@SarcasticSansa That smidge more is his lifeline. Holding on dearly to it.
Nuzzles at her sleep-soft cheek.
UHM? Okay, he's not even gonna talk about the massive crush he has on her even when she was with J*ffr*y.
//. i appreciate the friends that i made here and glad to see y'all still around 🥺 nothing new with me except i have a fully developed brain now (so i've heard)
[His smile turns sheepish, like always whenever he remembers their journey, but he takes in a slow breath and nods.]
I wanna say it's worth it but... I could've made it easier on you.
[Jojen hums, dark green eyes meeting Tully blue.]
Let me make it up to you now with a fort?
[She’s missed his smile — it’s one of her favorite things about him.]
Of course I wanna do it again. It’ll be just like before, only there’s three of us now instead of two.
[She sighs, happy, content.]
It hasn’t always been easy, but I like where life has taken us.
You're very kind. [He says dryly, popping a berry in his mouth while Ellie protests at the hair ruffle and fixes her ginger locks.]
Uncle Cam!
[Jojen hums in nonchalance.]
Yeah, don't touch the princess.
i’ll donate some for a transplant if you want 😎🙏🏻
( ruffles ellie’s hair, you know, how any good uncle should. ) i would *love* some food. what’s your favourite these days, hm?
[He's smiling now, wide and genuine that his cheeks actually hurt.]
God, that's been forever. /Years/ ago.
[Lifetimes even.]
Wanna do it again? We might have to make it a little bigger this time.
Sorry, you’re stuck with me. Just don’t disappear and be gone for so long next time.
[She drops her hands from his face and wraps her arms around his neck.]
Remember when we used to build blanket forts in the living room of our little apartment and stay up watching movies?
[Jojen rubs at his very naked jaw before playfully swiping at Cam's fully grown beard.] Shut up.
[Then they're interrupted with a bright greeting.]
Hi, Uncle Cam! [Ellie says, munching on a piece of bacon.] Wanna eat?
( tossing a cushion at his head. )
fiine, i should’ve trusted you.
( propping himself up on the breakfast bar stool, eyeing how nicely cut up ellie’s fruit is. *he’d have made it into a smiley face but hey, they’re trying. )
soooooooo . . . how’s the dad beard coming along?
[Rests his hands easily on her waist, leaning into the warmth with his eyes shut.]
I'm glad to hear that.
[As if he knows anything else than being a safe space for her and their daughter.]
I hope that never changes.
Not as much as I’ve missed you.
[She cups his face with bother her hands and brings their foreheads together.]
You make my heart happy, you know that? Even after all these years.