The Secrets That You Keep

She gave Artorias a curious glance when he insisted that he could fix the problem of him being so tall and then suddenly he was ducking down, tucking his head under hers. Her expression softened as a big smile pulled across her face for the first time in what felt like forever, laughing and wrapping her arms around him tightly as she nuzzled the top of his head. "My sweet boy..." she said softly, squeezing him tight. He never ceased to amaze her with his thoughtfulness and sweetness as much as he did his strength and bravery. "We're going to teach you every last thing you want to know and maybe even some things you didn't know you needed to know too. I promise." Even if she wasn't sure how her and Sirius's friendship would work moving forward, but she was more than willing to make anything work for her boy. Sirius was an amazing source of experience and knowledge and was someone she'd trust with her own life. She wanted Artorias to soak up every bit of knowledge Sirius could give him. Same with Ulric. She had come to respect the man so much in their time since he came to live with them and she was glad that Artorias was going to get to work alongside the dependable, good hearted man. She wasn't sure what else she could teach him that she hadn't already shared, but she was still honored to be in his life and maybe that was enough.

Her gaze found his as he lifted his head after she explained the need that the would want to fill at some point in her life and was relieved when he said that he understood. The protective gleam in his eye amused her and made her dread the day she ever brought someone home to him in equal measure - even more so when he went on about how particular he was going to be about who she was with and how he would get "stabby" with anyone he didn't approve of. She sighed, laughing at her ridiculous son with a shake of her head. "What am I going to do with you, you silly boy." Grinning, she bumped her nose against his, her tail brushing against the stone under them. He was completely turned around her mood and brought her even just a moment of joy that seemed so incredibly difficult to find these days and there was no way she could repay him for that. "Thank you, Artorias. I never want you to lose this... this sweet side of you. You're so kind and I love that about you." A smirk pulled at her lips and mischief gleamed in her eyes as she leaned forward to leave a small kiss on his cheek. "I bet Briar loves that about you too," she teased before she pulled away with a bright giggle, running away from him and hurrying down the stairs to the tower before he could retaliate. For at least a little bit things felt normal again and it was wonderful.

"Tamsyn" | "Blue"