Queen Granite adjusted the edge of the math sheet carefully, her stone textured nails surprisingly delicate as she traced the neat numbers.
"My little pebble wrote well," she said, her tone calm but clearly pleased, the kind of approval that came from someone who rarely gave praise lightly.
Rocky's ears turned pink.
Alina crouched slightly beside him, resting one gentle hand over his soft hair, smoothing it carefully.
"Yes," she said warmly. "He is very careful and takes his time. He does not rush. He only writes when he is certain, which is actually a very strong skill."
She glanced toward the parents respectfully, then continued, her voice naturally fond now.
"He is a very careful child. He stays quiet most of the time, but he enjoys all activities in his own way. He observes first, then joins when he feels safe. And he likes collecting pebbles, which is honestly the cutest habit I have seen."
Boulder King let out a low amused hum.
