was the student council president.

Aglaea Goldweaver: So you finally admit I’m better than you.

Anaxagoras: I’m just a frail scholar with chronic health problems. I missed class to stay alive.

Rainbow Unicorn: Let’s not argue. We all did great no need to dwell on the past. Who’s next?

See you tomorrow: I’ll go since I gotta leave soon before the gremlins figure out how to flush themselves down the toilet 😵‍💫

Rainbow Unicorn: WHAT?!

See you tomorrow: Hi it’s me the lovely Tribios Saffron!

See you tomorrow: I graduated from Janusopolis Education Academy!

See you tomorrow: Used to teach history but now I’m a full time mama to 3 adorable chaos gremlins!!!

See you tomorrow: WOOOOHOOOO!!!

Phantom Kitty Thief: YESSS MOMMY SLAYYYY 💅

See you tomorrow: Ok bye gotta go I think I hear toilets flushing 😱

Aglaea Goldweaver: Go do what you must Tribios.

Phantom Kitty Thief: Toodeloo tribs~

Rainbow Unicorn: Bye! Don’t forget to bring them in for a checkup!

Deadly Butterfly: Bye bye tell them aunty Cas says hi!

Anaxagoras: I hope they don’t kill themselves.

TheUndyingKing: Nah they’ll be fineee

PKKTheDeliverer: See you Tribios! Talk soon!

See you tomorrow: See you tomorrow!!! 😊😊😊

See you tomorrow has gone offline.

PKKTheDeliverer: Alright who’s next?

Phantom Kitty Thief: Me~~~

Phantom Kitty Thief: Ahem. It is I cifera cheshire the phantom kitty thief! And I dropped out of dolos school of dramatics 😝

Phantom Kitty Thief: I'm now a freelancer. Got any jobs? Hit me up 😉

Anaxagoras: Of course you’re the one who dropped out. Not even surprised.

Aglaea Goldweaver: @Phantom Kitty Thief If you want, I can hire you as my stocks manager. I need someone to collect and deliver my products.

Phantom Kitty Thief: AHHHH MY FIRST OFFICIAL JOB!!

Phantom Kitty Thief: Agy you're the BEST!! Love you 😘

Deadly Butterfly: Ooh if you’re taking jobs, I need a courier for my book shipments

Phantom Kitty Thief: Oh wow everyone wants my services. Lucky me~

Phantom Kitty Thief: I might have to up my rates 😸

Anaxagoras: Enough. I’ll go next.

Anaxagoras: I’m Anaxagoras Nousporist. I graduated from the Grove of Epiphany, Science Branch. I’m now a scientist/alchemist and founder of the Nousporist Research Facility.

TheUndyingKing: Still doing your blasphemous experiments huh

PKKTheDeliverer: I still remember that time when you blew up the science lab and school was cancelled for a whole month 😂

Aglaea Goldweaver: Actually, school wasn’t cancelled. It was just shifted to home-based learning.

Phantom Kitty Thief: Erm actually ☝️🤓

Aglaea Goldweaver: You’re fired.

Phantom Kitty Thief: I’M SORRY AGYYY 😭😭😭

Phantom Kitty Thief: PLEASE DON’T FIRE ME 🙏

Deadly Butterfly: Wait when did that even happen?

Rainbow Unicorn: Oh you were sick that day

Deadly Butterfly: Oooh I thought we just got an early summer break

Aglaea Goldweaver: Shouldn’t you have known? The school sent an email about it.

Deadly Butterfly: I don’t check my emails 😅

PKKTheDeliverer: Seriously?! 😩

Rainbow Unicorn: No wonder you never responded to my messages! I thought you were ghosting me 🥺

Deadly Butterfly: I’M SORRY CINNY 😭

Deadly Butterfly: I love you ❤️

Phantom Kitty Thief: Are we just gonna ignore the fact that we have an official mad scientist in the group now?!

Anaxagoras: At least I’m the smartest one here.

TheUndyingKing: You mean Aglaea’s the smartest

Anaxagoras: We got the same GPA. And I actually used mine. She literally DSAed into a fashion school. She didn’t need a perfect GPA.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Jealousy is not a good look on you Anaxagoras.

PKKTheDeliverer: Speaking of which Aglaea why did you even try so hard?

Aglaea Goldweaver: Just because I got direct school admission doesn’t mean I get to slack off. I still want a perfect score, thank you very much.

TheUndyingKing: I still remember during finals you blocked everyone except Tribios. She was literally our only line to you 😭

Aglaea Goldweaver: That’s because you all kept spamming the group chat while I was studying.

PKKTheDeliverer: Did we really deserve a block tho 🥺

Aglaea Goldweaver: Yes.

Anaxagoras: You’re such a try hard.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Says the guy who did the exact same thing.

Anaxagoras: At least I got into the best science school in the world. Not some fashion academy.

Aglaea Goldweaver: I would like to point out my fashion school has a 1% admission rate. You wouldn't have gotten in.

Rainbow Unicorn: Ok ok let’s not fight. Why don’t I go next?

TheUndyingKing: Thank you Hyacine for breaking up the couple fight 🙏

Phantom Kitty Thief: But it was getting interestingggg 👀

Rainbow Unicorn: Hello everyone! I'm Hyacinthia Daythunder Knight. I studied at Twilight Medical Institution and I’m currently a physician at Twilight Courtyard Hospital. If anyone needs healing you can count on me!

Deadly Butterfly: Dr Hyacine 👏

Rainbow Unicorn: You should all come in sometime. I can give everyone a checkup 

TheUndyingKing: Let’s see who's secretly dying inside

Aglaea Goldweaver: I can list a few names.

Anaxagoras: Same.

Rainbow Unicorn: Don’t worry I can cure anything 😊

Phantom Kitty Thief: Even single pringle syndrome?

Rainbow Unicorn: Uh… what?

Phantom Kitty Thief: I mean has anyone besides princess homebody and tribs even dated before?

TheUndyingKing: Nope can't find anyone. Guess I’ll just marry my protein shakes 💪

Deadly Butterfly: @PKKTheDeliverer is right there you know 👀

PKKTheDeliverer: Pretty sure it’s just you shipping us Cas

Deadly Butterfly: Nuh uh after that class fight in first year you two were the top boy ship on campus

Phantom Kitty Thief: Facts

Rainbow Unicorn: Didn’t Aglaea and Anaxa date back then too? That was the top ship. Everyone was talking about it.

Anaxagoras: Rumours. Baseless rumours.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Hyacine you shouldn’t believe everything you hear. Especially if there’s no concise evidence.

PKKTheDeliverer: You two only ever team up like this when something's true 😏

Phantom Kitty Thief: That was basically an indirect confession~ 

Anaxagoras: So what if we did? We broke up a long time ago.

Rainbow Unicorn: Why? You two were soooo cute together 🥺

Aglaea Goldweaver: Personal reasons.

Phantom Kitty Thief: Nah you can’t just drop that and walk away. Spill. 🔪🩸

Anaxagoras: You don’t even know where I live.

Phantom Kitty Thief: Wanna bet? 

TheUndyingKing: Not Cipher pulling out the emoji knife 💀

Aglaea Goldweaver: It just wasn’t a healthy relationship. That’s all I’ll say.

PKKTheDeliverer: So basically toxic. Why am I not surprised

Anaxagoras: It’s her fault. She’s so controlling and overbearing.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Don’t blame me for your incompetence blasphemer. You can’t even be trusted with paperwork.

Rainbow Unicorn: Why must you two argue every few minutes 😩

Anaxagoras: She started it.

Aglaea Goldweaver: He started it.

Deadly Butterfly: Wow… you’re so in sync. Soulmate energy 💞

Rainbow Unicorn: Anyway! Why don’t we let Mydei go next?

TheUndyingKing: Uh… alright

TheUndyingKing: I’m Mydeimos Eurypon Gorgo Kremnos. Studied at Castrum Sports School. I’m a fitness instructor now 💪

TheUndyingKing: Need a coach to whip you into shape? You know who to call 😎

PKKTheDeliverer: Book me in for a boxing match tomorrow

TheUndyingKing: Seriously 😑

PKKTheDeliverer: 🙏🥺

TheUndyingKing: Ugh fineeee 🙄

PKKTheDeliverer: 😘

Deadly Butterfly: Perfect inspo thanks boys. Screenshotting this convo for future book material 

Aglaea Goldweaver: Cas, you’ve been talking about your books for a while now. Why don’t you introduce yourself properly?

Deadly Butterfly: Alright

Deadly Butterfly: Hi I’m Castorice Desdemona. I graduated from Aidonia Language Arts Academy. I’m an author and go by Deadly Butterfly. I write mostly horror romance!

Deadly Butterfly: Go check out Death By You, Death’s Embrace and Death Til The End 💀❤️

Deadly Butterfly: Also a momma to the cutest pair of twins 😊

Phantom Kitty Thief: Lmao not the self promo

PKKTheDeliverer: Why do they all start with death?

Deadly Butterfly: Because it’s ✨on brand✨

Rainbow Unicorn: Sounds intense. Glad to hear that little Polyxia and Castor are doing well! Much better than a certain trio of gremlins I know 😵‍💫

Deadly Butterfly: They’re 2 now and can talk 🥹

Deadly Butterfly: Their favourite word is definitely murder. They keep going around the house saying murder murder

Phantom Kitty Thief: Murmur murmur 🧸🔪

Rainbow Unicorn: …

Aglaea Goldweaver: I’m mildly concerned about how your children learned that.

Deadly Butterfly: HEY it’s not my fault! I was brainstorming ideas for my next book and they just so happened to be playing in the same room as me!

Deadly Butterfly: Their first word wasn’t mama or papa. It was MURDER 😭

Anaxagoras: That’s kind of your fault. But at least they fit the family dynamic.

Deadly Butterfly: WHAT DOES THAT EVEN MEAN?!

PKKTheDeliverer: Have you seen your husband? Dude looks like a Victorian vampire

TheUndyingKing: Met him at your wedding. Not gonna lie thought he was gonna crush me into dust and I’m already ripped

Phantom Kitty Thief: You’re all overreacting. Pollux is a sweetheart. Sure he looks like he drinks blood for breakfast but once you know him he's a total chill dude.

Anaxagoras: And how would you know?

Phantom Kitty Thief: Because I’m their babysitter duh

Phantom Kitty Thief: Pollux and I are basically bffs he even offers me whiskey sometimes. Nicest guy ever

PKKTheDeliverer: Alright concerning creepy baby vocabulary aside why don’t we let our valedictorian introduce herself now

PKKTheDeliverer: Give it up for Lady Aglaea!!! WOOHOO!! 🎉

Anaxagoras: You’re always her personal cheerleader huh.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Thank you Phainon.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Greetings everyone. It's lovely to reconnect. I'm sure you remember me as the 36th Student Council President and Valedictorian of Chrysos Academy, Class of 2020. My name is Aglaea Aurélea Goldweaver. Since graduating, I pursued my studies at Okhema College of Fashion, where I earned my Master's in Fashion Design and became a certified Dressmaster. I am the founder of Goldweaver Couture and a model under Mnestia Modeling Agency. Thank you for listening to my introduction speech. 

PKKTheDeliverer: No clue what half of that meant but 👏👏👏

Anaxagoras: Of course you wrote a whole TED Talk just to introduce yourself. Bet you were drafting it while we were all chatting.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Indeed I was. I’m glad you noticed. 😊

Deadly Butterfly: You’re still modelling?

Phantom Kitty Thief: UH YEAH SHE IS. Princess homebody were you not paying attention?! 

Phantom Kitty Thief: That’s why I’m like what the heck?! HOW did phai manage to get THE fashion icon into a group chat with us weirdos???

Deadly Butterfly: I’m sorrrrryyy 😭

PKKTheDeliverer: Just googled and DAMN Aglaea

PKKTheDeliverer: You were already drop dead gorgeous back then but now?? Literal GODDESS!!

PKKTheDeliverer: The glow up of a glow up 

Aglaea Goldweaver: Thank you Phainon. But I don’t think I’ve changed that much. I just grew out my hair and switched makeup styles.

Anaxagoras: You finally ditched that horrendous bob and bangs combo.

Rainbow Unicorn: Hey! Agy looked cute with that hairstyle. If Tribios were here you'd be 6 feet under already!

Replying to:
Deadly Butterfly: You’re still modelling?
TheUndyingKing: What does that mean?

Deadly Butterfly: You didn’t know? Aglaea was a child model back in school

TheUndyingKing: SHE WAS?!

PKKTheDeliverer: Uh yeah literally everyone knew. The guys in our class never shut up about it. Were you living under a rock?

TheUndyingKing: How would I know? Those guys talk about dumb stuff 24/7 I don't subject myself to their nonsense

Anaxagoras: And yet she still had perfect attendance, ran the student council, and topped every class.

Deadly Butterfly: Literal definition of beauty AND brains 

Aglaea Goldweaver: It’s called having a well-planned schedule. You all should try it. Also, my shoots were on weekends, that’s how I managed everything.

Rainbow Unicorn: Are you still just as underweight?

Phantom Kitty Thief: Duh girlie still got that model bod with the ✨perfect✨ proportions

Aglaea Goldweaver: What Cifera meant is it comes with the job.

Anaxagoras: So you’re still just as fragile as before, good to know.

Aglaea Goldweaver: Says the guy who practically lives in the ER.

Anaxagoras: Not my fault my lungs came with factory defects. And my inhalers keep breaking.

Rainbow Unicorn: You should seriously invest in a better model

Anaxagoras: Can’t. All my funds go into my experiments.

Phantom Kitty Thief: And that’s exactly why you're a weakling

Anaxagoras: Take that back! I’m not a weakling! I’m a genius! 😤

PKKTheDeliverer: A genius in finding ways to kill yourself 💀

TheUndyingKing: Didn’t you lose an eye in a chemical explosion?

Rainbow Unicorn: EXCUSE ME?! NO ONE TOLD ME THIS!!!

Anaxagoras: It wasn’t an explosion, it was a highly reactive chemical interaction. The liquid just projected itself into my eye.

TheUndyingKing: Same thing bro

Anaxagoras: And I didn’t lose an eye, I’m just blind in one. Small distinction.

Rainbow Unicorn: AND YOU DIDN’T TELL ME?! I FEEL SO BETRAYED 😡

Anaxagoras: It wasn’t worth worrying over Hyacine. I'm still alive.

Rainbow Unicorn: THAT’S IT

Rainbow Unicorn: @Anaxagoras @Aglaea Goldweaver @PKKTheDeliverer @TheUndyingKing @Deadly Butterfly @Phantom Kitty Thief @See you tomorrow I DEMAND YOU ALL COME TO MY CLINIC FOR A FULL HEALTH CHECKUP!!!! 😡😡😡

Aglaea Goldweaver: I would, but unfortunately I’m in Paris right now.

Rainbow Unicorn: That’s fine you can come once you’re back. As for the rest of you NO EXCUSES. GET OVER HERE. NOW.

Deadly Butterfly: Oh wow would you look at the time! It's Poly and Tory's nap time! Gotta tuck them in now byeeee

Deadly Butterfly has gone offline.

Rainbow Unicorn: CASSIE GET BACK HERE!!!

Rainbow Unicorn: @Deadly Butterfly

TheUndyingKing: Hyacine it was nice knowing you but I just realised my schedule is full for… forever. See ya

TheUndyingKing has gone offline.

PKKTheDeliverer: Yeahhh... our system just got hacked. Gotta go yell at interns or something. Until next time!

PKKTheDeliverer has gone offline.

Rainbow Unicorn: YOU’RE ALL RUNNING AWAY FROM ME!

Aglaea Goldweaver: Since this conversation is clearly over, I’ll take my leave as well. It’s bedtime for me.

Rainbow Unicorn: BEDTIME?! IT’S 4 PM!

Aglaea Goldweaver: It’s 10 for me. I’m 6 hours ahead. Good night everyone.

Aglaea Goldweaver has gone offline.

Anaxagoras has gone offline.

Rainbow Unicorn: @Anaxagoras YOU DIDN’T EVEN SAY GOODBYE! GET BACK HERE!

Phantom Kitty Thief: As much as I’m loving this meltdown I’d rather not be the next patient on your wrath list soooo toodles~

Phantom Kitty Thief has gone offline.

Rainbow Unicorn: UGH SERIOUSLY?! It’s just a checkup! I swear I’ll drag you all in by force if I have to! 😤

See you tomorrow has come online.

See you tomorrow: Did something happen? I saw you tag me

Rainbow Unicorn: Tribios! Help me convince everyone to come in for a checkup

See you tomorrow: Uhhh… I think Trianne is choking on some crayons. Gotta run. See you tomorrow!

See you tomorrow has gone offline.

Rainbow Unicorn: AAAAAARRRGGHHHH!!!!

Rainbow Unicorn: I give up. You guys suck.

Rainbow Unicorn has gone offline.

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October 9, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduates

PKKTheDeliverer has saved 7 contacts.

Phainon: I finally got around to saving everyone’s contacts! Now we can all identify each other properly 😁

Mydei: As if it wasn’t already obvious who’s who

Phainon: Hey! My brain can’t process all your chaotic usernames ok?

Anaxa: Says the guy with PKKTheDeliverer as his handle. Who uses their initials and adds "The Deliverer" like it’s a superhero codename?

Phainon: I thought it sounded cool 😎

Anaxa: Also, why am I labeled Anaxa? It’s Anaxagoras.

Phainon: Because you’re Anaxa to me 🥰

Anaxa: You claim you’ve won 10 consecutive debates but can’t remember simple names? Aglaea and I literally use our real ones.

Cipher: Oof. Get cooked deliverer 🔥

Mydei: Man got roasted into ashes

Castorice: And then he ascended past the exosphere and met a huge muscular man leaking golden blood

Hyacine: Uh… Cassie what exactly are you writing now?

Castorice: Oh just my new book. It’s called Death of a Boy, Birth of an Emanator 😊

Tribios: What’s the gold blood guy called?

Castorice: Not sure yet. Pollux suggested Nanook. Thoughts?

Aglaea: Doesn’t Nanook mean polar bear in Inuktitut?

Anaxa: Here comes Goldweaver showing off her linguistic prowess again. 🙄

Aglaea: Pourquoi oui, je le suis. Quelque chose que tu ne comprendras, jamais en tant que simplet.

Mydei: Uh... what?

Cipher: Why yes, I am. Something you, as a simpleton, will never understand.

Cipher: You're welcome 

Anaxa: I am not a simpleton! I’m a genius!

Aglaea: Yes you are. Simpleton.

Phainon: Woah how’d you even read that?

Cipher: Google translate obviously

Cipher: Aren’t you the tech boy? Shouldn’t you be using your so called resources?

Phainon: Why bother when I have you to do it for me 🥰

Castorice: @Aglaea You’re back from Paris?

Aglaea: Yes, I returned yesterday. Why?

Castorice: No reason. You typing in French just reminded me you were in Paris for fashion week 

Tribios: Ooh! Did you get me those chocolates I asked for?

Aglaea: Of course. I went to Jacques Genin, one of the best chocolatiers in Paris. I got you their Écrin Ganaches & Pralinés.

Tribios: Oooo sounds fancy. What’s that?

Aglaea: It’s a 36 piece box of assorted ganaches and pralines.

Cipher: @Tribios Share some with your good ol bestie 🥹

Tribios: Sure unless the girls inhale them in 0.3 seconds

Anaxa: Aren’t babies not supposed to eat chocolate until they’re 2?

Hyacine: That’s correct. Due to the sugar and caffeine content, chocolate isn’t ideal for infants. It can affect their sleep and development

Cipher: And there she goes. Dr Hyacine in the house 

Mydei: As if those monsters care. They ate a flaming cannonball last week 

Tribios: Technically they just licked it but close enough

Phainon: That’s not any better!

Phainon: They’re worse than Anaxa!

Anaxa: HEY! What’s that supposed to mean?!

Mydei: I’m calling it now they’re future terrorists

Cipher: Who thinks they’ll bomb the backyard by 3?

Phainon: ✋

Mydei: ✋

Anaxa: ✋

Castorice: ✋

Tribios: CAS! You can’t vote when your babies are literal psychopaths!

Castorice: Poly and Tory are not psychopaths! They're sweet little angels 😇

Tribios: Their first word was MURDER!!

Tribios: Even my gremlins had normal first words!

Phainon: Go on. Let’s hear em

Tribios: Tribbie’s was blast, Trinnon’s was boom and Trianne’s was rocket

Hyacine: You call that normal?!

Mydei: That’s just as bad as murder

Cipher: Actual war criminals in the making 👏👏

Aglaea: Can we move past the baby terrorism topic? I’m sure your children will grow up just fine.

Tribios: Thank you Agy! 🥹💖

Hyacine: Now that Aglaea's back, it's time for your health checks 😁

Cipher: UGHHHH NOT THIS AGAIN 😩

Phainon: Shall we all go offline again?

Anaxa: Say less.

Hyacine: Come on! It’s just a measly little checkup

Mydei: You say that but your measly checkups always end up in a full blown interrogation. You analyze everything. How we sleep, what we eat, even our breathing patterns

Aglaea: You also have a talent for diagnosing the weirdest things.

Tribios: Like that time I said I felt a little nauseous and next thing I knew you told me I was pregnant! 😳

Hyacine: Because you were pregnant Tribios!

Tribios: Yeah but you Hyacined it. You know what I mean

Cipher: OH MY TITAN’S YOU’RE PREGNANT?!

Hyacine: I didn’t say that

Tribios: You LITERALLY did Cinny. Don’t gaslight me 😑

Hyacine: Anyway! You’re not escaping this time. Check your health apps 😈

Anaxa: …You didn’t.

Phainon: What did she do?

Aglaea: She booked us all appointments at Twilight Courtyard Hospital.

Mydei: [Photo of appointment]

Twilight Courtyard Hospital
📅 13 October 2025, Monday
🕑 2:00 PM
🏥 Twilight Wellness Centre
📍 Zone H, Level 4, Room H04-12
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Hyacinthia Daythunder Knight

Tribios: Ooh! Mine’s at 3! She even booked one for my little gremlins!

Castorice: Same. The twins have one too

Cipher: WHERE’S THE CANCEL BUTTON?!

Hyacine: There is none. I marked the appointments mandatory. You’re all mine 😈

Anaxa: Technically, we can just not show up. You can’t force us to come.

Hyacine: Try me. I will storm your lab, drag you out by your ridiculous coat and personally escort you to my office 

Phainon: It’s just a checkup right? How bad could it be?

Cipher: EASY for you to say. You and lion boy are literal walking gym ads 😤

Mydei: What’s the big deal Cipher? It's not like you’re worse off than Anaxa

Anaxa: Excuse me?! I’m doing much better now. I only go to the hospital like, once every few months now.

Hyacine: But you never visit me ☹️

Anaxa: That’s because I specifically requested a doctor who isn’t you.

Anaxa: For my own safety.

Hyacine: That’s so mean! We were lab partners 😭

Cipher: And this is exactly why I’m terrified. What if she tells me I’ve got an incurable disease and have a month left to live?! 😱

Castorice: Little dramatic don’t you think? You’re still young and healthy

Aglaea: Healthy? She lives off instant noodles and energy drinks.

Cipher: And you’re one to talk? Miss I starve myself in order to maintain my modelling waistline. You practically live off air!

Anaxa: At least she’s not living off grease and sodium. I’m surprised you haven’t turned into a walking salt crystal.

Cipher: GASP!! Are you saying I’m going to get FAT?!

Anaxa: No. I’m making a logical observation about your eventual decline. 😌

Cipher: Well fyi I have a fast metabolism and I exercise. Sort of. I’m hot, I’m healthy and I’m thriving thank you very much 😤

Phainon: Hold up… Is that Anaxa defending Aglaea I see? 👀

Mydei: Oh my Titans! It is 👀

Tribios: 👀👀👀

Aglaea: You are all insufferable. 

Hyacine: Great! If there are no objections I’ll see you all on Monday! 😊

Cipher: NOOOOO I OBJECT!!!

Anaxa: Same here. I object with maximum prejudice.

Aglaea: I’d rather not attend either.

Phainon: Eh I’m fine with it

Mydei: Same. Got nothing to hide

Tribios: The girls love Cinny! So we’re definitely coming!

Hyacine: 3 vs 3 Cassie you’re the deciding vote 

Castorice: Why meee 😭

Hyacine: Because you're the last to reply. Now vote 😊🔪

Castorice: Uhhh… I guess Poly and Tory could use a checkup

Hyacine: YAY! 4 to 3 majority wins! You're all coming!

Cipher: You totally used your kids as a scapegoat to avoid our wrath

Castorice: Nuh uh! It has been a year since their last checkup 😤

Hyacine: I expect everyone to arrive on time. Or else...

Hyacine: 😈🔪

Phainon: Quick question. @Castorice @Tribios was Hyacine your doctor when you were giving birth?

Castorice: Yup 😌

Tribios: Yep! Cinny made sure I was comfy and taken care of 🥰

Mydei: No wonder your children turned out like that 

Castorice: What's that supposed to mean?

Anaxa: He means no wonder 2 are future serial killers and the other 3 are tiny terrorists.

Tribios: NAXY! Not you too! ☹️

Anaxa: I’ve been converted to the dark side. 😈

Aglaea: Since the vote has passed, I will respect the outcome and attend my appointment.

Hyacine: Aww thank you Miss President 💖

Hyacine: @Anaxa @Cipher be more like Aglaea

Cipher: Ugh you’re such a teacher’s pet 🙄

Anaxa: Fully agree.

Aglaea: Hyacine went out of her way to book us appointments. And she’s not even charging us. I think we should show some appreciation by attending.

Phainon: Weren’t you the one who opposed it like... 5 minutes ago?

Mydei: Literally just now

Aglaea: I have no recollection of such an event.

Replying to:
Aglaea: I’d rather not attend either.
Anaxa: Let me jog your memory Miss President.

Cipher: HYPOCRITE!!!

Cipher: GET HER ASS!

Aglaea: I have a photoshoot to attend now. Goodbye.

Aglaea has gone offline.

Phainon: Didn’t she say her shoots are only on the weekends?

Mydei: Yeah she definitely did

Castorice: That was in high school. She probably has weekday shoots now

Anaxa: Castorice. Don’t defend that woman.

Castorice: 🥺

Cipher: Y'know what? As long as Cinny doesn’t say I’m going to die in 3 days I can survive a checkup

Hyacine: Don’t worry Cipher. I’m sure you’ll be fine 😊

Cipher: THAT’S WHAT PEOPLE SAY WHEN YOU'RE NOT FINE

Hyacine: See you all on Monday~ 😈🔪

Cipher, Anaxa, Phainon, Mydei, Tribios and Castorice have gone offline.

Hyacine: …Eh? Oh well

Hyacine: You better come

Hyacine: Or else...

Hyacine: 😈😈😈😈

Hyacine: MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Hyacine has gone offline.

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October 13, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduates

Hyacine: I’m so glad everyone came to today’s checkup! 😊

Phainon: You literally threatened us to show up 😑

Hyacine: Anyway the report is finished! I’ll send it here

Cipher: NOOOOOO

Anaxa: Hyacinthia Daythunder Knight, don’t you dare send it here.

Mydei: Not the full naming 💀

Aglaea: I thought our health reports were supposed to be confidential? Shouldn’t you send it to us privately?

Hyacine: Yeaaa buuutt consider this punishment for avoiding me 😈

Tribios: I kinda want to see everyone’s diagnosis

Castorice: It can’t be that bad right?

Cipher: This is going to be soooo embarrassinggggg

Anaxa: Can you not expose us like that? Some of us would like to keep our issues private.

Aglaea: Agreed.

Hyacine: Yap all you want but this is REVENGE!

Hyacine: [Medical Report attachment]

📋 Medical Report by Dr. Hyacinthia Daythunder Knight 📋

Location: Twilight Courtyard Hospital
Date: 13 October 2025

Phainon Kevin Khaslana

Diagnosis:

• Cardiovascular health: Excellent 
• Minor muscle tightness — Recommend to do more stretching & stay hydrated
• Vitamin D slightly low — Recommend more sunlight exposure
• Early Signs of Tech Neck: From hunched over coding 12 hours a day
• Chronic Optimism Disorder: Frequently displays delusional levels of cheerfulness

Hyacine’s Note:
Physically strong. Mentally a soft marshmallow. Needs posture correction or he’ll evolve into a shrimp by 40.

Mydeimos Eurypon Gorgo Kremnos

Diagnosis:

• Muscular & fit 
• Minor signs of overtraining — Recommend rest days
• Slight dehydration detected — Recommend increase in water intake
• Highly Susceptible to Dad Jokes Syndrome (common in gym bros)

Hyacine’s Note:
This man is 80% muscle and 20% trauma. Still healthier than the rest of you.

Aglaea Aurelia Goldweaver

Diagnosis:

• Severely Underweight: Low BMI of 16
• Iron deficiency anemia — Recommend iron supplements
• Low body fat percentage — Recommend increase in calorie intake
• Risk of osteoporosis — Recommend calcium & vitamin D supplements
• Elevated stress hormones — Recommend doing relaxation techniques & have better sleep hygiene

Hyacine’s Note:
You need to eat more than “aesthetic” salads. Maybe try carbs. Ever heard of bread?

Anaxagoras Nousporist

Diagnosis:

• Thin & underweight
• Moderate asthma diagnosed with mild persistent symptoms
• Slightly compromised lung function & mild wheezing
• Needs to monitor asthma triggers & maintain medication
• Iron deficiency — Recommend iron supplements

Hyacine’s Note:
This man was born to be allergic to life. Please consider sunlight, vitamins, and emotional support.

Cifera Cheshire

Diagnosis:

• Elevated LDL cholesterol & triglycerides
• Early signs of fatty liver disease
• Blood sugar slightly elevated in prediabetic range
• Vitamin B complex & C deficiency — Recommend vitamin B complex & C supplements
• Severe Junk Food Dependency Disorder
• Caffeine Infusion Addiction
• Internal Drama Queen Complex (undiagnosed but obvious)

Hyacine’s Note:
Blood is 20% Red Bull, 30% grease, and 50% anxiety. Still somehow passes vitals. Probably a medical miracle.

Tribios Saffron

Diagnosis:

• Cardiovascular health: Good
• Blood sugar: Normal
• Sleep Deficiency – Recommend getting at least 7 hours of sleep
• Supermom Syndrome: Manages to take care of 3 chaotic triplets without breaking a sweat

Hyacine’s Note:
Somehow still functioning despite parenting the actual embodiment of destruction.

Tribbie, Trinnon & Trianne Moira

Diagnosis:

• Healthy weight & development 
• Normal growth parameters
• Good hydration & nutrition status
• Explosive Toddler Energy Disorder
• Mild Pyromania Tendencies 
• Shared Psychic Screaming Ability

Hyacine’s Note:
They licked a flaming cannonball and survived. I fear for our future.

Castorice Desdemona

Diagnosis:

• Cardiovascular health: Good
• Mild vitamin B12 deficiency — Recommend vitamin B12 supplements 
• Slightly elevated stress markers — Recommend mindfulness & breaks
• “My Child Is Perfect” Syndrome (very common in first-time parents)

Hyacine’s Note:
I love you Cas, but Poly and Tory are not “little angels”. They said “murder” before “mama”.

Polyxia & Castor Dracona

Diagnosis:

• Healthy weight & height
• First Words: "Murder"
• Unnervingly Intelligent Baby Syndrome
• Plotting Something But Won’t Tell Me Disorder

Hyacine’s Note:
They stared at me for 5 minutes without blinking. I blinked first. I fear I’ve lost their respect.

Phainon: WHAT DO YOU MEAN EARLY SIGNS OF TECH NECK?! 😭😭😭

Hyacine: You're going to be a shrimp by 40 if you don’t adjust that posture of yours

Phainon: I DON'T WANT TO BE A SHRIMP!!! 😭

Phainon: And Chronic Optimism Disorder?! I am NOT delusionally cheerful!

Mydei: Hate to break it to you but you definitely are

Phainon: YOU HAVE DAD JOKES SYNDROME YOU CAN’T SAY ANYTHING

Mydei: I do not! It says highly susceptible. Learn to read HKS

Phainon: Same thing 🙄

Cipher: Ooooo~ The underweight couple confirmed?! 👀👀👀

Anaxa: WHO are you calling underweight and WHO are you calling a couple?!

Cipher: You and agy obviously. The twig twins 👯‍♀️ 

Aglaea: Not bad. I expected worse.

Hyacine: Seriously?! That’s all you have to say? Not bad?!

Aglaea: My apologies. You’re right. I have more to say.

Aglaea: Unfortunately, I will not be taking the doctor’s advice to increase my calorie intake, for the sake of keeping my job. However, I will accept the supplements you send me. Please deliver them to my address as listed in the healthcare system. Thank you for your concern, but I am doing very well.

