Everyday life with the babies
Days spent in the pure white courtyard flowed slowly and sweetly, like being immersed in honey.
Luo Li and Castorice devoted almost all their time to their two newborn daughters.
The god who once controlled data and defined reality is now performing the greatest "miracle" of managing the asynchronous crying and feeding times of two little darlings.
"Wow--!"
The younger sister Shiyi, cried with great force, as if she had inherited some kind of talent from her mother to communicate with the River of Souls; her little face turned bright red.
Almost simultaneously, her older sister, Shiyu, also started humming, not as loud, but more drawn-out and stubborn, waving her little hands and feet wildly in the air.
"Here they come, here they come, don't cry, don't cry..."
Luo Li frantically tried to pick up both swaddled babies at the same time, her movements appearing somewhat clumsy due to her unfamiliarity with the task.
Data power can write the laws of the universe, but it doesn't seem to offer much of an advantage when it comes to changing a daughter's diaper.
Castorice couldn't help but chuckle softly, her purple eyes shimmering with gentle moisture.
She stepped forward, skillfully took the sobbing Shiyu from her, gently patted her back, and hummed an old lullaby from Amphoreus.
That cool voice was now as soft as moonlight, carrying a strange, soothing power.
Strangely enough, as her mother hummed the melody, Shiyu's whimpers gradually subsided, and she quietly looked at Castorice with her silver-purple eyes, which resembled Luo Li's and held a hint of curiosity.
Luo Li's situation was not so smooth.
Shiyi continued to cry intensely, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Helpless, he had no choice but to try some unconventional methods—a faint, harmless stream of data light swirled around his fingertips, dancing lightly in front of Shiyi like a firefly.
The crying stopped abruptly.
Shiyi was completely captivated by the shimmering lights. Tears still clung to her long eyelashes, but her little mouth was slightly open, making a "ee-yah" sound as she reached out her chubby little hand to grab them.
Luo Li breathed a sigh of relief and raised his eyebrows triumphantly at Castorice, earning a look from his wife that was both reproachful and full of love.
Such scenes play out every day in the pure white courtyard.
Luo Li discovered that her older sister, Shiyu, seemed to be quieter, like a little observer, full of curiosity about everything around her. She especially liked listening to Castorice humming the tune of Amphoreus, or watching Luo Li use data streams to create some soft light and shadow.
The younger sister Shiyi, was more energetic, with loud cries and exceptionally bright laughs. She showed great interest in dynamic things, such as the data points conjured by Luo Li or the strange flowers and plants swaying in the wind in the courtyard.
"It seems that Shiyu, like you, prefers quiet and routine."
As Luo Li clumsily fed Shiyi the specially prepared nutrient solution, she spoke to Castorice.
Castorice gently rocked Shiyu in her arms, watching her eyelids gradually close, and said softly, "Shiyi is like you, always full of inexhaustible energy and a thirst for exploring the unknown."
The moment she finished speaking, Shiyu in her arms seemed to unconsciously wave her little hand.
Buzz--
The air distorted very slightly as she waved her small hand, as if the flow of time had been subtly altered.
The ripples on the surface of the cup of floral tea on the table next to me were delayed by a fraction of a second, almost imperceptible to the naked eye.
Meanwhile, Shiyi was in Luo Li's arms, seemed to sense something and let out a "ee-yah" sound. Several tiny, colorful data points, smaller than dust particles, appeared out of thin air in the air where her gaze fell, and then vanished in an instant.
Luo Li and Castorice were both stunned. They looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
"This is..." Castorice said uncertainly.
Luo Li sensed the residual, minuscule fluctuations in Spacetime and data fragments. A hint of understanding flashed in his eyes, which then turned into deep surprise and... a touch of amusement.
"It seems... they not only inherited our appearance, but also... a little bit of our strength."
The older sister Luo Shiyu, unconsciously revealed a sense of affinity for "time".
The younger sister, Luo Shiyi, seems to be born with the ability to trigger minute "data" phenomena.
This discovery brought both joy and some headaches to the new parents.
Overjoyed by their daughters' extraordinary talents, yet also daunted by the prospect of a parenting journey that will likely be even more... full of "surprises" than that of ordinary parents.
We need to prepare a more stable 'cradle' for them.
Luo Li looked at Shiyi was trying to grab his hair again, and smiled helplessly and affectionately.
With a slight thought, the data stream around the jade platform in the center of the courtyard wove together again, constructing two more exquisite little cribs engraved with subtle and stable runes, and the life force field around them was also quietly reinforced.
The days slipped by quietly in this busy, mundane yet incredibly fulfilling daily routine of raising children.
That evening, Lu Jingheng's figure appeared once again at the edge of the courtyard, like a precise timepiece.
"Luo Li."
He bowed slightly. "According to continuous monitoring, the vital signs and stability coefficients of both ladies remain within the optimal range and show a slow upward trend. The reconstruction process in the external world is in line with expectations, and no abnormal fluctuations that could threaten this place have been detected."
His report was as concise and objective as ever, like the most sophisticated instrument.
Luo Li nodded, indicating that he understood. He looked at Lu Jingheng and suddenly asked, "Jingheng, do you think... I've become a qualified father?"
This question seemed to be beyond Lu Jingheng's usual data processing scope. The data flow around him paused slightly for a moment before he answered in his characteristic calm tone, "Based on the analysis of existing behavioral patterns, your level of commitment and adaptability in the 'father' role is increasing linearly over time. Furthermore, the data on the two ladies' dependence on you and their positive reactions are both above average."
Judging from objective data, you are moving closer to the standard of 'qualified' or even 'excellent'.
This "affirmation" built up with data and formulas made Luo Li laugh out loud.
"Okay, at least that's what the data says."
He shook his head, gently placed Shiyi, who had finally fallen asleep in his arms, into the crib, and carefully tucked her in with a soft blanket.
Castorice also carried the Shiyu over and gently placed her on the bed next to her sister.
Looking at her two daughters sleeping peacefully side by side, her face radiated contentment and happiness.
"No matter what," Castorice whispered, nestling close to Luo Li, "Being together is the best thing."
Luo Li put his arm around her shoulder, his gaze falling gently on his daughters. The corner of his heart, frozen by the long killing and loss, was being melted little by little by this simple and real warmth.