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@rhiorhino‘s commission request for this month was “Mako teaching the kids to bake” This is set within my Au of Mystery and Shadow, which I don’t publish to the main blog very often because it’s sort of dear to my heart. But this is 2010 words, and I hope you all enjoy it. You can find more of my writing at my Patreon! Thank you so much for your support. 

“Kimi, you don’t need to be afraid. It’s just Aunt Mako.” Haruka tried to coax her forward.

Kimi shyly peeked out from behind Haruka’s chair, and Mako knelt down to her level.

“Yeah! We’re gonna have a lot of fun today!” She grinned at Kimi, who smiled back softly.

Haruka pulled a bag off the back of her chair. “All her asthma medication is in there, she should be fine, but just in case, you know, if something smokes or–”

“Haruka, I got it.”

“And if you need me, I’ll keep my cell phone on me. I won’t be more than a  few hours, but if you can’t get ahold of me, Michiru’s at–”

“Haruka.” Mako looked up from her spot on the floor and gently placed her hand on Haruka’s knee. “I got it.”

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