Phainon: Damn she just sent you a diplomatic ceasefire

Mydei: That’s one long essay

Tribios: That’s Agy for you 

Hyacine: You’re truly hopeless… but fine. I’ll send the supplements. Better than nothing

Tribios: HELL YEAH! I got Supermom Syndrome! 🦸‍♀️

Castorice: And sleep deficiency 😐

Tribios: Who needs sleep anyway? Not me! 😎

Hyacine: You very much need sleep. Please try to get at least 7 hours

Tribios: Say that to my little gremlins. But hey at least they’re healthy and happy!

Cipher: And diagnosed with explosive toddler energy disorder 

Phainon: And Pyromania Tendencies

Mydei: Don’t forget the best one. Shared Psychic Screaming Ability 

Tribios: Totally normal stuff 😌

Anaxa: Does that mean there are frequent casualties at your place Tribios?

Tribios: Happens every other day! 😁

Aglaea: I can confirm. When I came over to drop off the chocolates, her house almost burned down because Tribbie figured out how to climb onto the kitchen counter and turned on the stove.

Tribios: BUT IT DIDN’T and that’s all that matters! 

Castorice: You know what… I think I’m keeping Poly and Tory far far away from your babies

Tribios: 🥺

Tribios: But they’re really good girls I promise!

Cipher: Yeahhhh no one’s believing that after that horror story

Mydei: And the cannonball licking. Can’t forget that

Hyacine: Honestly, I’m surprised they’re still alive

Tribios: And Cas don’t act like the twins are innocent! They literally have Plotting Something But Won’t Tell Me Disorder!

Castorice: But they have Unnervingly Intelligent Baby Syndrome. That means they're going to be smart 🥰

Anaxa: Do you even know what unnerving means?

Castorice: That they're going to be geniuses 😌

Anaxa: Of course you don’t. Why am I not surprised.

Hyacine: Clear signs of “My Child Is Perfect” Syndrome on full display over here

Cipher: Yeah I’m not calling a baby whose first word was murder an innocent angel. I’m not buying your delulu princess homebody narrative

Phainon: LOL “Blood is 20% Red Bull, 30% grease, and 50% anxiety.” 😂😂

Phainon: Cipher WHAT is this?! 🤣

Cipher: THAT’S SUCH A LIE!

Cipher: CINNY HOW DARE YOU!

Mydei: Very Internal Drama Queen Complex. I fully support that diagnosis

Cipher: I am NOT that dramatic!!

Aglaea: Cifera I think you should cut down on junk food. You’ve already got elevated LDL cholesterol, early signs of fatty liver disease, and prediabetic blood sugar. You really should take better care of yourself.

Cipher: Oh shush you! I’m not listening to advice from someone with a BMI of 16! At least I’m in a healthy range unlike you! Clearly I’m the healthier one 😤

Anaxa: You truly have Severe Junk Food Dependency Disorder and Caffeine Infusion Addiction.

Cipher: You too underweight numero dos!

Anaxa: But Hyacine didn’t state my BMI, so it can’t be as bad as Miss Fashion Model’s. Besides, I’m getting better. It says “slightly” and “mild” now. Last time it said “severe”. That's an improvement.

Hyacine: Your BMI is just a smidge better than Aglaea’s but it’s still bad! But fine, I applaud you for somehow improving without my help

Anaxa: It means the doctor I’m seeing is more effective than you. That’s good to know.

Hyacine: EXCUSE ME?! 😡

Phainon: “This man was born to be allergic to life.” 💀💀💀

Anaxa: What does that mean?

Hyacine: It means you literally spend all your time in that unventilated lab of yours. You need sunshine and proper human interaction!

Anaxa: Proposal denied.

Tribios: I’ll be your emotional support Naxy! The triplets can help too! They're very good at cheering people up! 🥰

Mydei: You mean blowing people up?

Castorice: As if Anaxa needs more ways to almost die

Aglaea: Hyacine you already got the checkup you wanted. So, are you satisfied now?

Hyacine: Yes and no

Hyacine: It’s great to know your bodies better but now I’m really concerned about your health. I’ll be sending supplements to all of you so remember to actually take them.

Hyacine: And the healthiest award goes to... Mydei! 👏👏👏

Hyacine: Here’s your trophy 🏆

Mydei: Oh wow! Jolly me! A virtual trophy for little ol’ me? Why thank you Hyacine! Tips imaginary hat 🎩 

Anaxa: Did he just go full southern?

Tribios: Nah sounds more western to me

Castorice: Are we sure he’s actually the healthiest?

Aglaea: I think the Hyacine Syndrome is starting to get to him.

Hyacine: And the unhealthiest award goes to... Cipher! 👏👏👏

Hyacine: Here’s your trophy 🏆

Cipher: WHAT?! ME?! Isn’t it agy or naxy?!

Hyacine: They’re a close second. But you have way more red flags 🚩

Phainon: Lol imagine losing to Aglaea and Anaxa 💀

Mydei: Honestly didn’t expect that outcome

Cipher: I can’t believe the underweight couple just beat me! 😭

Anaxa: Again. Not a couple.

Aglaea: Seems like I’m the healthier one Cifera. So based on your logic, that means you should take my advice now, correct?

Cipher: Ughhh but I can’t afford high class meals agyyy 🥺

Aglaea: Don’t I pay you to manage my stocks?

Castorice: And for running deliveries for me?

Cipher: Yeah but I use that to fund my gambling addiction 😸

Anaxa: That sounds like a you problem.

Tribios: What are you even gambling on?

Cipher: Gacha games. Obviously. Like everyone else these days

Hyacine: I strongly suggest you quit before it becomes an actual addiction. And please use your income on better meals. Not just junk food

Cipher: Fiiine I’ll cut down. For my health or whatever

Hyacine: That’s all I ask 😊

Anaxa: I just reread the report, and seriously Hyacine. What are these diagnoses?

Anaxa: Half of them are literally made up.

Phainon: Oh yeah! I was laughing too hard to realize how absurd some of them were 😂

Aglaea: There are some legitimate ones though.

Castorice: That’s just the classic Hyacine diagnosis. Real info lightly seasoned with sarcasm

Hyacine: Hehe 😌

Tribios: Of course she Hyacined it 😑

Hyacine: Anyway I’ll be looking forward to your next checkups next year! 

Cipher: After that traumatic roast session? No thanks

Mydei: As the current health god I declare myself exempt from future checkups 😎

Phainon: I’m still offended you said I’m gonna turn into a shrimp 😡

Anaxa: I’ll go to my checkups, but not with you.

Aglaea: I’m just going to stick to my private healthcare specialist from the most prestigious private hospital in the city.

Anaxa: No need to flex on us peasants Goldweaver.

Aglaea: I’m merely stating facts.

Tribios: Well the girls loved it so I’m definitely coming back Cinny!

Castorice: Me too! It wasn’t that bad. Not sure about the rest though 

Hyacine: Thank you both for being supportive friends. Unlike the rest of these traitors! 😤

Anaxa: Did I say we were friends? For all I know, I was added into a group chat with strangers claiming to be my high school classmates.

Cipher: LE GASP! 😱

Phainon: Ouch Anaxa. You wound me 💔

Hyacine: That’s so mean!!! 😭

Aglaea: He does have a point. None of us have actually proven we are the same people from high school.

Castorice: What about the health reports? It has our full names.

Aglaea: Coincidence. Anyone can share a name.

Tribios: You think 8 people having the exact same names is a coincidence?!

Aglaea: Rare. Not impossible.

Cipher: Look what you’ve done cinny! Your measly little checkup broke the fragile foundation of this group!

Hyacine: I’M SORRY IT’S MY FAULT 😭😭😭

Phainon: I know how to fix this. Let’s have a meet up in person!

Anaxa: Do you know how hard it is to get 8 working adults with full-time jobs to meet at the same time? At least 3 of us are flexible, but the rest of us are busy people with busy lives. We don’t have the luxury to indulge in whimsical whims of a child who suddenly wants to hang out with people we haven’t spoken to in 5 years. Let it go Phainon. We lost touch.

Phainon: I am not a child! I’m literally 7 months older than you!

Anaxa: Age doesn’t equal maturity. You still have the mentality of a toddler.

Phainon: Rude! But I still want a reunion. Just send me your schedules and I’ll organise something

Mydei: You’re not even phased by that soul crushing monologue?

Phainon: Nah Anaxa’s like that 24/7. He’s not wrong but he’s also not right. I still think we could use a good high school reunion

Cipher: You’re truly suffering from chronic optimism disorder  

Aglaea: Not sure if I should admire or be deeply concerned about that, but I’ll send my schedule for the next month.

Tribios: I’m free whenever! Just be ready for the munchkins to tag along!

Castorice: Same here! The perks of being a mom with zero deadlines 😎

Cipher: I’m mostly free too!

Mydei: You already know my schedule 😉

Cipher: Wait WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?! Are you implying… 

Castorice: Yup exactly what you’re thinking

Hyacine: Let’s do it on a weekend. That way most of us are free

Aglaea: Actually, to guarantee that everyone is free, why not do it on a public holiday? That way Tribios and Cas can leave their kids with their husbands and enjoy the day without worrying about spontaneous combustion.

Phainon: Aglaea you’re a genius!

Aglaea: Naturally. I am the smartest.

Anaxa: Must you always bring that up Miss Valedictorian?

Aglaea: Only because I know it annoys you Mr Salutatorian.

Cipher: Aww besties are flirting again

Anaxa: We are NOT flirting!

Cipher: Uh huh suuure~

Aglaea: I’ve had enough of this group chat. I’m going to take Hyacine’s advice and go do some “relaxation techniques” before your collective idiocy gives me a migraine. Goodbye.

Aglaea has gone offline.

Mydei: Congrats on pissing off Miss Valedictorian

Cipher: Eh I doubt she’s actually going to relax. Bet she’s already back at work

Anaxa: Aglaea’s definition of “relaxation” is work.

Phainon: And how would you know that? 👀

Cipher: Cause they dated before duh

Anaxa has gone offline.

Cipher: COWARD! 

Castorice: I should probably go too. The twins just woke up from their nap. Byeee!

Castorice has gone offline.

Tribios: I guess that’s my cue to leave as well. Can’t have the little gremlins almost kill themselves before they even learn to talk. See you tomorrow!

Tribios has gone offline.

Phainon: So… should we all just log off now?

Mydei: Probably for the best

Hyacine: Yeah I should get back to work now

Cipher: Toodeloo~ 

Phainon, Mydei, Hyacine and Cipher have gone offline.

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October 15, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduates

Cipher: HELP I THINK I’M DYINGGG

Phainon: What’s happening now?

Cipher: MY STOMACH HURTS LIKE HELL

Castorice: Oh… it’s that time of the month again huh

Tribios: Are you ok Ciphy?

Cipher: NO I’M NOT

Cipher: I’M IN PAINNNN

Mydei: Aren’t you overreacting a little? Isn’t it just cramps?

Cipher: IT ISN’T JUST CRAMPS!!! I FEEL LIKE PUKING, MY STOMACH HURTS, MY HEAD HURTS, EVERYTHING HURTS!!!

Cipher: SOMEONE GET HYACINE IN HERE

Tribios: @Hyacine

Hyacine has come online.

Hyacine: Period cramps also known as dysmenorrhea, are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen that many women experience before and during their menstrual cycle. These cramps are caused by the uterus contracting to shed its lining and the intensity can vary from mild discomfort to severe pain that interferes with daily activities

Phainon: Look what you’ve done Mydei! You summoned Hyacine!

Mydei: Not my problem. I still think she’s overreacting

Cipher: I’M NOT OVERREACTING!!!

Cipher: LADIES GO GET HIM

Hyacine: Some women experience only minor discomfort. Others may have cramps that are so intense that they disrupt daily activities

Hyacine: You shouldn’t judge someone’s pain because everyone experiences it differently

Castorice: Yeah it’s kind of like someone is holding and squeezing your organs from the inside

Tribios: Exactly! It hurts a lot De!

Aglaea: As a man, you’ll never understand what we women go through. I suggest you stop talking, unless you want a death wish.

Castorice: Shall we give him a demonstration?

Tribios: @Phainon help us squeeze De’s organs next time you see him.

Phainon: Uh… what?

Anaxa: Not Goldweaver casually threatening Mydeimos.

Aglaea: Do you want to be next Anaxa?

Anaxa: I’m just a bystander. Release your wrath on the actual perpetrator.

Cipher: ATTACK!!!

Tribios: 🔪

Castorice: 🔪

Hyacine: 🔪

Aglaea: 🩸💀⚰️🪦

Castorice: Rest in pieces Mydeimos. May Phainon forever miss you 🤧

Phainon: NOOOO NOT MYDEI 😭😭😭

Mydei: I’m still here you know 😑

Anaxa: Must you all be so dramatic. Cifera, if you’re really in pain, you could try drinking some warm ginger tea or placing a heat pad on your abdomen.

Cipher: I already tossed it into the microwave

Castorice: You mean your heat pad cat plush?

Cipher: Exactly. Chipper is a great tummy companion

Anaxa: Of course you named it.

Cipher: Shut up it’s cute!

Replying to:
Anaxa: Must you all be so dramatic. Cifera, if you’re really in pain, you could try drinking some warm ginger tea or placing a heat pad on your abdomen.
Phainon: Wait… how do you know this?

Hyacine: Isn’t ginger tea something Aglaea usually drinks?

Tribios: Yeah! Agy always carries that fancy Buyso gold bling water bottle filled with ginger tea and pretends it’s water

Cipher: Ugh don’t remind me. It was so showy. Especially with that gold crown for a cap. Screams rich 🤑 

Castorice: I’m surprised you never got caught

Aglaea: As if the teachers could do anything. I’d just call my mother, and she’d probably give them a lecture about “not caring for their students’ well-being”.

Anaxa: Wow. Running off to mommy. 🙄

Anaxa: I thought the great Lady Goldweaver could solve her own problems.

Aglaea: I could. But I’d rather watch them get roasted.

Mydei: Why do I feel like this is coming from experience?

Aglaea: Because it has happened before.

Anaxa: There was that one time in middle school where some bullies decided to mess with her because she was this tiny little thing that was easy to pick on. So they locked her in a locker for a few hours.

Anaxa: Let’s just say no one dared touch her after that.

Aglaea: Serves them right. They got expelled and my mother roasted the principal. Honestly, it was a sight to behold.

Hyacine: WHAT?! THAT’S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!!

Castorice: Are you alright??

Aglaea: I passed out from the lack of ventilation. Luckily, I didn’t suffer any brain damage from the oxygen deprivation… but I did develop claustrophobia after that.

Tribios: Agy… 😭

Cipher: IMMA GO GET EM. GIVE ME NAMES THEY’RE GONNA PAY! 😡

Aglaea: Thank you for the concern, but I’m fine now. I was just hospitalised for a while, no big deal.

Hyacine: “No big deal”?! YOU WERE STARVED OF OXYGEN! YOU COULD’VE DIED!!!

Mydei: How do you even lock someone in a locker? Aren’t they super small?

Anaxa: Like I said. She was tiny back then.

Aglaea: I wasn’t that tiny! I was slim.

Anaxa: Same thing.

Phainon: Off-topic but YOU WENT TO THE SAME MIDDLE SCHOOL?!

Anaxa: Yes, is that a problem?

Phainon: YOU WERE BASICALLY CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS!!

Anaxa: WHAT?! WE WERE NOT!

Mydei: Oh come on you know exactly what to do when a girl’s on her period

Castorice: I bet you were kind, attentive and gentle

Cipher: Ah yes the ideal qualities men should have when women are in pain UNLIKE SOMEBODY OVER HERE 😡

Cipher: I’m talking about you @Mydei

Mydei: Not my fault I don’t know these! I’m not a doctor unlike Hyacine!

Hyacine: A little compassion would still be appreciated

Tribios: Ciphy are you feeling better now?

Phainon: Yeah you’re not scream texting anymore

Cipher: Kinda. Chipper’s doing a good job but it still hurts a lot

Hyacine: If it’s that unbearable you could try taking Panadol. It helps alleviate the pain

Aglaea: Or ginger tea. It helps soothe the stomach and has anti-inflammatory effects.

Cipher: I don’t have your fancy spancy ginger tea over here in poor people land

Aglaea: No problem. I’ll just send you a Pukka Herbal Health Wellness Tea Gift Set. It has 9 different flavours of tea.

Cipher: AHHH THANK YOU AGYYY I LOVE YOU ❤️❤️❤️

Aglaea: I adore that brand. They have some delectable teas for every occasion. I drink one with every meal, before bed, and throughout the day. My favorite is the chamomile, vanilla & manuka honey one. It’s very soothing and relaxing, perfect for after a stressful photoshoot.

Mydei: Is she seriously geeking out over tea?

Phainon: She definitely is

Tribios: Agy’s got a serious tea addiction. You should see her tea room it’s like a mini tea museum in there

Castorice: But she’s not wrong. Pukka tea is really good plus it’s caffeine free. Pollux used to make me a cup every day when I was pregnant. It was so comforting especially with everything that’s going on. My favourite is the earl grey one 

Aglaea: Oh yes, that flavour is wonderful too. Good choice Cas.

Hyacine: Aww Pollux is such a good husband

Cipher: Told you he’s a total sweetheart

Anaxa: Who knew a Victorian vampire could be more considerate than a gym rat.

Mydei: Stop ganging up on me!

Hyacine: You had it coming

Phainon: Alright let’s stop bullying Mydei

Phainon: Mydei just say sorry to the ladies and we’re all good right?

Cipher: STOP PROTECTING YOUR BF!

Castorice: An apology would be appreciated

Anaxa: Are you some kind of mediator between the girls and the boys now?

Phainon: Whose side are you on?!

Anaxa: I remain indifferent.

Mydei: You are no man

Anaxa: I’m very much a man.

Phainon: Then stand with your fellow men! 😡

Aglaea: Enough with the man talk. Mydeimos just apologise already.

Mydei: Fineee

Mydei: I’m sorry to you lovely ladies who have to suffer every month. I should’ve been more considerate of your struggles 🥺

Tribios: Good job De!

Hyacine: Apology accepted

Cipher: Hmph! 😤

Castorice: Come on Cipher, he already apologised. Can’t you just let this go?

Cipher: Only if he treats me to ice cream

Mydei: Fine I’ll bring ice cream over

Cipher: Consider it apology accepted!

Hyacine: NO!

Hyacine: NO ICE CREAM!!!

Mydei: Why not?

Tribios: Oh no I can already hear the Hyacine explanation coming 😩

Hyacine: It’s not recommended to eat cold foods during menstruation because of prostaglandins, natural chemicals that cause uterine contractions and can worsen cramps. High levels of prostaglandins are responsible for sharp menstrual pain

Hyacine: Dairy products like ice cream contain arachidonic acid, which can increase prostaglandin levels and exacerbate cramps. Therefore, if your cramps are severe, it’s better to avoid most dairy products, except curd and buttermilk, which are generally considered safe

Hyacine: Although there is no definitive scientific evidence that cold foods worsen cramps, it’s best to observe how your body reacts to different foods during menstruation

Hyacine: Foods to avoid include alcohol, caffeine, refined grains, dairy products, red meat, processed foods, fatty foods, fried foods, sugary foods and drinks, spicy foods and salty foods. In other words, basically your entire diet

Hyacine: Instead, focus on consuming foods rich in iron, magnesium, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids, which may help alleviate the symptoms

Castorice: 👏👏👏

Tribios: Looks like Cinny’s working overtime today

Aglaea: No wonder your cramps are that bad. You’re eating all the wrong food during your menstruation.

Cipher: Says the one who kept almost passing out during hers. How many times did you have to go to the nurse’s office during a year?

Castorice: I’m pretty sure it was at least once every month

Aglaea: At least I still maintained my perfect attendance.

Anaxa: THAT’S SERIOUSLY WHAT YOU CARE ABOUT? YOU WERE ON THE VERGE OF PASSING OUT! ALONG WITH DIZZINESS AND FATIGUE! AND ALL YOU CARE ABOUT IS YOUR STUPID PERFECT ATTENDANCE?!

Phainon: Wow… I’ve never seen Anaxa this angry before

Mydei: Bro is seriously crashing out

Anaxa: THAT’S BECAUSE YOU DIDN’T HAVE TO BE THE ONE TO CARRY HER TO THE NURSE’S OFFICE JUST BECAUSE I WAS HER DESK MATE AND A GENIUS SO I COULD SKIP THE LESSON SINCE I ALREADY KNEW EVERYTHING!!!

Anaxa: WHY CAN’T YOU TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOURSELF?! WOULD A FEW EXTRA CALORIES HURT?!

Aglaea: I was. I had my ginger tea. And I apologise for troubling you back then, but it was the teacher who asked you to carry me. I had no control over it.

Anaxa: AS IF A MEASLY LITTLE BOTTLE OF GINGER TEA COULD DO ANYTHING! YOU NEED REAL FOOD! NOT AIR OR LIQUIDS!

Aglaea: DO NOT OFFEND MY GINGER TEA! IT HELPED AND I’M DOING MUCH BETTER NOW! I DON’T NEED YOU TO KEEP WORRYING OVER ME! YOU KEEP NAGGING ME OVER THE SMALLEST OF THINGS! THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE BROKE UP!!!

Anaxa: IS IT THAT BAD TO WANT TO LOOK AFTER YOUR HEALTH?! YOU’RE SO STUBBORN!!!

Aglaea: SO ARE YOU! YOU LITERALLY GO TO THE HOSPITAL EVERY OTHER DAY! AND YOU’RE ASKING ME TO LOOK AFTER MYSELF?! MAYBE YOU SHOULD TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE BEFORE ASKING ME TO!

Anaxa: AT LEAST I TAKE BREAKS FROM SCHOOL UNLIKE YOU! AND I ALREADY SAID I’M MUCH BETTER NOW!!!

Hyacine: STOP FIGHTINGGGGG

Aglaea: He started it.

Anaxa: She started it.

Hyacine: I DON’T CARE WHO STARTED IT. WHY CAN’T YOU JUST TALK WITHOUT ARGUING!!! WHYYYY?!

Tribios: It’s okay Cinny just breathe. Everyone calm down 

Phainon: Woah… you know it’s serious when they start scream texting 

Mydei: Is that what they meant by “it wasn’t a healthy relationship”?

Castorice: And this is just a text argument. I’m now wondering what their irl ones are like

Cipher: As much as I love watching them crash out and get at each other’s throats, this is getting a little too intense for me

Cipher: I bet they go physical in their irl arguments

Phainon: Anaxa wouldn’t hit a girl would he? 😱

Anaxa: No, I wouldn’t hit her.

Aglaea: You’d grab my wrist really hard.

Anaxa: AND YOU’D HIT ME!

Aglaea: I WOULD NOT!

Hyacine: STOPPPP ITTTTTT

Hyacine: Both of you apologise to each other NOW!

Aglaea: I apologise for losing my composure. That wasn’t very ladylike of me.

Anaxa: I’m sorry for arguing.

Hyacine: Good. All better now?

Aglaea: No comment.

Anaxa: Same.

Tribios: 👏👏👏

Tribios: Cinny saves the day again!

Castorice: I’m screenshotting everything. This is peak material in the making. Lovers clashing to the point of murder. Perfect 👌

Phainon: Only Castorice would take an argument as inspiration

Mydei: But seriously we’re not about to get a part 2 right?

Aglaea: I’m going to brew some chamomile tea now. I need a calming drink after that incident.

Phainon: Don’t you have maids or butlers for that?

Aglaea: Goodbye.

Aglaea has gone offline.

Phainon: Never mind…

Anaxa: What a pathetic excuse to go offline. Well, I’m logging off too. I can’t stand being in a group chat with that woman.

Anaxa has gone offline.

Castorice: Anddd they’re gone

Cipher: Is it me or did you notice how they always log off one after another? Suspicious 🤨

Tribios: It’s probably a coincidence

Cipher: I don’t know… 🧐

Mydei: Oh so now you’re feeling well enough to dissect their relationship? What happened to “I’m dying”?

Cipher: I KNEW IT!

Cipher: YOU WEREN’T SINCERE IN YOUR APOLOGY AT ALL! I DEMAND A TUB OF NOONA’S BLACK SESAME ICE CREAM!!!

Hyacine: Didn’t I just write an essay on why you can’t have ice cream?!

Cipher: I DON’T CARE! MYDEIMOSSSS GIMME MY ICE CREAMMMM!

Mydei: Alright alright I’ll go buy some black sesame ice cream for you. No need to shout

Cipher: Good!

Phainon: Ewww seriously Cipher? Black sesame? Gross 🤢

Cipher: HEY! YOU TAKE THAT BACK! 😡😡😡

Cipher: Black sesame is the best 😤

Phainon: It’s so gritty and coarse bleugh 🤮

Phainon: Chocolate chip cookie dough is wayyy better

Cipher: That’s so boringgg. It’s basically vanilla with toppings

Phainon: Well basic is sometimes better than your weird concoction

Cipher: WEIRD CONCOCTION?! YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!

Hyacine: Can we not fight over ice cream flavours please? Both of you can have your favourites but that doesn’t mean you can insult each other

Tribios: Snowy’s not the mediator. Clearly Cinny’s the real mediator here. You go girl! Stopping two fights in a row!

Hyacine: Ugh… this is giving me a headache. Now I kind of want tea too

Castorice: Want me to send you some?

Hyacine: No it’s fine. Aglaea gave me some before, I just need to find it

Mydei: Quick question is everyone on their periods or something?

Tribios: I’m not

Castorice: Me neither. Why do you ask?

Mydei: Because doesn’t periods cause mood swings? And this whole conversation has had way more screaming than usual. Hell even Aglaea lost her composure

Phainon: Are you saying Anaxa's a girl?

Mydei: I mean he didn’t support us guys did he now?

Phainon: 😂😂😂

Phainon: He would so kill you if he was still here

Cipher: Oh wowwww. So you know that periods cause mood swings but not that it can cause painful cramps? 😑

Hyacine: Well you do have a point. I’m on my menstruation actually. As for Aglaea… hard to say but if I were to guess she’s probably on hers too

Mydei: This explains everything that’s going on. No wonder Tribios and Castorice are the only sane ones here

Phainon: We should’ve ignored Cipher’s cry for help then we wouldn’t be in this situation

Cipher: HEY!

Hyacine: As the physician I say we should all log off and calm down. Probably take a nap while you’re at it. Sleep off your emotions

Tribios: I’m down for a nap. Timmy took the girls out so I’m freeee

Phainon: Congrats 👏 

Hyacine: How’s Timotheos doing?

Tribios: He’s doing well. Maybe. If the girls don’t destroy him that is

Mydei: Nah he’ll be fineee

Castorice: Maybe I should make Pollux take the twins out too. Where did your hubby take the triplets?

Tribios: Just a stroll at Little Island. He’s testing out the new triple stroller we got from the Astral Express. Hopefully they don’t break this one 🙏

Castorice: Ooo I love that place. Very peaceful. I should send Pollux there right now maybe he might bump into the triplets

Hyacine: Hopefully not literally

Phainon: While you moms talk about parent stuff @Mydei how does a boxing match sound?

Mydei: You’re on! Meet me at my gym

Cipher: Heyyy what about my ice cream? 🥺

Phainon: We’ll swing on by after our match

Cipher: You better!

Cipher: Imma chill with chipper while you’re at it 

Hyacine: Honestly I want to chill too 😭

Hyacine: Oh welp I better go find that tea now. Goodbye and remember to look after yourselves!

Tribios: See you tomorrow!

Castorice: Byeee!

Mydei: See ya

Cipher: Toodeloo~

Phainon: Until next time!

Hyacine, Tribios, Castorice, Mydei and Phainon have gone offline.

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October 18, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduates

Phainon: Heyyy anyone getting ready for fall? 

Mydei: Didn’t fall start a month ago?

Phainon: Yeah but I only start decorating in October 😌

Mydei: bruh 😑

Tribios: My little gremlins love stomping on the dead leaves

Cipher: Of course they do. They’re literal terrorists

Anaxa: Why’d you have to phrase it like that? You make it sound like they’re trampling on corpses.

Tribios: I mean they’re dead. That’s why they fall

Anaxa: Still not better. They’re called deciduous leaves.

Mydei: Sounds like delicious leaves 😋

Phainon: I can already see them munching on them like chips

Tribios: Why in fact they’ve already done that.

Hyacine: WHAT?! 😰

Tribios: Don’t worry! They’re fine!

Aglaea: Speaking of fall, I’ve already launched my Autumn Collection. It’s called Nature’s Palette. Inspired by the changing hues of the season.

Anaxa: Why did you type “fall” and “autumn” in the same sentence? Pick a word woman.

Aglaea: Because I’m classy. Besides, autumn sounds a lot more elegant than fall.

Castorice has come online.

Castorice: Did I join at the right time? I sense peak nonsense

Phainon: Hey Cas! We’re talking about fall vibes 

Castorice: I’m currently snuggled up in a blanket with a PSL while cuddling with the twins

Castorice: Oh and they say hi!

Hyacine: Awww that sounds adorable 🥺

Cipher: Way better than eating dead leaves

Tribios: They didn’t eat them! I think. Maybe just… licked them?

Mydei: What is it with your babies and licking dangerous things?? First was a flaming cannonball now it’s dead leaves. What’s next? Bones?

Tribios: Well I am planning on getting a 6 foot tall skeleton for Halloween

Phainon: WHAT?! Isn’t that like 10 times your size?!

Tribios: EXCUSE ME?! I’m 150cm that’s only 2 feet shorter!!

Anaxa: Well, that’s below average.

Tribios: I’M SORRY I’M NOT AS TALL AS AGY OKAY 😤

Aglaea: I’m not that tall. I’m only 173cm.

Castorice: You’re literally the tallest among the girls what do you mean 😭

Cipher: And that’s why she’s a model

Hyacine: Don’t worry Tribios I’m below average too. I’m 155cm

Anaxa: Are we all just casually exposing our heights now?

Phainon: Seems like it 

Mydei: Eh why not. I’ve got nothing to hide. I’m 183cm

Tribios: De you’re HUGE 😳

Phainon: And muscular. Can’t forget those assets 😏

Phainon: Anyway I’m 180cm. Only 3cm shorter than Mydei 😡

Castorice: Finally conclusive evidence on who’s taller. It’s hard to tell from down here

Cipher: “Down here”? Princess homebody you’re literally taller than me!

Castorice: I’m 165cm. That’s pretty average right?

Cipher: AND I’M 162 CM. LITERALLY THE AVERAGE HEIGHT!

Castorice: It’s only a 3 cm difference. Just like Mydei and Phainon

Cipher: It’s a big 3cm difference okay?!

Phainon: @Anaxa your turn

Anaxa: Why should I tell you my height?

Mydei: Don’t tell me you’re embarrassed about how tall you are. Maybe you’re secretly a shortie this whole time

Phainon: Wouldn’t it be hilarious if he’s shorter than Aglaea?

Anaxa: You wish. I’m definitely taller than that woman.

Aglaea: Go on then, tell us your height, oh great performer.

Anaxa: 176cm.

Hyacine: That’s not bad

Anaxa: Hyacine you literally measured me last week.

Hyacine: Oh yeah I forgot. I only remembered your weight hehe 😅

Anaxa: Of course you did.

Cipher: Can’t blame her twig boy

Castorice: What was the point of a height reveal?

Phainon: I’m pretty sure it was to make Tribios feel better about being short

Tribios: AND IT’S NOT HELPING. I FEEL EVEN SHORTER 😭

Mydei: Don’t worry you’re still supermom 🦸‍♀️

Tribios: YEAH I AM. AND I’M GETTING THAT 6 FOOT SKELETON!

Hyacine: Yeah that’s the spirit! Wait WHAT?!

Tribios: It’s not real! Just a prop. Probably made of plastic or something

Hyacine: OH THANK THE TITANS! I thought you were gonna dig one up from the graveyard

Tribios: Why would I do that?!

Cipher: Have you seen your place? Doesn’t really scream “I’m totally not going to ransack a graveyard for halloween decorations”

Tribios: WELL I’M GETTING MY SKELLY FROM THE ASTRAL EXPRESS! Best shopping app ever!

Castorice: Yessss I love that place. Got all of twin’s baby stuff from there. Cheap and great quality

Aglaea: Cheap doesn’t always mean good. Sure, it might be usable now, but who knows if it’ll last long-term. You’re better off investing in better quality so it doesn’t fail when it matters.

Aglaea: Obviously, it depends on the situation. For parents, especially you Tribios with your triplets, it makes sense to go for the affordable stuff since they’ll destroy it in minutes.

