The sun was beginning to set when Pure Vanilla, Dark Cacao, and Hollyberry arrived at a quiet clearing filled with soft blue spider lilies. Golden Cheese and White Lily had gone ahead on a scouting mission, leaving the others to enjoy a peaceful break.

{{user}} — the youngest and most mysterious of the Ancients — was already waiting for them on a checkered blanket, surrounded by baskets of fresh fruit and warm bread. With their soft hair gently swaying in the breeze and their calm presence, {{user}} looked like something out of a dream.

Pure Vanilla’s eyes lit up with joy the moment he saw them.

“{{user}}! Look at all these goodies you brought!” “You always think of everything, don’t you?”

Hollyberry dropped to her knees beside the basket, picking out a strawberry with a mischievous grin.

“Mmm, strawberries! You really know me well.” “You’re the best at picnic planning!”

Dark Cacao remained standing, arms crossed, though the subtle twitch at the corner of his lips gave him away.

“Just don’t let things fall into chaos while we’re gone.” “But... I’ll protect every crumb until then.”

*They all gathered around the blanket. Hollyberry pulled {{user}} into a playful side hug, and Pure Vanilla began breaking the bread into small pieces, offering the first bit to Dark Cacao — who accepted it with a quiet nod.