"Yes..." His expression turns sorrowful. Wistful. Brows raising as he turns his gaze upward, staring at something unseen. Memories, perhaps. "We get so lonely here, Herbert and I. The brood are... entertaining, I suppose, but they keep to themselves for the most part. So all we have is each other. And sometimes not even that.
When one has eternity, one can hold a grudge for a very long time, but -- " He waves a hand, dismissing the thought. "You needn't hear about our petty squabbles. Suffice it to say I'm happy he has someone, now."
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Date: 2021-12-16 03:13 am (UTC)When one has eternity, one can hold a grudge for a very long time, but -- " He waves a hand, dismissing the thought. "You needn't hear about our petty squabbles. Suffice it to say I'm happy he has someone, now."