Annesa, Vampire King's Mate
He set the tray on the side table and walked over to stand behind Lucas and Liora, resting a broad hand on each of their shoulders.
"How is the masterwork progressing?" Gareth asked softly.
"We're almost done, Papa!" Liora announced proudly, holding up a wooden hoop strung with seven silver wire stars, cedar beads, and tiny polished quartz crystals that caught the morning light, casting miniature rainbows across the table. "Lucas bent all the stars, and I strung all the beads!"
Gareth inspected the wind chime with solemn, academic approval. "The balance is extraordinary. The silver craftsmanship is worthy of the High Court, and the bead placement is entirely harmonious."