YOU CHOSE LUCAS ROUTE... This is fine. Adolphe would have a better reaction to Ceres working as Lucas' aide than Scien's maid... Even though in the end in both cases he'd clam it eventually and let Ceres go. He would have stayed quiet as he watched another side to Salome he had never seen before, spewing curses at Scien while he wonders to himself what is their beef.
While he's worried himself about his sister being out so late, he can sense the tension in Salome. After a sip of his tea, he shifts his priorities. ]
It'll be fine since she's with Lucas.
[ He says this to partly to assuage her, but he does confidently think this, which is so funny in hindsight. It comes from watching Lucas break Yves' ribs, then also carry so much supplies to his house. Lucas is also their dear teacher, kind and gentle.
Just like mother. As much as he'd like to see Ceres safe and sound before he goes to sleep, it's fine. ]
And there's no rush. I'm going to be here tomorrow, too.
[ There's not really a route we can go with that'll be normal. Unless you wanted Salome to sit here and talk about her adoptive children being the cutest couple of the country.
She follows his assurance with a nod, looking to her reflection with a soft smile. ]
Mm. Tomorrow, then. [ Still, she can't help but sigh. ] Though, to be honest... maybe I should just leave the surprises to you two. You've always done a better job at it, at least.
[ They are cute, but it is Lucas route now where it will end poorly in many ways. We have to ship two blonds together right now.
Adolphe is content to see that his reassurance works. Salome worries so much and works so hard, so he'd like to do what he can to alleviate some of that stress and weight.
But uh. ]
... I don't think that's true.
[ Does he really do anything aside from... Not say anything? ]
[ you think you were rid of me The sea is evil... But thank you for giving him value where he can't find any himself.
Relenting with a defeated sigh, he doesn't add more or follow with a counter. What kind of son would he be if he talked back to his only parent? ]
Have you been doing well, mother?
[ Despite all the children here, he does worry if him and Ceres being gone leaves her feeling a little lonely. It has been a while since they've seen each other. Busy, busy. ]
My, my. [ She'd comment on his growing expertise of deflection, but she opts not to. ] The children are all healthy and happy, that is all that I could ask for.
[ A brief pause. ]
I did receive a proposal the other day. That's a bit new.
[ Thank you for taking me back. Also, thank you, mother, for not pointing out how he has become a bad son. Or is this a polite son? There's a tinge of warmth in his expression when she talks about how the kids are, but it ices over quickly.
Soured, he gives her a flat look. ]
New in what way...? [ It's not new, but maybe she means the delivery? Not that he cares, though. He lets out a weary sigh like he's so old and tired of dogs sniffing around his beautiful mom. ] How many times will it take for them to get it?
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YOU CHOSE LUCAS ROUTE... This is fine. Adolphe would have a better reaction to Ceres working as Lucas' aide than Scien's maid... Even though in the end in both cases he'd clam it eventually and let Ceres go. He would have stayed quiet as he watched another side to Salome he had never seen before, spewing curses at Scien while he wonders to himself what is their beef.
While he's worried himself about his sister being out so late, he can sense the tension in Salome. After a sip of his tea, he shifts his priorities. ]
It'll be fine since she's with Lucas.
[ He says this to partly to assuage her, but he does confidently think this, which is so funny in hindsight. It comes from watching Lucas break Yves' ribs, then also carry so much supplies to his house. Lucas is also their dear teacher, kind and gentle.
Just like mother. As much as he'd like to see Ceres safe and sound before he goes to sleep, it's fine. ]
And there's no rush. I'm going to be here tomorrow, too.
[ It can still be a surprise? ]
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She follows his assurance with a nod, looking to her reflection with a soft smile. ]
Mm. Tomorrow, then. [ Still, she can't help but sigh. ] Though, to be honest... maybe I should just leave the surprises to you two. You've always done a better job at it, at least.
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Adolphe is content to see that his reassurance works. Salome worries so much and works so hard, so he'd like to do what he can to alleviate some of that stress and weight.
But uh. ]
... I don't think that's true.
[ Does he really do anything aside from... Not say anything? ]
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Hmm... if I remember correctly only one of the two of us came home with a guest unannounced.
[ same guest is currently living with them but that's beside the point ]
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Relenting with a defeated sigh, he doesn't add more or follow with a counter. What kind of son would he be if he talked back to his only parent? ]
Have you been doing well, mother?
[ Despite all the children here, he does worry if him and Ceres being gone leaves her feeling a little lonely. It has been a while since they've seen each other. Busy, busy. ]
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My, my. [ She'd comment on his growing expertise of deflection, but she opts not to. ] The children are all healthy and happy, that is all that I could ask for.
[ A brief pause. ]
I did receive a proposal the other day. That's a bit new.
[ it's not but like whatever ]
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Soured, he gives her a flat look. ]
New in what way...? [ It's not new, but maybe she means the delivery? Not that he cares, though. He lets out a weary sigh like he's so old and tired of dogs sniffing around his beautiful mom. ] How many times will it take for them to get it?
[ MEN!!!!! ]