Aldrich and Aydin stood in quiet awe, gazing at the tiny creature curled up in the remnants of its shattered eggshell. The newborn familiar used the broken pieces as a makeshift nest, its small body rising and falling with each peaceful breath.
"Pick it up," Aydin urged, his voice filled with excitement. He was eager to see the familiar up close.
Aldrich hesitated. Witnessing the birth of a life firsthand stirred something deep within him. It was overwhelming, but in a way that left a warmth lingering in his chest. Slowly, he extended his hand and gently cupped the delicate creature, lifting it with the utmost care.
"It's... beautiful," he murmured, captivated by the small, slumbering form. The soft fur, the rhythmic breathing, it was so fragile, so pure.
Before he could dwell further on the moment, the door to their dorm swung open abruptly. Saldrich stepped inside, her expression tense with urgency.
