"Do you believe in magic? Magic is like sparks of imagination, flying through the sky. It can touch a million noses, fuel a billion lights, and open the heart of anyone's inner child. It's a type of skill not just anyone can master — rather, a type of skill that intrigues what the eye cannot simply comprehend," Lyney stated, introducing his talents.
The man (Lyney) paced the tiles of the living room in careful steps, his hands moving out in circles and graceful paces to express each of his words in ways that would captivate the audience more.
Lynette stepped upon the living room tiles, Lyney gestured to her. "My sister, Lynette, and I will be demonstrating magic in that exact definition for you all tonight."
Freminet watched closely, his blue eyes dilating by the tiniest bit. There weren't many things that seemed to "wow" him, especially not the common interests of others, but magic seemed to bring him the tiniest bit closer to the rest of humanity. The boy with long bangs found the idea almost amusing—the way Lyney used the word "all" when only he was watching the twins' show, and how Lyney said the word "tonight," in the middle of the afternoon.
Lynette and Lyney could really work with each other so well. From Lyney's detailed and mind-boggling use of words, to Lynette's hidden, yet powerful assistance, the magic seemed so real. The twins' feet slid past each other with each act, the wands and movements in synchronization, as if they were one.
At the end of the performance, Lyney waved his wand with a bow, and Lynette stepped into the spotlight again, bowing as well.
Freminet gave a few claps, suppressing a smile that so badly wanted to come up on the shore, but he kept it underwater.
Lynette smiled and walked off stage, taking a chair and sitting on the left of Freminet. Lyney was satisfied by even the lightest show of emotion from Freminet, and grinned with such excitement.
"Well! Lynette, we must have put on a pretty good show! For the next one we do, the plan will be to make Freminet smile. Then, I'll know for sure the crowd will love it," Lyney said aloud, taking a chair and sitting it on right of Freminet.
Freminet's mind wandered. What? Why would that be the goal? To make me smile? Do I really smile that rarely?
Freminet faced the floor as his mind roamed, Lynette noticing.
"Oh, look what you did Lyney-"
"Freminet, I didn't mean that rudely..."
Freminet looked at both of his siblings, examining their faces. They looked full of concern for him.
"Oh, I know," Freminet responded. "I was just thinking...ha. That was a great show."
Lyney looked relieved, and Lynette leaned back in her chair calmly. Freminet let out a short breath.
No words followed as the three sat in comfortable silence together, but painful, ghost-quiet silence internally.
"...Let's go out for parfaits," Lynette suggested, her voice a foil for all their dark thoughts.
Lyney stood up, putting on his same cheery, unbothered, and brave mask he usually does.
"Sure, let's do that," he agreed, tilting his head to one side with a close-eyed smile, lifting a finger like a nerd getting a bright idea.
Freminet was the last to stand along with Lyney and Lynette. Once they were all standing, they made their way across the floor and out the door, their thoughts behind them, and the feeling of the wind — ahead.
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"Really though, do you think I could make a parfait disappear?"
"You're actually going insane, Lyney."
Freminet laughed for a moment, and followed the twins from behind, all of them on their way to eat parfaits in celebration of practice.
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Dance Across Waves <LionFish>
FanfictionLyney, a great magician, takes up an offer to do a magic show in Liyue with his twin, Lynette, and his brother, Freminet. While spending a few days in Liyue, they cross paths with a great lion dancer named Ga Ming. In this short time the siblings sp...
