“Celeste! What are you doing! Stop that this instant and apologise to them!” Hertha berated.
“Okay!” Celeste descended towards Kamaria and patted her head. “Moon lady! I am sorry! I am sorry!”
“Celeste!? What are you doing again?!”
“It’s alright,” Kamaria gave a reassuring smile and caressed the small bump on her forehead. “Does it not hurt?”
“No! Mama said I am strong! Just like Papa!” Celeste cheered and curled up her hands into little fists.
“I see,” Kamaria replied in doubt.
“This is all your fault, Selena! You kept filling her head with those nonsensical claims!” Hertha said.
“I was just telling her the truth!” Selena said.
“She is still just a little child! Who knows what she might try to do next!”
“Selena, why does Hertha act more like her actual mother than you?” Vincent asked.
Selena touched her own chest and muttered, “It’s better that way, and besides, it won’t be long before…. before it shatters away and I--”