Aglaea: But if it’s something related to your health, like an asthma inhaler? You should definitely invest in a good one. Better to spend money now than rack up ER bills because your discount inhaler broke.

Phainon: DAMN 😳

Cipher: LMAOO she just roasted you @Anaxa 🤣

Anaxa: My inhaler is perfectly fine. Besides, didn’t I say I was getting better?

Aglaea: And where did you buy this so-called inhaler?

Anaxa: Astral Express.

Aglaea: Exactly. Point proven.

Anaxa: Well, some of us aren’t rich, Goldweaver.

Aglaea: And some of us could afford better if they didn’t blow money on ridiculous experiments. Prioritize your lungs, not your lasers.

Tribios: No lies there. Astral Express is my lifeline. The chaos gremlins break stuff like every other day 😩

Aglaea: As I said. Case-by-case basis. 

Cipher: Well then miss professional shopper where do you get your bougie supplies?

Castorice: Yeah I wanna know too. Back in high school all your stuff looked so fancy I thought you had a secret discount shop or something

Castorice: Then we became friends and I realised oh she’s just rich 💀

Hyacine: Aglaea was totally that one rich kid in school who flexed her wealth but was secretly a nerd

Mydei: Ngl when I first saw you I definitely thought you were a spoiled brat. Like who brings gold-trimmed pens to school?

Mydei: But then I got to know you and realised your IQ is terrifying

Phainon: I was more shocked at how unbothered you were. Caenis kept insulting you and you didn’t even flinch

Aglaea: Why waste energy? I know she’s lying and jealous of me. It’s not worth responding to white noise.

Anaxa: Are you always this overconfident or just vain?

Aglaea: Maybe you’re just insecure. Perhaps you can learn a thing or two from me. It wouldn’t kill you.

Anaxa: I’d rather be eaten alive by Tribios’ gremlins than turn into you. Some of us like having emotions.

Aglaea: Hysilens is even more emotionless than I am, and yet you seem fine with her.

Cipher: Oh right. Another member of the rich girl trinity. You, Hysilens and Cerydra are always flaunting your wealth while us peasants chew leftovers for dinner 😭

Mydei: For real! Y’all are like the mean girls of Chrysos Academy

Hyacine: Ooh! Who is who? 👀

Castorice: Aglaea is definitely Regina George

Tribios: Are we sure it isn’t Cery?

Hyacine: Technically Cerydra looks like the leader in public but who knows who’s actually pulling the strings. Could be anyone

Phainon: Speaking of strings maybe it is Aglaea. She uses strings for sewing

Mydei: That’s the dumbest reach I’ve ever heard

Anaxa: Or we could just ask Aglaea? She’s literally right here.

Tribios: Ooh yeah

Tribios: Agy who’s the real leader?

Aglaea: There is no leader because there was never a Rich Girl Trinity.

Cipher: There is one now 😌

Anaxa: I still say it’s Aglaea. She’s manipulative, controlling, charismatic, confident, vindictive, and obsessed with her image.

Aglaea: Always so eager to insult me aren’t you?

Anaxa: I’m just stating facts.

Hyacine: Would Cerydra be Gretchen Wieners?

Phainon: She is the most sociable

Tribios: And she lives for gossip

Castorice: Somehow she knew about that teacher scandal before it happened

Mydei: So that leaves Hysilens as Karen Smith?

Cipher: But she’s not funny like karen

Phainon: She’s still clueless though

Tribios: Lenny’s humor is something else

Hyacine: You mean that time she tried to teach us how to make Caesar salad?

Cipher: “Want to know how to make any salad into a caesar salad? Just stab it 23 times.”

Cipher: Then she casually stabbed her salad 23 times in front of us 😭

Aglaea: Hysilens has a unique mix of dry and dark humor.

Anaxa: At least she has a mix. You’re just pure darkness.

Aglaea: I prefer the term efficiently realistic. Why sugarcoat things when I can stab my point in once and make it stick?

Cipher: Efficiently realistic?? Girl that’s literally just a poetic way of saying you’re terrifying 😭

Phainon: Aglaea that was way too smooth. I’m genuinely worried now

Mydei: “Stab my point in once and make it stick” sounds like something you say right before a murder

Anaxa: Told you all.

Aglaea: Dark humour is like food. Not all of us gets it.

Cipher: Wowww can you stop roasting us peasants like this 😩

Hyacine: Someone take her phone. She’s getting too powerful

Castorice: Honestly it fits with the Halloween vibes. Dark and spooooky~

Replying to:
Castorice: Somehow she knew about that teacher scandal before it happened
Tribios: CAS WHAT TEACHER SCANDAL?!

Castorice: Wait you really didn’t know? Apparently Professor Lygus was dating Caenis

Tribios: WHAT?!

Phainon: Yeah it was real. Went on for months. Some anonymous student caught them doing… questionable things, took a pic and sent it straight to the principal

Mydei: Lygus got fired and Caenis transferred schools after the whole thing blew up. Harassment got real bad

Aglaea: Serves her right. She always had horrific taste in men.

Cipher: As if Anaxa’s any better 😏

Aglaea: I like my men weak and vulnerable.

Anaxa: EXCUSE ME?!

Aglaea: I said nothing. 😇

Hyacine: This totally has Aglaea written all over it. The beef with Caenis, reporting it to the principal and Cerydra being one of the first to know? Suspicious 🤨 

Aglaea: That’s what she gets for shredding my history essay minutes before submission. Too bad for her, I had a digital backup. I explained everything to the teacher and still got an A. 

Anaxa: Definitely vindictive.

Phainon: WAIT IT WAS YOU WHO CAUGHT THEM?!

Mydei: HOW? WHERE? WHAT?!

Aglaea: I had my suspicions for a while. Just needed an excuse to call her out. Then, by divine coincidence, I stumbled upon a very spicy scene on the way home. Naturally, I had to document it for… purposes. And took a casual detour to the principal’s office on my way out.

Cipher: SAVAGE

Castorice: So you’re the one who posted the photos online?!

Aglaea: Of course not. I’m not that petty. That was all Cerydra. Said it would be “world-changing”. Honestly, I can’t disagree. The outcome was immaculate. ✨

Anaxa: Didn’t this all happen right before the student council elections? And I’m pretty sure Caenis was a candidate.

Hyacine: AGLAEA! YOU DID NOT

Tribios: Did you just sabotage CAENIS?!

Aglaea: 😇

Cipher: SHE SO DID. Certified deadly girlboss. Remind me never to get on your bad side

Aglaea: In my defence, she tried to sabotage me first. She wanted me to get penalised for late submission and ruin my perfect record. So, I just responded accordingly.

Phainon: “Responded accordingly”?? You demolished her

Aglaea: And earned her a permanent demerit on her conduct grade. Her life will never be the same again.

Mydei: You’re evil!

Aglaea: I prefer the term justice administrator. As Cerydra would say, “If you don’t want consequences, don’t make me your enemy.” I’d say I did the school a favour.

Castorice: Are we sure there was never a Rich Girl Trinity?

Tribios: Or maybe there wasn’t one because it’s called the Girlboss Trinity

Hyacine: The triple Gs. Gaslight. Gatekeep. Girlboss.

Cipher: OMG SO REAL 😭😭😭

Aglaea: You’re all overthinking it. I promise you, there’s no trinity of any kind.

Phainon: Girl I literally see you 3 hanging out all the time

Aglaea: That’s because we share similar interests. And I suppose the ability to afford more classier necessities.

Cipher: AND THERE IT IS. Back to flexing on us peasants 🙄

Mydei: I’m still processing the fact that Aglaea just casually exposed a whole scandal like she was submitting homework

Tribios: “Dear teacher, here’s my assignment… and here’s a photo of Caenis being a disgrace.”

Cipher: Multi-tasking queen 😤

Hyacine: Imagine if Caenis actually won the election. We’d all be living under a hormonal dictator

Phainon: Thank the Titans she transferred. I don’t think I could survive her reign of terror

Anaxa: But you could survive Aglaea’s?

Phainon: Aglaea isn’t that bad. You’re just biased 

Castorice: Does anyone even know what happened to Caenis after she left?

Aglaea: Cerydra did some digging. Turns out she transferred to Amphoreus High. Tried running for president again, but her record held her back. She got bullied pretty badly too.

Phainon: Oof from tyrant to background NPC

Aglaea: That’s what happens when you chase things you’re not built for. Some of us are just born to lead.

Hyacine: Aglaea please. The power is literally corrupting you

Aglaea: It’s not power if no one can take it from me.

Cipher: OK TYRANT 😭😭😭

Anaxa: And y’all let her be our student council president? 🤨

Tribios: Better than the alternatives. Have you seen the other candidates? Unhinged. I say that as a mama of three chaos goblins

Hyacine: True. At least Aglaea is responsible and terrifyingly organised

Castorice: Why didn’t Cerydra run? She would've been a great pick too

Aglaea: She said prepping a campaign was “too much effort”. Her logic was if I win, she wins too. Since I basically do whatever she suggests anyway.

Phainon: That’s a power move if I’ve ever seen one

Mydei: Wasn’t Hysilens the vice president?

Aglaea: Also Cerydra’s idea. Said if we both won we’d basically rule the school. No one would dare oppose our policies.

Anaxa: You see how this is tyrant-coded right? This was just student council world domination. We were suffering under your tyrannical rule.

Cipher: You could’ve run for vp and stopped her y’know

Anaxa: And spend an entire year trapped in Goldweaver’s power orbit? I’ll stick to my debate club presidency thanks.

Phainon: Good thing we were your friends. If not you’d probably have made us suffer even more 😭

Aglaea: I wouldn’t say suffer. I’d say I made your high school experience a memorable one. The kind that stays with you forever.

Hyacine: Like that time you made everyone dress up as fruits for Fruit Day?

Castorice: Pretty sure there were at least 7 casualties 💀

Aglaea: Carelessness. Don’t blame the organisers, blame the perpetrators.

Tribios: I still remember someone in an orange costume rolling down the stairs like a bowling ball. Probably broke something

Mydei: Whose bright idea was it to squeeze a buff dude into a pumpkin suit?

Anaxa: That was your idea. You insisted on using a real pumpkin. You could’ve just worn a fruit-themed outfit like the rest of us.

Mydei: You wore an avocado onesie! I’m not about to look like a toddler at a pajama party!

Anaxa: Excuse me?! I was a refined avocado, thank you very much.

Aglaea: More like an underripe one.

Anaxa: You’re one to talk! You looked like Tsareena!

Aglaea: ?

Phainon: Isn’t that a Pokémon?

Cipher: OMG naxy plays pokémon?! Caught in 4k 📸

Aglaea: At least I looked elegant.

Aglaea: And for the record, it was Cerydra’s idea. Most of the ridiculous ones usually are.

Hyacine: Of course it was. She loves stirring the pot

Castorice: And always makes things... eventful

Tribios: But hey it was a fun year!

Phainon: Speaking of which, Aglaea since you're so close to Cerydra and Hysilens, do you have their contacts?

Aglaea: I haven’t spoken to them in a while. I wouldn’t say we’re close.

Anaxa: That wasn’t answering the question.

Phainon: Are you GATEKEEPING their contact info from us?!

Aglaea: 🤭

Mydei: Oh she totally is

Cipher: GASP! BETRAYAL OF THE CENTURY!

Tribios: I’m calling it. There’s 100% a Girlboss Trinity and she’s protecting the blood pact

Castorice: That’s what I’ve been saying. You 3 hang out way too much to not have a secret group chat

Hyacine: Why didn’t you just add them in?

Aglaea: You didn’t ask me to?

Replying to:
PKKTheDeliverer: Couldn’t find everyone’s contacts tho, so if anyone’s got them pls add 🙏
Phainon: WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! I LITERALLY SAID IT!!

Aglaea: I was in Paris. It was nighttime. I wasn’t really thinking about it.

Anaxa: Excuses, I say excuses.

Cipher: “Sorry I couldn’t help. I was being mysterious and elegant in europe.” 🙄

Tribios: That’s like the most Aglaea excuse ever. “I was in Paris.” 💅

Castorice: Plot twist she was drinking wine and ignoring the group chat like it was beneath her

Aglaea: I don’t drink wine. It stains the teeth.

Hyacine: That is so on brand I’m actually speechless

Cipher: So she does have standards. Just not for transparency 😤

Phainon: Honestly I’m surprised she didn’t say “wine is for peasants”

Aglaea: Please. I’d never say that.

Aglaea: I’d say wine is for people who romanticise poor decision-making. There’s a difference.

Mydei: I’m actually terrified of you

Anaxa: You were born for villain monologues, I swear.

Tribios: Aglaea’s 100% the type to betray the group, deliver a 3 minute speech and still have time to walk away from the explosion

Castorice: The worst part is she’d look good while doing it too

Hyacine: Ok but back to the point. Where are Cerydra and Hysilens???

Cipher: For real!! If the trinity is real we demand to see the other two heads of the hydra

Aglaea: That’s a dramatic way of putting it.

Anaxa: And yet you’re not denying it

Phainon: Come on just add them already. For democracy 🙏

Aglaea: Fine. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Aglaea added Empress Imperator Has Arrived and Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Oh wow, did the peasants finally band together to summon the nobles?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Greetings.

Cipher: AND HERE THEY ARE

Tribios: OMG it’s like the final boss music just started playing

Mydei: Did y'all rehearse that?? Because I felt threatened

Castorice: Someone hold me the rich girls are assembling

Hyacine: This chat just got 300% more powerful

Anaxa: Why do I feel like you’ve been up to date this whole time.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Because I have. Queen Goldweaver wasn’t the only one in Paris. 🥂

Cipher: YOU TWO WERE IN PARIS TOGETHER??! THE CONSPIRACY RUNS DEEP

Aglaea: As I’ve said. We are simply like-minded individuals with similar schedules.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: And wealth brackets.

Tribios: The shade is as thick as toddler sunscreen

Phainon: I’m just here with popcorn at this point

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: As you should. Some of us provide entertainment value.

Hyacine: So does this mean the Girlboss Trinity is real?

Aglaea: It means you’re all very imaginative.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: It means maybe.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: It means nothing.

Cipher: OK that’s 3 completely different answers

Anaxa: Which is exactly what a secret council would say.

Mydei: And what’s up with your usernames??

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Quite fitting of royalty, no?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Cerydra picked them. Aglaea was supposed to have one too, but in the name of “professionalism” she decided to stick with her real name.

Hyacine: What was Aglaea’s supposed to be?

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Queen Goldweaver Reigns Supreme.

Tribios: Are we sure Cery isn’t the leader? She seems to be the one calling the shots.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Little Messenger, things aren’t always that surface level. Some truths lie deeper in the vast ocean, hidden from plain sight.

Phainon: And there goes Hysilens with her cryptic wisdom again.

Castorice: Wait so you were all there for Paris Fashion Week?

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Naturally. Why wouldn’t we be?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: We were there to support a fellow royal.

Aglaea: Hysilens is being modest. She was actually invited to perform a violin solo.

Hyacine: Oh you still play?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: At a professional level.

Tribios: Ooo fancy~

Phainon: Since you’re both here now, why don’t you introduce yourselves?

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Only if you kneel and beg, peasant.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: What she means is “very well”.

Mydei: Sometimes I forget how weird you guys can be

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: That is no way to speak to your Empress! Beg for mercy or suffer the wrath of the crown!

Mydei: WOAH OK I’m sorry Empress Imperator pls don’t execute me 🙏

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Good subject.

Mydei: WHAT?!

Aglaea: Cerydra, I think you've had your fun. Just introduce yourself.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Sigh… Very well, since you’ve asked so graciously.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Greetings, my fellow subjects! It is I, Cerydra Monarch Imperator. I blazed through the hallowed halls of Hyperborea Law School and ascended the throne of legal dominion. I set rules. I decree. I am the law. ✨

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Kneel, for your Queen of Justice has arrived!

Anaxa: I don’t know what’s worse. This or Aglaea’s TED Talk.

Tribios: Hold up! You’re a lawyer now?!

Cipher: Girl defend me if I ever commit tax fraud k??

Anaxa: Isn’t Law School like GPA 10 or something? How did you even get in?

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Are you implying that your Empress is stupid?

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: But to answer your question. Wealth. Obviously. 💅

Anaxa: Of course. Why am I not surprised.

Castorice: But she graduated. Which means she had to be smart enough

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: How rude. I thought I taught you better than that, Royal Executioner. Has pregnancy dulled your royal etiquette?

Castorice: Ah… my sincerest apologies Empress Imperator. I didn’t mean to offend her highness. What I meant to say was… you’re incredibly intelligent 😁

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Much better.

Mydei: Are you seriously playing along with her roleplay right now?

Castorice: She helped me brainstorm book ideas. It’s the least I can do.

Phainon: YOU had Cerydra’s contact this whole time too?!

Cipher: BETRAYED BY CASSIE AND AGY?! WHO’S NEXT?! WHO ELSE HAD THEIR CONTACTS?!

Hyacine: Well… technically I could’ve found it through the hospital database but that would be unethical

Cipher: TRAITORS! ALL OF YOU ARE TRAITORS!!

Aglaea: Alright, enough with the dramatics. Hysilens, why don’t you introduce yourself now?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Greetings. My name is Helektra Duxelle Gladiorum , but you may call me Hysilens. I majored in music at Styxia Institute of Music. I am a professional violinist, songwriter, and composer. Music is my weapon, the bow my blade, and silence my battlefield.

Phainon: I kind of expected this ngl

Hyacine: Yeah you were a music prodigy even back then

Castorice: I remember people used to say it was ironic that the most deadpan person could play the most emotional tunes

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: I’ve learned the most haunting symphonies are written in minor keys and major regrets. I suppose they were just resonating with the regrets still echoing in their hearts.

Cipher: GIRL CAN YOU NOT?! That hits wayyy too close to home 😭

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Good. 🙃

Phainon: Why do I feel like Hysilens is the type to say “music is my therapy” and then compose a piece that makes people cry in public?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: That’s because I’ve done that. Twice.

Mydei: Honestly I’m scared and impressed.

Tribios: She’s not wrong tho minor keys do make me spiral 😭

Cipher: I came here to laugh not to be emotionally dismantled by duchess despair over here

Anaxa: You’re telling me this was your vice president?

Aglaea: And she was very terrifyingly efficient at her job. 

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: I simply harmonised order with consequence. There’s beauty in structure and destruction.

Hyacine: Is she ok???

Tribios: This is why I never sat next to her in music theory. I was scared she’d summon a demon with her sheet music

Phainon: Now I kinda wanna hear one of your pieces

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Not sure if you were there, but I performed a melancholy duet at last year’s Winter Wonderland Concert.

Castorice: Ooh I was there! Which song?

Aglaea: I believe it was called “Every Year”. She performed it with Daniel.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: And Queen Goldweaver herself designed the outfits. The performance was so immaculate, it left the entire audience in tears. A spectacle worthy of a divine requiem.

Hyacine: Wait that was you?! I cried so hard during that piece! Made me think of all the patients who couldn’t make it for Christmas… Their poor families must miss them so much 😭

Cipher: Cold dragon young and the sea siren are back at it again with their tragic songs 

Mydei: How did we not recognise you two?! I mean sure it’s been like 5 years since we last saw each other but you couldn’t have changed that much!

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: You weren’t meant to recognise us. It’s called having a stage presence.

Anaxa: So basically a fake name with dramatic lighting.

Tribios: Wait Dannie does music?! I thought he was studying geology?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: It’s a side hobby. The organisers stumbled upon one of his compositions and invited him as a guest performer. When they learned we were acquainted, they insisted we duet. “A serendipitous alignment of fate”, they said.

Phainon: What are your stage names? 👀

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Nocturne Siren and Terravox.

Hyacine: Any reason behind those?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: “Nocturne” can mean night or a short composition of a romantic nature, typically for piano, so it fits the theme. And I’m as enchanting as a siren. “Terra” means earth, “vox” means voice, so earth voice.

Tribios: Honestly I was just expecting you to say “because why not”

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Also, because why not.

Tribios: 🤦‍♀️

Anaxa: So, does this mean you have Daniel’s contact?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: No, I do not. A Duchess doesn’t concern herself with trivial matters like social connections. While working, I maintain a strictly professional mindset. I only interacted with him to complete the task, not to reminisce about bygone eras. Besides, he never asked for my number, so why would I ask for his?

Anaxa: You could’ve just said no. No need for the speech.

Phainon: What do you mean bygone era? It’s only been five years!

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Exactly. That’s ancient history now.

Hyacine: Is there any chance you could get his number?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: I suppose I could inquire the next time we collaborate, if that ever happens again. Though I don’t see why you’d want to converse with a silent rock.

Anaxa: So what you’re basically saying is human connections are beneath you.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Human connections are merely distractions from purpose. I prioritise efficiency and focus over frivolous chatter.

Phainon: Oof that’s cold

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: As it should be. Coldness tempers your subjects. Warmth only softens them into weakness.

Castorice: Ok but if you don’t do “frivolous chatter” why are you even in this group chat?

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Because Queen Goldweaver added us without our consent.

Mydei: You could’ve just left

Hyacine: And yet you stayed. Suspicious. Someone’s grown attached 😏

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: I merely indulge chaos on occasion. It keeps the senses sharp.

Cipher: IS THAT YOUR WAY OF SAYING YOU MISSED US?!

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Do not twist my words. You will receive no emotional validation from me. Return to your chaos.

Hyacine: Translation “I missed you all dearly”

Tribios: It’s ok Lenny. We missed you too ❤️

Anaxa: Speak for yourself. I didn’t miss the tyrants and their tyrannical rule.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: The feeling is mutual, malefactor of love.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived: Chat adjourned. Your Empress has had her fill and shall now return to her royal duties. Farewell peasants. We shall have another illustrious conversation some other time.

Empress Imperator Has Arrived has gone offline.

Mydei: Uhhh what?

Aglaea: She means she has another lawsuit to handle.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command: Since the Empress has adjourned this session, I shall follow suit. Goodbye.

Duchess Gladiorum At Your Command has gone offline.

Phainon: Well… that was something. They really do know how to exit with flair

Aglaea: Do you now regret begging me to add them in?

Hyacine: Kinda? It’s hard to keep up with all the royal terms

Cipher: Nahhh they make it 10 times more entertaining

Mydei: Well you heard the Empress it’s time to leave. See ya!

Mydei has gone offline.

Tribios: Alright imma go set up my skelly now. It should’ve arrived already. See you tomorrow!

Tribios has gone offline.

Castorice: I’m going back to cozy time with the twins. Byeeee!

Castorice has gone offline.

Phainon: I guess we should all log off now. Until next time!

Aglaea: Goodbye.

Cipher: Toodeloo~

Hyacine: Remember to look after yourselves!

Phainon, Aglaea, Cipher, Hyacine and Anaxa have gone offline.

Crowned Heirs Assembly

Aglaeara Valissandra: Apologies ladies. I fear our coterie has been discovered.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Technically, they only have a suspicion. Without solid evidence, their claim cannot be proven.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Though I must admit, it was quite entertaining messing with them. I’d forgotten how much fun it could be.

Helektriana Valerissandre: What’s with the name Girlboss Trinity? That’s so beneath us.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Agreed. The Crowned Heirs Assembly is far more befitting of royalty.

Aglaeara Valissandra: You literally made that up on a whim using our initials.

Helektriana Valerissandre: C.H.A.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Precisely. Your Empress is a genius.

Aglaeara Valissandra: So any contingency plans? Or shall we remain aloof and let them speculate?

Helektriana Valerissandre: You know my policy. No evidence, no Assembly. Therefore, no action is required.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Let them drown in their curiosity. It’s most becoming of them.

Aglaeara Valissandra: So we play the long game then.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Naturally. A Duchess never reveals all her cards at once.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: And an Empress need not play at all. The board bends to her presence.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Eventually, one of them will try to corner us with questions.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Let them try. Interrogation without leverage is merely gossip with intent.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Besides, it’s far more entertaining to feed them breadcrumbs, just enough to keep their hopes alive.

Aglaeara Valissandra: You’re playing a dangerous game, Cerydra.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: All games are dangerous when the prize is world domination.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Careful. Let them speculate too freely, and even fools stumble upon the truth.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Then let them stumble. A thousand theories amount to nothing without proof.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: And they’re too enchanted by our theatrics to think strategically. Distraction is the most elegant defense.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Flattery disguised as paranoia. A classic stratagem.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Regardless, shall we reconvene formally next week? The FGI Night of Stars Red Carpet Gala invitations should be arriving soon.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Naturally. I assume our coordinated entrance remains in order?

Helektriana Valerissandre: Without question.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Then it’s settled. Same time, same place. Until then, may the Crown remain unchallenged.

Aglaeara Valissandra: And the Assembly unseen.

Helektriana Valerissandre: As always.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne, Aglaeara Valissandra, and Helektriana Valerissandre have gone offline.

Chapter Text

October 21, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduates

Phainon has saved 2 contacts.

Anaxa: Finally, we don’t have to see the tyrants’ titles anymore.

Cerydra: How rude. You shall still address me as your Empress even if you can’t see it.

Hyacine: Andddd the chaos begins… again

Castorice: Hey guess what I found?

Tribios: Ooh what? Some juicy secrets?

Castorice: Nope just my high school birthday journal with all your birthdays colour coded with our signature colours

Hyacine: Aww that’s adorable Cassie!

Tribios: I used to have everyone’s birthdays saved in my phone but my little munchkins kinda exploded it 😭

Mydei: WHAT?! How does that even happen?!

Hysilens: How does one explode a phone?

Tribios: They threw it into the fireplace

Cipher: EXCUSE ME?!

Hyacine: ARE THE BABIES OKAY???

Cerydra: Your heirs are wildly destructive. I approve.

Aglaea: It happens almost daily at this point.

Mydei: Since we’re on birthdays when are they all again? I kinda forgot 😅

Phainon: It’s fine I forgot too. Except for yours obviously 😌

Castorice: Awww 🥹

Anaxa: So we’re revealing birthdays now?

Cerydra: Your Empress shall take the lead. My date of birth is September 25th.

Castorice: Ooooh Libra! That suits you, scales of justice and you’re a lawyer 

Hyacine: I forgot Cassie was into horoscopes

Castorice: I’m not that into it. I just know the basics

Hysilens: Mine is 7 days before Halloween.

Phainon: Couldn’t you just give us the actual date instead of making us do math?

Mydei: Yeah some of us aren’t exactly math prodigies 😩

Hysilens: Too bad, peasant. Do the math yourself.

Anaxa: It’s the 24th. 🙄

Castorice: Scorpio, water sign, very on brand for your whole oceanic cryptic vibe

Hysilens: Why thank you, Royal Executioner.

Tribios: Wait doesn’t that mean your birthday is like… really soon?

Cerydra: 3 days to be exact.

Cipher: I bet you’re gonna have some big fancy party like all you rich folks love having

Aglaea: Actually, we were just planning a quiet birthday date. Probably a fancy dinner. Maybe Oceana? Hysilens adores the seafood there.

Cipher: There they go again. The rich girl trinity flaunting their wealth while the rest of us peasants eat instant noodles 😤

Phainon: Can we come? We’re friends right? 🥺

Cerydra: Perish the thought. This is a private gathering for royals only. No peasants shall be admitted.

Cipher: I’M CALLING IT THE TRINITY IS DEFINITELY REAL!!!

Hyacine: Yeah going out on an exclusive birthday date? That’s textbook secret trio behaviour

Cerydra: Don’t be absurd. If you really want to come, no one’s stopping you, but you’ll be paying for your own meal.

Hysilens: And sit at the outside table while we dine in the private room.

Anaxa: Honestly, at that point, just stay home and eat your sad little instant ramen. It’ll hurt less.

Hyacine: Instant ramen isn’t healthy. You should just eat home cooked meals instead

Cipher: Bold of you to assume I can cook 😭

Castorice: It’s ok Cipher. Once you become a mom you suddenly unlock hidden skills. It’s like a buff 💪 

Tribios: Facts! I cook, clean and wrangle 3 chaotic gremlins all at once!

Phainon: Wow that’s actually really impressive. Superparent vibes 🦸‍♀️

Aglaea: Alright, let’s get back on track. Who wants to go next?

Tribios: Me!

Tribios: Mine is 3/3!

Mydei: No wonder you gave birth to triplets. You’re literally the embodiment of 3

Tribios: What is that supposed to mean??

Phainon: Ok hear me out. You’re born on 3/3, your name is Tribios which sounds like 3 and if you remove bios and add plets… BOOM! Triplets!

Anaxa: That’s the weirdest logic I’ve heard all week, and yet it makes perfect sense.

Anaxa:
Pronunciation: Tribios = Three-bios
(Tribios - bios) + plets = Triplets 🤯

Cipher: NOT THE MATH EQUATION 😭

Castorice: The visualisation though 💀

Mydei: AND you named your kids Tribbie , Trinnon and Trianne. The tri energy is unstoppable 💀💀💀

Tribios: I just thought the names were cute ok?! I wanted them to match 😭

Cerydra: Then tell us, what’s your children's date of birth?

Tribios: Uh… 2/29

Phainon: 😭

Phainon: Bro they’re not getting another real birthday until 2028!

Tribios: Nuh uh! They’ll just celebrate with me! It’s only a 3 day difference anyway!

Mydei: There it is again. The number 3 is literally your cosmic curse

Cipher: That’s why I’m telling you they’re 100% going to bomb your backyard by 3. That’s their peak. Or maybe at 33. Either way you’re doomed 😱

Aglaea: Can we move on and stop cursing Tribios and her children?

Anaxa: As if you need to announce your birthday.

Mydei: Oh I remember yours. Only because it’s on Valentine’s Day

Hyacine: I still remember how we’d all give Aglaea chocolates or flowers because her birthday was Valentine’s Day

Hysilens: Her locker would always be overflowing by the end of the day.

Cerydra: Gifts fit for a queen. 👑

Aglaea: I didn’t think much of it at the time. I never knew if they were Valentine’s or birthday gifts, so I just assumed the latter. I mean, no one said otherwise.

Cipher: Uh huh. A locker full of red roses. Definitely just birthday gifts 😏

Aglaea: Why not? My parents give each other roses for their birthdays. It’s a family tradition.

Mydei: What did you even do with all those flowers?

Phainon: And the chocolates? Weren’t you modeling back then? I doubt you even ate them

Aglaea: Depends.

Aglaea: If they were from strangers, my mother would sort them by type and category. Some for tea, baths, perfumes, potpourri, edible uses, decorations, essential oils… At one point, it felt like she enjoyed my birthday more than I did. Our living room basically became a flower shop at that point.

Aglaea: As for the ones you all gave me, I put them in a vase in my room.

Mydei: All 14 bouquets?

Aglaea: Yes.

Tribios: HOW???

Aglaea: You didn’t all send bouquets. It was usually half chocolate, half flowers. I just arranged what I got into my massive centerpiece.

Cipher: Wowww casual queen behaviour 🙄

Castorice: What about the chocolates then?

Aglaea: If they were fancy brands, I’d try a piece and share with my family. If it was store-bought stuff, we used it for baking or donated it. We’re not fans of chocolate. Flowers are more acceptable.

Anaxa: I bet your version of “try” was just one dainty bite.

Aglaea: I never said I’d finish them, did I?

Hyacine: Do you still get as many gifts now?

Cerydra: We still send her gifts, thank you very much.

Hysilens: As decreed.

Anaxa: Must be so sad for you. No more mountains of roses. Heartbreaking.

Aglaea: Actually, every year without fail, I receive a special bouquet of 14 circus roses and 1 red calypso rose.

Tribios: Uhh what now?

Aglaea: Circus roses are yellow with red tips. Red calypso is just a deep red rose.

Mydei: So they’re just red and yellow roses?

Aglaea: They’re not just roses, it’s the meaning behind them.

Aglaea: Red roses mean either love or romance. Yellow roses with red tips means “I’m falling in love with you.”

Aglaea: The bouquet always has 15 roses, which means “I’m truly sorry, please forgive me.” But this bouquet has only one red calypso rose among 14 circus roses, which is intentional. No one randomly throws in a single odd one out. One rose alone means “Love at first sight. You’re the one.”

Aglaea: And I’ve been getting that exact bouquet, anonymously, every year for the last 5 years.

Cipher: Not you casually flexing your secret rose language 😭

Anaxa: Who knew you were so fluent in floriography.

Aglaea: My mother made me study it when I was young.

Hyacine: Any idea who it’s from? If it’s an apology bouquet it must be someone you know

Castorice: And someone who’s in love with you 👀

Cerydra: I just tell her it’s probably someone who’s terrified she’ll execute them.

Hysilens: My advice is pretend it never happened. No letter, no sender, no person. Case closed.

