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" my Aunt Meera runs it now. Keeps Da safe. "
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Folke wasn't one who focused easily but he was doing really well.
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📲 Can you pick me up after work, I left my keys at the shop so can't drive home. I'm having a drink with a stranger.
@CRYOUTWHITEWOLF
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Folke listened, waiting for him to keep talking.
He can't remember much of his own mother, just what she smelt like. Sea salt.
" is she still alive? " He questioned, staring at the other. He was intently listening.
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" tell me about you "
He spoke, putting down his mug and playing with his sleeves.
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" They should be back in a few weeks. I miss them "
It's not often that his Da is away for long but sometimes it does happen.
" I work at the dog groomers. " He points to where they first met.
He loves his job.
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" Albie is my dad's service dog. He has seizures that give him visions... and sometimes he is my support dog when I need him. He's a good boy. "
Folke takes out his phone and unlocks his phone to show
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" I love my dad's. We have two dogs too. "
His smile returns talking about his best friends.
" Ghost is very old now but he's very fluffy and Albie helps look after me and my Da. "
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" Da and Pa got married and then adopted me after I was brought from beyond the wall. "
His voice was quieter, mouse like.
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" my dad's are Lords too. My Da is Lord of Greywater watch and my Pa is Commander of the Nights watch. "
He spoke proudly, smilingbwhile thinking of his father's.
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He questioned, watching as the server brought over the drinks.
He took his mug and held it in his hands to warm them up.
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The cold was what he knew.
" what does your pa do? " He questioned, wondering why the other was in the North in the first place.
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