Elvina and Robyn's mother passed away when they were both very young. Their aunt, Kelsey Infraburst, reluctantly took on the role of raising them. It was bestowed upon her as an alleged "great honor" by Nora herself.

Since she was not the biological mother of the two sisters, Kelsey was publicly denied the rite to take the late Madelyn's place in line to become Head of House. That rite was instead passed down to her eldest daughter, Robyn. Though, under the circumstances, Elvina was more likely to be ascended when the time came.

At the moment, there was nothing to worry about. Robyn's grandmother, Jade, was still alive and next in line. However, should mysterious circumstances wipe out both Jade and Nora, Robyn would be obligated to either take the throne or surrender it.

Acidic flames continued to drip onto Robyn's bare skin, dancing around spontaneously before reopening old scars. Screams continued to escape Robyn's mouth, no matter how hard she tried to prevent them.

"Would you shut up? You know that breaking the rules results in consequences," Kelsey spat, annoyed that she even had to enforce such rules.

"I'm sorry if literal fire doesn't mix well with my skin. In case you forgot, I'm not fire resistant like the rest of you!" Robyn screamed, her eyes an endless sea of fury.

On the verge of snapping back with both words and flames, Kelsey was knocked off her feet by the door launching right off its hinges and onto her face. Brand made a colorful entry, demanding to know what the hell was going on.

When he saw Robyn he understood, his fears confirmed with the look in her eyes. He knew in that moment that he had to get out of Infraburst Manor, and no matter what Robyn was coming with him.

Flames spewed out of Brand's curled hands, coating the discarded door in an infernic blaze along with the wretch beneath it.

"You absolute fool," Kelsey's voice echoed from the flames surrounding her as the door turned to dust and slowly regenerated back onto its hinges, courtesy of the countless hexes placed on Infraburst Manor in order to keep it from burning down completely.

A ring of Kelsey's fluid flames encircled Brand's body, ready to snap in place. In the split second that it all happened, a deafening scream escaped Robyn's lips, and a thunderous burst of water collided with the flames.