Aglaea: It’s fine. I know who it is. Thank you for the roses, by the way. But I’d appreciate a verbal apology. Still, it was sweet of you to learn the basics of floriography. It shows you cared enough to send me a cryptic message for my birthday. 

Phainon: WAIT you know who it is?!

Cipher: SPILL

Aglaea: I would, but I don’t want to scare him off. Or worse... crush his fragile dignity.

Cipher: WHO CARES 

Hyacine: It’s fine. We can figure this out ourselves. It’s like diagnosing a patient. You find the symptoms, trace the cause, connect the dots then BOOM! You identified the illness!

Tribios: Did you have to Hyacine that?

Castorice: Well there’s only 3 guys here so it’s either Phainon, Mydei or Anaxa

Hysilens: No need to guess. It’s obviously her ex.

Cerydra: I KNEW IT! I told you that boy would come crawling back after shattering your heart. Once again, your Empress is correct. As always.

Hyacine: WAIT WHAT?! It’s Anaxa?!

Cipher: That’s HILARIOUS 🤣

Castorice: I mean… it does makes sense. Phainon and Mydei clearly like each other so it can’t be them. Only Anaxa has something to apologise for, knows where Aglaea lives and probably had the mental capacity to learn flower language

Phainon: HEY! Are you saying we’re not smart enough to learn flower code?!

Castorice: Yes

Mydei: I’m offended. But I also don’t care enough to learn flower stuff just to say sorry. I’d just apologise out loud

Tribios: But didn’t you say you broke up because it was toxic? Why would you even want to get back together?

Aglaea: Ask the man himself.

Cerydra: @Anaxa Anything you'd like to say?

Anaxa has gone offline.

Cerydra: HEY! How rude. That’s no way to treat your Empress!

Hysilens: Coward.

Cipher: LMAO bro ran cause he got caught

Phainon: @Anaxa come back! You didn’t even tell us your birthday yet!!

Anaxa has come online.

Anaxa: September 9.

Anaxa has gone offline.

Cipher: BRO REALLY SAID JULY 30 AND VANISHED??? 😭

Phainon: I respect the commitment of avoiding interrogation

Mydei: Honestly iconic behaviour

Aglaea: It’s actually quite pathetic. But no matter. I shall burn the roses the next time he tries to send me a bouquet for my birthday.

Tribios: Wait so you have been keeping them?

Cipher: Ooo agy’s a yearner 😏

Aglaea: I said no such thing. Don’t make false assumptions.

Castorice: But you implied that you kept the bouquets 👀

Hysilens: I still don’t understand why you even liked him. He’s a weak, pathetic coward.

Phainon: She did say she likes her men weak and vulnerable

Mydei: What did he even do anyways?

Tribios: Yeah now that you mention it… what kind of mistake warrants 5 years of anonymously sending apology bouquets?

Aglaea: That is a private matter that I shall not disclose.

Cipher: Boooooo 👎

Hyacine: Let’s not pressure her if she doesn’t want to answer. It’s a sensitive matter after all.

Cipher: You’re such a compassionate cinnamon bun cinny 😒

Castorice: So what now? Do we just pretend that didn’t happen?

Hysilens: Silence is an answer too. He’s clearly overwhelmed by the weight of his sins.

Cerydra: Let him tremble. Your Empress shall allow no weak-willed dukes in her court.

Phainon: He’ll come back when he’s ready. Maybe

Mydei: So what are we doing now? Just waiting for him to respawn like it’s a cooldown timer?

Tribios: Well we could finish the birthday roll call

Hyacine: Mine is on May 12. Nothing special

Castorice: You’re still special to us ❤️

Hyacine: Aww thanks Cassie 🥺

Cipher: PRINCESS HOMEBODY! Don’t cheat on my dude Pollux like that he’ll be devastated and cry for weeks 😭

Castorice: I’m not cheating! It’s called friendly support 😤

Mydei: You expect me to believe that brooding vampire would cry for weeks just because Castorice said “you’re still special to us”?

Cipher: It’s the heart buff guy. Boy’s got +100 emotional vulnerability. His bff would know. And that’s me 💅

Aglaea: Enough about that. Let’s move on.

Mydei: Fine. Mine’s 8/5. I’m a Leo. Rawr 🦁

Cipher: Cringeee

Phainon: I think it’s cute. My buff little lion 🥹

Castorice: Of course you do cause Phaidei ✨

Cerydra: Oh? So this subject is muscular? Well, Little Lion, you are hereby promoted to Empress Enforcer.

Hysilens: What rare honour to be ascended by the Empress herself. Cherish it.

Mydei: Uh… thanks?

Phainon: My turn! Mine’s on New Year’s Day 😌

Phainon: You know what they say. New year new me

Mydei: Pretty sure you’ve been the same guy since high school. Did you even change?

Phainon: Of course I have. Got some new swag 😎

Castorice: Like?

Phainon: Some cool blue light glasses. Makes me look like a tech genius

Cipher: You mean nerd. You’re about to be a nerdy shrimp now ahahaha 🤣

Hysilens: Who dares speak foul about marine life. ⚔️

Aglaea: She’s quoting Hyacine’s medical report. Apparently, Phainon will evolve into a shrimp by 40 if he doesn’t fix his posture.

Phainon: My posture isn’t that bad!

Cerydra: A shrimpy subject? That shrimply won’t do. Royal Executioner, execute this shrimp and serve him up for dinner.

Phainon: WHAT?!!

Tribios: Uhhh 😳

Hyacine: ARE WE ABOUT TO COMMIT CANNIBALISM?!

Castorice: Empress Imperator unfortunately this shrimp has expired. It isn’t safe for consumption so maybe we should just let it live 

Cerydra: Is that so? If that’s the case, then crush him in the food processor and toss him to the wolves. 

Phainon: That’s worse!

Tribios: Cas I don’t think you helped

Castorice: Oops 😅 

Cipher: Bro got demoted from snack to expired shrimp 😭

Mydei: A moment of silence for our fallen shrimp 🫡🦐

Hysilens: May he curl with honour.

Phainon: I AM RIGHT HERE

Tribios: Not for long apparently

Phainon: 😭

Aglaea: Alright, enough bullying the shrimp. Castorice and Cifera still haven’t said their birthdays yet. I think we should get back on track.

Cipher: I don’t even need to say my bday. Y’all should’ve remembered who the prank queen is 😌

Castorice: Yes yes your birthday is on April Fools. I can still remember all the horrendous pranks you played on us

Cipher: They were hilarious! Besides there weren’t any casualties

Hyacine: April Fools was the WORST I hated it! Everyone kept targeting meee 😫

Cipher: That’s because you’re too nice to fight back cinny. Be more like the powerhouses. Dominate your opponent before they can dominate you

Hyacine: Still hate it

Hysilens: I can’t quite agree with your statement, Royal Physician. I thought it was just another normal school day, with the exception of the Court Jester playing a few pranks. But besides that, no one ever did anything.

Phainon: Yeah that’s because no one dared lay a finger on the rulers of the school out of fear of getting executed

Mydei: The Girlboss Trinity strikes again. Abusing their power to be immune to harmless pranks

Cerydra: Ugh, can’t you stop saying that foul group name? It’s so below royal standards.

Tribios: So there is a trinity group!

Aglaea: No there isn’t. Like I said, you’re overthinking it.

Castorice: But Cerydra said group name 👀

Hysilens: What the Empress meant was, if we were to have a group, it would be named fit for royalty.

Cipher: 🧢

Mydei: Yeah I don’t buy that

Cerydra: Anyone who dares oppose the Empress shall have the honour of joining Shrimpy here on the deathbed.

Hysilens: 🗡️🦐☠️⚰️

Phainon: HEY!

Cerydra: Thank you for that visual representation, Duchess Gladiorum.

Hysilens: Anything for the Empress. Now, who is the next victim on the list?

Phainon: If Anaxa were here I bet he would’ve said “This is clearly an abuse of power”

Tribios: Nah he’d say “I think the power is getting to your head. You’re getting corrupted by your desire for world domination”

Cipher: Erm actually ☝️🤓

Cipher: He’d say “This is clearly tyrannical behaviour and you people actually allowed them to be our student council leaders? Insane. You’re all utterly insane” 

Mydei: Ngl that does sound like Anaxa

Hyacine: The similarities are uncanny

Cipher: Why thank you. I’ve listened to the guy yap far too much. At this point I already know how he talks, walks, thinks and even breathes

Castorice: Uhhh... creepy

Tribios: I remember that one time a guy pranked Ciphy by confessing his feelings.

Phainon: Oh yeah I remember that! It was hilarious watching the master prankster get fooled by one of the simplest tricks in the book

Cipher: Hey! In my defense he was kinda hot and who would I be to decline a free meal?

Mydei: You were so mooching off him

Aglaea: Which is exactly why you don’t have a partner yet.

Cipher: I bet you were Anaxa’s sugar mommy

Aglaea: Excuse me?! I was no one’s sugar mommy, thank you very much. Besides, he’s the one who insisted on paying for most of the meals.

Hyacine: Confirmation that you guys had a healthy phase during your relationship 👀

Tribios: Propaganda I’m not falling for is this “Agy and Naxy were toxic” agenda

Castorice: I bet it was a sweet relationship with lots of love and cuddles 🥰 

Mydei: Uhh maybe not the cuddles part. I doubt they were that deep to reach that stage

Hysilens: As much as I hate that weakling, I must commend him on his affectionate abilities. He is quite the smooth talker.

Cerydra: He can be very charming when he wants to be. It’s no wonder our beloved queen fell under his spell. But he still committed high treason for breaking her heart. Off with his head!

Tribios: Are you the Queen of Hearts now?

Cerydra: No. Your Empress shall be even more ruthless than the Queen of Hearts. He shall not be spared.

Castorice: Because ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves~

Hysilens: Was that a lyric from Ruthlessness in EPIC: The Musical?

Castorice: Yes!

Cipher: Of course the music geek would recognise a random lyric out of nowhere 🙄

Phainon: I forgot you and Castorice bonded over your similar taste in music

Hysilens: The Royal Executioner has refined taste in her choice of melodies.

Tribios: Ok but the real question is were there cuddles?

Cerydra: Why yes. Plenty of physical contact was present during Queen Goldweaver’s affair of the heart. Goodbye hugs and kisses were mandatory.

Aglaea has gone offline.

Cerydra: Eh? I was merely commending the intimacy of her relationship. Nothing to run away from. It’s not like I was about to execute her.

Cipher: LMAO the underweight couple both running away from their embarrassment 😂

Mydei: Hugs and kisses? I never thought Anaxa was into that kinda thing

Phainon: Why didn’t we see any of that affection when we were around?

Hysilens: Well, it was a private affair. But it could also be because they were too shy for public affection.

Cipher: Nah I don’t buy the “they were shy” excuse. Aglaea gives off “I’ll hold your hand in front of the whole school just to make someone jealous” energy

Castorice: So true. She looks like she’d do the dramatic hallway kiss just because someone said her boyfriend was “kinda cute”

Phainon: I’d pay to see that

Mydei: I'd pay more to see Anaxa awkwardly try to keep up with it

Tribios: Nervous hands, stiff posture, full on buffering mode

Hyacine: Poor guy would short circuit on the spot

Hysilens: Serves him right. Let him experience true psychological warfare.

Cerydra: If he cannot handle a single public display of affection, how can he handle a kingdom? Weak.

Cipher: Bro he’s not applying for King 💀

Phainon: Yeah unless the throne is Aglaea’s lap

Mydei: 💀💀💀

Mydei: I’m done

Castorice: Sooo… when do you think he’s coming back online?

Tribios: Depends. Is he still breathing?

Hyacine: I’m picturing him sitting in bed, staring at the ceiling like a ghost

Cipher: “Did they really talk about me for this long???”

Phainon: Yes Anaxa. Yes we did 😌

Cerydra: He shall return only when his pride regenerates. Which may take centuries.

Hysilens: Then let the clocks tick and the sand fall. We have all the time in the world.

Castorice: Dang that was poetic

Hysilens: Your Duchess is a woman of many talents.

Aglaea has come online.

Aglaea: Are you all seriously still talking about Anaxa and I?

Phainon: Welcome back cuddle queen 👸

Aglaea: I’m about to go offline again.

Tribios: Wait no before you do was he good at cuddling?

Aglaea: I will end you.

Cipher: That’s a yes

Mydei: Confirmed ✅

Hyacine: Case closed. Diagnosis certified cuddle bug

Aglaea: I’m so done with all of you. Goodbye. Don’t talk to me unless you’ve written a 12 page apology on the sins you have committed.

Aglaea has gone offline.

Castorice: Hey at least she came back online for a minute. That’s already better than Anaxa

Phainon: I feel like we’ve deviated far too much from the original topic

Hyacine: You’re right. Now it’s time to attack Cipher 🔪🔪🔪

Cipher: Wait WHAT?!

Cerydra: Swords at the ready!

Hysilens: ⚔️

Tribios: Uhh... what are we attacking Ciphy for?

Hyacine: Back to Cipher getting demolished by a random guy

Castorice: I remember the guy. He took you on like 3 dates right?

Mydei: She was so excited she finally got a boyfriend. Said something about being alleviated from single pringle syndrome

Phainon: Only to get heartbroken when she found out it was the ultimate prank for April Fools

Cipher: It wasn’t even April Fools by the time he told me that 😭

Hysilens: Never place your hopes in a man. They always prove that loyalty is a myth and emotional intelligence a rare mineral.

Tribios: Dang that was so cold I felt it through the screen

Cipher: Ok rude. I’m the victim here

Mydei: Technically you were the victim but also the clown 🤡

Phainon: Yeah you walked into that one wearing size 45 clown shoes

Castorice: With the red nose and rainbow wig included

Cipher: You all are evil. I hope one day you fall for a hot prankster and I’ll be the one laughing

Hysilens: That implies we’d be foolish enough to fall for mortal charms. I assure you, we’re immune.

Cerydra: I would see through his lies in a heartbeat and have his name erased from the kingdom records.

Hyacine: I’d just run a background check

Cipher: Okay but I was like 16?? And he had abs!!!

Tribios: Weakness for muscles. Noted

Phainon: Does that mean you had a crush on Mydei?

Cipher: No! He’s yours! Why would I want to steal your man? I have standards 😌

Mydei: That’s good to know. If not it would’ve been real awkward

Castorice: It was kinda cute seeing you all giggly. You actually looked happy for once

Cipher: NEVER. SPEAK. OF. THAT. AGAIN.

Phainon: So you do have a soft side.

Mydei: Who knew the prank queen had a heart after all

Hysilens: And thus it was shattered by a foolish peasant boy who shall henceforth be banished from our lands.

Cerydra: Off with his status. He shall be downgraded to “emotionally constipated garden gnome”.

Tribios: That’s a very specific punishment

Cipher: Look it’s fine. I’ve recovered. And besides revenge was delivered

Phainon: Oh? Do tell 👀

Cipher: Let’s just say I might’ve given him a very public case of glitter dandruff… and his car might still smell faintly of sardines

Castorice: Remind me never to cross you

Hyacine: Yeah... you’re terrifying when wronged

Cipher: As I should be. I don’t just prank I haunt 👻✨

Hysilens: As expected of the Court Jester.

Cerydra: She may be foolish, but she is loyal. She shall remain under my reign... for now.

Tribios: Wait… didn’t you have a playlist about it or something?

Cipher: Oh yeah my depresso playlist. Crafted in the fiery pits of heartbreak and betrayal 😭

Hyacine: You should probably come see me if you have any problems, not just drown in sad songs

Cipher: Hey! Leave me and my heartbreak Spotify alone! We’ve been through a lot together

Hysilens: Love is but a fleeting melody. Only the pain lingers in the echo.

Mydei: Ok but why do I feel like Hysilens writes poetry online under a fake name? She’s wayyyy too fluent in this

Cerydra: She does. It’s under “Silent Melody”.

Hysilens has left the chat.

Cipher: Wait did she really just ragequit because you dropped her secret user?!

Castorice: This chat is slowly descending into chaos

Hyacine: Slowly?! It’s been chaos since day 1!

Cerydra: Since my loyal subordinate has departed, it is clear this chat is no longer worthy of our royal presence. Thus, I shall take my exit as well. Farewell peasants.

Cerydra has left the chat.

Cipher: They really just stormed in dramatically and left even more dramatically

Phainon: Fitting for an Empress I suppose

Tribios: Sooo… what now? We’ve got 2 offline, 2 rage-quitters and the rest of us just drowning in chaos. This chat is falling apart and it hasn’t even been a month 😭

Phainon: Honestly it’s a miracle we’ve lasted this long without spontaneously combusting

Mydei: Maybe we should just embrace the chaos. It’s basically our group’s entire personality at this point

Hyacine: Still we should at least finish what we started. Cassie drop your birthday so we can wrap this up

Castorice: Uhhh… ok? My birthday is 6/9

Cipher: Nice 69 😏

Castorice: SHUT UP! IT’S JUST MY BIRTH DATE OK?!

Phainon: No wonder you’re the first to get married and have kids. You couldn’t help yourself huh

Castorice: I swear I’m about to pull an Anaxa and disappear among the sea of butterflies

Cipher: Illusions of the past!

Tribios: Don’t worry Cas I’m sure it was just because Pollux was the one 🤭

Castorice: Ugh you’re all impossible. I share 1 innocent birthday and suddenly I’m the poster child for domestic bliss

Cipher: Girl you literally planned your wedding before your engagement 💀

Mydei: Didn’t you say you had the nursery designed before you even started dating Pollux?

Castorice: That was for a future hypothetical! It just… happened to match perfectly 

Phainon: Sounds like destiny or delusion. Honestly could go either way

Tribios: Either way congrats on manifesting a husband through sheer willpower and Pinterest boards!

Hyacine: Manifestation is real. Science doesn’t explain it but I respect the outcome

Cipher: Ok ok now that princess homebody has been exposed are we finally done? Do we have everyone’s birthday now?

Phainon: Yep. Mission complete 

Mydei: Wait didn’t Castorice say she had a birthday journal?

Castorice: Yeah I do. Why?

Mydei: So we could’ve skipped this whole hour of chaos if you just dropped everyone’s birthdays from the start?!

Castorice: I was going to but I thought everyone wanted to share theirs themselves!

Hyacine: SERIOUSLY?! You mean to tell me we spent an hour roasting each other, nearly committed emotional cannibalism, almost got royally executed like 4 times and you had all the info from the beginning?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

Phainon: Welp there goes an hour of my life I’m never getting back

Cipher: But hey it was fun! We traumatised aglaea, drove hysilens and cerydra out and possibly killed off anaxa 😁

Tribios: And we got Cery and Lenny’s contact. Sorta

Mydei: Embrace the chaos. It’s who we are

Cipher: I’d say we’re the main chaos group. Everyone else is just background noise

Hyacine: Speak for yourself! I’m just an innocent bystander getting dragged into the madness!

Phainon: Innocent? Don’t make me dig through the chat logs

Mydei: You literally went full evil doctor last week!

Cipher: Yeah! I even started eating more apples after that traumatic experience because apples keep the doctors away 🍎

Hyacine: Aww you actually took my advice and started eating healthier. I’m so proud of you Cipher 🥹

Castorice: You really know how to stay optimistic even when everyone’s roasting you

Cipher: Are we sure you’re not the one with chronic optimism disorder?

Hyacine: 😊

Phainon: So… should we just log off?

Tribios: What about Cery and Lenny?

Mydei: We could just add them back in. Anybody saved their contact?

Cipher: Nope. Was too caught up in the drama to do that

Phainon: Same here

Hyacine: Didn’t Cassie say she has Cerydra’s number?

Castorice: Yeah but what about Hysilens?

Tribios: Or we just wait for Agy to come back and add them for us

Mydei: I doubt she’ll come online anytime soon. We have to write that 12 page apology first remember?

Cipher: Pretty sure she was joking

Hyacine: Uh huh. Just like when she joked about making us wear fruit costumes

Cipher: Ok so maybe she’s serious… but I’m not writing an apology just for two tyrants to come back 😤

Mydei: I can’t be bothered either. Let’s leave the essays to the professionals

Phainon: Yeah since Castorice said we were too dumb to learn flower language, I guess we aren’t smart enough to write a 12 page apology that’s Aglaea’s standard

Castorice: Wow using my words against me now huh?

Castorice: Well I’m not writing anything. I’m gonna chill with the babies instead

Hyacine: Speaking of babies, Tribios how did you manage to stay and chat with us without anything chaotic happening?

Tribios: Oh the girls fell asleep on the play mat after bonking themselves against the couch. So it’s nice and peaceful over here in chaos town 😌

Hyacine: Please tell me it’s just a nap

Tribios: Eh who knows? They’ll be bouncing around soon enough

Phainon: Maybe it’d do us all some good to just push this problem aside and leave it for the future

Hyacine: You and your procrastination problem

Castorice: Alright I’m going to go now. Byeee!

Tribios: See you tomorrow!

Phainon: Until next time!

Mydei: See ya

Cipher: Toodelooo~

Hyacine: Goodbye everyone! Remember to look after yourselves!

Castorice, Tribios, Phainon, Mydei, Cipher and Hyacine have gone offline.

Crowned Heirs Assembly

Helektriana Valerissandre: @Cerydralynne Valestrinne HOW DARE YOU REVEAL MY SECRET POETRY ACCOUNT!

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: What? Your writing is phenomenal. I’m just promoting your magnificent works to the masses.

Helektriana Valerissandre: I didn’t ask for promotion! You promised to keep it a secret!

Aglaeara Valissandra has come online.

Aglaeara Valissandra: …What’s happening? Is something the matter?

Helektriana Valerissandre: Cerydra exposed my poetry account.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Oh and we may or may not have left the group chat. 😅

Aglaeara Valissandra: …

Aglaeara Valissandra: I go offline for 20 minutes and somehow you both manage to leave the chat. 😑

Helektriana Valerissandre: They were being insufferable nuisances.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: I merely followed her lead. If Lady Helektriana declares the chat beneath her, then I too shall not dwell among the commoners. We are royals, not jesters.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Do you want me to add you back or should I just let your dramatic exit stand as your legacy?

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Hmm… I suppose we could be added back. For entertainment purposes only, of course.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Fine. But only if no one dares speak of what transpired. That incident is to be buried in the royal archives, never to be unearthed.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: So, shall we rejoin the peasants now?

Aglaeara Valissandra: Oh, absolutely not. I’m still waiting on my 12 page apology, remember?

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Ah yes. Truly befitting of a Queen. What a tragic predicament the peasants have found themselves in. Abandoned by their sovereigns, left to wallow in uncultured poverty.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Deserved. I pity no one. Let them flounder.

Aglaeara Valissandra: It’s of no consequence. I’m sure they’ll come crawling back to their senses. Eventually. Desperation has a way of humbling even the loudest fools.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Speaking of fools… are we referring to that ex of yours?

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Ah, the one who sends you those pitiful birthday flowers every year. A charmingly pathetic attempt at redemption. Though I suppose he couldn’t handle the pressure and wilted instead.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Since you knew who sent them, why didn't you tell us? We could’ve helped you execute him.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Which is precisely why I didn’t tell you. Why end his suffering swiftly when I can let the guilt rot him from the inside out? Let him drown in desperation and regret. It’s a far crueler fate than death. He shall suffer in disparity for the rest of eternity.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: How delightfully ruthless. Approved. ✅

Helektriana Valerissandre: And here I thought you were the most compassionate among us.

Aglaeara Valissandra: That was when I still had a heart. Now it’s shattered and beyond repair. Whatever warmth once lived there has long since frozen over.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Didn’t you cry for weeks after the breakup? And you were the one who ended it.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Honestly, I pitied you back then. You couldn’t even look at him without being on the verge of a breakdown. We’d often find you weeping in the student council room. Yet, I must admit… you’ve mastered the “I’m perfectly fine” smile. It fooled the public masses quite convincingly.

Aglaeara Valissandra: We do not speak of that incident. That was but a fleeting moment of weakness. I was young and naive. But that’s all in the past. Now I am an independent, strong woman who needs no man to dictate her life.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Spoken like a true queen.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Indeed… but one cannot simply forget it ever happened. It was admittedly, quite amusing to watch.

Helektriana Valerissandre: “H-he’s so annoying! Always acting so… so arrogant! He doesn’t even look affected by our breakup! Sniff… wipes tears… DOES HE NOT LOVE ME?!”

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: You’ve captured that moment perfectly. Even down to the sniffling and tear wiping.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Of course. Probably my favorite moment. Truly iconic. ✨

Aglaeara Valissandra: Can you not make fun of my breakdowns?

Helektriana Valerissandre: We’re not making fun of you. We’re merely reminiscing about the good old days.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: You were absolutely precious, curled up in your chair, crying like a kicked puppy. So adorable. 

Aglaeara Valissandra: Out of everything you could be reminiscing about, you choose the one where I’m the most vulnerable?

Helektriana Valerissandre: It’s the most memorable.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: You had quite the charm back then.

Aglaeara Valissandra: You’re insufferable. Why are we even friends?

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Because we’re the powerhouses of the school, obviously. School domination, remember?

Helektriana Valerissandre: All I remember is you coming up with weird ideas and making us execute them for you.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: It’s not weird. It’s unique. Just trying to liven up their stale high school life.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Alright, that’s enough reminiscing for today. Hysilens for your birthday celebration would Oceana be suitable?

Helektriana Valerissandre: Yes. As long as we get the squid ink bucatini and the Oceana seafood tray set.

Aglaeara Valissandra: You mean the one with 12 oysters, 8 clams, 10 colossal shrimp, chilled Maine lobster, 3 contemporary selections, and 1 oz of Osetra caviar?

Helektriana Valerissandre: That’s the one. A perfect balance of seafood delight. 🥰

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: I still don’t get how you eat squid ink bucatini without staining your entire face.

Helektriana Valerissandre: It’s a skill I’ve mastered. Plus, I bring a toothbrush for my teeth. Presentation is everything.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Honestly, That’s quite impressive.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: I’m more interested in the desserts. I think I’ll try their cherry chocolate semifreddo this time.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Of course. You and your endless love for desserts.

Helektriana Valerissandre: What about you Aglaea? Just appetisers again?

Aglaeara Valissandra: You know I’m on a strict diet.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: You always say that. When have you ever actually indulged yourself?

Helektriana Valerissandre: Didn’t you start modelling when you were like 7? Must’ve been hard sticking to that kind of diet while everyone else eats freely.

Aglaeara Valissandra: I’ve grown used to it. Just a taste is enough for me. Though I do indulge a little on my birthday. That’s the only exception.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Are you sure it’s not just because everyone floods you with chocolates?

Aglaeara Valissandra: That too. But my mother always makes me a rose birthday cake using the chocolates and roses I receive. It’s our little tradition. 😊

Helektriana Valerissandre: That’s actually quite sweet. There’s no harm in indulging once in a while.

Aglaeara Valissandra: It’s your birthday Hysilens. Tell us what you want, and we’ll make sure it happens.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Well… there’s a Tchaikovsky’s Fifth & Korngold concert at 2pm I’d love to attend.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Say no more. Your Empress shall secure the tickets.

Aglaeara Valissandra: And I’ll make the reservation at Oceana.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Thank you. You two truly are the best confidants.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Anything to ensure Lady Helektriana’s 23rd birthday is a royal success.

Aglaeara Valissandra: I’ve designed the perfect birthday gown for you. I call it Ocean’s Melody. It’s a royal purple shimmery mermaid gown adorned with the finest shells and pearls. The back is elegantly exposed to highlight your graceful silhouette. Consider it my birthday gift to you.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: That sounds absolutely exquisite. Lady Aglaeara, you’ve truly outdone yourself. Again.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Thank you for your praise. I’ll have the gown delivered tomorrow. Do try it on and let me know if any adjustments are needed.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Thank you. I’m sure it’ll fit flawlessly, as always.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Let us convene at Lady Helektriana’s estate when the sun reaches its apex. A brief gathering before the concert would be delightful.

Helektriana Valerissandre: I shall have the chef prepare an assortment of delicacies for your arrival.

Aglaeara Valissandra: That would be lovely. And remember, the dress code is ocean-themed. No excuses.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: You needn’t worry. I shall ensure my appearance rivals even the sea itself.

Aglaeara Valissandra: Then it’s settled. See you on the 24th.

Helektriana Valerissandre: Goodbye. Wishing you both a pleasant day ahead.

Cerydralynne Valestrinne: Farewell my dears.

Aglaeara Valissandra, Helektriana Valerissandre and Cerydralynne Valestrinne have gone offline.

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October 24, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduate

Phainon added Trash Queen.

Phainon: Guess who I found getting coffee at Bibble & Sip?

Trash Queen: Hiiii

Tribios: Greyie!!!

Cipher: Wassup girlie it’s been forever~

Trash Queen: Heyyy Zipher still jobless?

Cipher: Nah agy and princess homebody adopted me

Trash Queen: Ooo noice. Good for you girl!

Castorice: Hi Stelle! Oh and I loveee Bibble & Sip! Their desserts are sooo adorable!!! And their menu has cute drawings too!

Mydei: There goes Castorice fangirling over Bibble & Sip again

Anaxa: I thought she was over that phase?

Hyacine: Where did you hear that from? She’s been obsessed with it ever since it first opened in 2014. She used to drag me there every day after school 😒

Trash Queen: Wow that’s dedication. You go girl!

Phainon: You two were in the same middle school?

Hyacine: Yup

Cipher: Nice more middle school lore! First it’s Agy and Naxy, now it’s Cinny and Cassie

Cipher: What a coinkydink

Trash Queen: Speaking of Aglie where is she? She’s in the chat but is offline. Is she at a shoot or something?

Phainon: Ah… we may or may not have pissed her off…

Mydei: And now she’s ignoring us until we write a 12 page apology for our sins

Trash Queen: Seriously? 😳

Trash Queen: What’d y’all even do?

Tribios: Technically it wasn’t our fault 😤

Tribios: Cery revealed that Agy and Naxy used to have goodbye kisses and hugs when they were dating

Anaxa: SHE DID WHAT?! I’M GOING TO STRANGLE THAT TINY TYRANT WHEN I SEE HER! HOW DARE SHE EXPOSE ME LIKE THAT?!

Trash Queen: Awww I knew Pythagoras was a softie 🥰

Anaxa: IT’S ANAXAGORAS!

Trash Queen: Wait if Cerie was here does that mean Lennie's here too?

Mydei: About that… they rage quit

Trash Queen: WHAT?! GIMME THE DEETS

Castorice: Cerydra exposed Hysilens’ online poetry account and she left

Hyacine: Then Cerydra left shortly after because Hysilens left

Trash Queen: Dang the drama queens are still at it huh

Phainon: Stelle do you think you could add your bro in here?

Trash Queen: You mean Caesar Salad?

Tribios: Yup!

Trash Queen: Fineee 🙄 

Trash Queen added Garbage King.

Garbage King: Helloha who are these peeps sis?

Trash Queen: Our friends dumbass

Garbage King: Ohhh you mean the Chrysos gang?

Anaxa: Not a gang. That’s probably just you and your weirdos.

Garbage King: Hey if it isn’t Asparagoras! Still dating Blondie?

Anaxa: IT’S ANAXAGORAS! And no, we broke up ages ago.

Mydei: Hey Cae what’s up 👊

Garbage King: Mylo! Good to see you again broski 👊

Phainon: What about meee?! 👊

Garbage King: Don’t worry Nonchos I didn’t forget about you 👊

Cipher: Hey buddyyy~

Garbage King: Heyyy Cider

Hyacine: Yay the twins are here!

Tribios: Hello Grayie!

Castorice: Welcome to the chaos 🤗

Garbage King: If it isn’t Cinemon Roll, Triffles and Casserole, nice to see you again!

Garbage King: So where’s the rest of the squad?

Trash Queen: Dead ☠️

Garbage King: Bruh 😑

Trash Queen: TLDR Aglie's sulking, Cerie and Lennie rage quitted 

Garbage King: Cool

Garbage King: So we’re missing Danish, Cynnoli, Ceryal, Hysilnut, and Marchmallow

Phainon: Technically Aglaea could add Cerydra and Hysilens back in. As for the others…

Mydei: Hysilens did say she could get Daniel’s contact if they ever collab again

Garbage King: I heard Danish went overseas for uni

Trash Queen: Yeah didn’t he say he was going to China or smt?

Anaxa: At least half of us went overseas for our studies.

Mydei: I’m pretty sure it’s less than half

Garbage King: Yeah we stayed in NYC

Trash Queen: I know Marchie went to Iceland and Renie went to Japan

Phainon: Ok so who stayed in NYC? Mydei and I did

Tribios: Me too!

Castorice: I also stayed 😊

Cipher: I’m pretty sure most of us dummies stayed in NYC

Hyacine: Not me. I chose to stay in NYC even though I could’ve gone overseas

Anaxa: I went to UK.

