"If I have learned only one thing, See Aymeric, it is that these sisters find a way to achieve everything even if the odds are against their favor." [ Krile smiles at him before shaking her head. ] "I am only making one stop before seeing myself to Sharlayan. I think I will be able to make the trek even with the temperatures. I thank you for your concern regardless."
[ Alkaid turns her hand from his sash to only lightly squeeze his hand in return. As always, her true thoughts will need to be revealed when it is only the pair of them. Instead, her attention shifts to focus back on the adopted Elezen that she sees as her own children. She gives a gentle notion for Aymeric go place her back on the floor. Then, she turns to face them with her hands folded in front of her.
Before she can speak a word, Leon opens his mouth to speak. He is, however, interrupted by his sister. Mélodie lets out a small cry before immediately rushing over to the pair. Her arms drape around Alkaid's waist before clutching onto the fabric of her adopted mother's dress. ]
Don't send us back! Please, we'll be good! I'll do everything you need, Momma! [ Mélodie stiffles another cry before trying to make herself taller and more therefore more like an adult. ] I'll do whatever Papa asks--Leon will too! Don't send us back to the orphanage!
[ Alkaid feels her heart break on the spot. While the orphange Khloe runs certainly is not in dire straights now? She imagines it is more the fear of being homeless and without a family once more that has driven her daughter to tears. Alkaid slips down to her knees and places both of her hands on Mélodie's arms. ]
Mélodie, hush now. You and your brother are not going anywhere. You belong here, with us, even if we aren't your original parents. [ She gently brushes the tears away from her daughter's face. ] You are still our daughter and Leon is still our son. A baby doesn't mean you're no longer ours. It only means you will be a big sister, just as Leon is your big brother.
[ The younger Elezen stiffles her cry once more and tries to dry her face to no avail. Alkaid smiles gently before pulling her into her arms to hold her. Then, her hand lifts to motion Leon to join them. For once, he does not argue or roll his eyes. He instead joins them and looks up towards Aymeric with his own apphrension and worry. ]
You really want us to stay? [ Leon frowns slightly. ] Even though you'll have a first born?
Leon... [ Alkaid's ears drop slightly.
She supposes succession means far more in Ishgardian society than it would in Miqo'te traditions. Leon would stand to be the next one to hold the title of Viscount, unless their first born is a boy. Alkaid makes the note to speak to Aymeric on how he would see it proceed. Although, she still believes the pair of siblings worry far more of being without family than titles and wealth. ]
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[ Alkaid turns her hand from his sash to only lightly squeeze his hand in return. As always, her true thoughts will need to be revealed when it is only the pair of them. Instead, her attention shifts to focus back on the adopted Elezen that she sees as her own children. She gives a gentle notion for Aymeric go place her back on the floor. Then, she turns to face them with her hands folded in front of her.
Before she can speak a word, Leon opens his mouth to speak. He is, however, interrupted by his sister. Mélodie lets out a small cry before immediately rushing over to the pair. Her arms drape around Alkaid's waist before clutching onto the fabric of her adopted mother's dress. ]
Don't send us back! Please, we'll be good! I'll do everything you need, Momma! [ Mélodie stiffles another cry before trying to make herself taller and more therefore more like an adult. ] I'll do whatever Papa asks--Leon will too! Don't send us back to the orphanage!
[ Alkaid feels her heart break on the spot. While the orphange Khloe runs certainly is not in dire straights now? She imagines it is more the fear of being homeless and without a family once more that has driven her daughter to tears. Alkaid slips down to her knees and places both of her hands on Mélodie's arms. ]
Mélodie, hush now. You and your brother are not going anywhere. You belong here, with us, even if we aren't your original parents. [ She gently brushes the tears away from her daughter's face. ] You are still our daughter and Leon is still our son. A baby doesn't mean you're no longer ours. It only means you will be a big sister, just as Leon is your big brother.
[ The younger Elezen stiffles her cry once more and tries to dry her face to no avail. Alkaid smiles gently before pulling her into her arms to hold her. Then, her hand lifts to motion Leon to join them. For once, he does not argue or roll his eyes. He instead joins them and looks up towards Aymeric with his
own apphrension and worry. ]
You really want us to stay? [ Leon frowns slightly. ] Even though you'll have a first born?
Leon... [ Alkaid's ears drop slightly.
She supposes succession means far more in Ishgardian society than it would in Miqo'te traditions. Leon would stand to be the next one to hold the title of Viscount, unless their first born is a boy. Alkaid makes the note to speak to Aymeric on how he would see it proceed. Although, she still believes the pair of siblings worry far more of being without family than titles and wealth. ]