a hard day's work

Alexander

I can hear it in your voice while your speaking
you can't be treated

It was perhaps out of character for him. A lot of things were out of character for him these days. The Ascended trying his best to turn over a new leaf of sorts. He didn't miss the smile, confused as it was and he didn't hesitate to return it. Alexander dropped his hand as Maea leaned back from him, unwilling to keep her in a position that was uncomfortable, knowing this likely already was.

Before he can speak, she starts scrubbing at the lanterns again, effectively ending the conversation before it can go further. He turns his attention back to the task at hand, shifting towards the forge to start melting down the iron for the parts, setting each mold up to be poured. The rest of the work is done in relative silence. The two of them hardly speaking other than Alexander giving a few instructions and making sure she didn't get too close to the forge.

It takes them hours, but soon they have all of the lanterns in working order, only the assembly left which is taken of too. Alexander helps her load the lanterns back up before watching her disappear with the cart the same way she came.

~FIN~

Mr. Know-it-all had his reign and his fall
At least that's what his brain is telling all