-Sandra nods-
You should really get some sleep, it's been quite a day. I'll make you some hot chocolate if you can get into your pjs quick-sticks, alright?
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Heads to the kitchen, makes it with warm milk instead of hot water because she is not a SAVAGE-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Steps on in and sits beside her, handing her the mug-
Careful, it's hot...
-Gently adjusts the pillow and tucks a loose bit of sheet for MAXIMUM TUCK-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?You sleep well now, precious thing.
-Gently kisses her forehead-
-Then leaves her be, leaving the door open a crack like always-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-Smiles back, motioning for Eires to follow her to the far end, where her coffin rests up against the wall-
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?-She smiled, eyes drifting to the side dreamily-
My mother had this little charm, this bag of lavender, she'd warm it up by the fire and send me to bed with it. It was so warm and crunchy... and the smell...
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Hey, it was 1870, people did what worked.
...
I'm sorry I didn't tell you about her. I was going through it all in my head, waiting for the perfect moment, which never really came.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?I should have just bitten the bullet and told you.
...
She has nobody, Eires. I found her all alone and people were hunting her and she had no idea what to do. She's so young...
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?Yeah...
... You don't have to be a parent. I'm not going to force you into anything. You can just be a pal to her.
It's a big challenge to take on. Hell, I'm not sure if I should be taking it on.
What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?"I..."
Eires sighed and rubbed the bridge of their nose.
"You're looking out for her, and she's part of your life. No, I'm in no position to be a parent, anyone could tell you that. But you're looking out for her and I can't divorce you from her like that."
Tracey dropped her voice.
"Shut up! Didn't you hear that?"
[forum cryptid: it/it's](The golden blur is running through the forest now, sending the occasional tree he couldn't dodge in time flying.)
(He seemed to be enjoying himself.)
"YEAAAAAAHHH!!!"
bork

Tracey just slapped the shit out of Beautrix. Like getting hit by a car
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