[ He is probably going to regret what he says next, but right now he's just dropping to a knee to brush the hair out of the tiny's face and move a palm over her forehead to check her temperature.
Chilly, yes, but the cloak and baby armor was likely affording her some warmth. ]
I'm at your disposal.
[ That's said with a wan smile as he takes her from you, being careful to cradle her head and guide it to his shoulder.
You've seen him do this before, with the twins, but Lyall's much older and the look on his face is a lot more serious. You know him well enough to know that it's not just Hikaru who's getting attached; he is, too. ]
Thank you. [ He's turned to you again, and Leo's stepped away and vanished, clearly settling back into Josh's headspace. ] I was so worried when I got home and she wasn't around.
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Chilly, yes, but the cloak and baby armor was likely affording her some warmth. ]
I'm at your disposal.
[ That's said with a wan smile as he takes her from you, being careful to cradle her head and guide it to his shoulder.
You've seen him do this before, with the twins, but Lyall's much older and the look on his face is a lot more serious. You know him well enough to know that it's not just Hikaru who's getting attached; he is, too. ]
Thank you. [ He's turned to you again, and Leo's stepped away and vanished, clearly settling back into Josh's headspace. ] I was so worried when I got home and she wasn't around.