A nap in the garden

Cool guys don't look at explosions, even if they're imaginary

Edmund opens his eyes and gapes in delight and awe at the fire in his hand. "I did it." The child's voice is a hushed and breathless with his amazement. He's managed to pick up the flame of a lighter before, but he never realized that he could move fire. He glances at his aunt and her twin flame with a beaming smile, "Thank you Auntie!" He never would have known he could do this without her.  

Eyes returning to the fire in his hand, Edmund watches it with wonder. Twisting his hand, the flame travels across his palm, his fingers and the back of his hand in small loops. It's incredible and Edmund's face hurts from grinning so widely.

EDMUND

it's the road that leads to nowhere

Aurelia smiles cheerfully, her expression verging on proud, as she slowly rises back up to her feet. She watches as he makes the little flame dance around his hand. He would slowly build up his confidence with time and practice, and eventually his magic would manifest into brighter, stronger flames. For now, learning how to summon the power and figuring out the parameters of its limitations would be invaluable.

"Welcome, bud," she says, ruffling his hair one last time, "you be careful with that now. Don't practice too much or you'll pass out," one last cautious warning offered his way, though she doubts he would listen.

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fin!

but all I wanna do is go there

Aurelia

code credits go to Skylark!<3