One Wish Per Coin

It seemed to shock the girl that Artorias was sometimes upset with her as well. When Tal asked if she was sent to her room too, Bowen grinned wide and they both ended up laughing aloud. It was easier to laugh now than it had been before. With the weight lifted off of her, joy was easy to find, especially with her adorable nieces and nephew now in the world. Things couldn't get much better than this, she was sure.

As the laughter faded, Talyssa again focused on the wrongdoing that had caused Artorias to be upset with her. "Mmm, no one enjoys being in trouble. You learned a lesson from it though, right? You should know what to avoid to have it happen again." Bowen nuzzled into the girl's soft crown with affection and reassurance. "Besides, I know your father very well. If he was angry, it was only because he loves you so much and he was worried. So it's not all bad, is it? Turn a negative into a positive." One viridian eye winked and the copper and snow fae smiled once more.

The explanation and offer seemed to make Talyssa happy, the girls demeanor perking up at the prospect of having an out if she felt overwhelmed. As Tal leaned into her aunts side and gently proclaimed her love, Bowen's heart swelled. She felt the sudden sting of tears in her eyes as she leaned back against the child. The woman didn't cry, but she felt such emotion... "I love you as well, sweet girl. Never forget it."

"Speech"|| "Romanian"