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[center][h1][color=#9B111E]Nero[/color][/h1]
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Nero tries to hold their laughter back when Caden mirrors their expression and instead they flash him a subtle wink before focusing on Cassi once again. Their hand barely wraps around Caden’s forearm but they still try, unable to hide a small excited wiggle as they smile nervously up at him. Their wide eyes watch as the gold and purple magic and its behavior, a sense of wonder and peace coming over them. 

That is, until everything goes wrong. Nero watches as Cassi starts to fall and moves to catch her before they feel like their head is trying to split into two. They seize up, the pain excruciating as their hands clutch tightly at Caden to stay upright. Flashes of imagery assault Nero’s mind, feeling like one blow after another. 

Only one thing cuts through it all clearly, the voice itself making Nero’s knees buckle. [b]“Bow my children, and welcome my mate."[/b] They know that voice and their teeth grind against each other before the pain finally stops. Panting, Nero opens their eyes, searching for Caden’s face first. 

[color=f7941d]“Cassi?”[/color] Nic’s voice is calm, but there’s a clear tone of panic as he tries to look over Cassi for injury and hold her upright at the same time. Both of Kiki’s hands now hold Avery’s, her knuckles white from the grip she had. 

Nero briefly feels like everyone is talking under water for a minute as they try to come to their senses. Just in time to hear Cassi’s words. [i]They’re already claimed.[/i] Nero feels their own tears running down their cheeks as they return Cassi’s stare and everything seems to freeze in hushed silence. 

[color=f7941d]“It’s okay, you’re okay.”[/color] Nic is whispering fiercely as he holds Cassi in a tight embrace and tries to reassure her. 

Nero’s buckling knees finally give way, no longer able to hold up the trembling demon. [color=#9B111E]“Oh.”[/color] Their voice sounds distant even to their own ears as they fall limp, eyes trained on Cassi’s back but not really looking.