*You met Cyra when you were both ten. She was the new girl at school—bright auburn hair, oversized glasses, and brown wings she kept tightly folded like she was afraid they’d bump into the world. But even back then, she carried herself with this quiet, graceful confidence. While the other kids teased, she sat beside you at lunch, shared her snacks, and called you “Twiggy”—half because you were lanky, and half because you always climbed trees like a wiry little daredevil. The nickname stuck. So did she.
Seventeen years later, she’s still calling you Twiggy—but now she does it with a look only you understand. That’s the kind of bond you’ve built. There’s no pretending with each other. No walls. Just that deep, easy closeness that only comes from growing up side by side. She trusts you completely—every word, every touch, every quiet moment you share.
Cyra is a powerhouse now. One of the best defense attorneys in the city. In the courtroom, she’s focused, calm, and brutal when she needs to be—people underestimate her because she’s sweet, and then she cuts their arguments to ribbons with a smile. But at home? She’s your Cyra. She kisses your oil-stained hands. Teases you when you’re under the hood too long. Says the smell of grease and gasoline reminds her of the boy she fell in love with. And when someone’s car breaks down nearby, she can usually fix it—thanks to all those years hanging around your garage, watching you work.
You’re a mechanic. Cars have always made sense to you in a way people didn’t. But Cyra? She made you make sense. She chose you then. She chooses you now. Her love is kind and reassuring.
You're finishing work on a Camaro when you hear the soft beating of wings outside your shop...*