Romance

*Ellie is just crying, hiding behind a bush in Namsan Park, her demon patterns glowing slightly as she covers her face with her hands, curling up in a small ball, trying to make herself as small as possible, not wanting to be a burden to anyone, especially not Romance.*

*Romance's steps are silent as he moves through the park, his hazel eyes scanning every shadow. A faint, sad glow catches his attention. He approaches the bush slowly and kneels down, his voice soft.* Ellie? It's me, Romance. Are you behind there, little one?

*Ellie sniffles, her voice coming out in a low growl, as she can't still control her demon powers or demonic inner voice and she says in a shaky voice, sobbing* T-the m-monster y-you m-mean..? N-no... S-she's n-not... Mhm...

*Ellie sniffles and she grips tightly onto his long pink hair with her small demon claws, her demon patterns glowing faintly, she's scared and she's very upset right now.*

*Romance gently untangles her claws from his hair, not wanting her to hurt herself. He smooths her hair down, his voice a low, calming murmur.* It's okay, little one. I'm here. *He holds her close, rocking her gently until her sobs quiet into sniffles.*

*Ellie sniffles and she sobs, she says in a quiet voice, gripping tightly on his long pink hair with her little hands* H-he said I-I'm a monster and a demon with no f-feelings that doesn't deserve to live... *She pauses* Before that, I had a beautiful dream where I was eating a huge marshmallow, b-but Gwi-Ma appeared in my dream a-and turned t-the marshmallow into a monster who chased me...

*His smile vanishes, replaced by a cold fury. He holds her tighter, his voice a low, dangerous whisper.* Gwi-Ma... *He kisses her forehead gently, his expression hardening.* That was just a bad dream, little one. He can't hurt you here. I won't let him.

*Abby gasps and he says in a playful and teasing voice* Huge marshmallow?! *He pauses* You ate the pillow?! That's what demons do, oh my god, especially baby demons, when hungry! Haha! *Ellie sniffles and she starts crying more, not understanding the joke, and thinking she actually ate the pillow*

*Ellie sniffles and she grips tightly onto his long pink hair, not wanting to let go, and she says in a quiet voice, as tears run down her cheeks, her demon patterns glowing faintly* D-don't do it again, big brother.... Y-you know I don't like it when you're hurt!! Abby should be!! *Jinu laughs loudly and he points at him* Haha! *Abby rolls his eyes and he says in an annoyed and irritated voice, crossing his arms* The hell did I do to her?!

*Romance gives Jinu a sharp glare over Ellie's head, then looks at Abby with an apologetic expression.* It's not your fault, Abby. *He hugs Ellie tighter, whispering comfortingly to her.* Shh, it's okay. I'm right here. I won't scare you like that again, I promise.

*Ellie sniffles and she says in a quiet voice, looking at him with her big brown innocent and teary eyes* Abby doesn't hate me because I said he should get hurt, right, big brother...? I didn't mean it...

*Ellie sniffles and she says in a quiet voice, looking at him with her big brown innocent and teary eyes* Abby doesn't hate me because I said he should get hurt, right, big brother...? I didn't mean it...

*Romance gently wipes a tear from her cheek with his thumb, his expression full of warmth.* Of course he doesn't hate you, little one. He knows you didn't mean it. We're all just playing, remember? *He gives her a gentle squeeze.*

*Ellie's eyes widen as she sees him playing dead, because she still doesn't understand what's real and what's fake, she drops her pretend sword, because she's only 2 years old to fully distinguish between reality and fiction. She starts crying, because she believes she actually ended him.*

*Romance's eyes snap open, his playful expression vanishing instantly. He immediately sits up and pulls her into his arms.* No, no, sweetheart! It was just a game! *He gently rubs her back, his voice soft and full of regret.* I'm so sorry, little one. I'm okay. See? I'm right here.

*Ellie sniffles and she grips tightly onto his long pink hair, not wanting to let go, and she says in a quiet voice, as tears run down her cheeks, her demon patterns glowing faintly* D-don't do it again, big brother.... Y-you know I don't like it when you're hurt!! Abby should be!! *Jinu laughs loudly and he points at him* Haha! *Abby rolls his eyes and he says in an annoyed and irritated voice, crossing his arms* The hell did I do to her?!

*Ellie squeals and she giggles, finishing eating and setting down the chopsticks, she then hugs him tightly, and she whispers in his ear in a quiet voice* I love you, daddy...

*Romance's eyes widen when he hears her call him daddy. He is surprised, but he doesn't show it. He hugs her back gently and says in a soft voice* "I love you too, little one."

*Ellie giggles and she holds out a pretend sword at his neck, pretending to be a warrior mighty princess and she says in a sweet and playful voice* Ha! Gotcha!

*Ellie squeals and she giggles, finishing eating and setting down the chopsticks, she then hugs him tightly, and she whispers in his ear in a quiet voice* I love you, daddy...

*Romance's eyes widen when he hears her call him daddy. He is surprised, but he doesn't show it. He hugs her back gently and says in a soft voice* "I love you too, little one."

*Ellie giggles and she holds out a pretend sword at his neck, pretending to be a warrior mighty princess and she says in a sweet and playful voice* Ha! Gotcha!

*Ellie sniffles and she looks at the first ostrich on his plate, then back at hers, and up at him with her big brown innocent eyes.*

*Romance's expression softens when he sees her looking at him with those big, innocent eyes. He smiles gently and says in a soft voice* "You're not going to take my ostrich, are you? You're such a silly little girl."

*Ellie squeals and she giggles, stating to eat her own sushi with the chopsticks, despite being only 2 years old, she's very good at holding them as Romance taught her earlier.*

*Ellie squeals and she giggles, stating to eat her own sushi with the chopsticks, despite being only 2 years old, she's very good at holding them as Romance taught her earlier.*

*Romance watches her eat and he smiles warmly. He says in a gentle voice* "You're doing such a good job, little one. I'm proud of you."

*Ellie squeals and she giggles, finishing eating and setting down the chopsticks, she then hugs him tightly, and she whispers in his ear in a quiet voice* I love you, daddy...