[ He was just coming up to her to ask what she was pacing about for when she. Looked over at him.
He blinks, surprised. But whatever he thought or felt past that is packed neatly behind that little smile of his. He lifts his hands to sign like nothing happened. ]
[ He's not particularly expecting the hug, but he allows it, snuggling into her warmth and clinging perhaps a little tighter than normal. Just a little, though. He doesn't want to hurt her as worried as that little indication made him.
It's fine. He can turn a blind eye. She'll explain eventually. Maybe, probably.
He only pulls back a little so she can see his hands. ]
I've been looking for you and dad everywhere. Did you go outside?
[ He doesn't look particularly happy she got herself killed. Even with her getting her hearing back, he can't help but be... scared of what might happen if they give the Forest too much power. ]
... He wrote in the book about testing a theory and I haven't seen him since.
[ He said he'd be back soon. This wasn't soon. Not being able to find Lily either had done a number on him, but he won't say as much. ]
... He also didn't answer if it was dangerous or not, so... odds are he did the same thing you did.
[ He mutters it into her shoulder. He can at least absolve her of conscious wrongdoing which is more than he can say for his dad who waved off his concern and had him waiting up all night, scared. ]
Can you just. Stay close for a while?
[ Sure he has Ain and Luca for security if he really needs them, but it's different than with Lily and Shadow Milk. This at least served a dual purpose of soothing his frayed nerves and letting Lily "atone" to put her mind to rest. ]
Always. In fact... why don't I make us a special treat? When I was very, very little, and my body pains hurt too much, my caretakers would make me special drinks... One was a tea brewed in hot chocolate, and one was a sleep aid called golden milk. Both were very warm and comforting. Which one would you like to try?
( the entire time, she sits petting his hair. her poor boy.
( she hugs him close, tight, like it can even possibly make up for what she's done- she should have communicated, should have planned for this, should have known better because of course he'd be hurt and scared, every time she leaves people are hurt and scared, not matter how many times she comes back-
after a moment, she lets go to take one of his hands in her own. her eyes feel a bit misty. )
We'll make the golden milk, find someplace quiet and comfortable, and have ourselves a nap.
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He blinks, surprised. But whatever he thought or felt past that is packed neatly behind that little smile of his. He lifts his hands to sign like nothing happened. ]
Is something wrong Miss Lily?
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( white lily cookie looks at him, and really takes him in. for all he is, for all he's experienced in this hellhole.
after a moment, she draws him into a hug. )
No, nothing at all. Thank you, Pavlova.
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It's fine. He can turn a blind eye. She'll explain eventually. Maybe, probably.
He only pulls back a little so she can see his hands. ]
I've been looking for you and dad everywhere. Did you go outside?
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( lily blinks- his father...? )
... I did, yes, but I didn't see anyone else. I... ah.
...
( she inhales, taking a seat and holding his hands in her own. )
I decided to trust the offer made. I... I can hear again. But- I do not know where Shadow Milk Cookie has gone...
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... He wrote in the book about testing a theory and I haven't seen him since.
[ He said he'd be back soon. This wasn't soon. Not being able to find Lily either had done a number on him, but he won't say as much. ]
... He also didn't answer if it was dangerous or not, so... odds are he did the same thing you did.
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lily pulls him in again, one hand on his head and the other around his back. )
I'm so sorry, Pavlova. I know it must have been frightening. I'll do whatever I must to make it up to you.
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[ He mutters it into her shoulder. He can at least absolve her of conscious wrongdoing which is more than he can say for his dad who waved off his concern and had him waiting up all night, scared. ]
Can you just. Stay close for a while?
[ Sure he has Ain and Luca for security if he really needs them, but it's different than with Lily and Shadow Milk. This at least served a dual purpose of soothing his frayed nerves and letting Lily "atone" to put her mind to rest. ]
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( the entire time, she sits petting his hair. her poor boy.
when did he... )
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[ He says it a little sheepishly, but he was really worked up. No way was he getting any sleep like that.
Its fine-- it's fine! He snuggles into the affection. At least she's back now. At least she hadn't been taken forever like he feared. ]
... I missed you.
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( she hugs him close, tight, like it can even possibly make up for what she's done- she should have communicated, should have planned for this, should have known better because of course he'd be hurt and scared, every time she leaves people are hurt and scared, not matter how many times she comes back-
after a moment, she lets go to take one of his hands in her own. her eyes feel a bit misty. )
We'll make the golden milk, find someplace quiet and comfortable, and have ourselves a nap.