01-29-2026, 12:54 PM
Tatyana smiled as Madison took the seat next to her. Both girls were working on their laptops, and Madison explained what they were doing. Madison was definitely the talker of the twins. McKenzie was quieter. At first, her words had mostly been to tell Madison to be quiet, not out of annoyance, but protection. McKenzie struggled with trust more than Madison did it seemed. Lately, McKenzie had been talking more to Tatyana though. She still spoke mostly in riddles, but she was talking. Tatyana thought the girls liked her.
The two were doing schoolwork. A “payment” for Nox’s gifts. It made sense. Transactions made sense. Though she believed Nox was in their debt. He had taken everything from them. They shouldn’t have to pay for these things, but Tatyana didn’t tell the girls that. She just looked on as McKenzie began her work and would occasionally change and look at Madison’s offering help if needed.
”I agree,” she said. ”Better to get the work out of the way before you play.”
She gave Madison a side hug and squeezed. She then gave Mckenzie’s shoulder a light squeeze, letting her know she was also paying attention to her. McKenzie didn’t like the hugs so much, but Tatyana liked to let her know she was there and cared. Tatyana could have stood up and started to stretch, but she was content to wait for the girls to finish their work, so she sat with them, continuing to offer help if they asked.
The two were doing schoolwork. A “payment” for Nox’s gifts. It made sense. Transactions made sense. Though she believed Nox was in their debt. He had taken everything from them. They shouldn’t have to pay for these things, but Tatyana didn’t tell the girls that. She just looked on as McKenzie began her work and would occasionally change and look at Madison’s offering help if needed.
”I agree,” she said. ”Better to get the work out of the way before you play.”
She gave Madison a side hug and squeezed. She then gave Mckenzie’s shoulder a light squeeze, letting her know she was also paying attention to her. McKenzie didn’t like the hugs so much, but Tatyana liked to let her know she was there and cared. Tatyana could have stood up and started to stretch, but she was content to wait for the girls to finish their work, so she sat with them, continuing to offer help if they asked.