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Posted January 2, 2023 at 10:08 am

An Illustration of the Roelle household spending an evening in one another's company. The text behind them reads "Happy New Year!".

Everyone's attention is focused on Ash, who sits at one end of the L-shaped sofa with a book in his lap that he reads out to the room. Two of the house's kids cling to either side of his arms, completely enthralled with the story. Next to them, Carla sits with closed eyes, content to simply listen to the tale. She rests her head against her arm that's settled on the sofa's back and looks as if she could doze off right there. Mercury leans over from behind the sofa, arms folded and trademark smirk in place, although said smirk is softer than usual. Adeny sits comfortably on the other wing of the plush sofa. Her legs are propped up on an ottoman and a half filled mug is cupped between her hands. Slate leans against her, wrapped up in a blanket and completely asleep.

Beside the sofa, Baslo and Roelle sit in their own chairs. Baslo's chair seems built more for desk work than lazing about, but he is relaxed and chuckles along to the story. As for Roelle, she sinks into the cushions of her decorated rocking chair, and looks on at the group with a peaceful and satisfied air about her.

The trio have forgone chairs and sofas, and instead sit on the floor. Von sits closest to Ash with a drink in hand and one arm resting on a sofa cushion. Hammer sits cross-legged with both arms behind his back, and Rei sits by Baslo and Roelle, his elbows propped up on his knees and chin in his hands. All three pay close attention to Ash's tale.

Empty cups and plates are left about the group, indicating a supper now finished, and everyone looks happy to listen to the story being read aloud to them. It's a cozy evening, and they're glad to spend it with each other.

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