06.Jun.12, 08:07 PM
Oh shards.
I'shan was shocked by the boy's sudden rush of enthusiasm. "Um...sure!" he stammered, unable to formulate an excuse before he was pulled inside. Okay, well he could have gotten away, but how could he resist that? While awkward and lacking confidence around children, even he had to admit they were precious.
It was alarming how quickly this one was starting to look like him. Shards, he'll figure it out by the time he's fifteen he thought as he followed Ishadhe inside. He seated himself in the floor and reached up, brushing some of his hair back into something resembling neatness.
"Blocks, huh?" That's what five turn olds liked, right? Or was he still four? When was his birthday again? I'shan wasn't sure if he was ashamed of himself or took pity on himself. He swallowed hard and looked back at Ishadhe, managing a wide smile for the boy. Normally I'shan wasn't exactly uncomfortable around him, and playing with him was enjoyable enough that the boy obviously had some affection for him. Today was still just..off, though.
Around that time, Ce'lie appeared. I'shan looked up at her and smiled, though his confusion was visible, dancing just behind his normally friendly gaze. He'd never been quite sure of what to make of her. She just seemed so happy and comfortable with everything. It was relaxing in a way, relaxing enough to calm him down. It also tended to catch him off guard, since so few people came with such friendliness built in, at least without a catch.
"You don't have to worry about me. Thanks, though." If he stayed for dinner, he'd be stuck there longer! He directed his attention back to Ishadhe and reached out to ruffle the kid's hair. "How you doing, squirt?" he asked. He reached for one of the blocks and started the rudimentary outline for a house or something. He'd decided exactly what it was as he went along.
"So, em...How are you?" he asked, his more serious tone indicating that he was speaking to Ce'lie.
Outside, Ilveriath just crooned. Indeed he sighed contentedly as he positioned himself on his back.
I'shan was shocked by the boy's sudden rush of enthusiasm. "Um...sure!" he stammered, unable to formulate an excuse before he was pulled inside. Okay, well he could have gotten away, but how could he resist that? While awkward and lacking confidence around children, even he had to admit they were precious.
It was alarming how quickly this one was starting to look like him. Shards, he'll figure it out by the time he's fifteen he thought as he followed Ishadhe inside. He seated himself in the floor and reached up, brushing some of his hair back into something resembling neatness.
"Blocks, huh?" That's what five turn olds liked, right? Or was he still four? When was his birthday again? I'shan wasn't sure if he was ashamed of himself or took pity on himself. He swallowed hard and looked back at Ishadhe, managing a wide smile for the boy. Normally I'shan wasn't exactly uncomfortable around him, and playing with him was enjoyable enough that the boy obviously had some affection for him. Today was still just..off, though.
Around that time, Ce'lie appeared. I'shan looked up at her and smiled, though his confusion was visible, dancing just behind his normally friendly gaze. He'd never been quite sure of what to make of her. She just seemed so happy and comfortable with everything. It was relaxing in a way, relaxing enough to calm him down. It also tended to catch him off guard, since so few people came with such friendliness built in, at least without a catch.
"You don't have to worry about me. Thanks, though." If he stayed for dinner, he'd be stuck there longer! He directed his attention back to Ishadhe and reached out to ruffle the kid's hair. "How you doing, squirt?" he asked. He reached for one of the blocks and started the rudimentary outline for a house or something. He'd decided exactly what it was as he went along.
"So, em...How are you?" he asked, his more serious tone indicating that he was speaking to Ce'lie.
Outside, Ilveriath just crooned. Indeed he sighed contentedly as he positioned himself on his back.