With the plan set and Orion's mischievous grin in place, he took a moment to set the stage for his next act. He approached the toilet with deliberate motions, giving it a dramatic flush that echoed through the bathroom. The sound seemed to underscore his carefully crafted performance.
Staggering out of the bathroom, Orion held his stomach as if it was in great pain. His steps were slow and unsteady, adding to the illusion of his distress. Dorea, ever the supportive accomplice, stayed close by his side. She placed a comforting hand on his back, rubbing it gently in a soothing, rhythmic motion that was both caring and theatrically exaggerated.
Orion glanced up at her with a pleading look in his eyes. "I'm thirsty," he whispered, his voice trembling slightly to heighten the effect. "Help me to the kitchen."
Dorea nodded with a mixture of worry and amusement. She guided him carefully down the hallway, her expression a blend of concern for Orion and an underlying amusement at their performance. Her hand continued to rub his back in a comforting manner as they made their way toward the kitchen.
As they entered the kitchen, Dorea's gaze fell on the Malfoys, who were still seated at the dining table, their expressions a mixture of curiosity and concern. She approached them with a careful tone, her voice laced with genuine worry. "The stress might be too much for Orion," she said, her eyes flicking towards him. "Are the Malfoys planning to stay all day? I'm worried that it might upset him further."
Her question was delivered with a subtle undertone of concern, designed to both express genuine worry for Orion's wellbeing and subtly prompt the guests to consider their presence.
Orion, meanwhile, took a seat at the kitchen table with a groan, looking as if he was barely holding it together. He glanced at Dorea, his eyes reflecting a mix of satisfaction and exhaustion from the performance. The dramatic flair of his act, combined with the underlying tension, created a scene filled with both worry and a touch of playful mischief.
