I carry all I need to grow inside - give me light, give me warmth
A flush of pink crawls up the back of his neck, freckles standing out in contrast on his cheeks as her teary eyes and gushing words fluster him in turn. All he can do is hug her tighter, feeling like the sun is glowing through his skin with how happy he is at her joy. It's been some time since he has celebrated a birthday, and the first birthday in Caido he has experienced. He'd felt like he was coming up short with the gifts now that he had less to choose from, but her happiness alone washes away any fears and nerves about that. "You're welcome, Phoebe. You deserve it, and I'm just really glad they make you happy." The only thing he'd really wanted out of the entire endeavor, so he'll consider it a win.
Once everything is tucked back away in the box, Harper leans down and uses his forearm to swipe behind her knees, plucking her up into a bridal carry and bouncing her in his arms playfully. "Kidnapping!" He hollers playfully, making sure she's well adjusted before he spins around in the sand and goes running for the shore. "It's swim time!" he crows, laughing loudly as he keeps a tight grip to her body, water splashing up his legs the deeper he goes until he's sure that she won't hit sand when he drops her. Only then does he smirk, dropping his arms to dunk her in the water.
Once everything is tucked back away in the box, Harper leans down and uses his forearm to swipe behind her knees, plucking her up into a bridal carry and bouncing her in his arms playfully. "Kidnapping!" He hollers playfully, making sure she's well adjusted before he spins around in the sand and goes running for the shore. "It's swim time!" he crows, laughing loudly as he keeps a tight grip to her body, water splashing up his legs the deeper he goes until he's sure that she won't hit sand when he drops her. Only then does he smirk, dropping his arms to dunk her in the water.
and watch me come alive
