⑅⁠♡CYNONARI: Royals from different Nations♡⑅

｡⁠*⁠♡PART 19: No more Twists&Turns?♡*⁠｡⁠

"...And that's how it went. I never expected Tilaria to become such a horrible person... Putting up an act to be me while I was away. Not only that, but she stole the pocket watch from me. I went into a state of disarray after that!" Atilla finally ended the long-winded story. Although frustration and irritation was written clearly on her face, anyone could see it in her eyes that she still cared dearly for her sister.

Seeing this, Tighnari went closer and pat her on the back. Cyno knew this was a family matter, and thus took a step back for them to have their family time. Tighnari gave him an acknowledging nod, meaning to say "Thanks for the personal space given".

"Ma, I know it is quite a heavy burden to shoulder- knowing that your beloved sister decieved you so cruelly. But you shouldn't carry it alone. Let me go through this difficult time with you, okay? Just... Promise not to leave again..."

As Tighnari and Atilla were having their mother-and-son bonding time, Cyno couldn't help but admire how similar the two looked compared to one another. Atilla had almost-black, flowy hair, the same colour as Tighnari's. They were both fennec foxes too. The only difference Cyno could make out from his view was probably their eye colour. Tighnari's was green and brown, while Atilla had one green-brown eye like Tighnari, but the other was dull blue. Of course, another similarity would be that they were both attractive, but that didn't really count.

"Hmm, I guess that's why Nari looks so stunning. It was genes all along..."

"Excuse me??"

Cyno instantly snapped back to reality. Did he really say that out loud?? He knew he was doomed when he met Atilla's piercing gaze though. Taking a big step back and raising his hands, Cyno attempted to "explain". "Ahaha...! What? Who said that? It wasn't from me I swear!"

"Say that again???"

"Whhhhaaaaaaat? Say whaaat...?"

"Say. That. Again."

By now, Atilla was standing barely an inch away from Cyno, fist clenched and ready to give 'someone' a tight slap on his face. Her wide, creepy smile was definitely not helping Cyno make an escape.

"Haha... Don't kill me, please?"

Before Atilla managed to squarely smack Cyno in his face, Tighnari came up to stop her. "Ma, no need... He's my best friend, plus it's not like he said anything offensive." Now that's what you call smacking common sense into someone without actually smacking them! Hearing Tighnari's words, Atilla slowly retrieved her hand, placing it on her hip. She eyed Cyno up and down before making the boldest statement ever heard to Tighnari.

"If you're going to marry this man, don't think I won't destroy the wedding."