[ The long pause isn't lost on him, and he too hesitates before replying. ]
Have I said aught to offend you?
[ Mentioning Lily felt almost like a betrayal, as if speaking of his daughter would steal the essence of her from his mind. But if anything her image became stronger as the memories came to him.
"Ssh...ssh...It's all right, darling. We'll just clean this up and...mayhap not mention it to your mother?"
A quiet laugh escapes him, despite himself. A remembrance that doesn't bring pain? That's...new. ]
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Have I said aught to offend you?
[ Mentioning Lily felt almost like a betrayal, as if speaking of his daughter would steal the essence of her from his mind. But if anything her image became stronger as the memories came to him.
"Ssh...ssh...It's all right, darling. We'll just clean this up and...mayhap not mention it to your mother?"
A quiet laugh escapes him, despite himself. A remembrance that doesn't bring pain? That's...new. ]