[Despite the kiss to his nose, Lyney's gaze lowers as sorrow touches his voice.]
I just always pray they get home safely. The nights they don't... those are the hardest.
[There have been nights where members of the House come back fatally injured, or don't come back at all... he always prays to whichever god will listen that his siblings always come back safely.]
It's funny... though we're named after the warmth and protection of a home's hearth... I don't think any of us truly know what a real home is like. But you're right; our bonds with each other are as strong as any flesh and blood family.
[He idly runs his hand up and down Heizou's back. Whether it's to pacify Heizou, or calm himself, he's unsure.]
...I want to be able to make the House of the Hearth a real home. I know that one day... one day I'll succeed Father, and take her place as "king". When that day comes... I only hope I can make the House of the Hearth a true home.
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Date: 9 Sep 2024 05:51 (UTC)I just always pray they get home safely. The nights they don't... those are the hardest.
[There have been nights where members of the House come back fatally injured, or don't come back at all... he always prays to whichever god will listen that his siblings always come back safely.]
It's funny... though we're named after the warmth and protection of a home's hearth... I don't think any of us truly know what a real home is like. But you're right; our bonds with each other are as strong as any flesh and blood family.
[He idly runs his hand up and down Heizou's back. Whether it's to pacify Heizou, or calm himself, he's unsure.]
...I want to be able to make the House of the Hearth a real home. I know that one day... one day I'll succeed Father, and take her place as "king". When that day comes... I only hope I can make the House of the Hearth a true home.