[ Alkaid immediately opens her eyes at his suggestion. Her gaze snaps to his with a frown on her face. There is the briefest shake of her head then. ]
No. I'll be well enough to join them. [ She will make certain of it. A hand raises to rest on the side of his face. ] It is important to them, and I don't want them to think that I'm incapable of joining them but able to travel to the other side of creation for others.
[ She rubs her cheek into his shoulder, intending to further her point when her ear lifts. Within moments the pair of footsteps belonging to their adopted children return to the room. ]
They wish to know if we are having dinner here or in the living room, Father. [ Leon's voice catches her ear even as he comes into view, holding his sister back from the decorations. He glances at Alkaid in Aymeric's arms but decides not to comment on it. ] I believe Mistress Krile does not intend to join us...
[ Alkaid turns her head to look down at the two Elezen. ] She's not?
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No. I'll be well enough to join them. [ She will make certain of it. A hand raises to rest on the side of his face. ] It is important to them, and I don't want them to think that I'm incapable of joining them but able to travel to the other side of creation for others.
[ She rubs her cheek into his shoulder, intending to further her point when her ear lifts. Within moments the pair of footsteps belonging to their adopted children return to the room. ]
They wish to know if we are having dinner here or in the living room, Father. [ Leon's voice catches her ear even as he comes into view, holding his sister back from the decorations. He glances at Alkaid in Aymeric's arms but decides not to comment on it. ] I believe Mistress Krile does not intend to join us...
[ Alkaid turns her head to look down at the two Elezen. ] She's not?