Cool guys don't look at explosions, even if they're imaginary
Edmund nods happily as he sits down. "Ok!" The child lights the first candle with a match but pauses before he lights the second. He sends a quick glance at his Mum and the alter before relaxing and making his decision. He knows his Mummy and Lady Safrin will keep him safe.
Placing the lit candle down, he holds the second one in his hands. Closing his eyes, Edmund tries to do what Aurelia taught him. Focusing inward he tries to find that source of warmth inside. The one that grows when his emotions are strong or when he feels loved. He pictures his Mummy, his Papa, Lady Safrin, and Auntie Aurelia. The magic within him reacts and the warmth spreads to the tips of his fingers.
There's a slight shake on the flame in the first candle and a small ember rises up and ignites the candle in Edmund's hands. Feeling the change, Edmund opens his eyes and beams. "I did it Mummy! Did you see that?"
Placing the lit candle down, he holds the second one in his hands. Closing his eyes, Edmund tries to do what Aurelia taught him. Focusing inward he tries to find that source of warmth inside. The one that grows when his emotions are strong or when he feels loved. He pictures his Mummy, his Papa, Lady Safrin, and Auntie Aurelia. The magic within him reacts and the warmth spreads to the tips of his fingers.
There's a slight shake on the flame in the first candle and a small ember rises up and ignites the candle in Edmund's hands. Feeling the change, Edmund opens his eyes and beams. "I did it Mummy! Did you see that?"
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