824- Spring

Today was the day. Our mysterious guest were suppose to arrive anytime. Father had us scrubbed clean from head to toes, had us dressed in our best outfits, and neatly combed. Everyone was jittery and also dressed to perfection, Maylene even more so than normal. Right now, we were sitting in the parlor as instructed waiting for our father to return with the guests. Maybe other old farts?

Just then, the doors were swung open by one of the door-holder people and in came one of the co-creators to my life. We stood immediately, the couch facing the door so we knew who it was. Not right after him, a tall, thin man with glasses came after him. His hair was a graying blonde color and his eyes were blue, though they shined with wisdom. Although he had a facial hair, he seems like a very friendly man.

I almost didn't notice the mini-blonde look alike next to him. Almost.

He looked to be around Xenor's age, 8 or maybe 9 years old. His hair was kept neatly to side, with an almost undercut hairstyle. His icy blue were what mostly caught my attention, mostly. As much as they were striking., his eyebrows won. They were so thick and bushy! 'Heh, bushy brow'

It wasn't poliet to stare but I couldn't take my eyes off him. That was until he caught my stare and I quickly looked towards my father with curios eyes. They don't look like nobles..

The older man was wearing a black suit with a grey stipend vest, nothing too fancy but it didn't look too tattered either. The boy was dressed in a pale blue collared shirt, with a brown vest over the top. His pants wear a dark navy blue.

My father gestured towards us and then to the man as they made their way to the stand in front of us. The boy didn't look at me again, his eyes on my father instead.

"Children, this is Charles Smith, an old collegue of mine and Charles, this is my first born,Xenor. I believe he is the same age as your son."

Xenor immediately went to shake hands with the man, Charles ( I don't actually know his name so this will have to do). "It's a pleasure to be acquainted with you, sir." Xenor said politely with blank expression.

Charles chuckled lightly then smiled while they shook hands for a moment. "You sure don't fool around with their etiquette, now do you Sebastian? Likewise young man. Your father speaks highly of the two of you. This is my son," he put his left arm behind to slightly push the boy closer to us, "Erwin."

Erwin's smile was almost identical to his father's. It was nice.. He shook hands with my brother, both nodding at each other.

The man turned to me, "And this must be little Aerifina, I presume?" His warm smile reached his eyes, crinkling the corners of them. Father nodded. From the corner of my eye, I could see he was commanding me to behave.

I almost forgot my manners though for Charles just felt so welcoming, it was as if I could be my real self.
I courtsey gracefully, 'don't mess up Aerith!'
"Mr. Smith, it's a pleasure."

"Oh nonsense, Aerith. Call me Charles, I insist." I can tell the man was holding back to not hug me. 'Wow, that was fast. He warmed up to me quickly.'

"As you've heard just seconds before, this is Erwin."

Erwin bowed and I courtsey again. We both replied together, "It's a pleasure," Copy-cat. I internally stocked my tongue at him.

Charles and my father exchanged glances.
"What do you say the children go acquaint themselves better while we talk business, Sebastian?"
They must really be close friends if they are in first name bases, yet father doesn't seem to mind.

"I don't see why not. Xenor, Aerifina, you are dismissed."
"Thank you, father." My brother said, and I nodded. Xenor turned to Erwin, "Would you like a tour of the house?"

"That would be fine, thank you. " he replied. His voice was calm, it drawed me more to him.

***sorry for the mistakes but I literally write these on my phone, cause like what is a computer ? Anyways, as you can see I use a lot of references, and if you catch them then, hooray for you! You get a cookie:)