I have asked two of my boys if they would allow me the honor to formally adopt them. We have been family for some time now and like sons to me for nearly as long. But they both seemed quite conflicted and have asked for time to process.
I do not mind waiting and I will not be hurt if they say no, but I can not shake the fear they may be hurt by my even asking, assuming that I am looking to replace families they already have.
It is rather silly, I know. I am just a bundle of nerves.
[Oh, were the children that Rue spoke of more family of choice than family of blood? Unsurprising knowing Rue.]
It is not something small you have asked of them, the fact they wish to think about it shows that they care enough about the subject to consider it truly instead of jumping into the situation without thought and possibly regret it in the future. As many young men would be prone to do.
Perhaps it may feel silly, but I believe you are within reason for your feelings.
no matter their answer, if your bonds are strong then you will remain as you are together [and if not he will find these boys and have a talk with them...]
i have found that doing something physically helps my nerves. usually i would practice sword play or the like.
[Go out with Hawke and the others and hunt gang members, slavers, and the like.]
perhaps i could come over and teach you sword play? it may help excise the nervous energy.
Excellent! I will make sure you leave with a full belly and plenty of treats for later. As well as a new book I picked up that I think you might enjoy.
you flatter me, but it is i who is lucky to have had the chance to meet you. being here has not been the most pleasant, but you have made it much more tolerable.
and for that i thank you, truly. you have been an invaluable friend and ally.
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I have asked two of my boys if they would allow me the honor to formally adopt them. We have been family for some time now and like sons to me for nearly as long. But they both seemed quite conflicted and have asked for time to process.
I do not mind waiting and I will not be hurt if they say no, but I can not shake the fear they may be hurt by my even asking, assuming that I am looking to replace families they already have.
It is rather silly, I know. I am just a bundle of nerves.
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It is not something small you have asked of them, the fact they wish to think about it shows that they care enough about the subject to consider it truly instead of jumping into the situation without thought and possibly regret it in the future. As many young men would be prone to do.
Perhaps it may feel silly, but I believe you are within reason for your feelings.
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I want them to make the decision that would suit them best and make them the happiest. And such a thing should not be handled lightly.
I am just such a bundle of nerves. I hardly know what to do with myself.
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i have found that doing something physically helps my nerves. usually i would practice sword play or the like.
[Go out with Hawke and the others and hunt gang members, slavers, and the like.]
perhaps i could come over and teach you sword play? it may help excise the nervous energy.
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Oh no! I do not think I could pick up a weapon like that, even for practice. It would feel so wrong in my paw!
But I do think excising the nervous energy may be just what I need. Perhaps I could convince you to dance with me.
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i admit, i have never done such a thing before. i have joked about such activities in the past, but not actually practiced such.
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Excellent! I will make sure you leave with a full belly and plenty of treats for later. As well as a new book I picked up that I think you might enjoy.
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This one is a mystery.
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and rue?
you're a great parent i'm sure those boys will come around.
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Thank you, darling. Your opinion, as always, means so very much to me. How lucky I am to have met you. I could not ask for a better friend.
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and for that i thank you, truly. you have been an invaluable friend and ally.
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And you have one in me as well, my friend, through this realm and beyond. Thank you again.
[Tomorrow, Fenris is waking up to like, an entire 2-tier cake in thanks.]
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[every. single. time.]
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You adore me. And I you.
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when should i come over for dancing?
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