003. and in every raindrop... // open post.

[icarusalsoflew]

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[icarusalsoflew]

That's something we have in common.

[Leaning back.]

Really, though. Thanks for this.

[He didn't even realize that he needed to talk to somebody properly until it actually happened. And he trusts Brianna, so.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Although I'm sure you've done far more than I have for more people.

She throws him a warm smile. ]

It's no problem.
Besides, I'd scrap all my plans to be there for when my loved ones are in need!

[ You'd know how it is.

She's still digesting everything that has happened and everything that's been said.
A part of her can't believe that THE Blade King would confide in her despite the number of buddies he has that he's known for a longer period of time.

She feels warm and fuzzy inside. ]

[icarusalsoflew]

Should I start referring to you as another one of my daughters, then?

[Man that was a load off of his shoulders. Just enough to make him capable of being charming and mean it.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Her eyes widen into her shocked puppy dog mode at that, and she immediately leans a bit closer, both hands on the table. Urgent stuff. ]

You mean it?!

[ Plsplsplsplsplspls that would be so cool o m g plsplspls. ]

[icarusalsoflew]

I wouldn't say it if I didn't.

[And why not, right?]

[therealbrianna]

Aww! [ She gushes. Then she hugs her new daddy. ]

This is the best day ever!

[ I mean, minus the sad parts but still they led to this so yes this is pretty neat! ]

[icarusalsoflew]

[The hug honestly catches him by surprise. There's a minute pause before he's patting her on the back and smiling.

So maybe he's missed doting on a cute girl. Just maybe.]

Warning, though: I do suck at being a father.

[His tone is light, but. Well. It's true? Or so he likes to think.]

[therealbrianna]

[ She pulls away after a few pats. ]

What dyou mean by that? Tala turned out fine!
I think you're just being humble.

[icarusalsoflew]

If you say so.

[And there's a thought, brief and dark: will she think the same when she reads how he killed his own children?

But. Well. Enough of that.]

Are you free for the rest of the day? I'd offer to stay with you if you had no company, but...

[Alistair was going to worry.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Huhu stop giving my mun feelings! :c

She thinks about her plans for the rest of the day, and she can't recall anything important she had to do, so... ]

I don't want to keep you if you have to be somewhere, or have to go back home.

[ He just acknowledged her as one of her daughters, she doesn't want to cling and chase him away. ]

I can always find something else to do if you really have to go! [ she says with a smile. ]

[icarusalsoflew]

[NEVER.]

Yeah... sorry. I'd stay out and keep you company for longer, but if I'm not back by sunset, I might end up giving my operatives a heart attack.

[Or just Alistair, which is plenty already.]

We can go out again when I'm feeling better.

[It's not a 'maybe' anymore. Perhaps it's high time that he accepts the fact that the War Hounds mean a lot more to him right now than he had thought they would.]

[therealbrianna]

[ Even the Blade King has a curfew. Maybe there's a lesson in store for me here...

She laughs. ]

I understand perfectly, daddy. I'm looking forward to that!
But first you gotta get better, so rest up okay?

[ She kisses him on the cheek and gives his hands a final, reassuring squeeze. ]

Thanks again for coming out with me today, and for trusting me.

[icarusalsoflew]

I could say the same to you.

[Standing up then. Might as well call his driver once he's outside.]

See you around?

[therealbrianna]

Yup! Definitely.

[ You're my daddy now so whether you like it or not, you will see me around! >:3

She texts her driver to pick her up where he left her off. ]

See you around!