Nodding, she took mental notes and wrapped an arm around his back, keeping him standing. "Just hold on..."

"Good." Pecking his forehead, she smiled and held him close. Soon enough, their destination was within reach. "Look darling, we're almost there!" Pointing to the lighthouse with a bright smile, she then looked back at him. "Almost home."

"Guide me, please." She requested sweetly.

"Darling, I don't do this for a reward. I don't need it." She swore, still walking towards his place. "But if you really wanna gift one, I'll take one, if it makes you happy." Another promise, her smile big and genuine. "Deal?" She looked down at him.

She gently grabbed his hands, helping him. "Stay with me."

"We go home indeed." She confirmed before shaking her head. "Oh no no, save your snacks, little one. They're yours to enjoy. Don't worry about me." A kind smile as she spoke, booping his nose and tickling him softly. How adorable he was.

"Good, good." Gently grabbing his chin, hushing him. "Eas, I know you're scared. I am too. But your health is on the line, we need to stay calm and composed." She whispered.

Cupping his cheeks with her hands, getting him to look at her. "Eas. I'm here. Look at me, not at the blood. I'm going you to get you to the hospital, but I need you to guide me. Can you do that?"

"Of course I'm sure sweetheart." She promised, gently lifting him up once he was in her arms. Holding him close, she smiled and stroked his hair as she resumed walking towards the lighthouse. Humming, she rocked him, the same way she did with her brother, years ago. "How do you feel up here?"

"Hey, hey, Eas, look at me. Let's sit down." She ordered, guiding him.

"Oh you poor soul..." Immediately, Kham moved to kneel in front of him, offering to carry him. "We'll get there faster if I carry you." She swore, her smile sweet and filled with kindness as she opened her arms for him to climb. "I got you, darling."

"Chudomir..." Thinking for a second before shaking her head. She didn't recall meeting someone with that name. "It's a pleasure meeting you dear. I'm Khamorosha." She smiled and gently squeezed his hand, checking on him. "How did you get lost, little one?"

Eyes widening. Sprinting to get to him. "Eas?!"

"I do dear, let me take you there." A kind offer, extending her hand for him to grab. She always felt very protective of children, because of her life back on Sigonia. "What's your name, darling ?" She asked, curious as to why he seemed so... Familiar. Maybe his name would ring a bell.

👑 I have a lot! of motivation. Do not be afraid to like :D and just bonk my grumpy king on his head, if he's too rude /silly

Eyes widening at the sight, Kham blinked and frowned. "Hi darling, are you lost?" Hm. This kid reminds her of someone. She can't quite pinpoint who...

Not yet, sadly. She came pretty close a few times... But she always missed the opportunity by an inch.

Well... Too late for that. She's attached to him and... consequently, to them. Oh, yes. They're what makes Avgins... Avgins.

Well, to her, they look special. Unique. She means it.

Yours are very special as well. I love them.

Oh? Can't get our beautiful hues out of your head hm?

You really are a cheeky Aeon. ... It's fun, I admit.

Ah. Well, annoying but still alright.

That's not too bad!

Oh! That's... it? Bring it on then!

Oh brother...

"Then I'm in! First time fishing, how exciting!" The Avgin seemed positively delighted by the idea of experiencing this for the first time. Clapping her hands, she offered Tartaglia her biggest toothy grin. "Show me the way!"

Nodding ever so happily, the blonde offered him a big smile. "Absolutely." She said softly, looking right into his eyes. "But only if you'll have me of course." Wouldn't want to ruin his moment.

"Darling!" Calling from behind, carrying a bag. Guess who wants to tag along?

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ᅠ‍ ᅠᅠᅠᅠ𓏵 ། ㅤTempㅤ 📌ㅤ .ᐟ ᅠ

ᅠ ᅠ ᅠᅠᅠ𝐋ETᅠ𝐌Eᅠ𝐁Eᅠ𝐘OURᅠ𝐃AWNᅠ𝐖HOᅠ𝐒HINESᅠ𝐀HEADᅠ𝐅ORᅠ𝐘OU; ᅠ𝐈ᅠ𝐖ILLᅠ𝐁Eᅠ𝐀ᅠ𝐖ARRIORᅠ𝐖ORTHᅠ𝐎Fᅠ𝐘OURᅠ𝐀CKNOWLEDGEMENT. ᅠ ᅠ

Nodding, she wiped her eyes with the back of her hand again, sniffling. "A-Alright." She knew he was right, so she headed for the kitchen to grab whatever cold thing she could find for her eyes. "Thank you for your help."

Smiling at him, she gently rested a hand on top of his. "Maybe, and I mean this in the most gentle way... You don't entertain them enough. You have to make it fun. Perhaps a friendly competition?" She thought aloud, tapping her chin with her finger with a thoughtful expression.

"Oh you poor soul..." She murmured, looking at him with a frown. "They're young, I'm not surprised. I know it's going to sound silly... But you need to find a way to catch their attention. Perhaps I could help." A kind offer.

Resting her forehead against his chest for a while longer, she hummed and took a deep breath. Finally, she could breathe again. When she felt just a bit better, she pulled away, slightly, and looked up at him once more. "I... I'm forever in your debt."

She didn't seem to mind his hard edges, simply breathing heavily as she kept on clinging to him. Feeling his arm around her was truly comforting, and exactly what she needed. Unable to speak just yet, the blonde looked up at his face, her eyes filled with an expression of pure despair and sadness.

Listening quietly as he spoke, her sad smile stayed on. "Thank you so much." Her voice wasn't louder than a whisper, tears rolling down her cheeks as she had no control over them. Without a warning, she closed the distance between them only to hug him, tight. His presence was the most important.

Untangling herself from the bedsheets proved to be harder than expected, but she managed. Opening the door, slowly, she smiled sadly at the sight. The poor thing looked positively exhausted. "H-Hi." She greeted weakly, shyly, before moving to the side so he could walk in.

Smiling as she read his texts, she wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, taking a deep breath.

Wiping some strand tears that fell on her screen, Kham sniffled as she typed her message. She owed him. Big time.

Buzz buzz. Another text from her, send from under all her blankets.

Proceeds to text him when she gets the chocolate. [Text to: Boothill] > Thank you for the present > I needed that > Are you around?

-𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞; Huge trigger warning here, very serious subject ahead. I'm currently not doing good at all mentally, and I've officially hit rock bottom, I've never been so tormented by dark thoughts. I'm too much of a coward to seek help myself, but this is a reminder -

If listening closely when walking past her room, she can be heard crying. Not a good day.

A nod, before she laid down herself, settling next to him while smiling softly. "Long day?" She inquired, moving her head to look at him, her tone of voice a sympathetic one.

"A couple hours... I was supposed to meet someone but they never showed up." Her voice was weak as she gave the explanation, breathing heavily. "You... you should sit down too..."

Thanking him in a whisper, she weakly wiped her forehead, the ringing in her ears now loud enough to drown out the noise from the tea house. Glassy eyes traveled to meet his, the look on her face one of pure exhaustion.

Looking where he was pointing, she tried not fall down. "I... I should be able to." A weak but determined nod as she took a wobbly step. She'd make it, she was determined to.