Tribios: Agy went to France, Lenny went to Germany and Cery went to Russia

Garbage King: So 8 in NYC, 7 overseas. Not bad

Mydei: Told you it’s more than half

Anaxa: Technically there’s no such thing as an exact half since it’s 15 total, but 7 is about half, so I’m also correct.

Phainon: Soo anybody got Cyrene, March and Daniel’s contact?

Trash Queen: I do! Apparently they started their own magazine company called R² aka Remembrance & Reverie

Castorice: Aww they started their own little family business 🥰

Hyacine: I’ve seen a few of their magazines at the hospital. It was very whimsical and dreamy

Cipher: I mean they were our resident daydreamers

Phainon: Cool so can you add them?

Trash Queen: Sureee~

Trash Queen added Say Cheese and A New Story Awaits.

A New Story Awaits: Hello~♪

Say Cheese: Elle why did you add us to a group chat?

Trash Queen: Marchie this is our post high school group chat

Tribios: Reney! Marchy!

Castorice: Hello 🤗

Hyacine: Good to see you again!

Cipher: The pink girlies are back together again!

Garbage King: Hey Cynnoli and Marchmallow

Mydei: The pink sisters finally arrive huh

Phainon: Welcome!

A New Story Awaits: Oh so this is the Chrysos gang?

Anaxa: For the last time, not a gang.

A New Story Awaits: If it isn’t Mr Grumpleton. Good to see you too~♪

Say Cheese: How’s Léa?

Garbage King: Léa who? I don’t remember anyone starting with L 

Trash Queen: That’s because you gave her a nickname starting with B idiot 🙄

Garbage King: Ohhh you mean Blondie

A New Story Awaits: Léa is her french nickname

Say Cheese: I heard her mother called her that once and found it beautiful 😍

Say Cheese: So I started calling her that too

Mydei: Ok… but why use her french nickname? 

Say Cheese: Because I like how it sounds duh 

Anaxa: To answer your question, I don’t know how Aglaea’s doing.

Say Cheese: Aww why not? Weren’t you two close~

Say Cheese: Or was it dating?

Anaxa: Did everyone miss the memo or something? We broke up ages ago.

Cipher: You mean she broke up with you 

Anaxa: Same thing.

A New Story Awaits: That’s a shame. You two were so cute together~♪

Say Cheese: I was hoping you’d both model for our next magazine

Anaxa: Ask Aglaea yourself. She’d probably agree, but I’m no model, so I’ll pass.

Cipher: Wait hold up you’re saying agy models for you?

Say Cheese: Yeah occasionally. Not super often though.

A New Story Awaits: Why’d you ask?

Cipher: ARE YOU SERIOUS?! ONCE AGAIN AGY’S GATEKEEPING PEOPLE’S CONTACTS!!!

Tribios: So Cery and Lenny weren’t the only ones she’s been secretly chatting with 🤔

Castorice: At this rate she probably has Daniel’s number too 💀

Say Cheese: Anyway don’t worry Nax, modelling will be easy with a professional photographer’s guidance 📸✨

A New Story Awaits: Speaking of Aglaea, where is she?

Phainon: Ah… more explaining to do again 😮‍💨

Mydei: So basically she’s ignoring us until we send her a 12 page apology. And if you’re wondering where the Imperator and Gladius are, they rage quitted

Say Cheese: What happened?

A New Story Awaits: Sounds like an interesting story~♪

Hyacine: Since everyone’s mostly here except for Dannie, I guess we can explain

Castorice: But who’s gonna explain?

Anaxa: Not me. I left first, so I don’t know anything.

Tribios: I say we let the men do it

Phainon: Why us?

Cipher: Because be a gentleman and do the hard work for us~

Mydei: That’s all you Deliverer

Phainon: Heyyy!

Hyacine: 🔪🦐

Phainon: Fine fine. Geez did the royals contaminate you or something?

Hyacine: Oh you know… just learnt a thing or two from Hysilens that’s all 😊

Garbage King: Woah Cinemon Roll you’ve gotten way scarier since we last met during my checkup

Hyacine: Speaking of checkups @Garbage King @Trash Queen @Say Cheese @A New Story Awaits you all haven’t had one in a while. You should come over 😁

Mydei: Not this again. Run while you still can

Trash Queen: Uh… what exactly are we running from?

Cipher: A little cutie who looks innocent but is actually a maniac and will absolutely terrorise you

A New Story Awaits: Are you sure you aren’t exaggerating? Hyacine would never do that

Hyacine: Thank you Renie for having my back. I promise it’s just a measly little checkup

Mydei: Oh yeah we’ve definitely seen those “measly little checkups”

Hyacine: I’ll schedule all of you a health check!

Say Cheese: Huh? But I’m perfectly healthy

Phainon: Don’t worry guys I got this. Time to finally put my admin powers to use 😏

Phainon removed Hyacine.

Garbage King: DAMN 😂

Trash Queen: It’s that bad huh?

A New Story Awaits: That was kinda mean Phainon

Phainon: I don’t care. I am NOT doing Hyacine’s diagnosis round 2

Castorice: Are you gonna add her back?

Phainon: We’ll see 

Tribios: Cinny’s spam texting me

Castorice: Same

Anaxa: Just ignore her. She’ll get over it.

Cipher: Wow naxy’s savage

Phainon: Anyway the reason the Girlboss Trinity left is because last week we had a discussion about birthdays, which somehow led to Cerydra revealing private info about both Aglaea and Hysilens. Resulting in 2 rage quits and a 12 page apology demand

Garbage King: Still as petty as ever. They haven’t changed have they?

Anaxa: Besides appearances? Not really.

Say Cheese: Hold up. You had a birthday session without us?!

Trash Queen: I demand a round 2!

Phainon: I guess we could and you can all introduce yourselves while we’re at it.

Garbage King: Great! Shall I start or do you want to do it together sis?

Trash Queen: Eh I’m too lazy. You handle it bro

Garbage King: Fine 🙄

Garbage King: We’re Caelus and Estelle Stellaron, birthday 7/11, from Herta’s Hospitality & Tourism Management Institution. We’re professional travel guides 

Trash Queen: Good job 🖐️

Garbage King: I know. I’m amazing 🖐️

Tribios: So next time we need travel help we can hit you up?

Trash Queen: I guess

Garbage King: No discounts. Strictly professional

Cipher: Hmph so stingy. Cinny gave us free checkups

A New Story Awaits: The ones you complained about?

Cipher: Still bad but at least they were free. If not I’d be angrier

Mydei: Didn’t know you were also convenience store managers

Trash Queen: …Uh what?

Phainon: Ohhh I get it. Good one Mydei 😂

Garbage King: Get what?

Anaxa: Your birthday’s 7/11, like the store 7-Eleven.

Trash Queen: Wowwww sooo funnyyy 😑

Garbage King: HOW DARE YOU SAY WE’RE POOR STORE MANAGERS! I THOUGHT WE WERE BROS MYLO! 😡😡

Mydei: Chill man. It was just a joke

Garbage King: NOT FUNNY

A New Story Awaits: Now I get why they left after the birthday discussion 😮‍💨

Say Cheese: Ok our turn now!

Say Cheese: I’m March Evernight! My birthday is March 7th. I’m from Six-Phased Ice Photography School. Rene and I co-founded Remembrance & Reverie, a super famous magazine brand! Go check out our mags!

Say Cheese: Now it’s Rene's turn!

A New Story Awaits: Alrighty~♪ 

A New Story Awaits: I’m Cyrene Elysia Herrscher, birthday November 11. I graduated from Elysiae Journalism Academy. As March said, we run Remembrance & Reverie together. I’m the journalist, she’s the photographer and together we make magic ✨ 

Phainon: I never realised you two had different last names

A New Story Awaits: That’s because we’re step-sisters but we’ve always treated each other like real ones 😊

Mydei: Huh that’s new info

Anaxa: You would’ve known if you actually paid attention to their names.

Cipher: Not everyone’s sherlock holmes you know 

Garbage King: Wow your mom must’ve been so unoriginal. Did she name you March because you were born in March?

Say Cheese: Why yes she did! And I like it! 😤

Trash Queen: Cae stop bullying my gf! 😡

Cipher: 🚨 Angry gf alert 🚨

Castorice: Wait you’re dating?

Trash Queen: Oops I forgot to mention that. Yeah that’s why I already had her contact 😅

Tribios: Congrats!

Say Cheese: Thanks Tribs! But we still have a problem. 4 people are absent and Phai just made it worse by kicking out Thia

Phainon: I was saving you from getting roasted!

Garbage King: There’s an easy way to fix this

Mydei: Like?

Trash Queen: Like getting Aglie to stop ignoring us, add the Queenies back in and hope they have Danny boy’s contact

Castorice: Ok but who’s gonna write that 12 page apology?

Tribios: Maybe Reney can do it. She is a journalist

A New Story Awaits: Not a chance. I don’t even know the context. My solution? Send Anaxa to PM her 😏

Say Cheese: Umm… aren’t they exes?

Anaxa: I’d be the last person she wants to talk to.

Cipher: Don’t shortchange yourself. I’m sure agy still has feelings for you~

Cipher: Especially after the whole goodbye hugs and kisses reveal 😉

Anaxa has gone offline.

Garbage King: Good job Cider. You just got Asparagoras to ditch us

Cipher: Hey! Who knows maybe he just went to pm agy

Castorice: I doubt it

Trash Queen: Whatever. Add another sulkie to the list

A New Story Awaits: Hey isn’t it Hysilens’ birthday today?

Mydei: Oh yeah it is!

Phainon: How do you know?

A New Story Awaits: There’s a reason we’re called Remembrance & Reverie you know

Tribios: Woah Renie’s memory is insane 🤯

Say Cheese: Too bad we can’t say happy birthday to her 😢

Castorice: Don’t worry she’s celebrating with Cerydra and Aglaea

Garbage King: And they didn’t invite us?

Trash Queen: As always 🙄

Phainon: So should we call it for today? There’s nothing else to say and it’s getting late

Cipher: But it's still so earlyyy

Tribios: It's literally 9 pm 😑

Cipher: Yeah but I sleep at around 12 or 1 😝

Castorice: If Hyacine were here she’d say “Sleeping early helps improve your mood, physical health, productivity and enhances cognitive function”

Mydei: That sounds exactly like Hyacine

Castorice: That’s because she actually sent me that message. I just copied it 😏

Cipher: Wowwww

Castorice: Alright time to tuck the twins to sleep. Byeee!

Castorice has gone offline.

Garbage King: What does she mean “tuck the twins to sleep”? We don’t need anyone to tuck us in like kids 😤

Trash Queen: And how does she even know where we live?

Tribios: Cassie has twins. You didn’t know?

Say Cheese: Wait what?!

Phainon: See! I wasn’t the only one missing out on life chapters

Mydei: I don’t think that’s something to be proud of

A New Story Awaits: We really need to catch up

Tribios: I’m going to check up on the triplets now. See you tomorrow!

Tribios has gone offline.

Garbage King: First twins now triplets?! How many kids do y'all have?!

Phainon: Don’t worry they’re the only parents so far

Cipher: I’m sure there’ll definitely be more kiddos on the way~

Trash Queen: Uh… what?

Cipher: You’ll see and I’ll be sure to boast about being right 😼

Say Cheese: Umm… let’s just go to bed now. Peace ✌️

A New Story Awaits: See you when the next page is turned~♪

Phainon: Until next time!

Mydei: See ya!

Cipher: Toodeloo~

Garbage King: Until the next adventure!

Trash Queen: 👋

Say Cheese, A New Story Awaits, Phainon, Mydei, Cipher, Garbage King and Trash Queen have gone offline.

A🌼🌱A

Anaxa: Buttercup

Aglaea has come online.

Aglaea: What do you want Beansprout?

Anaxa: The weirdos want you to stop ignoring them

Aglaea: And pray tell, why should I, when they haven’t sent me their 12 page apology?

Anaxa: What would it take for you to come back?

Aglaea: I don’t need anything. I just want that apology letter

Anaxa: Because you enjoy watching them suffer like the tyrant you are 🙄

Aglaea: You aren’t helping your case

Anaxa: Fine. I know what you want. I’ll meet you at Blue Box Café at 12 tomorrow. My treat

Aglaea: Are you trying to fatten me up again?

Anaxa: You can order whatever you want. I don’t care how much or how little you eat. I just want to apologise. Face to face, just like you wanted. Right?

Aglaea: …

Aglaea: Are you serious?

Anaxa: Yes. I’m serious

Aglaea: Alright then… one chance. Don’t mess it up

Anaxa: I won’t. But you knew that already, didn’t you?

Aglaea: It’s been 5 years since we could have a conversation without arguing

Anaxa: We could’ve avoided so many misunderstandings if you and I had just spoken this candidly before

Aglaea: I missed you my dear Beansprout 

Anaxa: I missed you too my sweet little Buttercup 

Chapter Text

October 26, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduate

Phainon has saved 4 contacts.

Phainon added Hyacine.

Hyacine: I'M GOING TO KILL YOU PHAINON!!!

Hyacine: 🔪🔪🔪

Phainon: It was for the safety of us all

Mydei: Don’t worry Phai I’ll protect you from the shortie

Hyacine: SHORTIE?! YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!! 😡😡😡

Caelus: Wow… what a great start guys

Cyrene: Is it always like this?

Castorice: You’ll get used to it

March: @Anaxa did you complete your task?

Anaxa: What task?

Stelle: Oh you know… getting Aglie to stop sulking 😁

Anaxa: That’s not my problem. Besides, she’ll come to her senses eventually.

Aglaea has come online.

Aglaea added Cerydra and Hysilens.

Cerydra: Greetings peasants. Your Empress has arrived!

Hysilens: It’s nice to see you again.

Tribios: Anddd the royals are back

Anaxa: Didn’t miss them.

Hysilens: The feeling is mutual, malefactor of love.

Phainon: Heyyy you’re back!

Castorice: Welcome back

Hyacine: You’re not going to leave again right?

Hysilens: We’ll see.

Mydei: Uhh… so who wrote that 12 page apology?

Cyrene: Anaxa obviously

Cipher: I told you he’d do it

Aglaea: I didn’t say I received an apology, did I? I’m just fulfilling my duty.

Caelus: Ayeee Blondie’s not ignoring us anymore

Stelle: What do you mean you didn’t receive an apology? Wasn’t that like the requirement or smt?

March: Or maybe he gave something worth more than an apology

Cipher: Like a date~ 😏

Caelus: No way

Hyacine: Awwww I knew you’d reconcile eventually 🥹

Aglaea: Enough with the speculations. All you need to know is that I’m giving you a second chance, so don’t mess up.

Cerydra: Or else you shall be executed!

Hysilens: ⚔️

Anaxa: Not even 5 minutes in and you’re already starting your tyranny.

March: They really haven’t changed after all this time

Phainon: So do any of you have Daniel’s contact?

Hysilens: Didn’t I say I don’t have it? Why bother asking.

Cipher: You say that but how do we know you aren’t lying? 🤔

Stelle: Yeah you’re like one of the best manipulators I know

Caelus: Plus shouldn’t you royals have your fancy ways of acquiring things?

Cerydra: That’s called having a loyal royal subject to do my bidding for me.

Cerydra: So if we do, per se, get ahold of this Daniel, what will you offer your Empress? In the name of equivalent exchange.

Mydei: Is chatting with your friends not enough?

Cerydra: We are not friends. We have an Empress–subject relationship. No mutual feelings or anything.

Hyacine: Then what about Aglaea and Hysilens?

Tribios: Yeah! You guys are super close!

Cerydra: Your Empress shall not answer such foolish questions.

Cipher: Confirmation that the Girlboss Trinity exists 👀

Cyrene: Uhh… we can offer you our undying loyalty?

Cerydra: Hmm…

Cyrene: I swear upon Kephale’s body that I, Cyrene Elysia Herrscher, will remain loyal to Empress Cerydra for as long as I live

Caelus: Damn… seriously Cynnoli?

Cerydra: That’s more like it.

Tribios: So are you going to add Dannie now?

Cerydra: Very well. Duchess Gladiorum, if you may.

Anaxa: Didn’t you say you didn’t have Daniel’s contact?

Hysilens: We met him at Tchaikovsky's Fifth & Korngold concert and exchanged contacts.

Hysilens added Dan Heng.

Dan Heng: Helektra what is this?

Hysilens: A harmonious choir of chaos.

Dan Heng: I see.

Stelle: Hey Danny boy!

Caelus: If it isn’t Danish. The squad’s finally back together again

Phainon: The CBB is back baby!

Cyrene: Closing Billboard?

March: Oh sis not the journalist term

Hyacine: I believe CBB in this case stands for Chrysos Boy Band if I recall correctly

Mydei: Right on the mark

Cerydra: Well, CCE is way better.

Cyrene: Customer Care Executive?

Aglaea: Chrysos Classical Ensemble.

Anaxa: More like the Tyrant Piano Trio.

Hysilens: It was actually a sextet.

Castorice: I remembered when we went against each other in CGT

Hyacine: It was supposed to just be a talent show to showcase our skills but the boys had to make it a competition 🙄

Cipher: But it was interesting~

Tribios: And super fun!

Caelus: Eh I was just there for the vibes. Being a spectator is pretty chill

March: I took lots of photos for the yearbook committee!

Anaxa: That the tyrants were in charge of.

Cyrene: And I was the journalist!

March: We made a pretty good team back then

Cyrene: And an even better one now~♪

Stelle: I'm confused I need a recap

Cipher: Alrighty ellie let cifera summarise it for your tiny dumb brain

Stelle: HEY!

Cipher: CBB – phai: drums/main vocals, mydei: electric guitar/rap vocals, cae: saxophone, naxy: keyboard/support vocals, danny: bass guitar/support vocals.

Cipher: CCE – cery: piano/harmony vocals, lenny: violin/main vocals, agy: cello/operatic vocals, tribs: trumpet, cassie: clarinet, cinny: flute.

Cipher: Basically they entered chrysos got talent became finalists and obviously the royals won cuz tyrannical power reigns supreme in this economy 🙄

Castorice: That sounds about right

Caelus: Boo tyrants 👎👎👎

Phainon: Yeah we totally should’ve won!

Anaxa: Don’t be such a sore loser.

Mydei: Why do you keep defending the opposition? You’re supposed to be on our side!

Stelle: Maybe because his gf’s in the opposition?

Anaxa: Nonsense.

Cyrene: She’s not wrong. The cello and keyboard really complement each other

March: And the keyboard is basically a piano so technically you could go classical if you chose to

Aglaea: Enough with the dissection. Daniel, why don’t you introduce yourself so we can close this chapter of introductions?

Cipher: Yeah danny boy stop lurking and tell us about yourself

Dan Heng: What do you want me to say?

Phainon: Just your name, birthday, university and job

Dan Heng:
Name: Dan Heng, Daniel
Birthday: December 15th
University: 仙舟地质学院 (Xianzhou Geology College)
Job: Geologist, part-time musician

Mydei: You didn’t have to make it so formal

Dan Heng: My apologies, but you should’ve clarified the format you wanted me to use.

Phainon: Uhh… nevermind

Tribios: Now that everyone’s introduced themselves what shall we do next?

Castorice: Anyone interested in seeing my birthday journal?

Stelle: Ooo that sounds interesting. I’m in!

Cyrene: As a fellow journalist I’d love to see it too!

Castorice: Great! I’ll send it later 😊

Hyacine: I have a better question. What’s everyone doing for Halloween?

Tribios: Trick or treating!!!

Tribios: Duhh

Castorice: Same

Stelle: Aren’t you a bit too old for that?

Tribios: It’s not for us silly

Castorice: It’s for the kids

March: Righttt I forgot you 2 have kids

Cipher: Well I’m doing it too and I’m not a kid~

Anaxa: Do you have no shame?

Cipher: There isn’t any rule that adults can’t participate. Besides I can pass off as a child if I make a few adjustments to my appearance 😼

Cerydra: Partaking in such activities is beneath us royals.

Hysilens: I shall play a haunting tune if requested. It will be spooooky 👻

Cyrene: If everyone’s free we can meet up at our place

March: Yeah! We’re hosting a Halloween party

Caelus: Sounds like fun

Tribios: Didn’t Snowy want to plan a meet up ages ago?

Mydei: I’m pretty sure it was at least 2 weeks ago

Phainon: Hey! I got busy and forgot ok

Anaxa: Told you it would be hard to get 8 working adults to meet up.

Aglaea: Mydeimos, you are correct. It was exactly two weeks ago. Phainon suggested it on 13 October.

Cipher: How do you remember that? I forgot all about it

Aglaea: I have a good memory. How else do you think I got straight As?

Castorice: But why would you remember such an irrelevant detail like the actual date?

Anaxa: She has Hyperthymesia.

Aglaea: Did I give you permission to disclose that?

Hysilens: The malefactor of love blundered once again.

Cerydra: Tsk tsk.

Replying to:
Anaxa: She has Hyperthymesia.
Caelus: Uhh what's that?

Hyacine: Hyperthymesia, also known as hyperthymestic syndrome or highly superior autobiographical memory, is a condition that allows people to remember an abnormally large number of their life experiences in vivid detail

Tribios: Hyacine strikes again

Castorice: We should give it a name at this point

Cipher: What about hyapedia?

Stelle: Is that supposed to be a reference to Wikipedia?

Cipher: Exactly 😌

Cipher: Pretty cool right?

Hyacine: It sounds like Hyperplasia, an enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the amount of organic tissue resulting from cell proliferation

Caelus: Eww nerd 🤓

Hyacine: EXCUSE ME?!

Dan Heng: Consider it a compliment. It means you’re smart and knowledgeable.

Hyacine: Thank you 😊

March: Always the sweet talker, aren’t you Daniel? 😏

Mydei: Does that mean Aglaea was cheating with her photographic memory?

Aglaea: It isn’t cheating if I was born with it.

Cipher: 😱😱😱

Cipher: Agy isn’t actually smart?!

Cerydra: Leading the student council requires more than just memory, so she is still smart.

Hysilens: Try not to be too jealous, Court Jester.

Cipher: Who said I was jealous 😤

Cyrene: Alright, I think we deviated from the topic. Let’s go back to the Halloween party

March: Yeah! What costumes are you all gonna wear?

Aglaea: We’re probably going to reuse some old outfits to save time and resources.

Hysilens: Like our masquerade ball gowns. They fit the spooky aesthetic.

Cerydra: Looking as royal as usual.

Cipher: How boringgg

Stelle: I’m pretty sure you 3 always dress like princesses for Halloween

Cerydra: It fits our stature.

Tribios: We’re doing family costumes!

Castorice: Us too! 

Cipher: I’m probably going to thrift something

Phainon: Mydei and I are probably going to dress up as superheroes 🦸‍♂️ 

Mydei: I never said I was going along with your stupid ideas

Anaxa: I’m not dressing up for some silly party.

Dan Heng: I haven’t decided yet.

Hyacine: Same. Are the rest of you going for sibling costumes?

Stelle: Probably

Caelus: We might borrow the royals’ idea and reuse our old costumes

March: This is a Halloween party not some regular hangout. Can you guys put some effort in?!

Cyrene: Why don’t we do couples costumes? It’ll make it more interesting~♪

Anaxa: And how are we supposed to do that? We have an odd number.

Cipher: I guess someone will have to be a single pringle

Tribios: Don’t jinx yourself little Ciphy 😉

Phainon: Or the royals can just do a trio

March: No! Couples only!

Castorice: What about Tribios and I?

Cyrene: You guys are fine. Everyone else gets a partner

Phainon: Can it be a male partner? 😏

March: Of course go match with Mydei

Phainon: Sweet!

Stelle: Then you’re with me Marchie

March: I’ve got a few ideas

Hyacine: How about the rest of us?

Dan Heng: I can be your partner if you want

Hyacine: Really? Thanks Dannie. You’re the best!

Cyrene: Awww how cute~♪

March: Cery and Lektra, Léa and Nax

Cerydra: Fine with me.

Hysilens: Duchess Gladiorum at your service.

Cipher: Ooo the underweight couple is back

Anaxa: Cifera, how many times must I say that we are NOT a couple.

Cipher: Sure sure~

Aglaea: I’m fine with it as long as I get to choose what we wear.

Anaxa: Fine. Just don’t make it so extravagant.

Aglaea: No promises 😉

Phainon: It feels so weird watching you guys talk in such a civilised manner

Mydei: Ngl I was expecting you guys to argue about it

Cipher: I bet something happened~ 😏

Aglaea: Nothing happened.

Anaxa: Let’s move on.

Tribios: So that leaves Reney, Ciphy and Grayie

Cipher: Hey cae wanna partner up?

Caelus: Sorry Cider but I’m partnering with Cynnoli

Castorice: That’s surprising

Caelus: I can’t abandon my gf can I?

Cipher: YOU’RE DATING?!

Caelus: Yep

Cyrene: It’s only a recent thing

Hyacine: OMG CONGRATS!!!

Phainon: Lol looks like you’re soloing again Cipher

Cipher: 😭😭😭

Cipher: I’m gonna be a single pringle forever at this rate

Hysilens: Have faith in yourself, Court Jester.

Cipher: Easy for you to say

March: Alright now that the partners are assigned. You have at least 5 days to get your costumes

Cerydra: If we’re done here, then the chat is adjourned. We shall reconvene on the 31st of October.

Dan Heng: Wait, before we log off, I still have a few questions.

Cyrene: Oh? Do tell

Dan Heng: Where do we meet? What time do we meet? Do we need to bring anything?

Stelle: Actually those are very good questions Danny boy. I’m curious too

March: We’ll meet at Remembrance & Reverie at 5 pm. You can bring some candies to put in our giant pumpkin

Tribios: Giant pumpkin?

Cyrene: Yeah it’s a huge pumpkin cauldron to fit all the candies

Aglaea: Is there a schedule?

March: Uhh I guess we can chill first, then party a bit before going out to trick-or-treat but that’s mostly for Cas' and Tribs’ kids

Dan Heng: Thank you for the clarification.

March: No need to be so formal Dan

Cerydra: Now the chat is adjourned. Farewell peasants. We shall have another illustrious conversation some other time.

Cerydra has gone offline.

Hysilens: Goodbye.

Hysilens has gone offline.

Cipher: Congradulations are in order 🥳

Cipher: We survived without anyone rage quitting or getting mad so I say this is a win in the history books

Caelus: Uhh what?

Stelle: Did every conversation lead to a crash out?

Castorice: More or less

Cipher: Ahem… I shall summarise it for you again

Cipher:
Day 1 – cinny
Day 2 – cinny 
Day 3 – agy
Day 4 – agy, naxy, me
Day 5 – I guess it was relatively normal
Day 6 – agy, naxy, cery, lenny 
Day 7 – naxy

Cipher: Yep that’s about it 😌

Stelle: Damn this makes a whole lotta sense now

Mydei: I’m noticing a pattern here

Phainon: It’s mostly women

Caelus: You mean mostly Cinemon Roll, Blondie and Asparagoras 

Hyacine: I was justified! They were avoiding their checkups!

Tribios: But you were being all evil and everything 😑

Anaxa: Firstly, I am not a woman. Secondly, I wouldn’t have logged off if these IDIOTS controlled themselves.

Hyacine: Yeah no. At least most of these were related to your relationship with Aglaea

Anaxa: You can’t go a day without mentioning our names together, can you?

Aglaea: Shall we?

Anaxa: Say no more.

Aglaea and Anaxa have gone offline.

Castorice: Cute 🥰 

Cipher: I really want to know what went down. They act so differently now

March: Hey imagine if we unintentionally got them back together 😏

Cyrene: You mean they’re secretly dating?

Tribios: Knowing Agy that is a possibility. She likes to keep her relationships private

Cipher: I guess we’ll find out at the party

Caelus: You mean we’re going to stalk them?

Cipher: Not stalk… just observe from afar 

Hyacine: You know that’s basically the same thing right?

Castorice: I don’t know. I don’t really want to intrude on their relationship

Cipher: Don’t worry princess homebody. It isn’t intruding if they don’t know 😏

Phainon: You really think you can escape from Aglaea’s perceptiveness?

Cipher: Just watch and learn 😼

Cyrene: Alright then. See you on Friday!

March: Peace ✌️

Tribios: See you tomorrow!

Castorice: Byeeee!

Phainon: Until next time!

Hyacine: Remember to look after yourselves!

Mydei: See ya!

Cipher: Toodeloo~

Dan Heng: Farewell, everyone.

Stelle: Until the next adventure!

Caelus: 👋

Cyrene, March, Tribios, Castorice, Phainon, Mydei, Cipher, Dan Heng, Stelle and Caelus have gone offline.

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October 28, 2025

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Anaxa: So, what’s the plan Buttercup?

Aglaea: I’m thinking of something royal-themed

Anaxa: Did I not say nothing too extravagant?

Aglaea: Are you the dressmaker, or am I?

Anaxa: I’m just saying why must you always go so over the top? It’s fine to tone it down a bit, you know

Aglaea: Since you’re complaining so much, why don’t you give me your suggestions then?

Anaxa: What about Disney? It has royalty, but the outfits aren’t too crazy

Aglaea: So you secretly want to be a prince. Got it

Anaxa: That’s not it. There are more male characters than just princes

Aglaea: And how do you know the outfits won’t be extravagant? I’m the designer. You should know I can turn any plain design into something runway-worthy

Anaxa: Right… your secret talent 🙄

Aglaea: Hardly a secret

Anaxa: So, which Disney story should we do?

Aglaea: I haven’t agreed to your idea yet. What makes you think we’re doing Disney?

Anaxa: Well, you didn’t oppose it initially like you usually do

Aglaea: Fine

Aglaea: There are a few characters I know with blonde hair. Cinderella, Aurora, Elsa

Anaxa: What about Alice in Wonderland?

Aglaea: Seriously? You want me to be a clown?

Anaxa: You kinda looked like Alice back in high school

Aglaea: So you’re saying I’m delusional and have schizophrenia?

Anaxa: No, I’m saying you’re imaginative and had that preppy schoolgirl style

Aglaea: That’s basically the same thing

Anaxa: Trust me, you’d look beautiful

Aglaea: And I suppose you’d be the Mad Hatter?

Anaxa: I’ll take that as a compliment

Aglaea: 🙄

Anaxa: The Mad Hatter and Alice… how fitting

Aglaea: You mean how you keep purposely annoying me?

Anaxa: Exactly 😌

Aglaea: You’re insufferable

Anaxa: Archibald and Aurie can dress up as the White Rabbit and Alice’s pet dog

Aglaea: Why did you call Archibald by his full name but Aurélienne de la Roseraie “Aurie”? How rude of you

Anaxa: Because Archibald deserves his full name, just like everyone should call me Anaxagoras instead of Anaxa

Aglaea: And Aurélienne doesn’t deserve her full name?

Anaxa: It’s so long and such a mouthful. Besides, I’m pretty sure your family calls her by a nickname too

Aglaea: We call her Aurélys. Sounds way fancier than Aurie

Anaxa: Well, as a non-French, Aurie is cute enough for me. Plus, she likes it when I call her that

Aglaea: Yeah… she did miss you after we broke up

Anaxa: Archibald missed you too

Aglaea: This would be their first time meeting after our breakup

Anaxa: And our first Halloween dressing up together

Aglaea: I bet there’ll be lots of unwanted glances

Anaxa: Oh, you mean them…

Aglaea: Yep

Anaxa: I am so not looking forward to their smug expressions

Aglaea: Don’t worry. I’ve been to their place before. I know a secret spot where we can relax without unwanted eyes

Anaxa: Perfect. I prefer peace and quiet over chaos. I’ll follow your lead

Aglaea: Great, so we’ve picked out the costumes. Now we need the candies. Any ideas?

Anaxa: Why are you asking me? Aren’t you the one who’s rich and has traveled the world? Shouldn’t you know some brands?

Aglaea: And aren’t you the one who’s always commenting on my thin physique and how underweight I am?

Anaxa: I bet you’ve lost more since we last met

Aglaea: I didn’t! Besides, it was just a few days ago

Anaxa: And the first time we met since graduation, you looked a lot thinner and paler than I remembered

Anaxa: You do know this is the 2000s, right? Not the 1800s where consumptive chic was the ideal beauty standard

Aglaea: I know that. I don’t need you to keep reminding me. I already get teased enough at home

Anaxa: Oh? And who’s teasing you?

Aglaea: My older brother

Anaxa: Pfft. Imagine getting dissed by your own brother. Couldn’t be me. What does he call you?

