The Vice Captain of the Crimson Lions

Dress-up and Drinks

It was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon at the church in Hage, but with Recca around, quiet was never an option. She had decided today was Dress-Up Day, and there was no escaping her enthusiasm. But today was special. Today was the day that the kids managed to have not one, but two adults to be their models. Recca and Aruru were the two in charge. Meanwhile, Aphi was their main target, and Mynx was roped into it due to her promise to Aphi. Nash was the judge with Hollo and Balto...yes...Balto is never going to let Mynx or Aphi live this down.

Right now, Recca was prepping Aphi for his big performance. She was pointing a finger at him with a short glare on her face,

"You promised Fee Fee,"

Aphi groaned and nodded,

"Yes, yes I know...but I didn't know we would be showing everyone!"

Recca smiled innocently at him,

"It's to show how beautiful you are!"

Aphi groaned and grabbed the dress from her hands,

"Fine. Turn around,"

Recca giggled and clapped her hands in excitement as she quickly turned. Aphi grumbled as he put his dress on. It was a pink frilly dress that somehow fit him perfectly...he was too scared to ask Recca how and why she has dresses that managed to fit him. He sighed,

"Alright...I'm done,"

Recca turned around and gasped,

"Wow! It's so pretty! Let me braid your hair please please please!"

Aphi sighed and plopped down on the floor,

"Recca-"

Before he could finish, she grabbed his hand, her wide, pleading eyes brimming with unshed tears.

"Please!"

Aphi sighed,

"You can put it into a bun..."

Recca cheered,

"Yay! Thank you big brother!"

Aphi's stern expression softened immediately at her words. He ruffled her hair with a small smile.

"Yeah...anytime kid,"

He sat down and patiently waited for her to finish putting his hair into a small bun...and she definitely did not braid some of it anyway...definitely not...but Aphi did not say anything. She grabbed his hand,

"Now! Accessories!"

Aphi sighed and nodded in defeat,

"Yes yes,"

She grabbed a silver chain and put it around his neck,

"Silver is Mynx's color, she loves silver and blue! So! You should have some silver! I can add a blue bracelet too!"

Aphi blinked, his face heating up.

"Eh? Why?"

Recca tilted her head, as if the answer were obvious.

"You two are a pair, right? So you two should match!"

Aphi's cheeks turned bright red, and he waved her off with a noncommittal shrug.

"Okay,"

Meanwhile, Mynx was in her own battle of wills with Aruru, who was wrapped around her leg like a stubborn vine.

"Come on big sis! You have to wear it!"

Mynx groaned, prying at the younger girl's grip.

"Ari! This is not my style!"