[ Alkaid tilts her head up only slightly in order to catch a brief glance at Aymeric's face. She can sense the turmoil that threatens to boil over, but as always, his stoic personality of putting others first comes clear. A note is made in her head to speak to him of it when it is merely the two of them for the night. She quietly moves into his arms and makes certain to pull their daughter with her, holding her close as she can.
As for Leon, he hesitates before finally joining the family properly. He awkwardly positions himself within the family embrace. He tilts his head down to hide some form of reaction to the scene. Not out of shame or believing he must be emotionless. Instead, perhaps, it is he does not wish to show how deeply the death of their parents has affected him. He raises a hand and brushes along his face quickly before attempting to hide his own emotions.
Krile smiles gently before taking the steps backwards to leave the family to the moment. She can always attend to her business and then head back to Sharlayan on her own. This moment seems to be the one they need, and she would not interrupt it a moment more. A bow is given to the staff on her leaving and she makes her way from Borel Manor.
Alkaid gently tilts her head against Aymeric's. Mélodie's cries stiffle and Leon has returned to his stiff posture, despite the expression on his face. Her poor family. The Dragonsong War ended some time ago, and yet, she truly wonders if the scars of that war will ever heal. Her fingers brush into her daughter's hair and her other hand squeezes Leon's arm. What can she do to heal all their wounds and help them be the best that they might be? ]
I know it must be difficult... especially with all that has happened. But, as your father said, you are our children. Nothing will ever change that--unless you would wish to leave. [ She smiles down at the girl in her arms and then at Leon. ] But, I wish for the two of you to be apart of our lives and be an example to any children that may follow you: ours or adopted. You both have come so very far since the end of the War, and even further since your father first met you. I think you both would be lovely older siblings--if that is what you would like.
no subject
As for Leon, he hesitates before finally joining the family properly. He awkwardly positions himself within the family embrace. He tilts his head down to hide some form of reaction to the scene. Not out of shame or believing he must be emotionless. Instead, perhaps, it is he does not wish to show how deeply the death of their parents has affected him. He raises a hand and brushes along his face quickly before attempting to hide his own emotions.
Krile smiles gently before taking the steps backwards to leave the family to the moment. She can always attend to her business and then head back to Sharlayan on her own. This moment seems to be the one they need, and she would not interrupt it a moment more. A bow is given to the staff on her leaving and she makes her way from Borel Manor.
Alkaid gently tilts her head against Aymeric's. Mélodie's cries stiffle and Leon has returned to his stiff posture, despite the expression on his face. Her poor family. The Dragonsong War ended some time ago, and yet, she truly wonders if the scars of that war will ever heal. Her fingers brush into her daughter's hair and her other hand squeezes Leon's arm. What can she do to heal all their wounds and help them be the best that they might be? ]
I know it must be difficult... especially with all that has happened. But, as your father said, you are our children. Nothing will ever change that--unless you would wish to leave. [ She smiles down at the girl in her arms and then at Leon. ] But, I wish for the two of you to be apart of our lives and be an example to any children that may follow you: ours or adopted. You both have come so very far since the end of the War, and even further since your father first met you. I think you both would be lovely older siblings--if that is what you would like.