Aglaea: Princess... He’s so annoying

Anaxa: How cute. It’s not that bad

Aglaea: Not cute. He says it in this mockingly condescending tone, like I’m some fragile thing that needs coddling. And we’re going off topic

Anaxa: Fine, fine… but he’s not wrong. You are fragile

Aglaea: 🙄

Anaxa: Didn’t you just go to Paris? You must’ve bought some stuff, right?

Aglaea: I did pick up a few items to stock up on miscellaneous gifts

Anaxa: Like?

Aglaea: Caramel au beurre salé, Pâtes de fruits, and Dragées

Anaxa: No idea what any of that is, but sure

Aglaea: Great. If that’s everything, we’ll meet at my place. Elliot will pick you up at 12 pm on the 31st. You’ll have lunch here, Olivier will cook your favourite dish

Anaxa: You mean my favourite lunch dish at your place, because if I remember correctly, avocado toast is a breakfast dish

Aglaea: Yeah, yeah. French onion beef stew, your favourite, right? Unless you’ve secretly changed it without telling me

Anaxa: Yep, that’s the one

Aglaea: And I’ll prepare some Oxbow Garden Select for Archie

Anaxa: Archibald* and yes, he’ll appreciate it. Thank you

Aglaea: I’m going to make sure we look like the most avant-garde Alice and Mad Hatter ever

Anaxa: Of course you are. Oh, and does Adrien mind me coming over? I know how overprotective he can get… especially after I broke your heart

Aglaea: Which is why both of you are so annoying! Always bothering me about my health 😡

Aglaea: But to answer your question, I doubt he’d care. Probably too busy in a meeting or something

Anaxa: You sound salty that he took over the family business

Aglaea: As if I want to spend all my time managing finances and company stuff. I quite enjoy what I’m doing. Plus, it’s only because he’s inheriting the company that I could explore artistic pursuits as a child. I wasn’t burdened with the pressure to be perfect and have top grades. You know, the typical high expectations

Anaxa: And yet you still strived for perfection

Aglaea: I just didn’t want to disappoint them… it’s hard being the youngest with a 5 year gap. I’m often treated like a child even now. It’s so annoying!

Anaxa: Don’t worry. As someone with an older sister, I get it. They can be annoying and overprotective at times, but that means they care

Aglaea: I guess you’re right

Anaxa: I always am

Aglaea: Sure 🙄

Anaxa: Will you inform your parents about it?

Aglaea: Obviously. We have proper etiquette in this house

Anaxa: I know, I’m just asking

Aglaea: My parents are probably fine with it. My mother is especially excited whenever I talk about you… I wonder why 🤔

Anaxa: Totally not because our mothers are step-siblings and we’re step-cousins, but not related in any way possible

Aglaea: Isn’t Adrien dating Anaxandra?

Anaxa: She didn’t tell me about any boyfriends

Aglaea: A recent development. I overheard my mother talking to yours on the phone, something about needing him to take over the family legacy

Aglaea: I don’t know what kind of agenda they’re orchestrating, but whatever it is, it’s clearly working on both sides

Anaxa: They do have that charm

Aglaea: Well, it’s almost dinner. I have to go for family bonding now 🙄

Aglaea: I’ll see you on Friday Beansprout

Anaxa: Remember to take care of yourself Buttercup

Aglaea: I always do

Anaxa: 😑

Aglaea: Fine… I’ll eat dinner

Anaxa: 🤨

Aglaea: An actual dinner

Anaxa: Maybe I should ask my mom to text yours and make you eat… or better yet, ask my sister to ask your brother to feed you

Aglaea: ANAXAGORAS DON’T YOU DARE TEXT ADRIEN!

Anaxa: Then you better be a good girl and eat up

Aglaea: Ugh I hate you

Anaxa: Love you ❤️

Aglaea and Anaxa have gone offline.

🖤Draconic Darkness🖤

Castorice: Heyyy Pollie~

Pollux: Yes Sugarplum?

Castorice: Cyrene and March are throwing a Halloween party and we’re invited!

Pollux: Ah your high school friends

Castorice: Yep! What should we dress the kids as?

Pollux: I thought you wanted to do How to Train Your Dragon?

Castorice: You’re right! Aww we can make them Toothless and Light Fury 🥰

Pollux: And we can be Hiccup and Astrid

Castorice: Perfect! You’re the best~

Pollux: Shall I place an order on Astral Express?

Castorice: Yep!

Castorice: Our babies’ first Halloween party and their first time meeting Tribios’ triplets!

Pollux: Don’t worry, I’ll prepare everything we’ll need for a day out

Castorice: Thanks Pollie ❤️

Castorice: Ooh! We should get one of those wagon strollers with a roof and decorate it like a dragon cave for our little cuties! 

Pollux: Got it. I’ll gather the materials and costumes so you can unleash your creativity

Castorice: You’re the best my sweet vampire 😘

Pollux: Anything for you Sugarplum ❤️

Castorice: Are you on your way back from work?

Pollux: Just left. Why?

Castorice: Could you make a quick detour to the supermarket and grab me some pumpkin purée and puff pastry?

Castorice: I want to bake pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls to bring to the party but I’m currently wrestling two food flinging toddlers 😩

Pollux: Sure thing. I’ll also pick up some bags of candy to bring along

Castorice: Oh right! I totally forgot about that already 😅

Castorice: Maybe grab some Dracula teeth and brain gummies? They’ll fit our spooky theme 👻

Pollux: Got it. Should I also get Toothless and Light Fury buckets for our little dragons?

Castorice: Yes! You read my mind! They’ll look so cute 🥺

Pollux: What are we going to do with all the candy they collect? They can’t eat it yet

Castorice: We’ll eat it obviously

Pollux: Are you sure?

Castorice: Or we can gift some to the neighbours’ kids

Pollux: Good idea. I heard someone just bought the house next door and are moving in soon

Castorice: Ooh new neighbours! Can’t wait to meet them!

Castorice: Do you think they have kids? Maybe they can play with Poly and Tory!

Pollux: We’ll find out soon enough

Castorice: Oop Tory just flung soup at the wall 😭

Castorice: Sigh… gotta go. Drive safe ok?

Castorice: Oh and I made your favourite for dinner Tomatensoep with Kaasbroodje 

Pollux: Thanks Sugarplum. I hope the twins aren’t giving you too much trouble

Castorice: Oh, you know just the usual. Nothing I can’t handle 😉

Pollux: Just don’t overwork yourself. If you need help, text me and I’ll come home early

Castorice: Aww, thanks, Pollie. But I’m doing alright 

Pollux: Good to know. I’ll be home soon. Love you ❤️

Castorice: 😘

Pollux and Castorice have gone offline.

🤯Chaos Ts👯‍♀️

Tribios: @Timotheos you there??

Timotheos has come online.

Timotheos: Yes Munchkin. What’s up?

Tribios: We gotta get costumes ASAP!

Timotheos: Uh… why?

Tribios: Because Marchy and Reney are hosting a Halloween party and we need matching family costumes!

Timotheos: I’m fine with anything

Tribios: I’m thinking Ghostbusters! We can wear suits and carry cool gadgets and the triplets can dress up as ghosts! It’ll be the cutest thing ever!

Timotheos: Not a bad idea

Tribios: I always have great ideas 😌

Tribios: Now get your butt moving! Order some white fabric or baby ghost costumes and whatever Ghostbusters wear

Timotheos: I’ll go through it with you when I come back

Tribios: No! Do it now! What if they sell out?!

Timotheos: Are you sure you don’t want to check them out first?

Tribios: Nah I trust your judgment. Just make us look cool 😎 

Timotheos: Uhh ok I’ll see what I can find

Tribios: Perfect! Now we also need candy

Timotheos: We can grab some Coffin Crisps I know you like those

Tribios: Ooh yeah I do need my coffee

Tribios: We can also get some Jos Louis and Big Turk! I loved those growing up!

Timotheos: Umm Munchkin… I’m pretty sure those are only in Canada

Tribios: Then order it from the Astral Express or something! Isn’t it global??

Timotheos: It is but it might not be on there

Tribios: Nonsense! Astral Express has everything! 

Tribios: Go look for it Timmy!!!

Timotheos: Ok ok I’ll see what I can do

Tribios: Should I bake some butter tarts to bring over? 

Timotheos: If you want

Tribios: Hmm ok! Then I’ll whip up some delicious butter tarts for everyone!

Timotheos: Hopefully the triplets don’t figure out how to open candy wrappers. The last thing we need is three sugar high babies

Tribios: Our little gremlins will 100% get a candy rush 5 minutes in 😭

Timotheos: Dear lord save us 🙏

Tribios: Oop Tribbie’s trying to climb out the window! Gotta go!!!

Timotheos: GO SAVE HER!!!

Tribios: SEE YOU TOMORROW!!!

Timotheos and Tribios have gone offline.

☀️Sunny Pancakes🥞

Phainon: @Mydei

Mydei has come online.

Mydei: What do you want HKS?

Phainon: Halloween!!! 🎃

Mydei: Seriously 😑

Mydei: I thought we already decided to be Captain America and the Hulk

Phainon: Yeah but we still haven’t discussed how we’re gonna pull it off! And we need candy!

Mydei: Is something wrong with you? You’re usually… smarter than this

Phainon: What are you talking about???

Mydei: We can just buy the outfits from Astral Express

Phainon: 😱😱😱

Phainon: Absolutely not! We gotta make them ourselves!

Mydei: Uhhh why?

Phainon: Because this isn’t just a Halloween party it’s a costume contest! 

Phainon:  And we’re up against Aglaea and Anaxa the power ex-couple. I’m not about to lose to them. We gotta bring our A-game! 💪

Mydei: We already lost before the party even started. There’s no way we’re beating her

Mydei: Plus does it look like we know how to sew?

Phainon: So what if she’s a renowned fashion designer? We’ve got unique ideas that’ll wow everybody!

Mydei: More like stupid ideas 🙄

Phainon: HEY 😡😡😡

Mydei: Besides how are we supposed to execute these “brilliant” ideas?

Phainon: Easy

Phainon: We borrow Aglaea’s studio and sew them ourselves! Duh

Phainon: It can’t be that hard right? 😅

Mydei: Uh huh 

Mydei: You? Sew? Don’t make me laugh. You’ll probably break her sewing machine

Phainon: Come on Mydei! You gotta believe in me! Do you want to win this or not?

Mydei: It wasn’t even a contest to begin with

Phainon: One sec

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Phainon has saved 1 contact.

Phainon: Let’s have a costume contest. The best costume wins a date.

Anaxa: Seriously 😑

Tribios: Ooo sounds fun!

Caelus: Lol is this another one of your impulsive ideas?

Mydei: Yes. Yes it is 😮‍💨

Cyrene: Wait. A date? 

Castorice: Sounds like an interesting prize 👀

Stelle: A spicy date 🥵

Cipher: Not fair! I’m doing this solo while everyone else has partners 😭

Hyacine: I’m sure you’re capable of handling it yourself

Cipher: 🙄

Cerydra: Get ready to be demolished.

Hysilens: ⚔️💀

Daniel: Do we have to make the costumes ourselves?

March: You can make it or buy it. It’s up to you

Aglaea: Well, I’m making mine.

Anaxa: You mean ours.

Aglaea: Yes, ours.

Cipher: 🤨

Tribios: 👀👀👀

Hyacine: Is that progress I see?

Castorice: Awww~ 🥹

Aglaea: Remind me why I’m interacting with you morons.

Stelle: Because you love us 🥰

Caelus: You moh-rawns 🤓

Aglaea has gone offline.

Phainon: Uh oh…

Hysilens: You messed up big time.

Mydei: You better run for your life my dude

Caelus: What did I do???

Anaxa: You mocked and made fun of her, that’s what you did!

Cipher: 🚨 Angry bf alert 🚨

Anaxa: FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE CAN YOU STOP MAKING EVERYTHING WE DO OR SAY ROMANTIC?!

Anaxa: YOU ARE ALL A BUNCH OF BRAINLESS DIMWITS!!!

Anaxa has gone offline.

March: Wow I don’t think I’ve ever seen Nax this upset before

Tribios: Oh there was worse. You should’ve seen their argument two weeks ago

Mydei: Oh yeah it was wayyy worse than this

Castorice: It was peak writing material ✨

Hyacine: Not the time Cassie

Cyrene: Are they going to be alright?

Daniel: Knowing Anaxa, he’d probably make sure she’s ok.

Cerydra: They’ll be fine. Queen Goldweaver won’t let a tiny comment get to her.

Hysilens: You should be more concerned about what she’s going to do to Caelus.

Caelus: W-what is she going to do to me?!

Hysilens: Execution.

Cerydra: Off with his head!

Hysilens: 🗡️🩸💀

Caelus: Woah woah woah it CAN’T be that serious can it?!

Cipher: Ooo you messed with the wrong gal buddy

Mydei: Gl dude

Caelus: Nooooo I don’t want to dieeeee 😭😭😭

Stelle: Bro stop overreacting. I doubt anything bad’s going to happen. You’ll probably just get a beating or 2

Caelus: As if that’s any better!

Phainon: Uhhh whatever just happened aside, we good about the comp?

Tribios: Yep!

Cyrene: It’s a good idea Phainon. Can’t believe we didn’t think about it sooner

March: Yeah! Every good Halloween party has to have a costume contest!

Phainon: Great! See you on the 31st!

Castorice: Byeeee!

Cyrene: See you when the next page is turned~♪

March: Peace ✌️

Tribios: See you tomorrow!

Cerydra: Farewell peasants. We shall have another illustrious conversation some other time.

Hysilens: Goodbye.

Cipher: Toodeloo~

Mydei: See ya!

Daniel: Farewell everyone.

Hyacine: Remember to look after yourselves!

Caelus: Until the next adventure!

Stelle: 👋

Phainon, Castorice, Cyrene, March, Tribios, Cerydra, Hysilens, Cipher, Mydei, Daniel, Hyacine, Caelus and Stelle have gone offline.

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Anaxa: Are you alright Buttercup?

Aglaea: I’m fine.

Anaxa: No, you’re not.

Aglaea: Yes, I am.

Anaxa: You’re typing with punctuation. You never use punctuation when texting me privately. You only do that when something’s wrong and you go into formal mode as a form of retreat

Anaxa: You can trust me. I’m here for you

Aglaea: …

Anaxa: Did what he said trigger your PTSD?

Aglaea: Mhm…

Anaxa: Is it really bad?

Aglaea: It’s just some flashbacks from my childhood. I’ll be fine. I promise.

Anaxa: Do you want me to come over?

Aglaea: …Yes please.

Anaxa: Alright. I’ll be there soon.

Aglaea: I’m sorry for worrying you.

Anaxa: It’s alright. Just sit tight. I’ll be there before you know it

Aglaea: Thank you.

Anaxa: I love you Buttercup

Aglaea: I love you too Beansprout.

Aglaea and Anaxa have gone offline.

☀️Sunny Pancakes🥞

Phainon: Ok now it’s officially a competition

Mydei: I can’t believe you actually did that. Your silly competition almost killed us  l

Phainon: Details

Phainon: Next step, secure the fabrics and Aglaea’s blessing 😊

Mydei: After that fiasco you think she’d want to speak to anyone?

Phainon: No harm in trying. Worst case is we’ll just be left on read

Mydei: Well I’m not texting her. That’s all you

Phainon: Fine

🌻Sunflowers🌻

Phainon: Hi Aglaea, sorry to bother you, but could Mydei and I borrow your sewing studio to make our costumes?

Phainon: And are you alright?

Phainon: I apologise for Caelus’ actions that was very insensitive of him.

Aglaea has come online.

Replying to:
Phainon: Hi Aglaea, sorry to bother you, but could Mydei and I borrow your sewing studio to make our costumes?
Aglaea: Hi Phainon. Sure, you can come over anytime. Just ring the doorbell when you arrive.

Replying to:
Phainon: And are you alright?
Aglaea: I am fine. Nothing of concern.

Replying to:
Phainon: I apologise for Caelus’ actions that was very insensitive of him.
Aglaea: That’s fine. If he were truly apologetic, he’d do it himself.

Phainon: Oh great! Thanks Aglaea!

Aglaea: No problem.

Replying to:
Aglaea: That’s fine. If he were truly apologetic, he’d do it himself.
Phainon: You’re not going to do anything to him, are you?

Aglaea: We’ll see…

Phainon: Just go easy on him ok?

Aglaea: Mhm, I’ll think about it.

Phainon: Uhh… alright then. See you soon!

Aglaea: Have a good day ahead, Phainon.

Phainon and Aglaea have gone offline.

☀️Sunny Pancakes🥞

Phainon: Aglaea said yes

Mydei: Oh wow… I thought she’d leave you on read

Phainon: I thought the same but I guess I’m not that intolerable?

Mydei: Or maybe she was just being nice 

Phainon: Either way we got permission so that’s all that matters

Mydei: I can’t believe we’re actually making our costumes instead of just buying them like everyone else

Phainon: It'll be fine, trust me

Mydei: Talk to me when you have sewing experience

Phainon: So here’s what I’m thinking

Mydei: Oh god 😩

Phainon: While I handle the costumes, you can bake some Halloween themed treats as bribery 😉

Mydei: And why should I?

Phainon: Because you’re an amazing cook and your skills deserve more admiration 😁

Mydei: Flattery gets you nowhere

Phainon: Flattery gets you everywhere

Phainon: Plsss 🙏🙏🙏

Mydei: Fineee 🙄 

Mydei: But you better make it my size or I’ll poison your portion of the food

Phainon: Don’t worry just send me your measurements and I’ll make the magic happen 

Mydei: Just don’t break anything. The last thing we need is Aglaea coming after us too

Phainon: I swear I’ll be careful. You just worry about the baked goods

Mydei: Hmm… I was thinking about making a Halloween charcuterie board. Ghost cookies, graveyard cupcakes, candy apples and mummy dogs

Phainon: Mmm sounds delicious 😋

Mydei: Great it’s settled then

Mydei: You do know we have like 3 days to execute this right?

Phainon: That’s plenty of time. Worst-case scenario, we just say we’re Captain America and Hulk straight out of battle, clothes all torn from war.

Mydei: The Hulk only has pants it’s your costume that’s complicated plus you also have to make the shield the shield.

Phainon: Oh right I forgot your sexy muscular body would be on full display 🤤🤤🤤

Mydei: Uhhh okkk??

Phainon: Oops got a little distracted there 😅

Phainon: I’m gonna go to Discount Fabrics Truemart to snag some good deals. See ya!

Mydei: Bye

Phainon and Mydei have gone offline.

👑Royal Melody🎻

Cerydra: How ridiculous

Hysilens: Huh?

Cerydra: I saying it’s ridiculous how that peasant boy thinks he can defeat us in a costume contest.

Cerydra: We are the epitome of fashion

Hysilens: I’m pretty sure that’s only true when Aglaea is with us

Cerydra: Speaking of Aglaea, what that scoundrel said was insensitive

Hysilens: He really does deserve what’s coming for him

Cerydra: He’d better start begging for his life

Hysilens: Did you check up on her yet?

Cerydra: I don’t need to. I know that “genius” has already done so. He’s the only one who can melt that frozen heart of hers.

Hysilens: Ah yes, the malefactor of love

Cerydra: Ironic, isn’t it?

Hysilens: So what are we going as this year?

Cerydra: Elsa and Anna

Hysilens: That’s a good idea. You’ve got platinum blonde hair, and I’ve got dark brown with reddish undertones

Cerydra: Precisely. I even found a tailor who’ll make the gowns look magnificent. We’ll stun the crowd.

Hysilens: You plan everything like a chess master

Cerydra: Of course. To check the king, one must move with strategy

Hysilens: So, what candy are we bringing?

Cerydra: Already taken care of. I passed by the M&M store the other day, and there was a Halloween promotion. Naturally, I couldn’t resist

Hysilens: Let me guess. You bought way too much chocolate

Cerydra: It was a promotion. Who in their right mind would pass that up?

Cerydra: I got milk chocolate pumpkin pie, Halloween blends, and a few variety packs

Hysilens: That’s… a lot of chocolate.

Cerydra: I have like 6kg worth of chocolate sitting in my pantry

Hysilens: 6kg?!

Cerydra: Perhaps a bit much, but at least we have candy to bring

Hysilens: You’re absolutely insane Bluebell

Cerydra: As an Empress, it’s acceptable to have a few eccentric ideas

Hysilens: Shall we meet at your place on the 31st then?

Cerydra: A splendid idea. I’ll have everything prepared for your arrival

Hysilens: You have my gratitude

Cerydra: Anything for a fellow royal

Hysilens: Until then, my beautiful Bluebell

Cerydra: Farewell, my majestic Sea Siren

Cerydra and Hysilens have gone offline.

🐉Dragicorn🦄

Hyacine: Dannie!

Dan Heng: Yes Cupcake?

Hyacine: Let’s talk about our couple’s costume for the Halloween party!

Hyacine: Oh and thank you for partnering up with me 😊

Dan Heng: No worries

Dan Heng: Well, I was thinking maybe you should decide?

Hyacine: Nope! You always let other people decide. It’s your turn this time

Dan Heng: Alright then. I’ve been watching this Chinese drama lately, and we could dress up as the main characters

Hyacine: Ooh that sounds fun! What’s it called?

Dan Heng: 三生三世十里桃花

Hyacine: ?

Dan Heng: Ah right, my apologies. I forgot you don’t understand Chinese. I’m so used to texting my other friends in Chinese, my bad

Hyacine: No worries! You are Chinese after all

Dan Heng: It’s called Eternal Love or Three Lives, Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms

Hyacine: That’s such a pretty title. What’s it about?

Dan Heng: It’s a xianxia drama, a fantasy romance, about the immortal love story of Bai Qian and Ye Hua, a high goddess and a crown prince

Dan Heng: Their love spans three lifetimes, filled with misunderstandings and trials, but ultimately becomes a legend that transcends time

Hyacine: Wow that sounds so romantic. But uh… what’s “xianxia” again?

Dan Heng: It’s like Chinese fantasy romance about immortals, gods, sword fighting, love, fate, that sort of thing

Hyacine: Gotcha! So we’re gonna be the main characters?

Dan Heng: Yes. You’ll be Bai Qian, the powerful fox goddess and princess of the mystical Qing Qiu clan

Hyacine: That sounds so cool!

Dan Heng: And I’ll be Ye Hua, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Realm

Hyacine: You’ll make a perfect prince Dannie

Dan Heng: Oh um… thank you

Dan Heng: I’ll handle the outfits since you probably don’t know where to find them

Hyacine: Yeah I have no clue about Chinese dramas 😅 

Hyacine: What exactly are we wearing?

Dan Heng: You’ll wear a white and pink 汉服 with some accessories like hairpins or an 额饰

Dan Heng: Oh, and maybe a white silk fan too

Hyacine: Uhh… English please? 😅

Dan Heng: Right, sorry! Force of habit

Dan Heng: 汉服 is traditional Han Chinese clothing, and 额饰 just means a forehead chain

Hyacine: Ahh I see! This’ll be my first time wearing traditional Chinese clothing. I’m so excited!

Dan Heng: You’ll look amazing, as always

Hyacine: Thanks Dannie 😊

Dan Heng: I’ll wear a dark hanfu with formal black boots, a sword prop, and a silver belt. I’ll probably tie my hair in a half high bun

Hyacine: Wait YOU HAVE LONG HAIR?!

Dan Heng: Yes, I’ve been growing it out. It’s about mid-back length now

Hyacine: Me too! We’re matching!

Dan Heng: You should come over to my place. My mother can help style your hair, she’s an expert at these styles

Hyacine: That’d be wonderful! I’ve always wanted to see your house

Dan Heng: It’s probably quite different from yours

Hyacine: Definitely. Mine’s kinda British-themed. Yours must be full of Chinese decor right?

Dan Heng: Yep

Hyacine: So what about the treats we’re bringing?

Dan Heng: If we keep the Chinese theme, we could make 南瓜包 and 芝麻布丁

Hyacine: Don’t know what that is but I trust you 

Dan Heng: Pumpkin buns and black sesame pudding

Hyacine: Cipher would love the pudding. Not sure about Phainon though…

Dan Heng: There’ll be plenty of other food. He can choose something else if he doesn’t like sesame

Hyacine: Fair enough. So I’ll come over at 1 on Friday?

Dan Heng: Come at 11 am. My mother wants you to join us for lunch, and we’ll need time to prep the dough for the buns, it needs time to proof

Hyacine: Oh I just didn’t want to trouble you! That’s why I thought after lunch would be better

Dan Heng: It’s no trouble at all. My parents are looking forward to meeting you, especially since you’re a doctor. You know how Asian parents are about that 😅

Hyacine: Haha I can imagine. Ok 11 it is. See you Friday Dannie!

Dan Heng: Take care Cupcake ❤️

Hyacine and Dan Heng have gone offline.

😼Master Thieves😼

Cipher: Hey @Bartholos~

Bartholos has come online.

Bartholos: What do you want sis?

Cipher: Well your big sister just got invited to a Halloween party and everyone has partners except me 😩

Bartholos: Aww boohoo how sad ☹️

Cipher: Exactly! So why don’t you use that smart little brain of yours to help your big sis out?

Bartholos: You could always invite me~

Cipher: I suppose I could but I’ll have to ask reney first

Bartholos: Go on then what are you waiting for? 😏

Cipher: Ok ok gimme a sec

💎Treasures of the Past⏳

Cipher: Hey reney can my lil sis come along as my partner for the party?

Cyrene: Sure! The more the merrier!

Cyrene: And I’d love to finally meet this “notorious” Bartholos I keep hearing about

Cipher: Oh she’s something alright 😏

Cipher: Thanks

Cyrene: You’re welcome~♪

Cipher and Cyrene have gone offline.

😼Master Thieves😼

Cipher: You can come

Bartholos: Yippee! I get to crash the party!!!

Cipher: Yeah yeah just don’t destroy anything

Bartholos: Got it boss 🫡

Cipher: So what’s our costume?

Bartholos: WICKED!!! 

Bartholos: So if you care to find me, look to the western sky~

Bartholos: As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly! 

Cipher: Of course you’d choose wicked 🙄

Cipher: You’ve been obsessed with it ever since it released

Bartholos: It’s so good!

Bartholos: Oh and I’m glinda you can be elphaba

Cipher: Seriously 😑

Bartholos: You know I’m the favourite child~ 😝

Cipher: Ugh fine. You can be princess goody two-shoes and I’ll be the big bad green witch.

Bartholos: Yay! You’re the best ciphy! 

Cipher: But we’re thrifting. We’re too poor for this.

Bartholos: Fine by me

Cipher: And we’re getting candy at dollar tree to bring over

Bartholos: Okie dokie

Bartholos: I’ll see you after work sis

Cipher: K bye barthy

Bartholos and Cipher have gone offline.

📷 R2 Sisters✒️

Cyrene: Everyone seems so excited for our Halloween party

March: Yeah! I can't wait to take pictures of everyone's costumes!

Cyrene: Have you decided on yours yet?

March: Not yet. Stelle said we can discuss after her game

Cyrene: Caelus said the exact same thing!

March: Do you think they're battling each other?

Cyrene: What is it this time? Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Super Smash Bros Ultimate?

March: I bet the latter

March: Caelus is Bowser and Stelle is Bayonetta

Cyrene: Sounds about right

March: While we wait why don't we guess who everyone will choose as their characters?

Cyrene: Sure why not

March: Ok so the obvious ones are the three royals. Aglaea is Princess Peach, Hysilens is Princess Daisy, and Cerydra is Rosalina & Luma

Cyrene: I think Phainon and Mydei will go with Greninja and Incineroar

March: Hyacine is definitely Kirby

Cyrene: I feel like Castorice is gonna pick Mewtwo just because it's purple

March: I can see that happening

Cyrene: Ooh but Anaxa’s hard. There are so many green characters

March: Maybe Yoshi or Luigi?

Cyrene: I can see Yoshi since it looks like a Dromas but wouldn’t it be funny if he chose Palutena?

March: Yeah she is pretty. Kinda gives off Aglaea vibes if you think about it

Cyrene: TruE 😏

March: Then we have Daniel

Cyrene: He’s another hard one. Maybe Link?

March: Hmm I can’t think of anything else so let’s go with that

Cyrene: And lastly, Cipher will be Wolf and Tribios is Inkling

March: You forgot about us!

Cyrene: Oh right! I want to be Zelda

March: Then I’ll be Ice Climbers

Cyrene: Just in time. Caelus sent me a text

March: Oh yeah Stelle did too

Cyrene: I guess that’s our cue to end this conversation

March: See you sis!

Cyrene: Talk soon!

March and Cyrene have gone offline.

📖The Story of Us 👩‍❤️‍👨

Caelus: @Cyrene I’m done battling Stel

Cyrene: So can we finally discuss our Halloween preparations?

Caelus: I was thinking we can be Bowser and Princess Peach

Cyrene: I knew it! You were playing Super Smash Bros Ultimate!

Caelus: Guilty as charged 😅

Cyrene: I don’t mind that. It’s a great idea!

Caelus: Cool so how do we get the costumes?

Cyrene: I can ask my mom to help. She owns Astral Express, she can help us find good-quality yet affordable costumes 😊

Caelus: Wow your mom’s so cool

Cyrene: Your mom’s cool too. She’s such a badass

Caelus: TruE 😎

Caelus: So since we don’t have to worry about the costumes what candies should I bring?

Cyrene: Technically you don’t have to, since we already have a bunch. But if you want, you can bring anything you like

Caelus: Then we’ll probably just bring our candy stash over

Cyrene: Great! You and Stelle should come over earlier to help us set up!

Caelus: Uhhh… must we?

Cyrene: 🥺

Caelus: Fine fine. But do we get food?

Cyrene: Of course! I can ask my mom to make us some teriyaki to share

Caelus: Ooo yum 😋

Caelus: I love it when your mom cooks Japanese dishes

Cyrene: Yeah she’s the best!

Cyrene: Come over at 11 am

Caelus: Alright see you Cynnoli 😘

Cyrene: Have a good day ahead Caebear ❤️

Caelus and Cyrene have gone offline.

❄️Frozen Trash🗑️

Stelle: @March

Stelle: I beat Caesar Salad’s ass in Super Smash Bros Ultimate!

March: Good job Elle 👏

Stelle: Thanks 😎

Stelle: So what should we dress up as for your party?

March: Hmm not sure

Stelle: Why don’t we go for something crazy? I wanna beat our siblings!

March: But I don’t wanna go against Rene 🥺

Stelle: It’s just some friendly sibling rivalry 😁

March: I don’t know... but if you have any suggestions you can say them

Stelle: What about PB & J sandwiches?

March: Seriously? Sandwiches? 😑

Stelle: You can be the peanut butter to my jelly 

March: Oh god 😮‍💨

Stelle: Don’t know if I could ever be. Without you, ’cause girl you complete me~ 

March: This another one of those song lyric things isn’t it?

Stelle: And in time I know that we’ll both see, that we’re all we need~

March: ’Cause you’re the apple to my pie 

Stelle: You’re the straw to my berry 

March: You’re the smoke to my high

Stelle: AND YOU’RE THE ONE I WANNA MARRY!!! 

March: Awww 🥰

Stelle: ’Cause you’re the one for me!

March: And I’m the one for you!

Stelle: You take the both of us!

March: And we’re the perfect two!

Stelle: WE’RE THE PERFECT TWO!

March: WE’RE THE PERFECT TWO!

Stelle: BABY, ME AND YOU!

March: WE’RE THE PERFECT TWO! 

March: Ok song interlude aside are we seriously going to be sandwiches?

Stelle: Was my support not good enough? Shall I continue?

March: No no it’s fine. I just can’t believe we’re going to be sandwiches!

Stelle: Romantic sandwiches 😘

March: And where do we find PB & J costumes?

Stelle: Isn’t your mom the boss of Astral Express? I’m sure she’ll figure smt out 😏

March: Wow making my mom do the work for us 😑

Stelle: I’ll still pay! She can just source it for us 

March: As if she’ll want your money after finding out it’s for you. You know how she is. She adores you and Caelus.

Stelle: 😁

March: Ugh fineee

March: But I want to be jelly

Stelle: Sure sure whatever floats your boat

Stelle: Should I whip up some of my famous trailblazing rocky road for the party?

March: Ooh yes! Those are delicious 😋

Stelle: Coolio 😎

Stelle: Imma also rope Cae into this 😈

March: Making your twin suffer with you sounds about right

Stelle: Ahem…

Stelle: 🎶 Darling hold my hand~ 🎶

Stelle: Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday. Right now, you can save £50 per person! That’s £200 off for a family of four!

March: Oh great you’re back at it again 😮‍💨

Stelle: Okie see ya Marchie! Imma go torment Caesar Salad now!

March: See you Elle!

Stelle and March have gone offline.

