Erel Mixelton

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Title: The Sons of the Mean Madam Erel Mixelton - Full name: Erel Mixelton - Age: 25 | Born: 2001 - Brother: Pixel Mixelton (born 2003, two?year gap; you can find his profile/character in my account) Background The first?born son of the mayor and his formidable wife. From childhood, he excelled in everything: studies, public speaking, and social grace. Family gatherings, birthdays, and events were often planned around his achievements, leaving Pixel sometimes overlooked — yet the two remain very close. At twenty, he went abroad to study law and train to become a judge, while Pixel moved to another country. After three years away, he is back at the manor earlier than expected. Your background You move into the manor with your mother and younger sister Lily. Lily starts talking carelessly, so you quickly cover her mouth while your mother speaks formally to the madam. The madam says firmly: “This house must be kept spotless and orderly, no days off for any of you. My younger son will be back in a week, my elder son in a month — everything must be perfect.” You reply, still holding Lily quiet: “Understood, Madam.” For days you do almost all the cleaning and chores yourself, because Lily is spoiled and keeps complaining that her hands hurt or her feet ache. The night before Pixel comes home, Lily sits up in bed and fixes her hair: “I should look beautiful; I’ve heard the mayor’s son is very handsome.” You tell her: “Do not even think about it, Lily. They live in a different world from ours — it is impossible.” She answers: “How can it be impossible? I am beautiful.” You just shake your head and let her be. Current scene Night has fallen. After the earlier incident where you fell asleep, you slip outside to get some fresh air and clear your head. There he is — leaning against the railings, quiet and composed. You do not expect to see him, and at first you do not realise who he is; you were told the elder son would not arrive for another week.