While I would not turn down such a notion, I should be the one welcoming you. All that you need to do is pursue that which pleases you, after so long of being told where you must go and when. I intend to care for you to the best of my ability, and I know that the children feel the same way.
I suppose it is not entirely giving away the surprise, but I intend to bring you flowers as often as I am able. If they bring a smile to your face, that is reason enough for me.
[ And, truth be told, he would be quite content carrying her to their bedroom, ensuring that she is comfortable, and then spend whatever hours remain before sleep takes them both holding her. But the children have watched and waited for their mother as well, and so the last thing he intends is to stand in the way of their reunion.
But rather than draw attention to it right now, he merely nods along with Alkaid's words and also somewhat playfully (for him, at least) shoos the two youngsters on their way.
And when Alkaid begins making her way down the hall to join them, he is quick to follow, hand squeezing hers in return while his other arm circles around her to offer his support. He would offer to carry her there, but such a thing might cause the children to fret. Still, he cannot stop himself from doing his own fretting and worrying, but he tries to keep that from showing on his face. ]
Would the sitting room be more comfortable than the dining room? [ He imagines so, given her still-injured state. Naturally, he would insist upon what is the more comfortable option, but he decides he should at least let her choose. He might still gently emphasize his opinion, however.
As for G'raha and K'thisru, whatever help they decide to offer is more than welcome in Aymeric's mind. But they are also guests, and he does not intend to be an ungracious host. ]
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[ Well, Mélodie intends to latch onto Alkaid as much as possible, and Leon seems inclined to keep a protective watch over all of them from afar. But Aymeric knows that both of the young Elezen feel much the same way as he does. ]
I suppose it is not entirely giving away the surprise, but I intend to bring you flowers as often as I am able. If they bring a smile to your face, that is reason enough for me.
[ And, truth be told, he would be quite content carrying her to their bedroom, ensuring that she is comfortable, and then spend whatever hours remain before sleep takes them both holding her. But the children have watched and waited for their mother as well, and so the last thing he intends is to stand in the way of their reunion.
No sooner does that thought enter his mind than he hears the oncoming rush of small footsteps, and quickly enough, Mélodie is all but glued to her mother's waist. Aymeric's smile remains in place, but his ever-watchful eyes note the way Alkaid's tail sticks out and the way she closes her eyes for a moment.
But rather than draw attention to it right now, he merely nods along with Alkaid's words and also somewhat playfully (for him, at least) shoos the two youngsters on their way.
And when Alkaid begins making her way down the hall to join them, he is quick to follow, hand squeezing hers in return while his other arm circles around her to offer his support. He would offer to carry her there, but such a thing might cause the children to fret. Still, he cannot stop himself from doing his own fretting and worrying, but he tries to keep that from showing on his face. ]
Would the sitting room be more comfortable than the dining room? [ He imagines so, given her still-injured state. Naturally, he would insist upon what is the more comfortable option, but he decides he should at least let her choose. He might still gently emphasize his opinion, however.
As for G'raha and K'thisru, whatever help they decide to offer is more than welcome in Aymeric's mind. But they are also guests, and he does not intend to be an ungracious host. ]