the taigan
Everyone present were a bit covered in scars, and it was mildly intriguing to think what might come between the two younger adults. Even little Singe had her own scars buried deep in her little heart, he thought to himself as he dipped his head to blow a cool breath over her forelock.She had come a long way under Lilitha's care, brightening and sneaking out of that shell she hid behind. He was proud to see the changes, warmed by Lilitha's nurturing. Singe would be just as proud and confident some day, regardless of how she pressed further into his side when she'd finally noticed Aten.
He smmiled down at her softly, sensing Lilitha joining them and watching her nose brush down the girl's back.
After Aten introduced himself, Ruan added easily, "Aten is my family. You can trust him with your life." With a quiet smirk, his eyes lifted to Lilitha then to Aten. "And Lilitha is daughter to the Taiga's only king. She is family too." They were all family in Taiga, but not in the way that it would be strange should the two of them find an interest in each other.
He hoped they both found their own families and happiness. Children had always been a joy and he'd love to see more of them. Especially those from the people he cared for so deeply.
And in smiling answer to Singe, "Rian is near. I think playing with him sounds like a good idea, if he'll let you. He needs to learn how to be a kid. Unless you'd like to play with Aten? He won't let anything happen to you. You can trust him."
@[Aten]