Chapter Text

October 29, 2025

👑The Goldweavers👑

Aglaea: Is it alright for Anaxagoras to come over on Friday afternoon before we head off to the Halloween party at Cyrene’s?

Adrien: Seriously, Princess? That boy again?

Mnestia: Oh, you’re hanging out with Cerces’ son again?

Amadeus: Since when did you start talking to him again?

Mnestia: Since last week. She asked me for permission to go out on a date with him.

Amadeus: What? And you didn’t inform me about this?

Aglaea: I just didn’t want to bother you with trivial matters. And it wasn’t a date, it was a hang out.

Adrien: You do realise that’s basically the same thing, right?

Aglaea: Shut up.

Mnestia: Adrien, stop provoking your sister. And Aglaea, don’t speak that way to your brother.

Adrien: My apologies, Princess.

Aglaea: Sorry.

Mnestia: That’s better.

Adrien: But actually, she’s been talking to Anaxagoras for longer than last week.

Amadeus: Oh? Do tell.

Adrien: Well, they’ve been chatting since the beginning of the month.

Mnestia: Really? That’s the first I’ve heard of it.

Aglaea: It was just in a group chat with my high school classmates.

Amadeus: I see. You can invite him over, I don’t mind. It’d be good to mend your relationship with your step-cousin.

Mnestia: Invite Anaxandra over too. It’s been a while since we last saw her.

Aglaea: Ask Adrien to do that. She’s his girlfriend.

Adrien: Fine.

Aglaea: Oh, and Phainon is coming over to use our sewing studio.

Mnestia: Ah, the farm boy.

Amadeus: Is he your new model?

Aglaea: No, he just wants to sew his own costume for the party.

Mnestia: I see. Sure, he can come over. Should I ask Olivier to prepare some snacks for him?

Aglaea: I’m sure he’ll appreciate that.

Adrien: Wow, Princess. Since when were you suddenly so interested in bringing friends over? I thought you were a loner.

Mnestia: Adrien! Don’t say that to your sister! You know how sensitive she is about these things.

Adrien: Right, right. My apologies. I forgot she has… problems.

Aglaea: If there’s nothing else, I’d better get back to sewing now.

Aglaea has gone offline.

Mnestia: Adrien, you scared her off.

Adrien: I’ll apologise to her later.

Mnestia: That’s not the point.

Amadeus: Alright, let’s just get back to work. We can discuss this in the evening.

Adrien: Again? We just had a family meeting yesterday.

Mnestia: We rarely spend time together as a family, so I think it would be beneficial.

Adrien: Fine.

Amadeus, Mnestia, and Adrien have gone offline.

🌻Sunflowers🌻

Phainon: @Aglaea

Phainon: I’m here

Aglaea has come online.

Aglaea: Pierre will fetch you and bring you to the studio

Phainon: So do I just wait here?

Aglaea: What do you think?

Phainon: Um… ok?

Phainon: Will you be at your studio?

Aglaea: I’ll teach you the basics before leaving for my photoshoot. Marigold will supervise you and assist when needed.

Phainon: Ah got it. Thanks Aglaea!

Aglaea and Phainon have gone offline.

Phainon pockets his phone just as he comes to a stop in front of a pair of ornate golden gates gleaming beneath the afternoon sun.

The Goldweaver estate.

He tilts his head back to take in the grandeur before him. Beyond the gates sprawls a magnificent mansion. Lush rose bushes bloom in perfect symmetry along the marble pathway, and at the center, a white-stone fountain trickles softly, its water catching flecks of gold in the light.

This must be it. He thinks, eyes wide. It is his first time visiting Aglaea’s home, and it is nothing short of breathtaking.

Just then, the golden gates click open with a soft metallic hum. Phainon steps inside cautiously, feeling oddly out of place in his casual jacket and worn sneakers.

A tall, well-dressed butler approaches, his posture perfectly upright. He gives a deep bow. “Bonjour, my name is Pierre. You must be Monsieur Phainon. Mademoiselle is waiting for you in her studio.”

Phainon blinks, startled by the butler’s formal tone, then recovers with an awkward grin. “Hi, nice to meet you, Pierre.”

Pierre straightens and nods politely before turning on his heel. “This way, Monsieur.”

They walk through arched corridors of ivory marble, each wall adorned with framed oil paintings and delicate golden sconces. The mansion exudes quiet prestige, elegant yet cold, much like its owners.

Finally, Pierre stops before a tall door trimmed with intricate gold vine patterns. He knocks twice, then gently pushes it open.

Inside is a breathtaking studio. Sunlight pours through tall windows, illuminating shelves of neatly folded fabrics, threads in every hue, and rows of mannequins wearing half-finished gowns. At the center sits a gleaming sewing machine surrounded by neatly stacked sketches and measuring tapes.

Beside it stands Aglaea, her golden hair cascading over her shoulders, posture flawless as ever.

Pierre gives a courteous bow. “Mademoiselle, your company has arrived."

Without turning, Aglaea replies smoothly. “Thank you, Pierre. You are dismissed."

Pierre bows again before closing the door behind him, leaving Phainon standing a little awkwardly in the grand silence of the room.

When Aglaea finally turns to face him, her gaze sweeps from his slightly wrinkled shirt to the scuffed hem of his jeans before softening slightly into the faintest smile.

“It’s good to see you again, Phainon. You’ve grown a lot since high school. Though I must say,” she narrows her eyes in disdain, “your fashion sense is still as atrocious as before.”

Phainon laughs, rubbing the back of his neck. “Haha, yeah, you’re not wrong. You know I’m not a fashionista like you.”

He pauses, his gaze softening as he takes her in properly. The glow of her skin is still ethereal, her complexion flawless, but her figure looks slimmer, frailer even. His smile fades.

“Are you alright?” He asks quietly. “You’re thinner than before. Maybe you should take Hyacine’s advice and eat a bit more.”

For a split second, something flickers across Aglaea’s face, a crack in her composure, but she quickly masks it with a composed smile.

“That’s of no great concern.” She says smoothly. “I’m doing quite well.”

Phainon doesn’t quite believe her, but he nods anyway.

Aglaea turns gracefully toward the worktable, her movements fluid and deliberate, then gestures for him to follow. “Come now, I’ll teach you how to operate the sewing machine.”

Phainon hesitates, then trails after her, still worried but deciding not to push further.

As he follows, something at the corner of his eye catches his attention, a pair of mannequins standing near a tall window. One wears a stunning sapphire blue gown that glimmers faintly in the afternoon light, while the other dons a sharply tailored black suit adorned with eccentric gold accents.

“Are those your Halloween costumes?” He asks, his curiosity piqued as he steps closer.

Aglaea turns slightly, her gaze following his. “Yes, they are. I’m almost done. I’ll finish them later tonight.”

Phainon blends slightly, admiring the craftsmanship, the intricate lace trimming, the careful embroidery at the hem, the precision of every seam. “It’s really impressive.” He admits, genuine admiration in his tone.

Aglaea gives a faint smile, pride flickering in her eyes. “Thank you. But if you think that’s impressive, then you clearly haven’t seen my other works.”

She glides toward the main table, her movements fluid and deliberate. “This,” she begins, gesturing to a mannequin and an array of tools neatly laid out beside it, “will be your workspace. That’s your mannequin, and these are a few tools you’ll need. Fabric scissors, sewing needles, threads, pins. Marigold will come by later to check on you, so if you need assistance, you can ask her.”

Phainon nods, looking over the organized setup with a small grin. “Got it.”

Aglaea glances at the large canvas bag hanging off his shoulder. “You can use whatever materials you like, but I’m guessing you brought your own.”

Phainon pats the side of his bag proudly. “Yep. Did a little thrifting. I think I’ve got everything I need.”

Aglaea gives a faint approving nod before settling elegantly into the chair before the sewing machine. “First, you need to thread the machine.”

Phainon leans forward, watching closely as she picks up a spool of ivory thread and places it on the spindle. Her fingers move with practiced precision, guiding the thread through the series of tiny hooks and guides before pulling it through the needle eye.

“This little spool,” she says, holding up the smaller bobbin, “goes underneath the needle plate.” Her tone is calm and patient, every movement deliberate. She slots the empty bobbin onto the winder and presses the pedal lightly. The bobbin spins rapidly, thread winding smoothly around it in perfect, even coils.

Phainon watches, entranced by the rhythmic motion. “It’s kind of satisfying to look at.” He murmurs.

Aglaea glances up briefly, an amused spark in her eyes. “You’ll find sewing is full of satisfying moments, until you make a mistake.”

Phainon laughs nervously. “Great, something to look forward to.”

With the bobbin ready, Aglaea opens the small compartment beneath the needle plate and slides it in, checking that the thread pulls smoothly. “Now we’re ready to sew.”

She places a piece of scrap fabric under the presser foot and lowers the lever with an effortless motion. Her foot presses down lightly on the pedal, and the machine hums to life, a low rhythmic purr filling the air. The needle dips and rises, stitching neat, even lines across the cloth.

“Don’t forget to backstitch at the start and end.” Aglaea says, flipping the reverse lever. “It locks the seam so it won’t unravel.”

The sound of the machine fades as she lifts her foot. Aglaea snips the excess thread with delicate precision and holds up the fabric, a faint look of pride on her face.

“Simple enough.” She says, placing the piece on the table and looking up at him. “Now you try.”

Phainon gulps softly, his confidence wavering as he steps forward. The chair is still faintly warm from where Aglaea sat, and he hesitates before lowering himself into it. “Alright,” he murmurs under his breath, rolling up his sleeves. “Let’s see if I can make it look even half as clean as yours.”

Aglaea folds her arms, watching him with quiet amusement. “Relax. It’s just fabric, not an exam.”

“Easy for you to say.” Phainon replies with a nervous grin, adjusting his position.

Aglaea steps aside, her heels clicking lightly on the floor as she watches him fumble with the fabric and pedal. Phainon mimics the way she threaded the machine earlier, brows furrowed in concentration.

“Like this?” He asks, glancing back at her.

Aglaea leans slightly over his shoulder, studying his alignment. “If you don’t mind your seams being crooked,” she says dryly, “then you’re doing fine. But you just need a little adjustment here…”

Her hand brushes lightly over his as she guides the fabric, steadying his grip. “There. Keep your wrist loose, let the fabric glide. Don’t fight the machine.”

Phainon swallows, focusing hard as the hum of the motor fills the room. Under her guidance, the thread flows more smoothly, the stitches becoming straighter and more even.

“Ohhh.” He says as the fabric slides through cleanly. “Thanks, Aglaea!”

Aglaea gives a small nod, stepping back to her composed distance. “No problem. You’ll get the hang of it soon enough.” She glances at the clock on the wall and brushes a stray lock of hair behind her ear. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now.”

Phainon glances up from the sewing machine. “Oh—uh, okay. Bye, Aglaea!”

Just as Aglaea turns toward the door, it opens with a soft creak. Marigold enters, balancing a silver tray topped with a neat stack of chocolate madeleines, the sweet aroma instantly filling the room.

“Ah, Mademoiselle.” Marigold says with a polite bow. “Are you leaving now?”

Aglaea straightens slightly. “Yes. I’ll be heading to the photo studio. Please assist Phainon if he encounters any difficulties.”

“Of course, Mademoiselle.” Marigold replies with a kind smile. “I’ll have everything under control. Though before you go, would you like a madeleine? They’re fresh from the oven.”

Aglaea glances at the tray, frowning slightly as she shakes her head. “You know I don’t eat before shoots. But I’m sure Phainon would appreciate it.”

Marigold bows her head. “My apologies, Mademoiselle. I didn’t mean to upset you. Have a safe trip.”

Aglaea nods once, her composure returning instantly, and slips out the door without another word.

Marigold turns her attention to Phainon and walks over, placing the tray neatly on the table beside his workstation. “Monsieur Phainon, these are chocolate madeleines Mademoiselle asked me to prepare for you. I hope you enjoy them. If you need any assistance, I’ll be over in the corner organisingMademoiselle’s things.”

Phainon looks up from the sewing machine, blinking in surprise. “Ah, thank you.”

He picks up one of the madeleines, and takes a bite. His eyes light up instantly as the soft, buttery texture melts on his tongue. “Mmm… this is so good.” He says through a mouthful, barely containing his delight.

Marigold chuckles softly at his enthusiasm. “I’m glad you like it. If you’d like more, I can fetch another plate.”

Phainon waves his hands quickly. “No, no, it’s fine! These are more than enough.”

Marigold smiles kindly and inclines her head. “Very well, Monsieur.” She moves quietly across the studio, humming faintly as she begins arranging rolls of fabric and spools of thread.

Phainon watches her for a moment before turning back to the sewing machine, nibbling on another madeleine as he tries to remember Aglaea’s movements.

☀️Sunny Pancakes🥞

Phainon: How’s the baking coming along?

Mydei: I haven’t even started 😑

Mydei: I literally just arrived at the supermarket

Phainon: Ohhh oops 

Phainon: Aglaea just left and she taught me all the basics of using a sewing machine so I’m practically an expert now 😌

Mydei: Uh huh

Phainon: And her maid just gave me the most delicious chocolate madeleines I’ve ever tasted!!!

Mydei: I’m pretty sure you’ve never eaten a madeleine before

Phainon: Details

Phainon: It was bomb! I’d bring you some but… I kinda ate them all already 😅

Mydei: As expected from her fancy French private chef

Phainon: Oh and I just saw her and Anaxa’s costumes. They were so cool!

Phainon: Lots of ruffles and shiny stuff. Ugh competition is real tough 😞

Mydei: Like I said we stand no chance. Back out before it’s too late. If not we’re about to get demolished into smithereens

Phainon: I ain’t no quitter! You gotta stay positive!

Phainon: ✨Positive vibes only✨

Mydei: 😑

Phainon: Pleaaase 🙏🙏🙏

Mydei: I’m going back to shopping. Try not to kill yourself

Phainon: GASP! 😱

Phainon: How dare you assume I’d kill myself while sewing!

Mydei: You could stab yourself. Or maybe the machine might fall on you. Who knows

Phainon: RUDE 😤

Phainon: I’m going to prove you wrong!

Mydei: Be my guest

Phainon and Mydei have gone offline.

🔮The Honkai Family🚇

Himeko: Girls, the costumes have arrived!

Himeko: [Photo of Princess Peach, Bowser, and Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches costumes]

March: Yay! Thanks Mom! ❤️

Cyrene: Ooo they look great!

Welt: These are very interesting choices of clothing. Are you sure you girls weren’t brainwashed or something? You usually dress... less crazily.

Cyrene: Dad! Caelus did not brainwash me! 😤

March: Yeah! Stelle may be goofy but I doubt she even knows what brainwashing means

Himeko: Oh Welt, these are their Halloween costumes, not everyday wear.

Welt: People still celebrate Halloween in this day and age?

Himeko: Of course they do! Why else do we get the girls costumes every October?

Welt: I thought it was for a school play.

Cyrene: Dad... I think you should really get on social media. Maybe then you wouldn’t be so clueless about current events

March: Yeah! You’re so chronically offline. This isn’t the 1900s anymore Dad we’re in the 2000s! You’ve gotta keep up! 😩

Welt: I don’t need Starbook or Instarail or whatever you youngsters call them. The Intrastral Peace Broadcast is enough to keep me up to date with the news.

Cyrene: Dad! You’re so embarrassing 😫

Himeko: It’s alright, dear. I think it’s cute, part of his unique charm 😉

March: Ugh Mom you married a boomer 🙄

Welt: But I’m not an arsonist.

Cyrene: No Dad. Boomer means someone born between 1946 and 1964

Welt: Oh, that makes sense.

March: You really are hopeless 😔

Himeko: Honey, why don’t you go to KazuNori and get us some sushi for dinner?

Welt: Sure, the usual order, right?

March: Yep!

Cyrene: Thanks Dad!

Welt: Alright, I’ll be right back.

Welt has gone offline.

Himeko: Now, now, girls. No more teasing your father.

Cyrene: That was all March!

March: I wasn’t teasing I was just stating facts!

Himeko: Alright then. I’m heading back to organizing the goods. Remember to come home for dinner.

Cyrene: Will do!

Himeko, March, and Cyrene have gone offline.

👭🏻Double Sibling Match👫🏻

Cyrene created group “Double Sibling Match”

Cyrene added 3 contacts.

March: Hey guys our mom got the goods!

Stelle: Noice 😎

Caelus: Let’s gooo!

Stelle: Wait what’s up with the group name tho?

Cyrene: Well we’re siblings, you’re siblings and we’re dating each other, sooo… bam! Double Sibling Match!

Stelle: Leave it to Renie to come up with something like that 😆

March: Anyway here’s the pics of the goods!

March: [Photo of Princess Peach, Bowser, and Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches costumes]

Caelus: Pfff what is that?! 😂

Stelle: What’s so funny Bowser? 😏

Caelus: Nothing PB & J

Stelle: ARE YOU MAKING FUN OF OUR COSTUMES?!

Caelus: Come on Stel look at it it’s hilarious! 😂

Cyrene: It’s unique that’s for sure

March: It was Elle’s idea

Stelle: That you agreed to!

March: Whatever 🙄

Cyrene: What do you think of our costumes then?

Stelle: Let me guess Cae picked them? 

Caelus: In fact I did 😌

Stelle: Figures. It has you written all over it

Stelle: Plus you were Bowser in our Smash match

March: And you were Bayonetta right?

Stelle: Yep 😏

Cyrene: Looks like we guessed right~♪

Caelus: Wait you were betting on what characters we were using?

Cyrene: It isn't betting silly. It's called making an educated guess

March: Anyway you two should come over and try them on!

Stelle: A double date? Count me in 😍

Caelus: Cool we’ll be there at 5

March: Ok see ya soon!

Cyrene: Can’t wait!

Stelle, Caelus, March and Cyrene have gone offline.

☀️Sunny Pancakes🥞

Mydei: @Phainon

Mydei: [Photo of a charcuterie board beautifully decorated with mini pumpkins, cobwebs, and Halloween treats: ghost cookies, graveyard cupcakes, candy apples, and mummy dogs.]

Phainon has come online.

Phainon: OMG THAT LOOKS SO GOOOOOD 😋

Phainon: MYDEI YOU’VE OUTDONE YOURSELF!!!

Mydei: It’s alright. I’ve made better

Phainon: STOP BEING HUMBLE AND JUST ACCEPT THE COMPLIMENT 😤

Mydei: Fine

Mydei: So… how are the costumes coming along?

Phainon: [Photo of a moderately decent-looking Captain America and Hulk costume, the stitching slightly crooked but still impressive.]

Phainon: It’s ok right?

Mydei: Not bad for a beginner. But let’s be real we’re not beating Aglaea

Phainon: Yeah… I admit maybe I was too ambitious 😅

Phainon: But I still think it turned out great! Marigold helped me with a few things she’s a lifesaver

Phainon: Oh and she gave me a whole box of those DELICIOUS madeleines to take home. I’ll share some with you later 😘

Mydei: Sounds good. I’ll come pick you up I baked extra snacks to gift them as thanks

Phainon: That’s a great idea!

Phainon: Though… I doubt Aglaea will eat any. She’s gotten WAY skinnier since we last met. Girl is as thin as a twig and not in a good way

Mydei: It can’t be that bad can it?

Phainon: Oh Mydei it’s BAD

Phainon: Like BAD BAD

Phainon: She looks like she could be blown away by a gust of wind 😬

Mydei: Ok… that does sound pretty bad. But you heard her she won’t eat more because of her modeling stuff

Phainon: I still think that’s an excuse. No model needs to be THAT thin. It’s extremely unhealthy

Mydei: If she’s been managing this long she’ll probably be fine. It’s not like she’s gonna suddenly pass out and end up in the hospital or anything

Phainon: DON’T JINX IT 😱

Mydei: I’m just saying hypothetically

Phainon: Anyway I’m gonna pack up while waiting for you to arrive in that slick sports car of yours 😎

Mydei: You’d better be quick. I’m almost there.

Phainon: WHAT?! SO FAST?! 😳

Phainon: Ok bye!!

Phainon and Mydei have gone offline.

Phainon steps out of the Goldweaver estate just as the roar of an engine slices through the quiet air. A sleek red Ferrari pulls up in front of him, the late-afternoon sunlight glinting off its polished surface. The tinted window of the driver’s seat slides down with a soft hum.

Behind it, Mydei rests one arm casually on the window frame, sunglasses perched low on his nose.

“Get in.”

Phainon grins, already energized by the sight. He opens the back door and slides in with his oversized bag of costumes. The faint scent of leather and cedar fills the air. He plops his bag down beside him and sinks into the plush seat with a sigh.

“Ahh… your car always feels so relaxing…” He inhales exaggeratedly, grinning. “Smells like you.”

Mydei glances at him through the rear-view mirror, one brow arched in quiet amusement. “Comfortable?”

Phainon leans back, eyes fluttering shut as a satisfied smile creeps across his face. “Yeah…”

A few seconds of peaceful silence pass, until Phainon suddenly gasps, sitting bolt upright. “Oh yeah! The madeleines!”

Mydei hums, keeping his eyes on the road. “We can share them when we get back to my place.”

Phainon shakes his head adamantly, already rummaging in his bag. “No no no. You have to try them now before they get cold!”

Mydei exhales, half amused, half exasperated. “Fine. What do you want me to do?”

“Just lean forward a bit.” Phainon says cheerfully, already opening the little pastry box.

Mydei rolls his eyes but humors him, leaning slightly toward the back seat. “This is ridiculous.”

Phainon picks up a madeleine from the box, the rich chocolate scent instantly filling the car. “Open wide.”

Mydei sighs but obliges, biting into the soft pastry. His expression stays unreadable for a moment, then he hums in approval.

“Not bad.” He admits after swallowing. “Definitely the quality of a private chef.”

Phainon beams in triumph. “Told ya!”

Mydei wipes his mouth with the back of his hand and turns back toward the wheel, voice dry. “So, can we head back now, or do you plan to hand-feed me the rest of the box?”

“Yep!” Phainon chirps, closing the box and leaning back again. “Let’s head back. I’m exhausted! I’m totally crashing on your bed the moment we get there.”

Mydei smirks faintly as he shifts gears. “And miss out on the home-cooked meal I made just for you?”

Phainon perks up immediately. “Okay, after dinner then!”

A low chuckle escapes Mydei, soft but genuine. “Heh… figures.”

The Ferrari glides down the road, the purr of its engine blending with the soft hum of the city around them. In the back seat, Phainon’s chatter gradually fades. His head tips against the window, eyes fluttering shut as exhaustion claims him.

Mydei glances at the rear-view mirror once more, a small, barely perceptible smile tugging at his lips before he focuses back on the road ahead.

”Sleep well… my love.”

Chapter Text

October 31, 2025

Chrysos Academy Top Graduate

March: Who’s ready for the Halloween party!!! 🎃👻

Cyrene: 🥳

Phainon: I’m so ready!

Mydei: We brought some amazing goodies to share 

Stelle: Us too! Certified trailblazing snacks 

Daniel: If you’re interested in Chinese treats, we made some 南瓜包 and 芝麻布丁.

Caelus: Huh? What’s bro yapping’ about? 

Hyacine: He means pumpkin buns and black sesame pudding 

Castorice: Ooo that sounds delicious 🤤

Tribios: Bet the munchkins are gonna inhale them in 0.1 seconds 

Cipher: They better not ! Some of us would like to try them too 😤

Cipher: Oh and barthy’s coming with 

Cipher: Can’t be the only one without a date y’know~

Caelus: Noice 😎

Stelle: Good for you girllll 

Tribios: Oop just heard a crash 💀

Tribios: I think Timmy’s in trouble 

Tribios: Gotta go see you tomorrow!

Tribios has gone offline.

Phainon: She means a few hours later right? 

Cyrene: Probably. You know that’s her signature phrase

Phainon: True 

Castorice: I’ve gotta go help Pollux with the twins now byeee!

Castorice has gone offline.

Hysilens has come online.

Hysilens: Greetings, peasants. The Imperator would like you to know that we will be arriving in 10 minutes. 

Hysilens has gone offline.

March: Great! Everyone’s on their way! 

March: Elle and Cae are already here helping us set up 

Cyrene: Still no word from Aglaea and Anaxa though 🤔

Cipher: I’m sure it’s fine~ 

Cipher: They are the power couple after all 

Stelle: Probably just busy getting ready 

Caelus: Or busy ignoring us 

Stelle: Same thing

Phainon: Spoilers but our outfits are looking pretty good 😎

Mydei: It’s alright 

Caelus: Well so are ours 😤

Hyacine: We’ll find out soon enough 

Daniel: We should get going now. See you at the party. 

Cyrene, March, Stelle, Caelus, Phainon, Mydei, Hyacine, and Daniel have gone offline.

Ding dong!

“They’re here!” March shouts, nearly tripping over her jelly sandwich costume as she sprints to the door. 

“Nice! The party can officially start now!” Caelus calls from the hallway, stomping out in his Bowser costume, the spiky shell wobbling slightly as he pumps a fist in the air.

Cyrene gives a playful twirl, her sparkly crown catching the light. “Ooo, I feel like a princess~♪”

“A cute princess.” Caelus says with a grin, reaching over to boop her nose.

“Cae, save the romance for later,” Stelle teases as she strolls past them, adjusting at her peanut butter sandwich costume. 

March plants herself in front of the door, her hand hovering over the handle. “Alright, ready? Three… two… one… Open sesame!”

She flings the door open with dramatic flair.

“Happy Halloween!!!” 

The four of them freeze for a moment, eyes widening at the sight before them, their friends lined up on the porch, each wearing perfectly coordinated matching costumes that gleam under the porchlight.

“Oh… wow…” Stelle stares in awe.

March practically vibrates with excitement. “Welcome to our Halloween party!” She cheers, spreading her arms.

“Come on in!” Cyrene says warmly, stepping aside. 

Phainon strides in proudly, puffing out his chest and flexing his biceps. “Doesn’t our outfit look awesome?” he says, striking a cool pose.

Cipher bursts out laughing. “The stitching’s so uneven, it looks like it’ll fall apart any second.”

“And you look like Elphaba from Temu,” Mydei remarks dryly, stepping in behind Phainon with his perfectly arranged charcuterie tray. The scent of baked goods fills the air.

Cipher gasps, clutching her chest in mock offense. “Rude!”

“We got these from the thrift shop at a pretty good price, okay?” She huffs, flipping her wig dramatically.

“You better hope that discount green paint doesn’t stain, sis.” Bartholos says with a teasing grin.

Cipher narrows her eyes. “It probably won’t. The owner said it should wash off.”

Hyacine lifts a brow. “Should?”

Castorice giggles. “You’re cooked.”

Cipher stomps her foot, the floor giving a soft thud. “No, I’m not!”

“Hmph.” A cool, familiar voice cuts through the laughter. “Unlike you peasants, Helektra and I got our costumes tailor-made.”

Cerydra steps forward with regal grace, the shimmering fabric of her Elsa gown catching the light as if sprinkled with frost. 

“And custom wigs.” Hysilens adds with a flick of her perfectly styled braid, her Anna costume complete with an embroidered cloak that swishes dramatically as she moves. 

“Here, peasant.” Cerydra casually drops a massive, overflowing bag of M&Ms into Caelus’s hands.

“Oof!” Caelus grunts as the weight nearly knocks him off balance. He staggers a few steps back, barely keeping his grip. “What are these, bricks covered in chocolate?!”

“Six kilograms of M&Ms, actually.” Cerydra corrects smugly, brushing invisible dust off her pristine sleeve before sweeping past him into the studio, with Hysilens following along.

Pollux, dressed in a Hiccup costume, steps forward next. “Let’s head in now.” He says, glancing behind him. “The twins are getting restless.”

Castorice perks up, brushing her hair aside. “Oh, right! Do you need help with the twins?”

“No need.” Pollux replies smoothly. With practiced ease, he scoops up the twins, one in each arm, both wearing Toothless and Light Fury onesies. He parks the stroller neatly beside the doorway and steps inside, the twins giggling and waving as they head in.

Cyrene watches fondly before turning to Caelus. “I’m gonna go in to help everyone get settled. Wanna join?”

“Of course!” Caelus straightens up quickly, grinning. “Anything for you!”

Cyrene giggles, looping her hand through his arm. “Smooth talker.”

Behind them, Hyacine raises her hand with enthusiasm. “Dannie and I can help too!”

Dan Heng nods silently beside her, his calm presence balancing her energy.

“Great!” Cyrene beams. “Let’s go, then.”

As the group steps inside, a sudden high-pitched voice calls out from behind them.

“Hey guys!!! We’re here!!!”

Everyone turns toward the sound.

March’s eyes light up. “Tribios!”

March waves enthusiastically as Tribios and Timotheos stroll toward them, both dressed in matching Ghostbusters costumes, complete with clunky proton packs that flash faintly in the dim light. They’re pushing a little red wagon, where the triplets sit bundled up in adorable white ghost outfits, sheets draped over them with unevenly cut eyeholes.

Stelle gasps dramatically, pressing her hands to her cheeks. “Ooo, ghosts! So spooooky!”

“Ghostbusters here to eliminate some cute ghosties!” Tribios declares proudly, aiming her toy proton gun at the wagon. 

The triplets squeal and kick their legs, the wagon shaking as they laugh uncontrollably.

Timotheos chuckles, shaking his head as he kneels to pick them up. “Alright, alright, let’s not bust any ghosts today.”

He lifts Tribbie and Trinnon, settling them carefully in Tribios’ arms, then scoops Trianne up into his own. She immediately wriggles in protest.

“Come on, let’s go before they try to escape.” He mutters, struggling to keep his grip as she giggles mischievously.

Tribios laughs, adjusting her hold on the squirming twins. “They’ve been like this since we left home.”

“Here, let me help!” March hurries over, hands outstretched. She takes Trinnon from Tribios and cradles her gently. “Aww, she’s such a cutie,” she coos, brushing a stray curl from Trinnon’s forehead.

“I know, right? They’re just the cutest little gremlins.” Tribios says proudly, tickling Tribbie’s belly until she bursts into laughter.

With their arms full, Tribios and Timotheos make their way inside, carefully maneuvering the door so none of the triplets bonk their heads.

Stelle looks around once they’re gone, frowning thoughtfully. “Hmm… why do I feel like we’re missing someone…”

March pauses mid-step, tilting her head. “Huh, now that you mention it… where are Léa and Nax?”

Just then, the low purr of an engine breaks through the night air. The group turns as a Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail glides to a stop in front of the studio.

The driver’s door opens, and Elliot steps out in his perfectly tailored suit, and circles around to open the passenger door.

From inside, Anaxa emerges first, dressed impeccably in a Mad Hatter costume—a mix of fine Victorian tailoring and playful eccentricity, complete with a deep purple coat and a tilted top hat. Cradled against his chest in a small rabbit carrier is Archibald, looking adorable in his fuzzy White Rabbit outfit.

Anaxa turns, extending his hand with gentlemanly grace. “Careful.” 

A moment later, Aglaea steps out, her Alice costume a perfect blend of elegance and whimsy. Her baby-blue satin dress shimmers faintly in the streetlights. Her golden hair is tied with a black ribbon, and she carries Aurélys, her pristine white and gold Shih Tzu, in a luxury pet carrier.

“Aww, you lovebirds made up, huh?” Stelle teases, a smirk tugging at her lips as she crosses her arms.

Anaxa deadpans, his tone flat. “No comment.”

He steadies Aglaea, who seems just slightly off-balance in her heels. “You okay?” He asks softly, concern flickering behind his eyes.

Aglaea nods quickly, forcing a small smile. “Mhm, I’m fine.”

Elliot bows slightly. “When shall I return to pick you up, Mademoiselle?”

Aglaea turns toward him, her tone gentle. “I’ll inform you when the party’s over. Thank you, Elliot.”

“Very well.” With a courteous nod, Elliot returns to the driver’s seat and pulls away, the sleek car disappearing down the road.

Aglaea exhales softly, a flicker of tension leaving her shoulders. “Apologies for our tardiness.” She says, glancing away. “There were… some complications along the way.”

Stelle waves a dismissive hand. “Nah, it’s cool. Everyone just went in, so you’re not late at all. Come join the party!”

Aglaea lets out a small breath of relief. “Phew… that’s good to know.” She holds up an elegantly packaged black box tied with a gold ribbon. “We brought some treats. Where should we put them?”

Stelle’s eyes widen. “Ooo, so fancy~” She singsongs. “We’ve got a treats table inside. Come on in!” She opens the door for them.

Anaxa steps forward with a courteous nod. “After you.”

Aglaea smiles, dipping her head gracefully. “Thank you.”

Inside, the studio glows with warm amber light. Streamers of orange and black twist across the ceiling like creeping vines, and paper ghosts sway gently from the rafters. A fog machine hums softly in the corner, adding a thin mist that curls around a cluster of foam tombstones arranged near the wall. The scent of cinnamon, caramel, and pumpkin spice fills the air.

