The Children of Flames, Ch 15: Poisonous Friend
As Magnus approached Gemini, he started to understand what Alec meant when he'd called the young children his "fan club." The closer he got, the more he realized they were frozen not in fear or shyness but simply because even a tiny wave might rapidly spiral out of control into an endless stream of ecstatic energy. He sucked in a small breath, for once not entirely sure how to best approach these young, fascinated and equally fascinating minds. "Hello there," he finally landed on, feeling a bit lame about it. He extended his hand, his rings glinting gently in the morning's rays. "My name's—"
"Magnus Bane!" Naia squeaked. Her own words appeared to surprise her, and as soon as she'd spoken she withdrew back into herself.
Beside her, Jimmy receded as well, his wide eyes flickering from ring to glittering ring. Suddenly, they snapped up to meet Magnus's eyes, and he blurted, "Show me!"
"Cut it out!" Malina snapped from her perch upon the couch's armrest. "Be nice."
Magnus shook his head and wove his hand at Malina. "No, no, it's alright," he reassured. He remembered Max, and the way he'd made the same request - the unabashed and insatiable curiosity of children never ceased to amaze him. Of course, unlike with Alec's little brother, Jimmy looked sooner anxious than judgmental, sooner begging than demanding. As he'd done with Max, he lifted a finger and chuckled, "I only show them to my closest friends!"
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