finn
it always seems more quiet in the dark
It's a strange balance he has learned to strike with his son; Finn is used to being the anxious one in his life and in most of his interactions, but with Ever he's had to reverse the role and be the calm and strength and authority he usually seeks from other people. And, y'know, he thinks he's doing okay? Maybe? Regardless, he's all ears as the boy begins to explain.
Unlike other parents, there is no smirking or hiding laughter as Ever lays out his terms, Finn merely tilting his head to be told he needs to make a rule. But when it becomes apparent, what that rule is, he does finally let a smile trickle across his face. "You are worried about him, aren't you?" he murmurs, letting out a soft sigh.
"If it will help, then of course. I know your mother is already in agreement, but yes - you may consider this my saying explicitly that you have to spend the war inside the Safe Haven." He nods. "Mom and I will be there too. Perhaps that will also help to convince Mateo."
Unlike other parents, there is no smirking or hiding laughter as Ever lays out his terms, Finn merely tilting his head to be told he needs to make a rule. But when it becomes apparent, what that rule is, he does finally let a smile trickle across his face. "You are worried about him, aren't you?" he murmurs, letting out a soft sigh.
"If it will help, then of course. I know your mother is already in agreement, but yes - you may consider this my saying explicitly that you have to spend the war inside the Safe Haven." He nods. "Mom and I will be there too. Perhaps that will also help to convince Mateo."
it always feels so stark
