[ Sharing a meal with her is a little bittersweet. There should be a third member at this table, and a myriad of animals crowding around their feet, but instead it is only the two of them. That’s a blessing in itself, and not one he is quick to overlook, but he cannot help but being reminded of another time.
He waves his spoon at her, as if he’s trying to scold her. It doesn’t work terribly well, because even if as a mentor he can put his foot down, it’s a different story when he plays the part of a parent. ]
If there is any creaking around here, I assure you, it is not coming from me. This poor table, perhaps.
[ x'rhun isn't the only one feeling that keen absence, one alisaie has been feeling for quite some time now, reminded of a world that feels a lifetime away, like a fever dream behind them. honestly, sometimes she wonders if she had made the entire thing up, if it had not happened at all, but the memories are too real, too strong, stuck stubbornly to her heart. rhun's presence here stirs up that old pain, but gods, it is worth the feeling to have him here, to see his face, to hear his voice. ]
Are you so sure about that?
[ she teases with ease, her mouth curling in a sharp smile while she tears off a hunk of hard bread to dip into the stew's broth. ]
I could get you some ointment for those old knees of yours, if you like.
[ she got that ICY HOT HANDY!! this ungrateful daughter ]
Any attempt at indignance is lost in his smile – for as bittersweet as this is, it’s good for the both of them. He’d been worried sick about her, constantly kicking himself for not finding his way to her side sooner, and to see her grin and tease is like a weight off his heart. ]
You ought to be nicer to me, you know, since you’re stuck with me now.
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He waves his spoon at her, as if he’s trying to scold her. It doesn’t work terribly well, because even if as a mentor he can put his foot down, it’s a different story when he plays the part of a parent. ]
If there is any creaking around here, I assure you, it is not coming from me. This poor table, perhaps.
comes back to this TEN YEARS LATER!!
Are you so sure about that?
[ she teases with ease, her mouth curling in a sharp smile while she tears off a hunk of hard bread to dip into the stew's broth. ]
I could get you some ointment for those old knees of yours, if you like.
[ she got that ICY HOT HANDY!! this ungrateful daughter ]
WHOMST
[ This child!!
Any attempt at indignance is lost in his smile – for as bittersweet as this is, it’s good for the both of them. He’d been worried sick about her, constantly kicking himself for not finding his way to her side sooner, and to see her grin and tease is like a weight off his heart. ]
You ought to be nicer to me, you know, since you’re stuck with me now.