Grilled Fish

"You don't have one?" Gust was curiously staring.

"Let's not talk about it," Aries suddenly felt uncomfortable. He should not have started that topic.

"Gale and I have a family. A big one," Gust shared with a sigh. He looked away from Aries and stared at the crackling bonfire. "Our bloodline will surely give birth to twins. I thought big families with plenty of twins would bring everyone great happiness. I was wrong. That's why Gale and I left. We want to stay happy."

"We became happier when we found another brother," Gale beamed at Aries. "Families don't have to be related by blood. The important thing is that they care about the happiness of each other."

"If you don't have a family before, you have one now," Gust added with a proud grin.

"I know," Aries got up on his feet and looked away from the twins. He was uncomfortable being stared at while his face flushed with joy. "I'll just take a walk."