"Ahaha! Looks like someone has caught my habits well. I would say that is a fair proof of understanding an old friend better."
"What a lively family! I can imagine how merry it is when all of you are gathering."
He smiles, nodding to himself. The bard seems pleased to learn the other sides behind the young man's grand title, it's shown by how attentive he is despite the passing hours...
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"Oh, dear. Even the teas have gone cold and there is no more to refill..." His chuckles are light and carefree, "Time always seems to pass faster when you spend it with enjoyable activities. Alas, I am grateful for the wonderful stories."
He pauses as he ponders briefly,
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"Haha! One can confidently say so when he has known the songs from the past, present, and future, but enough about me.
A fine tea for familial story time! I appreciate the treat. It has been a long while since my last Snezhnaya tea."
His smile softened as he settles beside.
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earned his respect toward the bard.
"You have my thanks. If you wish to hear stories about my family, however, we can spend the time over a cup of tea by the fire. It will be on me."
"Hm? It would be wrong to think that a bard only writes sweet, pleasant tales. How could I claim to be the best one in mortal world if I refuse to see the sour and bitter in a bite?
Thankfully, dear old Venti is not part of 'general mass audience,' but he should not pry
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"Hehe, when one has lived for a long time, it really is not surprising to have a lot of stories to share.
Still, others' never fail to interest me, there are just endless fascinating chapters in this world! Of course, yours included."
"I see! Romantic affection surely is a mere sprinkle to one's bound tales with others. It feels like a fresh breeze watching a young man expanding companionship beyond just a single, exclusive one."
Her heart beats at the shout, but it's quick to dissolve into a pursed lips.
It's not new for Edward to act this way when he's pretending to be strong or the subject touches something sensitive...
At that thought, she simply forms a knowing smile.
"Mm, I know."
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"Still...
Both of you have just reconciled and things were improving greatly the past few years..."
Her head naturally is rested against his chest as she gently interlaces their fingers together. Looking straight into his golden eyes, she muses,
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Gasps in Elric— "You're right..! And there is no news of Father-in-Law at all too..!"
Shaking her head. "I can't do anything risky, can I... Theo still needs me too..."
As seconds pass, she grows quieter. "Ed... Are you okay? With your dad being gone so suddenly..."













