Hey, starchild, are you listening?
For the swiftness of that reply, Seren loved him. For the outstretched hand, and the kind squeeze as she took it, she loved him. Gratitude and warmth and relief was a light blanket to cover lingering doubts and nagging worries that had no name, and it all washed across the bridge of touch in the unguarded way of one who had never had to control their emotions.
"If ever I seem about to do something that will make things difficult for you, please tell me?" she murmured. "I would rather lock myself in my room and tell my mother no, than put my family at risk."
Snickering at the idea of being given the Talk by her father, Seren squeezed Remi's hand and let go. "Then I will not let him down," she grinned. "I foresee a very long, very involved conversation in his future." Of course Seren already knew all the details. But it might be amusing to watch her father squirm for a while.
A slight bump on her shoulder made her look down. A very long-nosed Umbra had reached up and nosed longingly after the cake she had set aside. The plate had vanished, making a mess on the table. Rolling her eyes, Seren glanced over to Remi for permission. Feeding dragons by the table had never been exactly forbidden, but it had never been exactly allowed either...
"If ever I seem about to do something that will make things difficult for you, please tell me?" she murmured. "I would rather lock myself in my room and tell my mother no, than put my family at risk."
Snickering at the idea of being given the Talk by her father, Seren squeezed Remi's hand and let go. "Then I will not let him down," she grinned. "I foresee a very long, very involved conversation in his future." Of course Seren already knew all the details. But it might be amusing to watch her father squirm for a while.
A slight bump on her shoulder made her look down. A very long-nosed Umbra had reached up and nosed longingly after the cake she had set aside. The plate had vanished, making a mess on the table. Rolling her eyes, Seren glanced over to Remi for permission. Feeding dragons by the table had never been exactly forbidden, but it had never been exactly allowed either...
Seren
