Simus
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Simus was a little sad to hear about Arillious' conditoning at such a young age. It wasn't fair for a father to treat his young son like a soldier, even if that's what he wanted.
"Well Arillious I'm sorry to hear that. I realize being a soldier is what you wanted and I'm happy you've turned out so, but you've got your whole life to be driven and motivated. You only have a couple of decades to be a child and once it's gone it's gone forever. I'm not saying your father and grandfather were wrong to train you so early. In fact, it's a credit to your discipline. It's just you missed out on something everyone should enjoy."
Simus suspened his slightly sad look and re-engaged his usual smile.
"Well, your father and grandfather must have been good to you because you're a hell of a fine soldier. I hope you love each other. If this gods forsaken war ever ends and I go back to the Legion, I'd be proud to serve with you. Alice'll go where I go. She's more loyal a daughter than I deserve, and her sister wants to be just like her. Her twin brother's a lot like you. Strong, passionate, reckless. Drove Alice crazy when they were growing up. She loves him though. She alway will. Of all my children, Alice is the most supportive. Watches out for her siblings just as much as her parents do. Even her older brother, who isn't great with people, trusts Alice enough to talk with her."
He lowered his head slightly.
"I miss all of them. I hope you decide to have children someday Arillious. They add joy to your life that nothing else can."
Simus than realized what he was saying to this boy, who was interested in his daughter, and grew alarmed.
"Of course, don't let me give you any ideas! You and Alice just take your time getting to know each other! Please!"
He than lowerd his hands, realizing they were up.
"Uh, sorry. You never stop being a father you know. Anyway, we should probably get going. We can talk more over a pint of mead and some steak."
Despite what he just said, Simus stayed for a moment to see if the boy had a response.
Meanwhile, a ways ahead of the group, Alice was running toward Hale's position. He wasn't that far off and she knew he would stop for her, but it still felt good to run. She wasn't pleased with herself for how she had acted in front of Arillious and wanted to apologize, so runnnig was a good way to releave some of that stress.
She soon saw him up ahead and wanted him to stop.
"Hale! Hale! Wait up!" Alice called.
"Well Arillious I'm sorry to hear that. I realize being a soldier is what you wanted and I'm happy you've turned out so, but you've got your whole life to be driven and motivated. You only have a couple of decades to be a child and once it's gone it's gone forever. I'm not saying your father and grandfather were wrong to train you so early. In fact, it's a credit to your discipline. It's just you missed out on something everyone should enjoy."
Simus suspened his slightly sad look and re-engaged his usual smile.
"Well, your father and grandfather must have been good to you because you're a hell of a fine soldier. I hope you love each other. If this gods forsaken war ever ends and I go back to the Legion, I'd be proud to serve with you. Alice'll go where I go. She's more loyal a daughter than I deserve, and her sister wants to be just like her. Her twin brother's a lot like you. Strong, passionate, reckless. Drove Alice crazy when they were growing up. She loves him though. She alway will. Of all my children, Alice is the most supportive. Watches out for her siblings just as much as her parents do. Even her older brother, who isn't great with people, trusts Alice enough to talk with her."
He lowered his head slightly.
"I miss all of them. I hope you decide to have children someday Arillious. They add joy to your life that nothing else can."
Simus than realized what he was saying to this boy, who was interested in his daughter, and grew alarmed.
"Of course, don't let me give you any ideas! You and Alice just take your time getting to know each other! Please!"
He than lowerd his hands, realizing they were up.
"Uh, sorry. You never stop being a father you know. Anyway, we should probably get going. We can talk more over a pint of mead and some steak."
Despite what he just said, Simus stayed for a moment to see if the boy had a response.
Meanwhile, a ways ahead of the group, Alice was running toward Hale's position. He wasn't that far off and she knew he would stop for her, but it still felt good to run. She wasn't pleased with herself for how she had acted in front of Arillious and wanted to apologize, so runnnig was a good way to releave some of that stress.
She soon saw him up ahead and wanted him to stop.
"Hale! Hale! Wait up!" Alice called.