At the center of it all, a long buffet table lines one wall, overflowing with Halloween-themed dishes: spiderweb cupcakes, ghost meringues, pumpkin stew, caramel apples, and steaming mugs of cider.

Near the play area, Castorice, Pollux, Tribios, and Timotheos sit on a large graveyard playmat, surrounded by plastic tombstones and plush ghosts.

Across the room, Cyrene, March, Hyacine, and Dan Heng are gathered at the crafts table, carving pumpkins. Orange pulp and seeds scatter across the newspaper-covered surface as they hum along to the Halloween playlist.

Near the drink station, Cerydra, Hysilens, Phainon, and Mydei stand around a cauldron-shaped bowl playing Witches’ Brew—a Halloween-themed mixology challenge. 

In the lounge area, Caelus, Cipher, and Bartholos are huddled on the couch with controllers in hand, playing Phasmophobia on the Xbox.

From the doorway, Stelle watches the chaos unfold, a grin spreading across her face. “Well, I’m gonna go join Cae at the lounge now. See ya!” She waves and skips off, her peanut butter costume bouncing as she plops down next to Caelus.

“Move over.” She teases, nudging him.

Caelus hands her a spare controller with a grin. “Perfect timing,we need bait.”

“Wait, what?!”

“Nothing!” Caelus laughs as the ghost screeches onscreen again.

Near the staircase, Anaxa turns to Aglaea as she places the treat box on the table. His tone softens. “So,” he says, adjusting the brim of his Mad Hatter hat, “where’s this special area you were talking about?”

Aglaea’s lips curve into a faint smile, eyes glinting with mystery. “Follow me.”

She gestures for him to come along and starts up the stairs, her pale-blue dress swaying with each careful step. Anaxa follows a step behind, his curiosity piqued. The faint sound of laughter and music fading as they ascend.

Cyrene narrows her eyes slightly, watching as Aglaea and Anaxa disappear up the staircase. “Looks like some people don’t appreciate our company.” She says with a teasing little smirk.

Hyacine looks up from her half-carved pumpkin, her knife paused mid-slice. “Where are they going?” She asks, brow furrowed in curiosity.

March wipes pumpkin guts off her gloves and shrugs. “The studio rooftop." She says matter-of-factly. “Aglaea usually spends her breaks up there whenever she’s shooting with us. Says it’s peaceful  and free from the chaos or something like that.”

Dan Heng hums in quiet agreement, methodically scooping pumpkin seeds into a neat pile. “That’s understandable. The view must be beautiful up there for Aglaea to like it.”

Cyrene smiles, leaning her chin on her hand. “Yeah, the view’s pretty great. You can see the sky clearly and the gardens below, especially when the moon’s out. It’s honestly magical.”

March squints at Dan Heng, a grin spreading across her face. “Wait a minute… Dan, how do you know the view’s beautiful? You’ve never even been here before.”

Dan Heng pauses, clearly caught off guard. He then clears his throat. “Ah… well… Aglaea doesn’t spend her time just anywhere. f she keeps returning to a place, there must be a reason for it.”

Hyacine snorts, stifling a laugh. “If that’s your logic, then Aglaea must love the hospital, because she keeps frequenting it.”

Cyrene bursts into laughter, clutching her pumpkin. “Oh my god, Hyacine!”

Dan Heng blinks, clearly not expecting the jab. “Uh… maybe that logic doesn’t apply to every scenario." He says carefully, a faint blush creeping onto his cheeks as the group bursts into laughter.

Cyrene grins, leaning back in her chair. “Well, rooftop or not, I just hope Aglaea gets to relax. She’s been through enough chaos lately.”

March hums in agreement, her voice softening. “Yeah… maybe that’s exactly what she needs tonight.”

Cyrene studies her pumpkin proudly, tilting her head as she admires its carved winking face. “It looks quite charming, doesn’t it?” She says with a satisfied smile.

March glances over, then gasps and spins her own pumpkin around. “Hey! I made mine have a winking face too!”

Cyrene looks between their nearly identical creations, eyes lighting up. “Twins!” She giggles, holding her pumpkin up beside March’s. 

Across the table, Hyacine leans over, eyeing Dan Heng’s pumpkin. Its surface is intricately carved with swirling lines that form a fierce dragon curling around the candle inside. “Woah, Dannie, your pumpkin looks so cool.”

March stares, mouth dropping open. “Dan! We were supposed to carve faces, not… whatever that is!”

Dan Heng looks up calmly, wiping pumpkin shavings from his fingers. “I don’t see a problem with my dragon. It has a face, so it fits the criteria.”

March groans, pressing a hand to her forehead. “That’s not what I meant!”

Cyrene chuckles, resting her chin on her palm. “I think it looks great. We encourage creative freedom here.” She shoots March a teasing look. “Don’t we?”

March exhales dramatically, then nods. “Okay, fine. I guess it does look pretty epic. What about you, Thia? What did you make?”

Hyacine holds up her pumpkin with a bashful smile. It has a simple, rounded face with neat, symmetrical eyes and a small curved grin. “I was going for something cute. It doesn’t look that bad, right?”

Cyrene leans in for a closer look. “Definitely shows off your doctor skills. Those lines are so clean with surgical precision.”

March squints. “Hmm… it kinda looks like the face you make when a patient’s about to feel immense pain, but you’re trying to comfort them while secretly gaslighting them into thinking it won’t hurt.”

Hyacine gasps, clutching her chest. “Hey! That’s mean! And I don’t do that!”

March laughs, pointing at her accusingly. “Oh, yes you do! I remember scraping my knee once in PE, and you gave me that exact smile before pouring alcohol over it. It hurt like hell, and you were just smiling the whole time!”

Hyacine puffs her cheeks indignantly, planting her hands on her hips. “It was necessary to disinfect your wound! Plus, as a healer from the Twilight Courtyard Hospital, it’s my duty to stay composed in front of patients. A sorrowful expression would only add to their burden. I was simply trying to—”

March cuts her off, holding up her hands. “Okay, okay, I get it! No need for the medical monologue.”

Before Hyacine can respond, Dan Heng reaches over and gently places a hand on her shoulder. His tone softens. “Well… I think this pumpkin looks like how you smile whenever you’re happy. It’s cute, just like you.”

Hyacine’s cheeks flush instantly. She blinks, then smiles, her expression brightening. “Aww, thanks, Dannie. I knew it didn’t look that evil.”

Across the table, Cyrene and March share a knowing glance, smirking like co-conspirators.

“So…” Cyrene starts, her voice light with amusement. “Since we’re done with pumpkin carving, what do you say we head up and check out the view?”

March claps her hands together excitedly. “Yeah! It’s really great up there. Plus, I need to get a few photos for the friendship album I’m making. Gotta document all our adventures!”

Hyacine perks up. “Ooh, that sounds like such a great idea!” She quickly wipes pumpkin seeds off her hands.

Dan Heng crosses his arms, narrowing his eyes slightly. “Why do I get the feeling this ‘view’ you’re talking about isn’t actually the view?”

March grins, grabbing his wrist. “Oh, Dan, you always overthink things. Come on, let’s go before we miss something interesting!”

Before he can protest, she’s already pushing him gently toward the stairs.

Hyacine laughs and follows along. Cyrene trails behind, giggling softly behind her hand. “Something tells me this is going to be good.”

Phainon eyes the table nervously, his brow furrowing at the chaotic lineup of bottles, fruits, and mysterious dark liquids spread across it. “Uhh, Hysilens… are you sure you know what you’re doing?”

Hysilens tosses her long braid over her shoulder, looking entirely unbothered. “Don’t worry, Phainon.” She says, grabbing a cocktail shaker. “I’ve done this multiple times before. I’m an expert at cocktail making.”

She pops open a bottle of vodka and starts pouring generously.

Mydei leans forward, squinting. “Isn’t that… a bit much?”

Cerydra sips elegantly from her own glass, not even looking up. “By Helektra’s standards, that isn’t a lot.” She says dryly. “She would’ve added more if the drink was for herself.”

Phainon nearly chokes on air. “WHAT?!”

Hysilens shrugs, already twisting the cap off a bottle of gin. “You peasants are pathetic. Can’t handle a little alcohol?”

Mydei puffs out his chest defensively, clearly taking the challenge. “Of course I can! I’ve been trained to drink alcohol since I was a child.”

Phainon’s head immediately whips toward him. “WAIT, WHAT?! WHERE ARE THESE SUDDEN LORE DROPS COMING FROM?!”

Cerydra finally looks up, smirking behind her crystal glass. “Isn’t that common news? Wealthier families often train their children’s alcohol tolerance early. Sure, Mydeimos may not be as wealthy as us, but his family’s still rather well-to-do.”

Hysilens snaps the shaker lid on and starts shaking it vigorously, the ice clinking loudly inside. “Doesn’t your father work for Aglaea’s father?”

Mydei nods. “And my older brother, Hephaestion.”

Phainon blinks, still trying to catch up. “Damn… I didn’t know that.”

Mydei shrugs casually, his tone modest. “I didn’t think it was important information. As long as I can afford the basic necessities of living, that’s all that matters.”

Phainon sighs, rubbing the back of his neck. “Man, now I feel left out as the poorer one of the bunch. I could barely afford anything when I first came to the city. Flamian had to work nonstop just to keep us fed.”

Mydei’s expression softens. “It’s okay, Phainon. We’re here to support you no matter what.”

Phainon’s grin brightens. “Aww, thanks, Mydei. You’re too sweet.”

Hysilens clears her throat loudly, interrupting the sentimental moment. “Ahem… that’s sweet and all, but now you have to drink my amazing concoction.”

She slides the glass toward them with a flourish.. The black liquid bubbles and fizzes ominously, releasing a faint puff of violet mist before settling into a glossy sheen. The three of them stare at it like it might come alive.

Phainon finally asks, voice hesitant. “Uhh… are you sure that’s edible, Hysilens?”

Hysilens smirks, placing one hand on her hip. “Don’t worry. I’ve made this drink countless times. It’s completely safe.” She gestures dramatically. “I call it the Graveyard Cocktail.”

“Not helping.” Mydei deadpans. 

Before anyone else can react, Cerydra lifts the glass with regal confidence and takes a slow, deliberate sip. “Mmm. Not bad.” She says approvingly. “You’ve outdone yourself again, Helektra.”

Hysilens bows politely. “Thank you for the compliment.”

Phainon and Mydei exchange wary glances, then slowly lift their own glasses, taking cautious, synchronized sips.

Mydei’s eyes widen in surprise. “Oh! It’s actually good.”

Hysilens folds her arms, smug satisfaction written all over her face. “Told you so.”

Phainon, now emboldened, downs the entire drink in one go. “Mmm… so what’s next?”

Cerydra giggles, her voice smooth as silk. “What’s next,” she says with a knowing smirk, “is watching drunk Phainon make his grand debut.”

Hysilens lifts her glass, laughing behind her hand. “Oh, this should be entertaining.”

Phainon blinks, swaying slightly as he leans against the table. “Whaaaat? I dun… I dun kno’ what you’re talkin’ ‘bout.” His words slur together, and his grin is far too confident for someone whose cheeks are already flushed pink.

Mydei pinches the bridge of his nose. “Seriously, HKS? Is your alcohol tolerance that low?”

Phainon puffs out his cheeks. “My… alcohool toolerance is gweat.” He insists, jabbing a finger at his chest. “I can drink… all of it. See?” He lifts the empty glass triumphantly and grins.

Hysilens raises a brow, swirling the liquid in her cup. “So, do I win then?”

Mydei raises an eyebrow. “Since when was this a competition?”

Phainon blinks slowly, his eyelids heavy. “Win win… everybody wins.” He mumbles.

Cerydra crosses her arms, her lips curving into a sly grin. “Maybe instead of focusing on the competition, you should focus on your drunk boyfriend.”

Mydei exhales in defeat, setting his cup down. “Come on, Phainon.” He murmurs, his voice gentler now. “Let’s get you to bed before you try to duel the snack table.”

Before Phainon can protest, Mydei scoops him up effortlessly, one arm under his knees and the other supporting his back.

“Woahhh Medi, ur huuuuge…” Phainon stares up at him with wide, dazed eyes.

Mydei rolls his eyes but his lips twitch upward. “Hush now. Go to sleep. We can’t have your drunk self ruining the party.”

He carries Phainon into the rest area , and sits on the couch, letting Phainon’s head rest comfortably on his lap. With surprising tenderness, he brushes a few messy strands of hair from Phainon’s forehead.

Phainon mumbles drowsily, eyelids fluttering. “Mmmkay… only ‘cause you say soo…” Then he snuggles closer, arms wrapping lazily around Mydei’s waist before finally dozing off.

Mydei chuckles under his breath, a soft smile playing on his lips. “So you are like a child when you’re drunk.” He murmurs, running his fingers through Phainon’s hair. “Noted. Sweet dreams, my love.”

He keeps gently caressing Phainon’s head as the soft murmur of music hums in the background, his expression calm and faintly amused.

Outside, Cerydra peeks through the cracked door, eyes glinting mischievously. “How nice of our Empress Enforcer to take care of his drunk boyfriend.” She whispers.

Hysilens steps up beside her, holding out a fresh cup filled with shimmering blue liquid. “Cheers to successful shipping,” 

Cerydra smiles and clinks her cup against hers. “Cheers to your amazing cocktail-making skills.”

They take a sip in unison, both looking exceedingly pleased with themselves.

Cerydra sighs contentedly. “I always come up with great ideas, don’t you think?”

Hysilens nods approvingly. “Yes, yes, truly brilliant plans. So…” She leans in conspiratorially. “Who’s our next target?”

Cerydra taps her chin thoughtfully, her gaze drifting across the room. “Hmm… wait… we’re missing at least half the group.”

Hysilens arches a brow. “Something tells me there’s something interesting happening somewhere.”

Cerydra’s grin widens, mischief sparkling in her tone. “Well then, what are we waiting for? Let’s go find them!”

The two exchange conspiratorial smiles and head up the stairs, their heels clicking in perfect sync, laughter echoing faintly behind them.

“AHHHHHHHH!!!”

“AHHH AHHHHH AHHHHHH!!!”

“CALM DOWN, SIS! YOU’RE NOT GONNA DIE!”

“BUT HE’S CHASING ME!!!”

“ZIPHER, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! GO HIDE OR SOMETHING!”

The TV flashes red with the words: You Have Died.

Caelus slams his controller down onto the sofa, leaning back with an exaggerated groan. “Aww, dang it! Again?!”

Cipher exhales through her nose, slumping against the couch cushions. “It’s finally over,” she mutters, still catching her breath.

Bartholos chuckles, leaning forward with amusement. “Haha! Sis, you should’ve seen your face! You were screaming like a complete lunatic!”

Stelle nudges Cipher’s shoulder, giggling. “Yeah, it was hilarious! You know, I thought you had more guts than that, Zipher.”

Cipher crosses her arms, puffing out her cheeks in indignation. “Hey! You weren’t the one getting chased by a ghost! Did you see how it looked?!”

Caelus, Stelle, and Bartholos exchange a look, then burst into synchronized laughter, the sound bouncing off the walls.

Caelus wipes a tear from his eye, shaking his head. “Come on, Cider… it didn’t look that scary.”

Cipher huffs, folding her arms tighter. “You guys are so mean!” She glares at them.

Stelle glances around the lounge, frowning slightly. “Hmm… is it just me, or does it feel a bit too quiet in here?” She blinks rapidly, then does a double take. “WAIT, WHAT?! WHERE DID EVERYONE GO?!”

They all turn, scanning the room which was empty besides the playpen.

Cipher springs to her feet, eyes wide. “What the fuck?! Did they just… poof away or something?!”

Bartholos tilts her head, scratching her chin thoughtfully. “Hmm… I think I saw the pinkies head up earlier…”

Caelus throws up his hands in frustration. “Then why didn’t you say anything?!”

Bartholos shrugs nonchalantly. “I thought they were just going up to grab something.”

Stelle clenches her fists, her voice sharp with urgency. “Usually, whenever Marchie’s interested in something, it means something big is about to happen. Come on, let’s go before it’s too late!”

Without waiting for another word, they all scramble toward the staircase.

The rooftop stretches out before them, bathed in the soft glow of string lights and the moon hanging low in the sky. A gentle breeze rustles the artificial grass and carries with it the faint scent of the gardens below.

“Wow… you’re right.” Anaxa murmurs, his voice quiet. “This place is beautiful… and peaceful. I’ve never liked parties much.”

Aglaea exhales, settling down and letting Aurélys out of her carrier. She immediately curls up in her lap, nuzzling against her hands as she runs her fingers through his soft fur. She looks up and pats the space beside her. “Come join me.”

Anaxa raises an eyebrow, a teasing smile tugging at his lips. “I didn’t know the great Lady Goldweaver could even sit on the ground. Are you really that… weak?”

Aglaea huffs, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “I am not weak! Besides, this is a special type of artificial grass. It’s soft and really comfortable.” She gestures again, more insistently, signalling him to sit.

Anaxa sighs, relenting. He lowers himself down carefully, letting Archibald hop out of his carrier and land gracefully in Aglaea’s lap, curling up beside Aurélys.

Aglaea smiles, stroking Archiblad’s fur. “Aww… looks like Archie likes me more than you.”

Anaxa tilts his head, a small smile playing on his lips. “Or maybe he just likes Aurie.”

Aglaea laughs softly. “I think it’s both.”

A gust of wind sweeps across the rooftop, rustling their costumes. Aglaea shivers slightly, wrapping her arms around herself. Anaxa immediately notices.

“You’re going to catch a cold.” He says, gently removing his blazer. “Here, wear this.”

Aglaea shakes her head, cheeks pink from the breeze. “It’s not that cold. And you’re ruining your costume! The Mad Hatter can’t be seen without his blazer.”

Anaxa drapes the blazer gently over her shoulders, letting the fabric settle around her. “And I can’t let my dearest Alice catch a cold with her already weak constitution.”

Aglaea glares at him, lips pursed, but doesn’t protest. He shifts slightly, scooting closer wrapping his arm around her waist.

“Comfortable?” Anaxa murmurs.

Aglaea rests her head lightly against his shoulder, letting out a soft sigh. “Yeah… I missed your warmth.”

Anaxa glances down at her, his voice low. “I missed this softer side of you too. You know… you don’t have to wear armor to hide your true self. They won’t judge you for your vulnerabilities.”

Aglaea stiffens slightly, the faintest tension in her posture. “You know I can’t afford to look weak. I am the daughter of a multi-trillion-dollar company. I have an image to maintain.”

Anaxa squeezes her waist gently, his eyes locking with hers. “Then at least lower your guard while we’re alone.”

Aglaea smirks, a playful glint in her eyes. “Oh, I know what you’re doing. You’re trying to get something out of me.”

Anaxa raises an eyebrow, feigning innocence. “I am?”

Aglaea leans in, brushing a soft kiss across his cheek, then pulls back. A faint blush blooms on her skin.“Consider yourself lucky. Physiological manipulation is usually my specialty.”

Anaxa freezes for a heartbeat, his breath catching slightly. His own cheeks warm as he meets her gaze.

For a long moment, they simply stare at each other, the night wind carrying their quiet breaths, the soft rustle of the artificial grass around them, and the gentle warmth of two hearts finally letting their guards down.

Click!

The sudden sound of the camera shutter snaps them out of their intimate moment. Aglaea and Anaxa whip their heads toward the sound, cheeks flushed.

March lowers her camera, a wide grin on her face. “Awww, that was so cute~” She coos, her eyes sparkling as she reviews the shot.

Cyrene clasps her hands together, eyes shining with delight. “So romantic… this is definitely going into the archives.” She says, leaning slightly closer to March to peer at the camera screen.

Anaxa scowls, arms crossing over his chest. “What are you doing here?”

Hysilens leans casually against the railing, smirking. “Watching a romantic scene.” She says with a teasing tilt of her head.

Hyacine grins, nudging Dan Heng lightly. “Or as Dannie would call it, a romantic scene between the male and female protagonists in one of his Chinese dramas.”

Cipher throws her head back in mock astonishment, a finger pointed at Dan Heng. “Ohohoho! Danny boy watches drama shows? Who would’ve thought one of the most stoic men I know watches something so cheesy!”

Dan Heng straightens, voice calm but firm. “They are not cheesy. I watch them as a form of entertainment and inspiration. You can learn a lot from shows, the costumes, how they style their hair, the camera angles… there’s subtle artistry. They are far more than just romance dramas.”

Bartholos waves a hand dismissively, leaning on the railing. “Hey, hey! Let’s not go on a drama rant, shall we? Focus your attention back on Goldilocks and the Grinch over there.”

Aglaea stiffens at the nickname, eyes narrowing slightly.

Anaxa snorts. “The Grinch? I am not the Grinch, thank you very much. If anyone’s a Grinch, it’s Cifera over there.”

Cipher gasps dramatically, hands on her chest. “I am not the Grinch! Just because I’m green doesn’t mean I’m some grumpy monster who wants to destroy Christmas! I’m the magnificent Wicked Witch of the West!”

Stelle steps forward, hands raised like a mediator. “Alrighty, let’s not argue on Halloween. We should be having fun! Not making fun of each other just because of costumes or personalities.”

Caelus smirks at her, leaning casually against the wall. “Sure thing, peanut butter sandwich.”

Stelle turns to him and points a finger at him. “How dare you! You’re just a stupid, huge turtle!”

Caelus gasps, placing a hand dramatically on his chest. “You take that back! Bowser is not stupid!”

Cerydra lounges against the railing, arms crossed, yawning softly. “Well… that lasted less than a minute. I’m already bored.”

March shakes her head, a smile tugging at her lips. “You’re always bored, Cerydra.”

Cerydra smirks, looking at her watch. “True. What time is it? Should we get trick-or-treating? I’m sure Tribios and Castorice’s kids are getting tired of your playpen toys by now.”

Cyrene checks her wristwatch, eyes widening in realization. “Oh! Would you look at the time? It’s nine already! We should get going before it gets too late.”

They head down the stairs, the soft thump of their footsteps fading as they leave.

Anaxa glances at Aglaea, concern written across his face. “Are you alright? You didn’t get flashbacks again, did you?”

Aglaea inhales deeply, trying to steady herself. “I… I’m fine. Nothing I can’t handle.” She averts her gaze, carefully placing Aurélys back into her carrier before standing upright. “Come on, let’s get going.”

She follows the rest of the group. Anaxa carefully places Archibald into his carrier and falls in step beside her. “Are you sure you’re alright? You don’t seem… well. Maybe you should head home and rest.”

Aglaea quickens her pace slightly. “I’m fine.”

Anaxa reaches out, gently grabbing her wrist. “No, you’re not. Stop lying to yourself, and stop lying to me. You can trust me, Aglaea.”

Aglaea jerks her wrist free, eyes flashing with frustration. “I said I’m fine! What part of I’m fine don’t you understand?!”

Anaxa takes a careful step back, hands raised in surrender. “I… I’m sorry.”

Aglaea takes a few deep breaths, letting her chest rise and fall. The tension in her shoulders slowly eases. “My apologies… I… I didn’t mean to raise my voice. Let’s just get going before they wonder where we went.”

Anaxa watches her descend, concern etched deep in his gaze. He follows, careful not to crowd her, but not letting her out of sight.

Meanwhile, chaos reigns in the playpen.

“Tribbie, no climbing out of the fence!”

“Trianne, no throwing toys at your sisters!”

“Trinnon, stop trying to eat the toys!”

Tribios and Timotheos struggle to manage the triplets, who are a whirlwind of energy, squealing and bouncing off the walls of the playpen. On the other side, Polyxia and Castor are quietly absorbed in their toys.

Castorice hands Polyxia a piece of building block, smiling softly. “Looking good, sweetie. What are we building?”

“Coughing!”

Castorice tilts her head in confusion. “Coughing? Do you need to cough, sweetheart?”

Polyxia shakes her head vigorously. “Nwo! Coughing!”

Castorice blinks. “No coughing?”

Pollux leans over, chuckling. “I think she means she’s building a coffin.”

Polyxia nods firmly, grabbing another block.

Castorice leans closer to examine her work. “Ohhh… a coffin—WAIT, WHAT?!”

Castor, ever mischievous, drives a toy car straight into the coffin. “Mwurder! Mwurder!”

Polyxia squeals in delight, grabbing a nearby car and stabbing it into the blocks as well. “Mwurder!!!”

Castorice rubs her temples, sighing in mock exasperation. “Oh, my… Poly, I think you’re being a bit too aggressive, sweetie. Why don’t we try stacking the blocks gently?”

He demonstrates carefully stacking a block. Castor immediately crashes his car into it, twins erupting in synchronized giggles. “Mwurder! Mwurder!”

Castorice shakes his head in disbelief. “Oh, what am I going to do with you two? I thought we talked about being on our best behavior while at the party?”

“Mwurder pwarty! Mwurder pwarty!" The twins chant gleefully.

Pollux rests a calm hand on Castorice’s shoulder. “Don’t stress too much, sugar plum. It’s just a phase. They’ll get over it. At least they’re not actively trying to kill themselves.”

Right on cue, Trianne rolls over, colliding with Polyxia. Tribbie and Trinnon immediately mimic her, crashing into the twins with squeals and giggles.

Tribios jumps forward, panic written on her face. “Ah! I’m so sorry, Cas! Are they alright? I hope nobody’s hurt!”

Timotheos gently separates the triplets, crouching to their level. “Now, girls, no hurting other children. That isn’t how we interact. We must behave in a civilized manner.”

Tribbie tilts her head, squeaking curiously. “Bomb?”

Timotheos freezes mid-motion. “D-did she just… say a new word?”

Tribios leans closer, incredulous. “And it’s… bomb?!”

“Bomb! Bomb!” Trianne and Trinnon echo, pointing at the toy rubble.

Tribios groans, putting her hands on her head. “Oh no…”

The children erupt in a chaotic chant.

“Bomb! Bomb!”

“Mwurder! Mwurder!”

They exchange exhausted glances, some laughing nervously, some shaking their heads. The room vibrates with the manic energy of tiny, unstoppable chaos.

“Uhhh… did we miss something?” March stops abruptly in front of the playpen, camera dangling from her wrist as she surveys the chaos.

Cyrene peers over the edge of the pen, eyebrows raised. “Looks like we missed a ritual. Who are we summoning this time? A bombing murderer?”

Tribios flails her arms, squealing, “Save us!”

Stelle waves a hand dramatically. “Luckily for you, it’s trick-or-treating time!”

Castorice claps her hands together, a bright smile spreading across her face. “Ooh, trick-or-treating! Finally! Come on, kids, let’s get going!”

The children immediately perk up, their tiny hands clapping in delight. Trianne, Trinnon, and Tribbie squeal, bouncing on their toes, while Polyxia and Castor exchange excited glances.

Caelus leans down slightly, squinting at them. “Uh… do they even understand what we’re saying?”

Bartholos shrugs, smiling fondly. “Who knows. But they’re cuties.”

Cipher cocks her head, smirking. “Evil cuties.”

Timotheos kneels to open the pen door. The children instantly scramble out, darting toward the front door with chaotic enthusiasm.

“AH! AFTER THEM!” Tribios shouts, flinging herself forward.

Tribios, Timotheos, Castorice, and Pollux spring after the kids, their laughter and exasperated shouts blending with the tiny squeals.

Cerydra crosses her arms, leaning back against the wall, voice flat. “I’m never having kids.”

Hysilens tilts her head, one eyebrow arched. “Doesn’t your mother want you to have children, to continue the family legacy?”

Cerydra sighs dramatically, spinning a strand of her hair. “And I told her I’m not interested. The last thing I need is a child arguing with me. I already have enough debates in a family of lawyers.”

Hysilens hums thoughtfully. “And what if I want a child?”

Cerydra pauses, tapping her finger to her lips. “Uhh… I’ll think about it.”

Cipher waves her hands, cutting off the conversation. “Enough baby talk! It’s trick-or-treating time~”

Bartholos glances at her, a teasing smile on her lips. “You know, sis, sometimes you don’t act like a 23 year old.”

Cipher shrugs dramatically, hands on her hips. “Well, that’s because I’m a youth at heart. Why stress about life when you can chase joy instead?”

Dan Heng folds his arms, a small smirk tugging at his lips. “For once, you aren’t spouting nonsense.”

Hyacine glances around, frowning. “Wait… where’s Phainon and Mydei?”

Cerydra smirks knowingly. “Oh, don’t worry. They’re having a little cuddle time. Phainon’s knocked out, and Mydei’s… well, taking excellent care of him.”

Hyacine’s jaw drops. “WHAT?!”

Cyrene waves a hand dismissively, smiling gently. “Phainon’s fine, I’m sure Mydei’s handling him perfectly. Now, let’s get going!”

As they exit the studio, Anaxa walks silently beside Aglaea, his eyes subtly tracking her every move. She doesn’t speak to anyone, doesn’t meet anyone’s eyes, her steps are quiet, almost mechanical, following the flow of the group without engaging.

He notices the tight set of her shoulders, the way her hands clutch her costume slightly, and the faint tension in her jaw.

Something’s definitely wrong... But she won’t tell me. I’ll just have to keep a close eye on her.

The evening air is crisp as the group walks ahead, chatting and laughing. Further ahead, Castorice and Tribios finally caught up to their children, holding their hands tightly to prevent another escape.

Aglaea lingers at the back, keeping her gaze downward, ignoring the sharp concern etched across Anaxa’s face as he walks beside her. She walks forward with a calm mask, but her body protests with every step.

Aurélys looks up at her and whines softly.

“I’m fine, Aurélys. I can handle a few more hours… I hope.” Aglaea whispers, rubbing her temple as a sharp headache blooms. “If I go home now, mother would worry… and Adrien would tease me again. You understand, right?” 

Suddenly, a sharp pain sears through Aglaea’s temple. “Ugh…” She groans, pressing her fingers against her forehead. The world tilts slightly, sounds becoming muffled, her vision flickering at the edges.

Aurélys barks sharply, sensing her escalating heart rate and agitation.

“Shush… I-I’m fine.” Aglaea breathes, forcing a small smile. “J-Just a little relapse… n-nothing I can’t handle.”

But Aurélys refuses to let her go, barking and nudging her insistently. Anaxa hears the commotion and spins around, spotting Aglaea’s discomfort. His eyes widen with alarm as he rushes toward her.

“Aglaea! What’s wrong?!”

“I’m… fine!” She weakly pushes him back, every movement costing her strength. “I don’t need help.”

“Stop being stubborn and let me help!” Anaxa snaps, his voice sharp but laced with panic. He sweeps her carrier from her grasp, pulling her close, letting her collapse weakly against his shoulder.

“You need to go home now.” He says softly but firmly.

“F-fine…” She whispers, her voice trembling.

just then, a car suddenly comes speeding down the street, its headlights cutting through the evening shadows, coming straight towards them. 

Without hesitation, Aglaea summons the last of her strength, forcing herself forward and pushing Anaxa aside.

“Aglaea!” Anaxa shouts, lunging toward her.

Aglaea gives him a faint, almost serene smile. “Farewell, Anaxa… may we meet again in the afterlife.”

The car crashes into her. The sound of impact echoes like a gunshot in the quiet street. She collapses, her body crumpling onto the asphalt. Blood spreads around her, vivid against the dark pavement. Aurélys leaps from the carrier, landing beside her with a startled whimper. Her fur becomes matted with blood as she presses against her, barking frantically.

Anaxa crashes to his knees, hands trembling as he cups her face. “Aglaea! Can you hear me? Please… respond! Say something! Anything!”

His voice breaks, tears streaming down his cheeks. “I-I can’t lose you again… not like this…”

He lifts her into his arms, holding her close as his body shakes with grief. “I love you… Aglaea. You can’t… you can’t leave me here alone. The ambulance… they’ll help… they have to—”

Aglaea opens her eyes weakly, a faint, fragile smile brushing her lips. “My wish… has come true… I… I couldn’t ask for more… just… move on… live your life… happily…”

Anaxa shakes his head violently, his sobs wracking his body. “How can I be happy without you? I… I need you! Don’t leave me!”

“I… love… you… Anaxagoras…” Her eyelids flutter closed, her breathing slowing, fragile and uneven.

“I love you too… Aglaea,” he chokes out, pressing his lips to her hair, holding her as her body goes limp in his arms.

Anaxa stares down at her, tears dripping onto her blood-soaked clothes. The world feels hollow, the distant party noises and laughter fading into an unbearable silence. He rocks back and forth with her, whispering broken promises she can no longer hear, his sobs echoing into the night.

“I shall have my final bath… in warm and radiant gold.”