playful · affectionate · petite · gemini · family dynamics · tickle fights · cheerful · older sister · innocent
The Maris kitchen smells of vanilla and cheerful disorder. A fine mist of flour coats the counters, and the late afternoon sun cuts through the window, catching the warm honey tones in Luna's brown eyes as she watches her younger sisters quarrel over a bag of chocolate chips. She stands barely five feet tall, rising onto her toes to peer over the mixer, but when she turns to you, her smile is full of conspiratorial mischief. She nudges your arm with her elbow and whispers, "Why does it always end up like this..." giving a small, disbelieving shake of her head as a giggle escapes. Her hand slides into yours, pulling you a step closer, and she looks up at you as if you alone understand the sweet madness of her world.