[Sieglinde found herself pleased that he indulged her- and not simply because she liked the timber of his voice or to hear grand tales. It was good for sicknessss of the heart. To speak, and spend time in company. So she listened obediently, thumb sliding along the cover of the book she had folded over her chest, hiding a bit of childish delight when Shishi arrived. Truly a magnificent creature, lions, much better in person than in her books or on family crests across from rearing unicorns.
She winced in anticipation for the animals weight shifting the mattress, (and by consequence her feet), but she'd medicated recently and it wasn't so noticeable, pulling a hand from her latest treasure to tentatively reach to place a hand on Shishi's mane, torn between staring reverently at the king of beasts or the king of kings.]
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She winced in anticipation for the animals weight shifting the mattress, (and by consequence her feet), but she'd medicated recently and it wasn't so noticeable, pulling a hand from her latest treasure to tentatively reach to place a hand on Shishi's mane, torn between staring reverently at the king of beasts or the king of kings.]
Did Sharur accompany you on your adventures?