In a highly technologied kitchen.
A woman of unparalleled beauty could be seen preparing something. She has long, flowing platinum hair that reaches down to her waist, and her oceanic eyes are Depthless, glimmering like blue pearls. The apron she wore further enhances her appearance, giving her the image of an ethereal yet charming housewife.
At that moment, Sarah was using some precious herbs from her collection to make a medicine. And for whom, you ask?
Of course, it's for none other than Void, who had suffered from a fever the night before. Last night, When Sarah woke up due to the sound of her bedroom door unlocking and saw Void, she instantly deduced that Void was suffering from a high fever. Although she is unsure whether it's due to a natural occurrence or 'cause of his nightmare.
But one thing is for sure, after scanning his body thoroughly, she realized. This fever isn't normal. In fact, after scrolling through her knowledge, she knew that there has never been a disease as strange as the one Void is suffering from.
Initially, she considered bringing him to a doctor for a checkup. But, after careful consideration, she discarded that idea. Since the existence of Void is still unknown to the outside world and, moreover, she preferred to keep it that way.
At last, Sarah did some finishing touches by adding a drop of purification liquid into the medicine bowl and (*phew*, it's done!) Sarah muttered, all the while tapping on the empty space in front of her.
Instantly, a virtual screen appeared, displaying the image of a pristine doll-like girl of 6 years old.
[Mamaaa! How's the medicine?] Sora waved her hand, causing the virtual screen to move along with her motions.
[Sweetheart, keep quiet and don't shout like that! The medicine won't grow wings and flew away, will it?] Sarah reprimanded Sora while pressing the virtual screen at one point.
[Or were you trying to earn some extra love points from your onii-chan by taking care of him so diligently? Is that it? Is that why you're in such a hurry?] Sarah teased with a smirk.
Upon hearing her mom's teasing words, at first, Sora tilted her head in confusion. But, in the next moment, her celestial face turned a shade of sakura pink, enhancing her loveliness to the extreme. It's unknown whether she understood the implications behind her mama's teasing or not. Nonetheless, she at least has a primary understanding of love through watching movies and reading some love story books in the library.
[Alright, alright! Don't go blushing now. Go check whether he is sleeping or awake,] Sarah lightly chuckled.
[I'm not blushing! Arrrrggg. I'll go check right now. Don't turn off the visual,] Sora tried to refute, her face turning even pinker. In the end, she stomped her foot and began rushing towards the room Void is resting.
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In a futuristic bedroom filled with technological customization and runic enhancements, Void lay silently on a plush bed, gazing at the ceiling. The multi-facet thoughts racing through his mind were beyond anyone's comprehension, no matter how omnipotent they might be. To the point where he even adapted indifference to his own sickness,, despite his current state of extreme weakness. Perhaps this is his specialty - indifference, as emphasized by Sarah when he first came into being!
Suddenly, he was startled out of his reverie by a mosquito-like voice.
(Onii-ch-an, on-ii-chan.)
Turning around, he was greeted by a pair of holy, pure eyes. Void immediately recognized who it was.
Sora stood on a hovering board-like digital device, fidgeting with her tiny fingers.
Yet, the moment Void turned towards her, Sora panicked, causing her "digital board" to slide backwards.
(What are you doing?) Void questioned.
Hearing his emotionless question, Sora relaxed, yet a slightly frustrated expression could be seen in her eyes.
So, instead of answering, she counter-questioned about something she had been meaning to ask since last night.
Sora adjusted her digital board and adopted a serious stance. She opened her little mouth and asked, [Are you really my onii-chan?]
(Huh?...?...?...!) Hearing her useless query, Void got confused for a second. But instantly, he also adopted a very serious stance and asked, [How the hell did you come to that conclusion?]
Upon hearing his inquiry, instead of giving an answer, Sora puffed out her chest and conceitedly stated, (Simple, the onii-chan I know will never ignore me. Even in his sarcastic phrases, there's always be some kind of emotion behind it.)
(How can you tell?) Void curiously asked.
(I just know! Since childhood, no matter how indifferent you are towards others, there has always been a lot of ever-present feelings in your heart when you interact with either me or mama. I don't know why, but I always had a firm feel to it whenever you express something, although no matter how hard I try, I wasn't able to discern the actual emotion behind the feel.)
Void listened quitely without interrupting. When Sora finished, Void ponderingly remarked, (I understand. If its like this. Perhaps it's best for me to keep my distance from you!)
(Eh?) Instantly, Sora's mind went blank.
(After all, who would want a sarcastic girl like you who could always keep tabs on your emotional state, whether you like it or not?) His words struck like a knife in her heart, and seeing his dead serious expression when saying those words caused her eyes to turn misty.
(*sigh* I told you to go check on him, not to flirt with him.)
A sigh escaped as the bedroom door clicked open. Sarah entered the room with her hands folded.
(Mama,) Sora called in a hushed voice. She immediately got off the digital board and pounced into her mother's embrace.
She pointed her pristine fingers at Void and accusingly said, (He said he won't talk to me anymore.) her voice barely audible but filled with indignation.
(I know, I know. Don't worry. He is just joking, right? right!) Sarah smilingly comforted. However, the one who is familiar with this smile of hers instantly felt chilled. Void quickly nodded, wearing the same dead serious expression.
(Yes, little sis, its all a joke. A complete lie!)
(Then before, why did ~) Sora meekly asked, afraid of hearing something horrible again.
(Its simple actually. I don't like it when someone is more arrogant than me.)
Upon hearing his words and the dead serious tone behind it. Both Sarah and Sora blankly blinked for a few seconds.
Finally, Sarah scrutinized Void once again, with before being at his birth.
In the end, she wryly muttered. (Like mother, like son).✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️✴️