Like Father Like Son
Dragon
04-25-2020, 07:47 PM
One ear cocked towards his son when he heard him falter. But he didn't say anything, not yet. Knowing Torin would tell him when he felt ready. And soon enough, it came. "I've been struggling, I worry I did something to scare Derecho away." Zell's gaze found his son for the moment before he was drawn in, and he let himself lean against his eldest son without hesitation. It was getting harder and harder these days to stand on his own without difficulties, so he was appreciative for the support. But when Torin said he was probably lonely, Zell shook his head. "I know it's hard, son. But I don't think you did anything to scare her away." He turned his head to gently nose Torin's muzzle, "You're too much of a nice guy, I doubt there's anything you could have done to scare her off. Maybe she just...needed time to herself. We all eventually end up doing that at one point or another." Hell, even he had done that a time or two. But he always came back. And Faite? Perhaps she had done that and decided she wanted a different life. He wasn't implying that that's what Derecho had done or was deciding to do...no...she would come back. That was his own hope at least. For all the heartache and hardships his kids had been through, even what he'd put them through with his attitude and pessimistic nature. He had tried to make amends too late, he felt. But at least he had tried. And even with death practically knocking at his door, he wanted to continue to try and offer his support where he could. |
