LOREN
Well, at least Amalia had the decency to be honest with Loren. Maybe he’d underestimated her, even misinterpreted her conversations as false when her concern had been genuine. Little by little, he could feel himself thawing in her presence. ”Are there more days that go well than not so much?” Maybe that was all any of them could ask.
Seeing as the baker just sort of dumped out the food, the Launceleyn decided to do the same with both of his packs. Apparently, that had been an option all along. Astra came up for a head rub, and the summoner obliged, scratching behind her ears for good measure. She gave him an adoring look, then went to join her wild cousins as they fed.
Then he followed Amalia into the shop, watching her as she bustled about. ”Can I help?” His voice came out gruffly, though before too long the baker filled up two bowls and started slicing bread. Apparently she had everything well in hand, so he just leaned against a nearby wall. If she wanted to be a good hostess, he supposed he could let her, though his fingers twitched to pitch in. Then her humming turned into actual singing, and he fell silent, letting the music wash over him. Obviously it was a song he was unfamiliar with, given the references to Ludo.
Seeing as the baker just sort of dumped out the food, the Launceleyn decided to do the same with both of his packs. Apparently, that had been an option all along. Astra came up for a head rub, and the summoner obliged, scratching behind her ears for good measure. She gave him an adoring look, then went to join her wild cousins as they fed.
Then he followed Amalia into the shop, watching her as she bustled about. ”Can I help?” His voice came out gruffly, though before too long the baker filled up two bowls and started slicing bread. Apparently she had everything well in hand, so he just leaned against a nearby wall. If she wanted to be a good hostess, he supposed he could let her, though his fingers twitched to pitch in. Then her humming turned into actual singing, and he fell silent, letting the music wash over him. Obviously it was a song he was unfamiliar with, given the references to Ludo.
But don’t be weary if it’s broken
Families are like that—
they’re split up and always torn.
