Danmachi Short stories

Cuteness Overload (Part 4)

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Meteria was surprised to see her sister here. But Riveria and Astrea were even more so. And the fact that they apparently had to apologize for something, that part was completely out of the loop for the two.

Thankfully, the kids were still busy in their own little world, blissfully unaware of the rising tension among the adults.

Riveria: Apologize?

Her brows lifted, elegant but unmistakably confused.

Astrea: Yes, it appears we're missing some context here, Miss Meteria.

She lightly tapped her chin, the embodiment of calm confusion.

Meteria: Well...

Meteria braced herself, because she knew exactly how this could turn out.

The first to step forward was Silvia.

Silvia: Meteria! We acted foolishly earlier! I-I apologize! I promise to behave from now on!

She bowed to Meteria.

Actual, literal bowing.

To anyone else, this was the event of the century, a miracle even. Silvia bowed to no one. Not to Hera, not to Europa, not even to her own parents when she was a child. The last recorded bow might've been during her toddler years, and even that was heavily debated with Cynthia being the apparent sole witness.

Meteria: Silvia...

Her voice was soft, caught somewhere between shock and a sisterly scolding.

Then, without wasting a moment, Alfia stepped forward beside Silvia. She moved with practiced grace. And much to Riveria's amazement, offered a light bow of her own.

Alfia: Yes... That was unbecoming of us, Sister. I hope you'll forgive me- us...

Her tone was steady, but the slight pause betrayed the tiniest hint of embarrassment, luckily no one caught on to it.

Riveria: *Wide eyes* Oh?! Never in my life have I ever seen, or even heard of Alfia bowing to someone, yet here we are.

Alfia twitched.

Just a small twitch, barely noticeable, but it was the physical manifestation of her annoyance. 

Being called out like that in front of everyone? Painful.

But for now, she kept her composure, maintaining her very best "I am perfectly calm despite wanting to break something" expression.

The sight of both Silvia and Alfia bowing so earnestly especially to her made something inside Meteria soften. She felt the laughter bubbling, the warmth, the affection... And the absurdity of the situation.

Meteria: *Smile* It's alright you two. You don't have to bow.

Her smile softened, the kind of smile only family could pull out of her.