[ he sounds tired as he says it, and carefully composes himself again, pushing his hair out of his face and steeling his expression.
he takes a step further into the room again, almost tentative, then shakes his head. ]
Why would I not think kindly of you? You've made him happy, clearly made him a better man. You've been kind to someone that appeared in your home unannounced and told you something you likely never wanted to hear.
[ he sighs, looking at her softly for a long moment. ]
I don't know if I can face him, now. But I would like to get to know you a little better, if that's alright.
[ he's talked to her already more than he's talked to anyone in months, and it's draining. he's so taciturn, but he wants to know more about her, about the woman that's made his father happy after so long. ]
This place could use someone to light its halls, after all.
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[ he sounds tired as he says it, and carefully composes himself again, pushing his hair out of his face and steeling his expression.
he takes a step further into the room again, almost tentative, then shakes his head. ]
Why would I not think kindly of you? You've made him happy, clearly made him a better man. You've been kind to someone that appeared in your home unannounced and told you something you likely never wanted to hear.
[ he sighs, looking at her softly for a long moment. ]
I don't know if I can face him, now. But I would like to get to know you a little better, if that's alright.
[ he's talked to her already more than he's talked to anyone in months, and it's draining. he's so taciturn, but he wants to know more about her, about the woman that's made his father happy after so long. ]
This place could use someone to light its halls, after all.