Finally taking flight

"Eska"

With Ulric's continued insistence on Tamsyn's kindness, Eska would make it a point to seek the woman out later on to introduce herself. For now, they would continued their tour. The cellar was pointed out and Ulric casually mentioned that's where the wine was. The silvered woman couldn't help the faint grin on her maw and nodded gracefully. They'd had a rather enjoyable time with the wine in their systems. She wouldn't mind doing it again. Sooner rather than later, honestly. The more time they spent together, the less time she wanted to spend apart from him.

Next they came to the corridors that led to the various wings that had been claimed for personal living space. The Carpathius wing was that way. Ulric's own wing was this way. He mentioned his children's rooms and Eska tilted her head slightly, a curious smile crossing her features. She had nothing against a man with children. If he had a mate though... she had crossed a few lines, as had he. Dark ears shifted towards him, eager for an explanation.

Ulric started speaking, telling her how many children he had. He balked though, changing the number and she could feel the wave of sadness wash over him, and over herself as well. He elaborated, sharing with her that a child and his fiancée had gone missing. Well... he answered one of her questions, but the result wasn't one that she would have wished on him. He was single, but it hadn't been by choice.

The obvious pain that Ulric felt when he looked at the room that she supposed belonged to his missing daughter was thick. His words brought her stepping closer to him. Eska rested her cheek against Ulric's neck, seeking to bring him a bit of comfort. "I'm sorry for the loss of your family." They'd both suffered loss. She could feel what he felt. With her beside him, at least he wouldn't have to feel it alone.