04-08-2016, 04:11 PM
WEIR
Darwin knew from the moment talk had turned to instruction that the woman had easily snared Weir in her web. Whether or not that had been the intention of their meeting one could not be sure but when fate comes knocking it is a hard thing to ignore-especially for a gigantic tortoise soul like himself. He says nothing on that matter, unsure how to proceed in conversation of the cosmos and thus he would never find himself delving into that speech with any of them, man or beast alike.
'If anyone can teach you it's Weir.' Well, that was mostly true, surely there were others that had an inkling of their gifts but none that would be so enthusiastic about their schooling. Besides, Weir had been lonely for a long time now, he could use a friend in his life. Well, a friend besides himself because that sort of didn't count- shouldn't you be friends with yourself anyways?
Weir is silent, thinking on the past yet trying to send it to the back of his mind as well. Her gracious response is both flattering and saddening to him, especially the tears that threaten to break free from her tragically beautiful eyes. He would send them away another day, perhaps when they knew each other better but today it seemed imposing so he refrained from that boast of chivalry. Instead he nods, "Of course dear, my pleasure really. There now no tears, it is a most joyous occasion I should think."
Joyous indeed, aside from his lovely frost coated daughter he had had so few students. So few to share his never ending knowledge with and it left him pining for company, even when he didn't realize it had.
Her story is another thing, had she not been so terribly serious in the telling Weir would have rolled with laughter. It was quite funny, freezing someone's ears off but he managed to suppress the echo of humor that wanted so badly to burst forth. It was not as bad as she thought, not yet anyway, ears were one thing- taking life was another. He could see how it had worried her though, one step too far could send her over that edge and it was obvious she was terribly afraid to jump- anyone should be. It was a great thing to take life, ears could eventually be forgiven.
"I see," he can't help the amused smile that filters through but he tries his best to shove it away- he didn't want her to feel made fun of. "Well, it is nto so bad then Eira, we have time to get things under control with your powers. No I think we've found each other in just the nick of time, do you-I mean to say-have you somewhere to stay? WE have plenty of room in the Dale. That's where Darwin and I live and not too many horses there to worry about mishaps with." He meant to be encouraging and hoped he had succeeded at least a small bit in making her feel better.
'If anyone can teach you it's Weir.' Well, that was mostly true, surely there were others that had an inkling of their gifts but none that would be so enthusiastic about their schooling. Besides, Weir had been lonely for a long time now, he could use a friend in his life. Well, a friend besides himself because that sort of didn't count- shouldn't you be friends with yourself anyways?
Weir is silent, thinking on the past yet trying to send it to the back of his mind as well. Her gracious response is both flattering and saddening to him, especially the tears that threaten to break free from her tragically beautiful eyes. He would send them away another day, perhaps when they knew each other better but today it seemed imposing so he refrained from that boast of chivalry. Instead he nods, "Of course dear, my pleasure really. There now no tears, it is a most joyous occasion I should think."
Joyous indeed, aside from his lovely frost coated daughter he had had so few students. So few to share his never ending knowledge with and it left him pining for company, even when he didn't realize it had.
Her story is another thing, had she not been so terribly serious in the telling Weir would have rolled with laughter. It was quite funny, freezing someone's ears off but he managed to suppress the echo of humor that wanted so badly to burst forth. It was not as bad as she thought, not yet anyway, ears were one thing- taking life was another. He could see how it had worried her though, one step too far could send her over that edge and it was obvious she was terribly afraid to jump- anyone should be. It was a great thing to take life, ears could eventually be forgiven.
"I see," he can't help the amused smile that filters through but he tries his best to shove it away- he didn't want her to feel made fun of. "Well, it is nto so bad then Eira, we have time to get things under control with your powers. No I think we've found each other in just the nick of time, do you-I mean to say-have you somewhere to stay? WE have plenty of room in the Dale. That's where Darwin and I live and not too many horses there to worry about mishaps with." He meant to be encouraging and hoped he had succeeded at least a small bit in making her feel better.
WINTER IS COMING