BASTIEN
Bastien had finally left the house for the first time since he'd come back home from Longnight, finally finding the strength to leave the Sanctuary for a while. He knew it would not be long, but it was unhealthy for a child to be cooped up forever and Azrael needed some air (perhaps this was not true of Ascended children, but he wasn't sure, and Bastien wasn't about to deprive his baby of anything). With Azrael in a secure harness strapped to his front he had set off on a walk, trying to enjoy it as much as he could.
Eventually, the pitying looks and people stopping him to give their condolences was getting grating, no matter how well intentioned: he was only halfway through his planned route but Bastien found himself wanting to run inside and hide away from their prying questions and well wishes. Not close enough to sneak into the Sanctuary he went to the nearest door, which was the VlamVoed: perhaps not the most appropriate venue for a child, but the bar was thankfully quiet and he was hardly planning to join any wild parties.
Walking to the first table he saw, he put a hand on the back of the chair and looked to the woman sat opposite: he vaguely recognised her, but not well enough to say a name. "Ah...could I sit here a moment? Just long enough to rest a while with the baby." He asked, patting Azrael's back gently.
Eventually, the pitying looks and people stopping him to give their condolences was getting grating, no matter how well intentioned: he was only halfway through his planned route but Bastien found himself wanting to run inside and hide away from their prying questions and well wishes. Not close enough to sneak into the Sanctuary he went to the nearest door, which was the VlamVoed: perhaps not the most appropriate venue for a child, but the bar was thankfully quiet and he was hardly planning to join any wild parties.
Walking to the first table he saw, he put a hand on the back of the chair and looked to the woman sat opposite: he vaguely recognised her, but not well enough to say a name. "Ah...could I sit here a moment? Just long enough to rest a while with the baby." He asked, patting Azrael's back gently.
Fade to the close-up
We're gonna stay naive tonight
Base Code by Sky!
