[ He doesn't need her thanks, because he loves her and would do anything for her, but he doesn't deflect or downplay what he's done, just as he wouldn't wish for her to make light of her gift of Ambrosia to him. ]
If she's anything like you, then I expect we'll both have our hands full until she settles down. I think I'm prepared for the challenge, though. She'll be your companion, and never feen to soil her paws with combat the way we have. She also deserves a second chance, does she not? And we the chance to bring her up, the way we could not do for Torgal.
[ Which, in truth, is a thing he's always regretted. It's a marvel that pup would grow into such a loyal hound, even after so many years of separation.
Leaning over, Clive kisses Jill's cheek, and he would pet the kitten as well if his hands weren't otherwise occupied. There will be time for that later. ]
Our little family keeps growing. I wonder who might come along next.
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If she's anything like you, then I expect we'll both have our hands full until she settles down. I think I'm prepared for the challenge, though. She'll be your companion, and never feen to soil her paws with combat the way we have. She also deserves a second chance, does she not? And we the chance to bring her up, the way we could not do for Torgal.
[ Which, in truth, is a thing he's always regretted. It's a marvel that pup would grow into such a loyal hound, even after so many years of separation.
Leaning over, Clive kisses Jill's cheek, and he would pet the kitten as well if his hands weren't otherwise occupied. There will be time for that later. ]
Our little family keeps growing. I wonder who might come along next.