Nairn couldn't bring himself to look at her; this revelation was going to break her heart, if only because he'd never warned her that such a thing might happen. It hadn't seemed like it was important... he'd never expected to know the kid.
Nothing he could say would make her react any different. So he didn't try to explain. He adjusted, chin resting on his knee, almost looking at her but not quite. He didn't want to see the hurt on her face; he already had to hear it in her voice.
Now, she'd definitely forget the ring. Maybe it would be better that way. He's lied to her before, sure. But never about this sort of thing. The clanking of that gods-damned gear became his new focus, anything so he'd not have to watch her realize their lives were changing drastically.
@Megara Fern
Ki-kid's mine.His throat felt dry, like he was choking on cotton, and he rested his forehead against his knee.
Nothing he could say would make her react any different. So he didn't try to explain. He adjusted, chin resting on his knee, almost looking at her but not quite. He didn't want to see the hurt on her face; he already had to hear it in her voice.
Now, she'd definitely forget the ring. Maybe it would be better that way. He's lied to her before, sure. But never about this sort of thing. The clanking of that gods-damned gear became his new focus, anything so he'd not have to watch her realize their lives were changing drastically.
@Megara Fern
05-28-2024, 04:49 PM
