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"Shadow Milk Cookieee! Sapphy threw a snowball at me!", Candy Apple Cookie ran over hugging Shadow Milk's leg and burying her (very fake) tears into his reindeer costume.
"Yeah, obviously! That's how a snowball fight works!", Black Sapphire Cookie ran to Shadow Milk too, and grabbed onto his other leg, sticking his tongue out at his sister, who gasped in offense at being challenged in a competition of their master's love.
"Woah... Calm down you two.", Shadow Milk cupped both of their faces, eyes widening from how cold the pair was. Based on the below freezing temperature of his minions, they might've well jumped headfirst into a mountain of snow. Considering it was them, it was highly likely.
"Witches you're freezing! Lets go inside and drink some hot chocolate. I'm pretty sure Nilly made some when he saw us going outside."
"I'LL GET THERE FIRST! AND PROVE ONCE AND FOR ALL THAT MASTER SHADOW MILK COOKIE LOVES ME MORE.", Candy Apple messily dashed away, running with all her endless energy to follow orders first.
"Oh you little cheater!", The purple cookie flew with his pointed wings, easily overtaking Candy Apple, who's wings hadn't grown as strong with her younger age.
The blueberry flavoured cookie left behind only smiled fondly, before flying after his minions.
"UGH!", Candy Apple panted, and gasped for more air. "That wasn't fair! You flew, you were meant to run! I want a rematch!"
"Pft- You're just salty that I beat you. I guess I'M Master Shadow Milk's favourite! Nothing changed there.", Black Sapphire grinned, flicking his fluffy obsidian hair in the direction of the pouting Candy Apple.
"How many times do I have to say to you two? I love you both equally.", Shadow Milk dusted the candy cane antlers on his reindeer cap before putting it back on his head.
Neither of the Deceit Duo was going to take their master's answer. There had to be a favourite!
Shadow Milk sighed, he loved both differently! He loved both like his children, Candy Apple for her unconditional love, her childish, playful nature that just lit up the room when she walked in, and he loved Black Sapphire for his helpful words of encouragement, his efficient work, and the way he always took care of things, or did small actions that just made his day. He loved his minions and would sacrifice his own dough for them if they needed it.
The mindless chatter was cut off by a vanilla cookie placing a hot chocolate with marshmallows into all of their hands.
"Hello Bluebird! did you have fun playing outside?", Pure Vanilla Cookie kissed his forehead, cupping a warm hand over his cold face.
"It wasn't me who was playing! It was them! I was making sure they wouldn't do anything stupid.", Shadow Milk gestured a hand to the door, which the minions left through still squabbling, whilst sipping on his drink.
"Ahh yes my dearest. Is that why you were flying around throwing snowballs at the two?", The ancient wrapped an arm around his waist, pulling him closer, peppering kisses on his face adoringly.
Shadow Milk almost spat out his hot chocolate, putting the mug down on a nearby surface just in case he accidentally dropped it.
He saw that? Witches... He wasn't as sneaky as he thought...
"Anyways...", Pure Vanilla pulled out a bundle of mistletoe, tied together in a gold ribbon, and put it above his and his partner's head. "It's tradition darling!"
Shadow Milk felt his face heat up, totally due to the fireplace in the other room, or the drink he discarded, and not because the most beautiful cookie in the world was leaning in for a kiss.
"You stupid gnat."
Shadow Milk leant in, pressing their lips together in a tender, chaste, kiss.
"Merry Christmas Bluebird."