LOREN
That was an incredibly depressing list from Beatrix, though honestly quite tame compared to what Loren had experienced. He tried not to let his thoughts show as he smiled again at his half-sister. ”Well. You don't have to do it right the first time, every time. Some times it'll take you a couple tries to learn how to do it properly, and there's nothing wrong with that. Thank you for trying it my way, though. And I agree, weird isn’t bad. Sometimes it's just different, and takes some getting used to” Hopefully she’d agree with that, but if not, he’d have to keep trying to show (and tell, he supposed) her that kindness was a much better method for learning than cruelty ever could be.
As she managed to get cinnamon all over herself, he wet a cloth and held it out for her. With his free hand, he picked up his own bread and munched on it contentedly. It wasn’t much, but it was a start. For both of them.
As she managed to get cinnamon all over herself, he wet a cloth and held it out for her. With his free hand, he picked up his own bread and munched on it contentedly. It wasn’t much, but it was a start. For both of them.
But don’t be weary if it’s broken
Families are like that—
they’re split up and always torn.
