To Wither Before You

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A pair of twins stand amongst a crowd of people. Anticipation wafts in the air as everyone awaits for what is to come. Beside the younger twin a petals swirl and form into a familiar face.

"You don't have to do this." The one from the petals reminds the younger gently as they offer a hand.

The younger twin looks at the hand and he looks at his brother. He holds the hand of his brother as he declares to the friend.

"I'd rather my brother not watch me wither whilst he is still in bloom."

The elder feeling thouched by his brothers care looks away in guilt. The friend notices and looks at him in confusion. Noticing his friends attention straying he looks to his brother. He worries at the expression on his brothers face. Gently the younger begins to ask.

"Max-" He is interupted by a commotion from the crowd.

The stage is now occupied by a young man. He holds a book with tense shoulders. His shoulder relax as his brown eyes turn pink and a new person is now on stage. She holds her hands palm up as the book opens above her hands. A pen manifests in a gold swirl and stops writting. She reaches for the pen with his hand. She begins to write into reality as pink swirls from the ink on the pages and dances through the crowd.

The pink passes the two brothers as the crowd marvels at the beautiful sight.

"Are you alright?" The friend asks in his gentle voice.

The younger examine himself and replies to his friend. "I feel no different."

He then turns to his brother with worry. Gently he asks. "Max?"

The elder looks up at his brother.

"Is something wrong?" The younger asks his question.

The elders face softens at the worried voice of his brother. "I'll tell you when we're alone."

"Alright."

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